At WrestleMania 39, Gunther will defend the Intercontinental Title against two past WWE Champions

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The latter attempted to strike one of his own, but his opponent blocked the attempt.

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Although McIntyre deflected his attempt at the Brogue Kick into a neck breaker, he was unsuccessful.

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