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Sheamus, Gunther have Match of the Year candidate at WWE Clash at the Castle 2022: Best tweets, memes

ByScott Rogust|
Nov 21, 2021; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Sheamus during the men’s five on five elimination match during WWE Survivor Series at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2021; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Sheamus during the men’s five on five elimination match during WWE Survivor Series at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Gunther vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Championship provided fans with a true match of the year candidate at WWE Clash at the Castle 2022.

After winning a five-way match to become the No. 1 contender for the Intercontinental Championship, that meant he would have to battle Gunther, a wrestler who has had countless match of the year candidates during his time in NXT UK. Gunther and Sheamus matched up perfectly on paper, as they are both hard-hitting stars.

And it was a banger of a bout in Cardiff, Wales.

In a match that featured a powerbomb onto steel steps, a Celtic Cross off the top rope, and many, MANY chops to the chest, Gunther retained his Intercontinental Championship over Sheamus. The fans were on their feet inside Principality Stadium countless times.

Twitter reacts to Gunther vs. Sheamus at WWE Clash at the Castle 2022

Fans watching at home and those in the stadium took to Twitter to react to what could very well be one of the best matches of the year. If not, it is without a doubt the best Intercontinental Championship match wrestling fans have seen in quite some time.

https://twitter.com/raallins/status/1566124337639333888

In the final portion of the match, Sheamus hit the aforementioned Celtic Cross to Gunther off the top rope, but only got a two-count. “The Celtic Warrior” tried to go for the Brogue Kick, but his back gave out on him, due to the number of powerbombs given to him by Gunther. The champion then hit a vicious clothesline to get the three-count and retain.

As Gunther walked up the ramp, Sheamus got up off of the mat and received a standing ovation from the fans.

If you have not gotten the chance to see this match, we recommend doing so. You will not regret it.

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