Gunther and Damian Priest are two towering stars known for their intense physicality and unique personas. Gunther, the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in WWE history, redefined the prestige of the title with his unparalleled in-ring dominance and no-nonsense approach. On the other hand, Damian Priest is a former United States Champion and Money in the Bank contract holder.
The Archer of Infamy has made a name for himself as one of the most versatile performers in WWE, seamlessly blending high-flying agility with raw power. Both superstars are known for winning the World Heavyweight Championship, the pinnacle of success of their brand. Due to this title, the two stars entered the ring against each other and gave the fans a perfect match they would expect between two giant superstars.
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Gunther vs. Damian Priest Record
As of April 2025, Gunther and Damian Priest have faced each other in 15 matches. Of those, Gunther has picked up 11 wins, while Priest has won four times. According to Cagematch, here is the complete record of their rivalry.
| Parameter | Matches | Gunther Won | Damian Priest Won |
| All matches | 15 | 11 | 4 |
| All Singles Matches | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| PPV & PLE Matches | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| WrestleMania | - | - | - |
List of Gunther vs. Damian Priest matches at PPV
Gunther and Damian Priest faced each other for the first time at a Premium Live Event during SummerSlam 2024. They met again for their second singles match on pay-per-view at Survivor Series: WarGames 2024. Gunther and Damian Priest met for a third time at Saturday Night’s Main Event 2024, competing in a triple threat match also featuring Finn Balor.
SummerSlam 2024 - World Heavyweight Championship Match
Damian Priest won the Men’s Money in the Bank in 2023 and held the briefcase for a long time. At WrestleMania XL Night Two, Priest cashed in his briefcase against Drew McIntyre and became the World Heavyweight Champion. He would go on to defend the title against Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins over the next few months. On the other hand, Gunther won the King of the Ring 2024 tournament and became the number-one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship.
The match between Gunther and Priest was then set up for SummerSlam 2024. Midway through the bout, Priest was joined at ringside by fellow Judgment Day member Finn Bálor, who appeared to support him despite Priest’s earlier insistence that he stay backstage. Despite Gunther's offense, Priest managed to deliver a South of Heaven, nearly securing the victory. However, Bálor interfered, draping Gunther's leg over the rope to break the count. Priest was shocked at Balor’s betrayal and went on to fight him. This distraction allowed Gunther to lock Priest in a chokehold. While Priest set free the first time, Gunther applied another chokehold, forcing the referee to stop the match. Gunther was declared the winner, becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion.
Survivor Series: WarGames 2024
At Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, Gunther put his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Damian Priest. The match saw Gunther focus on Damian Priest’s left shoulder after an early injury, targeting it both in and out of the ring. Priest later pushed through and tried using his usual power moves, but the shoulder slowed him down. Gunther countered with a sleeper and a powerbomb for near falls, while Priest answered with a huracanrana and the Razor’s Edge for a close count. Priest tried to finish the match but couldn’t hold the moves. He reached the ropes to break out of a Kimura. Gunther hit a few clotheslines, but Priest came back with one of his own. They went to the top rope, where Gunther knocked Priest down. Finn Balor interfered and hit Priest, but Gunther took him out. Gunther brought Priest back in, landed a powerbomb, elbow strikes, and locked in a submission until the referee stopped the match. As a result, Gunther walked out with the win and retained the World Title.
Saturday Night’s Main Event 2024
Gunther put his World Title on the line, but this was in a triple threat match against Damian Priest and Finn Balor at the Saturday Night’s Main Event 2024. Gunther retained the World Heavyweight Championship in a hard-hitting Triple Threat match against Damian Priest and Finn Balor. With red, white, and blue ropes setting the stage, the action was relentless—Priest landed a Razor’s Edge on Gunther, Balor nearly stole the win with a Coup de Grace, and chaos broke loose as each man traded near falls. In the end, Gunther survived a chokeslam on the steps, dropkicked Balor into the corner, and sealed the win with a thunderous powerbomb to end a wild Saturday Night’s Main Event.
FAQs on Damian Priest vs. Gunther Record
A. Damian Priest is billed at 249 lb (113 kg).
A. No, Damian Priest has not won the WWE Intercontinental Championship as of November 2024.
A. Gunther is married to Jinny, a former WWE wrestler.
A. Gunther and Jinny welcomed a baby boy in December 2023.
