It's almost time. Gunther and Ilja Dragunov finally face to face for the first time since NXT UK. I hope these two have their reunion in the KING OF THE RING.
This better be a wrestlemania main event whenever Gunther wins the world championship and has a dominant run as champion. This matchup has all the story it needs to sellout a wrestlemania crown
@@KlaySmith-mn6dj you clearly didn’t watch them in nxt. Gunther had a 700 day reign as uk champ and Ilya dragonuv had two match of the year contenders back to back with Gunther. Ilya is a fantastic wrestler with hella charisma and Gunther is too perfect
Wow amazing performance by Gunther and Ilija congratulations on crushing and destroying for the win tonight. He totally deserved the beatdown and you definitely deserved the win tonight.
It will happen. And anyone who didnt see it before, strap in. It will be one of the greatest things you have ever seen, or will ever see, in professional wrestling.
NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET THE EPIC MATCH THEY HAD AT TAKEOVER 36 !!! I KNOW THEY WAS GOING TO BRING BACK THIS EPIC RIVALRY!!!! THE BEST PHYSICAL INTENSE MATCH I EVER SEEN!!!
In WXw(German wrestling promotion), NXT UK, NXT and now in WWE on the Raw brand Ilja and Gunther/Walter have been wrestling against each other since 2013.
Would Have wanted this to be the king of the ring match but Dragunov Vs Gunter but the rematch with Uso will be good for keeping him hot win or loss so, I see what they are doing, Maybe an eventual rematch at clash at the castle or smth later down the line will make more money 🤷🏾♂️
Gunther and Kaiser would be the best heels to dethrone the awesome truth let me just say that, I want awesome truth to have a long reign but if they drop the belts to anyone it should be those 2
Gunther cant wait either. Who booked Dragonav vs Ricochet? That was bad booking unless it was the show opener in my opinion. Ricochet is a nobody that will never be a somebody. Dragonuv, Jey Uso, & Gunther are bonafide HOF on the rise.
They should've protected Dragonovs loss better. Maybe not have had Jey cheat but at least some sort of distraction. They just made this promo weak having Jey beat him in the so easily
WWE's recent choice to thrust Gunther into the spotlight as a contender for the World Heavyweight Championship and King of the Ring has left many scratching their heads and rolling their eyes. Let's start with the glaring issue of his name - Gunther? Really? It's uncomfortably close to Gunther Starks, a figure from the darkest chapters of history, and whether intentional or not, it's a tasteless move that risks turning away fans who have even a basic understanding of historical sensitivity. And let's not even get started on Gunther's in-ring prowess, or lack thereof. His repertoire is about as exciting as watching paint dry - repetitive, unimaginative, and frankly, boring. It's like he's stuck in a time warp, reliving the same tired moves over and over again, while wrestlers like Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are out there innovating and captivating audiences with their athleticism, charisma, and storytelling prowess. But perhaps the most egregious offense is Gunther's complete lack of character development. He's about as deep as a kiddie pool, with no personality to speak of, no backstory to invest in, and no connection with the audience whatsoever. Compare that to wrestlers like Keith Lee and Asuka, who not only bring it in the ring but also have compelling personas and story arcs that fans can actually get behind. And let's not forget about Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci - two incredibly talented wrestlers who are being wasted as mere lackeys for Gunther. It's insulting to see such talented individuals sidelined while Gunther hogs the spotlight with his mediocrity. But perhaps the biggest insult of all is the message WWE is sending by pushing Gunther as a top contender. In a world that's evolving towards diversity and inclusivity, promoting a character with such a controversial name and lackluster skills is not just tone-deaf, it's downright offensive. In conclusion, Gunther's rise as a contender for the World Heavyweight Championship and King of the Ring is nothing short of a dumpster fire. From his tasteless name to his uninspired in-ring performance, lack of character development, and the sidelining of talented wrestlers like Kaiser and Vinci, WWE's decision to push Gunther is a slap in the face to fans who expect more from the world's premier wrestling organization.
Can Ilja Dragonov beat Gunther?
Can he beat jey first?
Yes
Yes
He did it once, he'll do it again
If he did it once, he’ll do it again
Did anyone else catch gunther holding back a smile? 👀 Hes excited you can tell
The same Gunther that just jobbed to the jobber of the year Sami Zayn? Meh.....
I watched this scene 1000 times and it NEVER happened!
he didn't hold back, he smiled and walked off.
@@charlesdixon552 bruh go get laid
Gunther knows full well how good Dragunov is...that smile said he agreed that it isn't over.
This eventual match is gonna be amazing
Match? I need at least a trilogy 🔥
It's almost time. Gunther and Ilja Dragunov finally face to face for the first time since NXT UK. I hope these two have their reunion in the KING OF THE RING.
