Gunther

[10.0] "Gunther is the epitome of the perfect Powerhouse, he's not just brute force and brutality but he carries with him an arsenal of highly versatile moves that sets him apart from all the names that have ever stepped foot in wrestling. You can never expect him to be down and out in a match, he's capable of overcoming any challenge; he's also reclaimed the value of the Intercontinental title and had the greatest reign of all time with the title, he's not just great in the ring, but he's great for the company as a whole."

[10.0] "My favorite wrestler of all time. Every time Gunther is on the screen, he demands your attention. I've never seen someone put on so many classics with as many people in as short of a time. I won't lie, I've only watched his WWE work, but if he was still this good in the indies then it's mental how amazing he is. His stiff, brutal, hard hitting offense is my favorite possible style. His mic work has gotten really good as well. He's simply the best wrestler alive, and one of the best wrestlers of all time. He better be a multi time world champion by the time he hangs up his boots."

[10.0] "ONE OF THE BEST WRESTLERS TODAY (His run as Intercontinental Champion) and is on his way to becoming one of the BEST WRESTLER in history. Without a doubt a talent that I love. Even before going to E, his time in the indies was tremendous, giving fantastic fights, but since he landed in WWE, it can be said that his run has been legendary, which is strange, since WWE is an expert in misusing to talents like Gunther, but luckily, here they knew how to use it. And he took advantage of that, demonstrating all his talent. I hope to see him as World Champion soon. and have a rematch against his bitter rival Ilja Dragunov."

[8.0] "Great upper mid card type guy and I respect his toughness, but never really done it for me. Has had plenty of great matches but just never someone I've been excited to see despite almost always performing. Perhaps a bit one note for me with his offensive style."

[10.0] "WALTER/Gunther is one of the best wrestlers currently working today. WWE's greatest performer and attraction. The most consistently awesome wrestler who ever had to work under the WWE umbrella, every single move he pulls is incredibly threatening and effective. And it's really awesome that for his entire NXT UK and main roster runs, he has been booked as an ultra protected dominant final boss who will be dethroned by whoever the underdog will be. It worked amazingly with Ilja Dragunov during his NXT UK run, especially during their matchups that were the most eye-watering and intense WWE matches of all time. And despite my usual issues with WWE's booking, I'm confident that his run will be just fine and whoever will dethrone Gunther of his IC title will come out of it more of a star than he'd ever be. Gunther has proved to be the biggest overachiever of the main roster and also a wrestler who is totally in control of his career trajectory."

[9.0] "[8.9] GUNTHER (or WALTER, depending on your preference) is the definition of a 'big fucking star'. In every promotion he has been in, he immediately feels like the biggest deal there (often so much so that it's to the detriment of whoever happens to be top dog before him.) His moveset is very simple, but extremely effective. It's not controversial to say that he has the best chops in wrestling right now, plus he feels like he can end a match on literally any move. Promos used to be a weak point for him, but he's significantly improved over the past year or two, making him one of the few wrestlers where it's hard to find a single weak point. He's one of the few wrestlers who I could actually stomach holding a title for over a thousand days, and that is saying something."

[10.0] "The current best wrestler in the world in my opinion. He's fantastic at literally everything that is pro-wrestling."

[10.0] "If I were Hunter, I would put the world title on Gunther and let him carry that title for a decade, without irony, that's how good Gunther is, since Gunther appeared as a surprise at NXT UK Takeover Blackpool in 2019 he is the The best wrestler in WWE, he is possibly the only wrestler in the world without a bad match, Gunther's only flaw is that he's not called WALTER anymore, but that's a small difference."

[10.0] "My favorite wrestler today, im glad WWE is doing him like this, he puts banger after banger, he is truly a legend."

[10.0] "Gunther is the man! I really enjoy watching him in the ring, because hes a great athlete. He also exudes a dominant aura and his historic IC-title-reign is well-deserved! Always was a fan of him."

[10.0] "To borrow an oft-used phrase, Gunther "brings the feeling back" to WWE. Its no surprise that even while the main roster was faltering under McMahon, under Triple Hs supervision of WWE, he became a dependable asset to NXT. Because Gunther is a simple character, when all is said and done: hes a brick shithouse of a man who will chop you back to the stone age if you dont give him the respect he deserves. And he deserves that respect, because he truly is a shining beacon on any card that is lucky to have him. If Triple H is smart enough, he puts the belt around his waist pretty sharpish, because the only thing that will look better than the Intercontinental Championship on him is the WWE Championship."

