10 Best Candidates To Win WWE’s New World Heavyweight Title
5. GUNTHER
Imagine the scenes if current Intercontinental Title supremo GUNTHER became a double champion in his own right. That's the kind of thing that'd elevate the Imperium leader to borderline Roman Reigns-esque heights, and it's the sort of faith he deserves to be shown by those calling the shots in WWE's board room.
He's been f*cking stunning as IC Champ this far.
GUNTHER has consistently shown he can pull a great match from pretty much anybody, and he's only going to get better as his confidence swells. There's also enough time for WWE to bring the curtain down on his Intercontinental run before Night Of Champions, then move up him a rung on the company ladder.
It'd be interesting to find out if GUNTHER going for (top tier) gold is the kind of thing Vince McMahon would do everything in his power to stop. He wasn't high on the Austrian last year, but...surely even Vinnie Mac sees his value now.