Gunther will defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the October 7 episode of WWE SmackDown, which is being billed as the season premiere.
WWE has announced that Sheamus will challenge for the gold in a rematch from their acclaimed match at WWE Clash at the Castle.
BREAKING NEWS: @WWESheamus will challenge @Gunther_AUT for the #ICTitle on the season premiere of #SmackDown on October 7th!https://t.co/PCyF9TThkt pic.twitter.com/qkMBrPHRh8
— WWE (@WWE) September 23, 2022
The preview, courtesy of WWE’s website, is as follows:
The explosive season premiere of Friday Night SmackDown on Oct. 7 will feature a huge title showdown!
Intercontinental Champion Gunther will once again go to war with Sheamus in a highly-anticipated WWE Clash at the Castle title rematch!
The two hard-hitting Europeans fought tooth-and-nail in their historic Premium Live Event matchup. Though The Celtic Warrior did not capture the gold, the incredible ovation he received from the crowd in Cardiff, Wales was a testament to his gritty effort. Now, the WWE Universe and the locker room can’t wait to see the carnage that unfolds in the sequel.
The X-factor of the match will likely be the potential impact of The Brawling Brutes and Imperium. All parties love a good fight, and time will tell if there will be anything left of the blue brand when all is said and done.
Find out who emerges with the workhorse title on the can’t-miss season premiere on Friday, Oct. 7, at 8/7 C on FOX.
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