[10.0] "This guy could have made it in any era, he is technically sound, he is a ring general can call everything on the spot, he has underrated promos and segments 10/10"

[10.0] "Zápasník, Mistr, Legenda, Generál True Ring. Intercontinental Championship is prestigious once again special thanks to this man, GUNTHER. His run as the longest NXT UK champion was glory compare his entire run in WXW as WALTER but WXW is forever be his home where he perfected this craft. His chops are the sweet sounds of toughest, his power bombs can knock off the smoothest of contortionists or mixed marital artists. His top rope splash ends reigns in elegant fashion. His facial expressions of class, surreal prowess, ramentum to lift up challengers and lack of remorse for their short comings. He is Gunther and the longest intercontinental champion since Honky Tonk Man way back to 1989. Hail Der Ring General and may his power continue through the RAW landscape like Dvorak intended. When history books is written, documented and told, Gunther will be one of the best pro wrestlers to have existed in 2010-20 hereafter. Surely the greatest intercontinental champion of all time."

[10.0] "One of the few "brings prestige to [SECONDARY TITLE]" that has genuinely made the title feel more prestigious. Gunther's WWE body of work (including his run as NXT UK Champion) leave no doubt of his position as one of the best pro wrestlers in the world today."

"Rarely defends his championship and even tho his matches are good and fun to watch, his mic skills are upper trash. 3/10"

"10.0 My top wrestler of all time. Has all the skills, works hard and hits harder. The only downfall is losing tons of tag matches. I guess it comes with the faction but never getting pinned and not losing in singles should stand out above everything. Amazing technique can fly off the ropes has ground and stand up game plus multiple moves. The real ring general."

[10.0] "Gunther is the perfect war machine and exactly what you want in a professional wrestler. He can make even simple strikes, grappling moves and submissions look absolutely brutal, making him one of the most dominating looking heels in the WWE. He's also a very good worker and can make his opponent look really good too when he needs to. I'd say he's easily one of the most exciting wrestlers in WWE today."

[10.0] "I hope this year when wwe goes to Berlin , Gunther wins the big one from either Cody or Roman, Gunther has been the best thing about wwe since triple h taking over creative and in my opinion is the best intercontinental champion of all time, his in ring work is the most believable hard hitting stuff your going to get in pro wrestling today"

""I've never liked big guys in wrestling. I get so bored of big man slapping each other. Walter's wrestling style is extremely boring to watch for me. He has some charisma and I wouldn't call him a bad wrestler but him being 5th highest rated superstar in history of WWE is ridiculous to me." he never defends his IC Title."

[10.0] "One could spend the rest of his life watching WALTER/Gunther matches and still not see everything he's capable of. A man of incredible cardio, power, technique, and storytelling, he is a huge monster heel with a completely sympathetic arcing narrative: he's the "serious" one here to "save wresting." He's even arrived as a great and intense promo as well, carving out a presence that any promotion lucky enough to have him will build their next ten years around. There is almost no one else in the business right now that can make you believe the way he does. It's also just so god-damn refreshing to have some in WWE that feels like anything that he does can be a finisher, instead of the Pavlovian response the typical WWE match normally puts you into."

[10.0] "The best wrestler in the world at the current time of this review. Excellent matches, excellent promos, there is nothing this man can do wrong. It's shocking how many PLEs WWE does not feature this man on, you are almost guaranteed an above average match when he wrestles. His moveset is flawless, and he moves with such fluidity, that it is almost impossible for him to have a bad match."

[10.0] "The best wrestler of the modern age, and I am still not sure we have seen what he can do yet. His matches build and build so naturally to a crescendo. He is so within his character and a tactician in the ring."

[10.0] "GUNTHER is one the best wrestlers currently. This man has literally everything with entrance, gimmick, wrestling style, promos, everything. THE RING GENERAL is such a final boss type gimmick where nobody can seem to defeat him. GUNTHER is one of my favorite wrestlers to watch on TV."

[9.0] "Having got back into Wrestling only last year a d subscribing to the WWE network I decided to start watching the weekly programming of Raw and Smackdown starting from Jan 2022. When Gunther appeared he felt like a breath of fresh air, nothing very flashy with his style but he is hard hitting and makes his moves count. Also for a big guy he sells very well and shows a lot of in ring intelligence. I have since looked up matches of his on YouTube before he joined the WWE and have enjoyed everything I have seen."