Uh they fought in regular NXT too….Iija tapped him out…
Aged like fine wine
Lol spoke way too soon
No yall thirsty that’s a ple we just got sheamus and Gunther on tv
Lol he lost
To me, ilja is the only one to truly beat Gunther.
Bron, drew, and sami have won by pinfall.
Dragunov ripped his soul out of his body and made him tap
ilja was also the first to defeat gunter
My German heritage can’t be happier to see them on RAW
😍🤤Hi. Lol
@@SithLordAnakin hi
Ones Russian though.
@@djredshow half Russian-half german
this is the closest we’ll get to Goku vs Vegeta irl! GIVE ME WHAT I WANT
Gunther vs Ilja Dragunov will be World title classic match for sure on main roster
This better be a wrestlemania main event whenever Gunther wins the world championship and has a dominant run as champion. This matchup has all the story it needs to sellout a wrestlemania crown
*crowd
I’d rather them be dark match in AEW. Gunther is boring. And I just don’t see Dragonoff catching on with the main roster. Too many stars.
@@KlaySmith-mn6dj you clearly didn’t watch them in nxt. Gunther had a 700 day reign as uk champ and Ilya dragonuv had two match of the year contenders back to back with Gunther. Ilya is a fantastic wrestler with hella charisma and Gunther is too perfect
Ilja in Imperium?
Man their matches at NXT UK and NXT TakeOver 36 were amazing. Especially that NXT UK match. That was brutal.
Wwe been planting this seed since NXT UK
Wow amazing performance by Gunther and Ilija congratulations on crushing and destroying for the win tonight. He totally deserved the beatdown and you definitely deserved the win tonight.
Dragunov will show his true colors and join the Ring General in Imperium!
The main roster isn’t ready for this battle of kaiju’s
Give Gunther and Ilja 25 min and we will have another classic
A real Iron man match!!!
Clash at the castle would be the perfect place for their eventual match
@@tylerwatts3347 if not then, then Bash in Berlin. Can you imagine the reception Gunther will receive when he goes there?
Just 25?!? Why not 40😈😊
Ilja actually ended Gunther’s WWE UK Title 870 day reign
Felt the Pressure in the Room
I want to see this on ppv soo bad that a match of history
Its time for the Ric flair woo chants if both ilja and gunther face each other next week.
I need to see this yesterday
Gunther & Dragunov as the next tag team champions that would make my dream come true
I can't wait to see this match!
This tease was beautiful wasn’t too long wasn’t too short and no words were spoken but it did what it needed to do
Bring back the Iron Man Match just for these two!
Iija Dragunov and Ludwig Kaiser look like twins🤣🤣
Chills..but in a good way lol 😁
They listening to us 🫡💯bash at Berlin main event lets Gooooooooooooooooooooooooo
The Czar of the Ring!
Czar
They had an all time classic NXT UK match it was a work of art. I am so excited to hopefully/ possibly see them do it again!!
That match gone be a classic on a ppv
Ilja vs Gunther in a 1 hour iron man match would be a banger from these lads 😝
It will happen. And anyone who didnt see it before, strap in. It will be one of the greatest things you have ever seen, or will ever see, in professional wrestling.
Destined to fight forever!
NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET THE EPIC MATCH THEY HAD AT TAKEOVER 36 !!!
I KNOW THEY WAS GOING TO BRING BACK THIS EPIC RIVALRY!!!! THE BEST PHYSICAL INTENSE MATCH I EVER SEEN!!!
They have to protect this man at all costs
Its going to
Be the most brutal match between those two
Two best wrestlers in the world
Gunter has to be so excited to run this back, especially since both of them have only gotten better since their last amazing match
In WXw(German wrestling promotion), NXT UK, NXT and now in WWE on the Raw brand Ilja and Gunther/Walter have been wrestling against each other since 2013.
🔥
Those two can easily put up 10 star matches.
Imagine if they became a tag team in the future, I can see that.
He need a title immediately
Bro let this be one of the feuds that feed family's bro omg the match and steaks they could make GUNTHER VS ILJA could be insane
Gunther vs ijla at summerslam, then at mania 41.
Iija and Gunther face to face conversation
I've never been to raw but have been to smackdown and they never show these segments. They just have music playing or do sometype of trivia or game.
Jackie Redmond never disappoints!!! 😍❤️🔥👌🏻
Would Have wanted this to be the king of the ring match but Dragunov Vs Gunter but the rematch with Uso will be good for keeping him hot win or loss so, I see what they are doing,
Maybe an eventual rematch at clash at the castle or smth later down the line will make more money 🤷🏾♂️
Idk Wth Gunther is… he act herlish but respectable heelish 🙄🙄 how he pulls that off is fire 😂😂😂
GUNTHER needs to go ahead and win the World Heavyweight Championship and then Ilja Dragunov and him can have another ERA DEFINING feud!!!
