WWE WrestleMania 40 Results: Gunther vs. Sami Zayn Full Match & Winner

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Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE Intercontinental Championship takes place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The match takes place on April 6 at 7 ET/4 PT, streaming LIVE on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else.



WWE WrestleMania 40: Gunther vs. Sami Zayn Full Match Recap

Sami Zayn circles Gunther several times before they lock up. Zayn throws punches and chops, but Gunther overpowers him with a shove and a missed chop. Zayn persists with chops and punches, but Gunther takes him down. Zayn gets back up and throws more chops. He attempts a high-risk springboard leapfrog, but Gunther catches him and delivers a powerful German Suplex.

Gunther dominates with chops, uppercuts, and kicks. Zayn lands a single chop, but Gunther overpowers him again with chops. They trade chops back and forth until Zayn finally connects with a clothesline.



Gunther controls the match with chops, but Sami Zayn fights back with punches and a kick. He takes down the larger competitor with a half and half suplex, then connects with another. Gunther responds with a near-fall clothesline, but Sami refuses to stay down. Gunther resumes his assault with chops and attempts a powerbomb, but Sami cleverly blocks it. He applies a wrist lock and throws more chops before launching a tornado DDT off the ropes, stunning the champion.

Gunther throws Sami Zayn into a sleeper hold, but Zayn fights out and applies a crossface of his own. Gunther regains control with another sleeper and body scissors. Zayn struggles to his feet and desperately tries to reach the ropes. Gunther overpowers him with a German Suplex. However, Zayn shows resilience, stopping Gunther and launching him into the turnbuckles with an exploder. He sets up for his signature Helluva Kick, but Gunther counters with a dropkick and a powerful near-fall powerbomb.

Gunther surprises Sami Zayn with a Helluva Kick, a move typically associated with his opponent. Zayn responds in kind with his own Helluva Kick for a near fall. He charges for another one, but Gunther cuts him off with a clothesline and a devastating powerbomb. Gunther attempts a second powerbomb to pin Zayn, but only manages another near fall.



Gunther targets Sami Zayn's wife with insults, then brutalizes him with slaps, chops, kicks, and a chokehold. The referee warns Gunther for his excessive aggression. Despite dominating with a clothesline, powerbomb, and two frog splashes, Gunther prioritizes taunting Zayn's wife over securing the pinfall.

This proves to be a fatal mistake. An enraged Zayn rallies with a Helluva Kick to Gunther on the turnbuckles, followed by a devastating turnbuckle brainbuster. He finishes the match with a pair of Helluva Kicks, the last one sending Gunther crashing to the mat for the pinfall victory. Sami Zayn is the new Intercontinental Champion!

WWE WrestleMania 40: Gunther vs. Sami Zayn Match Winner

WINNER: Sami Zayn

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