[10.0] "When all is said and done, GUNTHER will be up there with Daniel Bryan/Bryan Danielson and Bret Hart as the best workhorse of all time. He's not going to reach Roman/Rock/Austin/Cena levels of popularity, but everyone knows that if GUNTHER is on the card, you're in for a god damned masterwork. He can go against luchadors, cruiserweight, middle weights, heavyweights, etc, and the match will be the best of the card. Just remember all caps when you spell the man's name"

[10.0] "This generation's perfect wrestler. Size, presence, ability, and people are finally being able to see how great of a promo he can be. He carries himself in a way that portrays strength, discipline, and importance. He has done WONDERS for the WWE Intercontinental Title, and not gonna lie, I hope he challenges for a top strap soon and WINS, becoming a dual-champ. My partner is fairly new to wrestling, and like a lot of people didn't "get" WALTER/Gunther. Then she saw the Sheamus match. Then the Sheamus/Drew match. Then the Gable rivalry. Then the promos on Miz during their short feud. And the past two years' Rumble performances. This, is what makes WALTER/Gunther such a great pro-wrestler. The ability to get over in what he does, even to someone who hasn't been watching wrestling for decades and was a self-proclaimed hater of big-men (she's been swayed since *Bronson Reed mark now, which makes me hella proud*). Der Ring General has been a fave of mine since about 2016 when I got back into wrestling (thanks wrestling Twitter for the GIFs! ) and I still look forward to what's to come when he appears on my screen."

[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers Ive ever seen. Has solidified him self the greatest Intercontinental champion ever with banger after banger. Is always a contender for Wrestler of the year. It is very rare for Gunther/Walter to have a bad match. Even his worst matches are enjoyable, one the most underrated talkers on the mic. One my favorite things about Gunther/Walter is he makes every move look like it hurts and his versatility he doesnt have a set finisher as used a lariat close line, power-bomb, and a Firemans Carry Sit-out Bodyslam. Cant wait to see whats next hopefully by years end he is worlds champion."

[10.0] "Easiest 10 you can give right now. Best technical wrestler BY FAR, better than any indie talent or anyone in Japan or Mexico. Like it or not, his promos are excellent and believable. He talks the talk and he walks the walk. Every match is a must see."

[7.0] "WALTER has never quite fully clicked with me for some reason. I can't put my finger on it, I find him a bit dull at times and his heat segments leave a lot to be desired for me. I think he's just not quite dynamic enough. Solid worker who hits hard and is very consistent and reliable."

[10.0] "Gunther is the prime example of "Living up to expectations." He is The Ring General for a fucking reason! His match with Sheamus at Clash at the Castle was incredible. He topped that with Sheamus & Drew McIntyre at Wrestlemania 39. A man who I think could have great matches with the likes of Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar & AJ Styles. He would've fucking had instant classics against Kurt Angle, Arn Anderson, Ricky Steamboat, Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Candido, Dean Malenko, etc."

[10.0] "The only reason to check in with WWE programming in 2024. GUNTHER is a love letter to guys like Kenta Kobashi and arguably does the style just as well, although he doesn't exude the same level of charisma. The only major issue I have with GUNTHER is, well, I'd rather him be anywhere else! He's in his prime right now and could be having all-timers with guys like Shingo Takagi and Hangman Page to further his case as one of the greats."

[10.0] "An excellent wrestler who both embodies and deserves the nickname that he dons on his trunks. His moveset is simple, yet brutally effective. And to add to his outstanding in-ring ability, his desire to "respect the sport" shines in his psychology, always making his matches easy to buy into. His run as Walter was already all-time as is, but his body transformation since getting to the main roster in WWE and changing his name to Gunther has, in my opinion, primed him to be an all-time great in the sport, regardless of the company. Also to note: Dvorak's "From The New World" entrance with the marble pillars is a visually and acoustically beautiful aesthetic."

"In a world where the new heel Is a sympathetic one, where you can root for because the wrestlers motivations are valid. This is a nice example that sometimes the best heels are the ones that are purely evil for the sake of it. Obviously will not get heat like back in the old days due to his sheer in ring prowess. But a great old school heel to combat the modern, sympathetic heel today. Of course, I haven't talked about his in ring work, I have only a passing glance at his Indy work. But it seems that he stepped up his character big time as he goes to the big leagues. He provides a mountain of a challenge for anyone to defeat. And if the Miz made the Intercontinental Title mean something, then Gunther made sure that you have to WORK to get this title in your hands. His selling is very solid and he is amazing at kickouts. Even when his still is probably watered down due to the less stiff WWE style, he still makes up for it, by making his moves look deadly. 10/10 wrestler. Somehow he is in WWE and is one of the best in ring workers there."

