Drew McIntyre returned this afternoon at WWE Money in the Bank for the first time since WrestleMania 39.
Following a successful Intercontinental title defense over Matt Riddle, Gunther came face to face with a returning McIntyre. The Scottish Warrior delivered a Glasgow Kiss and a Claymore, seemingly setting up a future title match between the two next month at Summerslam.
Check out a full recap of the match, courtesy of our live coverage page:
Intercontinental Championship Match: Gunther (c) vs. Matt Riddle
Riddle tries a single leg, but Gunther stuffs it. Riddle lands a leg kick. Gunther narrowly escapes a kimura by Riddle. Rope hanging arm by Riddle. Riddle lands a flurry of kicks. Gunther obliterates Riddle with a chop. Riddle tries to fire back. Overhead kick by Riddle. Riddle ducks a chop and tries to roll Gunther into a knee bar. Gunther stands out of the hold and stomps on Riddle’s chest. Gunther takes Riddle down and rips off his protective ankle wrap. Gunther works over Riddle’s ankle. German suplex by Gunther. Gunther goes back to Riddle’s ankle. R
iddle tries a senton, but Gunther turns it into a rear naked choke. Riddle flips out of a German suplex but lands awkwardly on his ankle. Head kick by Riddle lands the floating Bro. Gunther tries a splash. Riddle counters with a triangle. Gunter turns it into a single-leg crab. Riddle tries to kick his way out of it. Gunther punches Riddle in his injured ankle over and over again. Gunther drops down into a knee bar/ankle lock. Riddle taps out immediately.
Winner and STILL Intercontinental Champion, Gunther!
Before Gunther can celebrate, Drew McIntyre’s music hits. McIntyre power walks to the ring. Gunther mushes McIntyre in the face. Glasgow Kiss by McIntyre. McIntyre floors Gunther with the Claymore.
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