3. Gunther Vs. The Miz – 2023
The rarity of Intercontinental Championship matches at Survivor Series ended in 2023 when the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion, Gunther, defended the strap against two-time WWE Champion The Miz.
Miz was looking to end the Ring General’s record-breaking Intercontinental Championship reign by becoming a record-equaling nine-time Intercontinental Champion. Not many gave Miz a chance before the bell sounded, but Miz outsmarted Gunther by working on his leg and slamming it into the ringpost.
The crowd thought that Miz was poised to win the Intercontinental Championship as he low blowed Gunther and executed the Skull Crushing Finale. The crowd went wild, but Gunther kicked out.
There was a callback to Bret Hart and Steve Austin’s match at Survivor Series 1996 when Miz attempted to roll up Gunther. However, it was a valiant effort from Miz, but Gunther’s 592-day reign as Intercontinental Champion continued when he forced Miz to submit to the debilitating Liontamer.