[9.0] "Frankly, THE reason you tune into WWE's weekly programming. Endlessly talented, smash-mouth, intimidating presence, underrated promos. GUNTHER is the closest WWE has to a perfect wrestler, in my opinion."

[10.0] "One of the best giant inring performers even tho they're just in their shining era yet... We should know his price, an active champion in WWE and a guy who just made Intercontinental title get important again. He held two titles in WWE, and both are in history, they both legendary, majestic. WWE and their universe should know his price. One of future G.O.A.T's. Since the day that he became Internet Champion, defeated Will Ospreay, and held the title that Danielson, Omega etc. held, he is a future star. His moveset? Also pretty good. He makes powerbomb look too good, same for Lariat. Attire, mic skills blah blah... He's a 10!"

[10.0] "This guy is wrestling. A pure talent, with presence and charisma. He is capable of great matches against all kind of opponents. WWE have gold with him. After he will lose the intercontinental championship, I hope he's gonna be world heavyweight champion, or more."

[10.0] "I'd say he's the best wrestler in the company---if not, definitely the best champion. From a wrestling standpoint: absolute workhorse and always willing to put effort into bringing quality and elevating wrestlers in every match he does. Other champions would just show clear dominance over the opponents, but he often tries to make them look like they have a chance and that they push him to the limit. I also love how often he tries new moves and new finishes; it feels very fresh. From a character standpoint, he has a menacing presence and sense of delivering honor to the ring that makes sense. Really wish he still had his old Symphony 9 theme; I still think that fit his energy the best. Overall he's definitely brought prestige back to the championship and I'm looking forward to what he does next year and after he eventually loses the belt."

[10.0] "WALTER is an all-time great talent. An amazing powerhouse with great technical prowess, wherever he goes, he brings gold home. A mix of throwback presentation and modern action, he is obviously Austria's greatest ever wrestler."

[10.0] "What is there to say about Gunther that hasn't already been said? Great look, solid promo, and some of the best matches WWE has ever seen. Long may the Ring General reign!"

[10.0] "WALTER/GUNTHER has every right to be considered one of the best pro wrestlers not only of his generation but of all time. He managed to make such a simplistic style of wrestling, with body slams, submissions and strikes, look great by giving it his own special touch of brutality, especially in his deadly and iconic chops, and in a world of high-flyers and fast technical wrestlers, WALTER manages to stand out extremely well among the rest, looking like a true old-school wrestler in the modern era. Ever since I first discovered him in 2018, he has made his name known in the wrestling world with countless incredible matches against Tyler Bate, Ilja Dragunov, Pete Dunne, Tommaso Ciampa, A-Kid among others. But just when you thought he would suffer the same dreaded fate of previous NXT Call-Ups (starting with the name change), the only thing the rechristened GUNTHER lost was a ton of weight, putting him in great shape, and managed to retain every last drop of momentum he had from his historical NXT UK Run, by becoming the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time. From there, he ended up putting on some of WWEs greatest matches of the past decade against Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, The Miz, Ricochet and many others as The Ring General soon became a household name in modern wrestling after years of dominating the UK Indy scene. From his commanding aura to his iconic matches to his simply brilliant in-ring prowess, I think its safe to say that GUNTHER has earned his place among the very best in wrestling and the sky is the absolute limit for him."

[10.0] "Intimidating wrestling machine. Obviously I've followed in his footsteps through independent companies and Gunther is one of the best at what he does. Every time he appears he commands respect and feels like the arrival of a final boss, a tremendous athlete."

[10.0] "Gunther/WALTER is the greatest big man wrestler in the business today and in my opinion the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time. I've been on his bandwagon ever since I saw his match at Joey Janela Spring Break with PCO and I had to watch everything this guy did. His work in companies like wXw, Progress, RevPro, and OTT put him on the map. His NXT UK run was absolutely phenomenal and he had many match of the year contenders there, two of them with Ilja Dragunov. The man is simply incapable of having a bad match. He's a throwback in many ways to 1990's AJPW. His chops are very Kenta Kobashi esque. He brought the kings road style to WWE and I love him for that."

[9.0] "Awesome (fairly) young talent who got WWE Match of the Year. Several times. And I don't even have to tell you what match he had that was match of the year for 2023, you already know it. His IC reign has made the title matter again, and if I watched him in NXT I might change my rating to a 10. I know its criminal but I haven't seen much other than a few highlights of him as Walter. I love the name Walter tho. Walter dog. Walter Clements I like monster trucks and fire trucks. Walter. I also like Gunther though. I like how Imperium are evolving as well. Probably the best heels in the WWE right now imo, although it's at that point where you do hear people cheering for them since even though they're heels they're undeniably good. Every time I see Gunther backstage he always stays true to his character, whether intentionally or not, and he truly seems to care about the art of the sport even if he doesn't show it outright and seems to not care about the history and only cares about himself."