Gunther and Kaiser would be the best heels to dethrone the awesome truth let me just say that, I want awesome truth to have a long reign but if they drop the belts to anyone it should be those 2
Are Dragun and Ludwig twins? 😂😭
The mad dragon 🐉
If his entrance was Busta Rhyme ZAR
Soon.....
Idk why but I can't help but imagine Gunther was just standing there the whole time and Ilja didn't notice until just the end. Lol
The match we all want to happen again
He rlly needs to take off main event if thats all you lose ijs
Inaccurate video title... It's more like face-to-neck. 🤣
Ilja Dragonuv is right the rivalry between Gunther and Ilja Dragonuv is not over because those were just some NXT UK vibes
Gunther cant wait either. Who booked Dragonav vs Ricochet? That was bad booking unless it was the show opener in my opinion. Ricochet is a nobody that will never be a somebody. Dragonuv, Jey Uso, & Gunther are bonafide HOF on the rise.
Berlin
Ilja VS Walter 3!!!!!!!
He's the zar
Boss move not saying anything
Future imperiam
I'd like for Ilja to join Imperium
who is this guy?! comment please
Summerslam
Gunther will go over Ilja because he's in better shape than he was last time.
Maybe form new imperium
Czar of the Ring vs Kaiser of the Ring
Gunther vs Ilija Dragonuv will happen
Please god!!!!!
He sounds like some guy from Iowa trying to do a Russian gimmick 😂
Let them cook
This match up might be too big for television, it might need to wait for a PLE
Wwe is a wrestling show from Columbia.
I’ll love to see this Rivalry be Renewed in the Main Roster
Let's pray for this to happen like Drew 😂
I remember him beating a guy named WALTER once...but not Gunther.
King Jey sounds so good
I was expecting a guy with the last name dragonov to sound well more Russian
They should've protected Dragonovs loss better. Maybe not have had Jey cheat but at least some sort of distraction. They just made this promo weak having Jey beat him in the so easily
Wrestlemania Match.
beat him? Dragunov needs to join Imperium.
FIRST BABBYYYYY❤ RING GENERAL VS MAD DRAGON 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I think ilja gonna join imperial
"Only a few have beaten " whyd you have to say that bro😂 you lost after this
Im sorry, this is just my opinion, I maybe the only one who feels like this.... But the brother has got to find another finishing move.
IIJA vs Gunther part like 5 if Dragunov win tonight
SummerSlam
😂 this guy should not talk
Can we please get anyone but a bobble headed model to do interviews or ring announce? Does WWE want to be taken seriously or not?
Is he a heel or a babyface?
Wasting no time giving everyone what they want to see...
Germany cannot come soon enough
WWE's recent choice to thrust Gunther into the spotlight as a contender for the World Heavyweight Championship and King of the Ring has left many scratching their heads and rolling their eyes. Let's start with the glaring issue of his name - Gunther? Really? It's uncomfortably close to Gunther Starks, a figure from the darkest chapters of history, and whether intentional or not, it's a tasteless move that risks turning away fans who have even a basic understanding of historical sensitivity.
And let's not even get started on Gunther's in-ring prowess, or lack thereof. His repertoire is about as exciting as watching paint dry - repetitive, unimaginative, and frankly, boring. It's like he's stuck in a time warp, reliving the same tired moves over and over again, while wrestlers like Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are out there innovating and captivating audiences with their athleticism, charisma, and storytelling prowess.
But perhaps the most egregious offense is Gunther's complete lack of character development. He's about as deep as a kiddie pool, with no personality to speak of, no backstory to invest in, and no connection with the audience whatsoever. Compare that to wrestlers like Keith Lee and Asuka, who not only bring it in the ring but also have compelling personas and story arcs that fans can actually get behind.
And let's not forget about Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci - two incredibly talented wrestlers who are being wasted as mere lackeys for Gunther. It's insulting to see such talented individuals sidelined while Gunther hogs the spotlight with his mediocrity.
But perhaps the biggest insult of all is the message WWE is sending by pushing Gunther as a top contender. In a world that's evolving towards diversity and inclusivity, promoting a character with such a controversial name and lackluster skills is not just tone-deaf, it's downright offensive.
In conclusion, Gunther's rise as a contender for the World Heavyweight Championship and King of the Ring is nothing short of a dumpster fire. From his tasteless name to his uninspired in-ring performance, lack of character development, and the sidelining of talented wrestlers like Kaiser and Vinci, WWE's decision to push Gunther is a slap in the face to fans who expect more from the world's premier wrestling organization.
Instead of 0 or 500 fans, this time gonna be for 15k
So Hitler vs Stalin? I don't see the appeal of these two European men who remind me of racist dictators
Waaaah waaaaah not muh waaaaciiiisssm
That was a pretty awful promo. Kinda all over the place. Idk… not impressed. On too long.