10 MORE Of The Best Nicknames In Modern Wrestling
8. The Ring General - Gunther
Thinking up a good nickname is only half the battle - the wrestler it's attached to needs to live up to their end of the bargain to make it work. The Rock genuinely was (and apparently still is) "The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment", and Bianca Belair's attitude and ring-work cemented her as "The -EST" during her record-breaking Championship run.
Which is to say, if you're going to call yourself "The Ring General" then you'd better be as dominant, imposing and no-nonsense as the name implies. Fortunately, Gunther is all that and more, as evidenced by his legendary run as Intercontinental Champion.
Gunther's current, near-600 day reign has to go down as the greatest in the history of the belt. Not only did he shatter the Honky Tonk man's 35-year record for the longest title reign, his ring work has, if anything, stepped up a notch since his critically acclaimed run as NXT UK Champion. This time, his efforts are being seen by more than a handful of people each week.
Whether you're talking about workrate or wins, Gunther lives up to his billing. Long may The Ring General continue his iron-fisted rule of the squared circle.