"Maybe the best Intercontinental Champion of all times and one of the Highlights of Raw, I cannot wait to see him as World Champion."

[10.0] "The highlight of any Monday Night Raw as of writing this. Gunther is a killer and his reign has added a true sense of Legitimacy to a belt that desperately needed it. Undeniable and incredible talent in the ring, a good promo, and a truly impossible to hate gimmick. Long Reign the Ring General!"

[7.0] "Reminds me alot of a bigger version of Chris Benoit/Dynamite Kid. Stiff strikes, tons of suplexes and overall solid in-ring fundamentals. Like i said, he's a big dude whose really come a long way as a performer since he lost a ton of weight. His IC title reign has been solid but that title has been so devalued by the introduction of the WHC and the United States title that it's hard to bring respectability to something that's nothing more than a mid-card title. He's also not the best promo and his charisma leaves something to be desired."

[10.0] "No matter if he's WALTER or Gunther, he's the man. Always fun to watch in the ring, he's not called "The Ring General" for nothing, can get a good match out of anyone no matter his opponent, has been putting on Match of the year Candidates left and right, whether in NXT or on the main roster, Gunther just doesn't miss. Despite Triple H is doing everything he can from preventing Gunther from stealing the show every night lately, he still goes out and performs great matches. His psychology and storytelling is off the charts, knowing how to get the fans to have hope that he will lose until the end of the match when he goes for the win, no matter who he faces, he knows how to lower you in. Lately, his entire gimmick on the main roster has been perfect, well executed and has been among the best portions of the company. It's nice to see someone be against Sports Entertainment and actually value Professional Wrestling in WWE, and you can tell it's more than a gimmick to Gunther, which makes it even better. He knows how to play the role well, comes off as believable, doesn't make it corny, he has enough charisma to make it work, making it my favorite character in WWE today. Not only that, he's been the best in ring wrestler since his arrival in NXT."

[5.0] "I mean, he's good I guess. But people are calling him the best in the world right now and I'm trying to figure out why. He can wrestle, sure, but for me a wrestler needs to be the full package. Mic skills, character, charisma. He just doesn't have those abilities. Plus, his IC title reign isn't nearly as good as people are saying it is. I don't know. Something just doesn't quite click for me. He's the Rhea Ripley of the Men's division but slightly better. Maybe I'll get the hype soon who knows. But if not I'm perfectly okay with that."

[7.0] "Gunther hasnt been on the made card but not only is he already making a mark on the collective por wrestling world but hes making a significant impact on my own entertainment preferences. In just a few short years he has set a record for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and put on a hell of a performance at a royal rumble. As far as his attributes he has a very diverse striking and powerhouse style but itsnt afraid to leap off the ropes. He has probably the best chops in pro wrestling history and even with an accemt he gives powerful and well delivered promos. I think only time will tell to see if this is peak Gunther or if he could become even better and I will ammend my rating if he does improve but as of right now he is one of my favorite parts of Monday Night Raw if not WWE in general."

[10.0] "The most legitimate badass in WWE along with Brock Lesnar. I'm so glad that WALTER has found his place in a company like WWE without losing his essence at all. Bringing the Old School European Wrestling style mixed with the classic Puroresu Strong Style of the likes of Kobashi and Misawa into the mainstream with the enough presence to be taken seriously by casual fans. This guy is not only going to break The Honky Tonk Man's IC Title reign record, but he will be the top heel to beat once Roman Reigns loses the Undisputed Championship. EDIT: He already broke the IC Title record, and I can call him without a shadow of a doubt the best wrestler in WWE today and one of my 4 top favorites along with Jay White, PAC and Meiko Satomura."

[10.0] "Does anything else really need to be said? The greatest (in ring) active wrestler alive, greatest intercontinental champion of all time, never has a match that isn't at least good quality, and he's just entered his prime as a performer, he could go at least 10 more years like this."

[10.0] "Der Ringgeneral lives up to his name. GUNTHER/WALTER whatever his name is in the wrestling world is an absolute living breathing methodical machine made for destruction. He puts stamps with his chops. The man looks great, the man moves fast for a man of his size and delivers bangers like it's easy peasy, an absolute pleasure to watch him in the ring, doing his work."

