{"id":121388,"date":"2023-11-23T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T15:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=121388"},"modified":"2023-11-23T00:52:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T05:52:30","slug":"match-point-gunther-miz-intercontinental-championship-wwe-survivor-series-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2023\/11\/23\/match-point-gunther-miz-intercontinental-championship-wwe-survivor-series-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Match Point: Gunther vs.The Miz for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, WWE Survivor Series 2023 (11\/25\/23)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Match Point is an ongoing series at Last Word on Pro Wrestling, where we look at intriguing matchups in indie wrestling and beyond. They may be dream matches, first-time matchups, or hotly anticipated rematches. This edition will focus on Gunther’s latest defense of his record-breaking Intercontinental Championship against The Miz. The match to crown the best WWE Intercontinental Champion ever is happening at the 2023 edition of WWE Survivor Series.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Gunther<\/strong> and The Miz<\/strong> will settle a debate on who is the best WWE<\/strong> Intercontinental Champion ever at WWE Survivor Series<\/strong><\/em> on Sunday (November 25, 2023).\u00a0<\/span>During his 530+ day reign as WWE Intercontinental Champion, Gunther has solidified himself as the most dominant holder of the title ever. Nobody has held the gold as long as Gunther.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best WWE Intercontinental Champion Ever<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

He faces The Miz at Survivor Series<\/em> in a match that, initially, might not pique interest. But this contest is the most interesting story told during Gunther’s epic reign.\u00a0<\/span>The Miz is an 8-time WWE Intercontinental Champion. Only Chris Jericho<\/strong> has held the championship more times (9) than The Miz. During his title reigns, The Miz has emotionally spoken about his desire to make the IC Championship the most relevant and prestigious in all of WWE.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If The A-Lister beats the Austrian, he will tie Jericho’s record for most title runs. It truly is a battle between the two best WWE Intercontinental Champions of all time. The most dominant in terms of length of reign vs. number of reigns.\u00a0<\/span>There’s no chance WWE could coax Jericho back from AEW<\/strong><\/a> for this showdown, so you have to give the company credit for telling this story.<\/span><\/p>\n

Intense Road To Survivor Series\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Miz won a fatal four-way match to earn his shot at Gunther on Raw<\/strong><\/em> a few weeks\u00a0ago<\/a>. Gunther admitted The Miz was one of the greatest ‘sports entertainers’ WWE has ever produced when speaking on\u00a0<\/span>WWE’s The Bump<\/strong><\/span><\/em>. But also claimed the A-Lister was in the Fall of his career and disrespected his principles by holding a talk show in a wrestling ring.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The Ring General” further referred to The Miz as a clown who holds minimal wrestling skills. Gunther said the match would put to bed who was the best WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Miz<\/b>\u00a0Honors Former Entertaining Champions\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Miz responded to Gunther on Monday Night Raw<\/strong> <\/em>this week. <\/span>He said was proud to be an entertainer. Miz added that the Intercontinental Championship was synonymous with entertainers such as “Macho Man” Randy Savage<\/strong>, Rick Rude<\/strong>, Mr. Perfect<\/strong>, and Bret Hart<\/strong>. <\/span>Miz said he would beat respect into Gunther. <\/span>Gunther replied that Miz didn’t belong in the ring but in the crowd. Watch the climax of the intense showdown below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n