Gunther is a name that mainstream WWE fans are quickly starting to learn about due to his dominant start on the main roster, becoming the Intercontinental Champion. While hardcore fans might be more aware of Gunther (f.k.a. Walter) and what he has accomplished, certain images showcase him in a new light.
He isn't always being a menace that loves to chop people as hard as possible inside the ring, as there are other sides to Gunther's life both in and out of the professional wrestling business. That is something that fans deserve to see, as people want to make that type of connection with the talent now.
10 Post Title Celebration
Gunther winning the Intercontinental Championship was a huge moment for him as this instantly cemented him as a top star on the main roster, and someone who people should take seriously. In the ring, he celebrated proudly, and that is something that continued behind the scenes.
This shot gives a glimpse of what Gunther was doing straight after, posing with Ludwig Kaiser to celebrate the moment, with this being the biggest opportunity for them since joining the company.
9 Vacation Mode
Most of the time when fans see Gunther he is in a serious mode, getting ready to compete inside the ring as he showcases a stern look. However, that isn't how he acts in reality, which is no surprise, and that is why images like this are great in showing another side of him.
This image highlights him on vacation, just taking in the moment, enjoying himself and relaxing, while equally looking as cool as humanly possible. This is the type of picture that gives audiences a look at who he is as a person, which is something that fans always want to learn about.
8 Date Night
Another side of Gunther that people aren't used to seeing is him focusing on relationships and romance, but that is another big part of his life away from the ring as well. On WWE television he focuses on being a monster heel that holds nothing back against any of his enemies.
Yet as this image showcases, he is a different type of person, with his relationship with NXT UK wrestler Jinny being very important to him, although a lot of fans aren't aware of this particular wrestling couple.
7 Putting In The Work
Gunther has always been seen as a big man, and he had the body to back that up, being similar to an old-school heavyweight from Japan, but over the past year, he has completely changed that up and put in the work when it comes to getting in the best physical condition possible.
He worked alongside his former Imperium stablemates to get himself into fantastic shape, which can be seen in this picture. Gunther has got himself to look better than he ever has, which is a credit to the dedication and effort he has put in.
6 Backstage Relaxation
When wrestlers head to the back after their match, fans are no longer aware of what is going on, which is one of the only times that is the case. For some talent, it is time to crack open a drink and celebrate, but for Gunther that is a moment to unwind, relax, and calm down after his bout.
That is exactly what he was doing here as he just chilled out after a show, throwing on a towel and doing everything he can to just relax, which is the opposite of the hard-hitting and frantic nature that he brings to the ring.
5 Promoting The Brand
Whenever a wrestler is put into a top position as a champion, it is expected that they will go and represent the brand in the best way possible, and that was the case when he was the NXT UK Champion. Gunther was expected to represent the brand as the main event star, and the poster boy for the company.
That led to him being involved in promotional moments alongside brands such as this, where he is getting a tour of the West Ham United stadium as NXT UK is promoted around. This is the type of duty that a champion gets which many fans aren't aware of.
4 Did He Pay For That?
Virgil is a legend of the wrestling world, but he is notorious for charging everybody a lot of money for anything to do with him, whether it be pictures or autographs. Sometimes, that can lead to him taking pictures and demanding money as well, and who knows if he asked for cash from Gunther.
However, regardless of the classic meme that is about Virgil, these two men are from completely different eras, which is why it is surprising to see them together, as they're not a couple of wrestlers that most fans would associate with each other.
3 Belt Collector
Gunther is someone who is being pushed right now in WWE, but people who have been fans of him for a long time will be aware of all the success he has had beforehand. He has always been pushed as a top-tier talent, with this being something that he achieved on the independent scene.
Gunther held titles in countless promotions, and even at one point, he held several of the top-tier titles at the same time, showcasing just how dominant he has always been, with his great matches helping him get pushed.
2 A Different Look
Right now, the overall look that Gunther is displaying in WWE is something that he has been doing for many years, including before his WWE career. While he's lost some weight, the general gimmick and style is the same as before, but he hasn't always appeared in that manner.
As these pictures show, during the early stages of his career in Japan, Gunther had a completely different physique and appearance when he made his way to the ring. He was far less serious, working the green hair, portraying a gimmick vastly different from what he does now.
1 Respect From The Game
Gunther is someone who was a big part of NXT UK and NXT, therefore it was clear that he was someone Triple H thought highly of. That much is clear by the fact that he got the classic Triple H pointing photograph after he was able to capture the NXT UK Championship earlier in his career.
It's a great picture of the two men, and having the backing of someone like Triple H is never going to hurt anyone's career. Gunther might be staying in character for this shot, but it is still an important one for him as a person and his time in WWE overall.