[10.0] "Man is a freaking authoritarian anomaly who puts on banger after banger so consistently. I love his damaging style of professional wrestling warfare. Heavy-hitter, huge thrower, hard grappler, unstoppable powerhouse who is my favourite professional wrestler of all-time."

[7.0] "I don't like how he is just a wrestler and nothing more. Both of his teammates are way more charismatic and are way better than he is on the mic. He should improve but it seems like WWE are fine with him being just a wrestler who puts on good matches and fecks off."

[10.0] "A great wrestler. The intensity and sheer brutality this guy brings to the table is mind-blowing. With a pretty basic moveset, like chops, lariats and powerbombs this guy produces some of the greatest matches of modern era, just by the ability to keep you at the edge of your seat. Also a great promo, and a good seller. Outstanding."

[9.0] "Er wirkt in seinem gesamten Auftreten ausgesprochen dominant. Im Ring scheint er unüberwindbar zu sein und alles, was er in seinen Matches anstellt, ist sehr glaubwürdig. Gunther hat einen sehr realistischen Wrestling-Stil, der ganz nach meinem Geschmack ist! Er ist im technischen Wrestling stark, aber noch mehr sticht bei ihm wahrscheinlich seine rohe Kraft sowie seine Stiffness hervor. Er führt seine Moves sehr stiff aus, besonders heftig sind natürlich seine knallharten Chops. Am meisten mag ich aber an seiner Arbeit im Ring, dass er ein Wrestlingmatch so aussehen lässt, dass sich er und sein Kontrahent tatsächlich bekämpfen und der eine den anderen wirklich überwinden und besiegen will. Seine Matches wirken nicht so, als ob zwei Worker halt ein paar spektakuläre Moves zusammen zeigen wollen und ein paar ästhetische, komplexe Konter gemeinsam ausführen wollen und irgendwann kommt der Pinfall und das wars. (Daran ist an sich nichts Schlechtes, nur finde ich, sollte das auch realistisch genug wirken.) Bei ihm aber kommt es so rüber, dass er seinen Gegner mit allen erdenklichen Mitteln und allem Ehrgeiz regelrecht niederringen will, wodurch eine hohe Dramatik und Spannung entsteht. Bei Gunther vergesse ich manchmal, dass der Sieger vorher schon feststeht und lasse mich richtig ins Match reinziehen. Unterstrichen wird sein realistischer Wrestling-Stil noch zusätzlich durch das Motto von Imperium: "Die Matte ist heilig". Also bei ihnen zählen die sportlichen Attribute und daher das, was im Ring geschieht. Ich habe allerdings auch einen Kritikpunkt an Gunthers In-Ring-Skills und zwar, dass er die Moves seiner Gegner nicht so gut sellt. Auch nach harten Moves seines Kontrahenten ist er zu schnell wieder auf den Beinen und macht unbeeindruckt weiter. Aber das ist Kritik auf hohem Niveau. Sein Micwork ist in Ordnung, aber man merkt natürlich, dass Englisch nicht seine Muttersprache ist und manches kommt etwas gezwungen daher. Ich denke aber, langfristig wird er sich da noch steigern! Dass er den Rekord vom Hony Tonk Man gebrochen hat, ist völlig verdient! Damit hat seine Intercontinental-Regentschaft auch etwas ganz Besonderes an sich."

[10.0] "It's not hard to do the simple things. But when you're WALTER and the simple things are what make you different, its special. What else is there to say, it's Walter, we all know how good he is. Pure simplicity of power and tyrannical emphasis in matches. THE Wrestler"

[10.0] "There's nothing else to say. This man is fucking incredible and you can see he clearly loves doing this. His in ring work, physique, character work and move set fits him very well. And lastly Gunther can put incredible matches against literally anyone."

[10.0] "Walter Hahn is the only wrestler that I believe to be lived up to the hype in most, if not all cases, in professional wrestling fan-sites. It is not just that he is extremely talented as a wrestler, but he is, in a way, a blast from the past type figure; he has adopted his style from the likes of Akira Taue, Kenta Kobashi and Daisuke Sekimoto from Puroresu, and the likes of Steve-William Regal, Dr. Death Steve Williams, and many more of other bygone eras. His style and standard of professional wrestling, as drawn by those influences, has caused him to be a sort of Big Bang affect on the wrestling world and it's wrestlers as a whole; he has completely made people aware and drawn to a style that no one that had initially been a fan had come to fruition to seeing on the big stage. In regards to his abilities, he is one of a kind; his mix of brutish and metallic maneuvering and strikes that make him look like Gojira itself is a complete highlight. His ability to talk on the microphone and develop a character was also one of a kind, even if he had bad names like "Big Daddy Walter" or "Gha-cha-Ping! ". In an overall standard, we must remember Walter Hahn, a.k.a. Big Van Walter, WALTER, GUNTHER, or simply as Der Ringgeneral, to be one of the greatest performers of the 21st century and, perhaps, if we continue to see the run he is on, of all time. Be afraid."

[9.0] "Gebe Walter 9 Punkte und das nicht weil ich wie er Österreicher ist sondern weil ich ihn einfach Top finde, auch ist er sehr sympathisch. Er wohnt seit Jahren in Deutschland ist aber in Wien geboren worden und er hat immer noch den österreichischen Dialekt in seinem Akzent. Walter ist eine wXw Legende und ein toller Trainer. Kann mich an kein schlechtes Match von ihm erinnern das ich bis jetzt gesehen habe. Edit 06. 04. 2018 WALTER wird immer begehrter, wo er nun überall auftaucht egal ob in England oder in der USA und egal wo er auftaucht er ist beliebt und bei seinen Gegner gefürchtet. Edit 08.09.2023 es ist soweit Gunther hat er den Rekord von Honky gebrochen und auch wenn Honky darauf nicht so ganz begeistert auf Twitter getwittert hat es ist nun halt passiert. Ich beziehe mich jetzt auf Gunther aktuelle Regentschaft."

[10.0] "Gunther/WALTER is incredible. And while I think that there are some more spectacular wrestlers in the world, if someone told me that they thought Gunther was the best I wouldn't argue. In a day and age where everyone busts out these spectacular jaw-dropping moves nightly Gunther is throwback to guys like Stan Hansen and Jumbo Tsuruta. There's no fluff or filler and everything he does is credible and believable and serves to move the match forward to it's inevitable end."

"10/10. I could give him an eleven if I wanted. The best wrestler currently as is not even close. It might be because of my preference of wrestlers being believable and working a snug, realistic style, but Gunther is the absolute most believable wrestler currently. He has to win the world championship, HE MUST."

"What can be said that hasnt been below already? Arguably the best European of his generation / all time. Long time follower and fan of Walter / Gunthers work and delighted that he is thriving at the level those of us who have known of him pre-WWE always knew he would. Hopeful he breaks the record for longest IC title reign and takes his rightful place in the history books."

[10.0] "The best Europan wrestler of all time, the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time and one of the greatest wrestlers in modern history and general. A few wrestlers have his pressence, he will become World Champion in WWE soon, his matches around the world are now legendary."

[10.0] "An incredible wrestler who would be at the top of any promotion in the world. A man who oozes charisma, toughness, and an aura of danger for his opponents. Has adapted to every style of wrestling as well. I hope we get a period of his career where he travels around the world having great matches after his WWE run is over."

[8.0] "Didn't think I was going to like Gunther as much as I do given I'm not usually too keen on monster heels but he's proven to be one of the highlights of the current roster. Simple but effective move set, executed to perfection by this huge yet surprisingly athletic beast. It's always a great match when he's in the ring."

[10.0] "Back in 2018 Walter had started getting more popular overseas as he was already a big name in germany. I could not imagine in 2023 not only would he be in the wwe but they would let him remain the same exact guy under their brand. Its lead to him being one of the best wrestlers not just in the wwe but the entire world. He's the easiest guy to book in all of wrestling. Have him kill whoever he's facing for most of the match, let them get their hope spots in, and then decide on who wins. It's such a simple match structure but how he goes about it makes him so incredibly fun to watch work. He's lead the charge in the wwe figuring out once again that big dudes hitting each other really fucking hard is the best brand of wrestling ever"

"one of the most hard hitting person in this business he got power, speed , the ability to wrestle i think he will most likely lose title in next year WrestleMania .he matches against riddle in progress, him vs sheamus, him vs sheamus vs drew all worth watching"

[10.0] "Gunther is great. It seems like every time I check back here, his rating has gone up a small bit and I completely understand why. I don't need to discuss the brutal chops, just one of the many great components of his matches, which regardless of length he always finds a way to make entertaining as ever. His entire Intercontinental Title run has truly brought The Ring General into the conversation for the title of GOAT, if he wasn't already there all the way back during his epic reign in NXT UK. All being said, I would LOVE to see: Gunther win the 2024 Royal Rumble and win the WHC at WMXL, or maybe even see a pop-up rematch between him and Dragunov for the IC title at SummerSlam if Ilja doesn't beat Hayes at the Great American Bash. Just an all-rounded incredible performer Gunther is."

[10.0] "Für mich als Österreicher natürlich ganz klar 10 Punkte! Gunther ist jetzt schon einer der Topheels der WWE und ich hoffe das er den IC Titel Rekord vom Honky Tonk Man bricht! Spätestens nächstes Jahr hoffe ich das es für ihn Richtung Mainevent geht! Ein Österreicher als World Heavyweight Champion oder vielleicht sogar als WWE Champion das hätte ich mir nie zu träumen gewagt in den 30 Jahren wo ich die Liga schon verfolge!"

[10.0] "A Vanguard of pro wrestling alive, the guy is just amazing at every single detail he puts out there, the perfect wrestler and superstar his theme is great his physique is great his moveset is perfect and his finisher fits him perfectly, one of the greatest intercontinental champions of all time and a future main eventer."

[9.0] "Gunther is objectively great, which is what makes him so tough to rate. His work rate is among the best in the world. I haven't seen a great promo from him, yet he's presented in such a way that it doesn't really matter. He's more intimidating when he's barely talking. He single-handedly has given the Intercontinental title prestige again, especially with his matches at Clash at the Castle and Wrestlemania. A throwback to a distant era, only bad booking can stop him."

[10.0] "A modern day behemoth. It takes a really special athlete to make long-established moves look absolutely devastating, and GUNTHER is that special athlete. I, like many others, were less than thrilled to put it gently with the initial name change, as WALTER had become a name that was truly iconic to the NXT UK brand. However, he has done more than enough to justify the change in these recent months. He has had an absolutely brutal path of carnage while holding the IC title and is, in my opinion, deserving of becoming the new longest reigning IC champion."

[10.0] "IMO it's a toss-up between Walter (gunther), Kenny Omega, and Will Ospreay for the best wrestler alive today. I hate that WWE has pressured him to lose weight, I like him better with some meat on his bones, but in the ring his physicality is unparalleled. Brings some realism back to the 'sport'. Walter has wrestled some of the best matches this decade has seen."

"One of the modern-day greats. Always puts on amazing matches and definitely a future WWE Hall of Famer."

[10.0] "One of my absolute favorites. What a fantastic heel and wrestler. He just keeps putting on remendous matches."

[10.0] "The ultimate evolution of the powerhouse, WALTER (refuse to call him by the other name) excells in all aspects of wrestling. Striking, grappling and selling, but his best attribute is to make everything look ugly and real. He was on the short list for best in the world even when he mainly just wrestled in the euro circuit and had some of the best matches in WWE history when he signed with nxt. Its a real shame that he never had a proper run in njpw or even bjpw, if he did, he'd be in the goat conversation just based on body of work. Its a shame he's on the main roster now, but even then he's having great matches with established E talent and always pulls the best out of them. Glad hes getting paid though, here's hoping he comes back to wrestling outside wwe when hes done building a legacy there."

[10.0] "Giving this man anything lower than a 10 would be insulting to professional wrestling. Right now he might be the best wrestler walking the Earth. His offense and moveset are the epitome of the phrase Beauty in simplicity while at the same time giving the image of a lion mauling a gazelle in a Nat Geo doc, his matches with Ilja Dragunov, Tyler Bate and Sheamus are some of the best of all time and thats no exaggeration."

[10.0] "This guy is awesome, he's a wrestling machine. He deserves all the praise for the stuff he has achieved, including multiple 5-star matches on the WWE main roster. His long reign has already been marked as one of the best of all time, without overbooking or burying talent, without getting boring or repetitive, he continues to make history... simply incredible."

"My favorite wrestler. No one else comes down the ramp and ensures that I will always have a exciting match."

[10.0] "the best wrestler in current era, his matches looks very good, and I know that he will be the future world champion. Hope WWE wont loose this talent."

[10.0] "Quite simply one of the best wrestlers not just in WWE, but in the world today. What makes this even more impressive with Gunther is with how little he does to get to that point. In a wrestling world where I would argue theres a certain level of overindulgence in terms of moves used, Gunther settles for powerbombs, lariats, and chops, and he makes it work because he does every single move incredibly well. Im very interested to see what future plans for him after he loses the IC Belt, as I would argue he has the POTENTIAL to be a monster heel on the level of Brock Lesnar, a sort of final boss that babyfaces have to overcome. I also appreciate the effort he has put in to ensure hell live his best life in WWE. Look at his physical appearance around NXT UK and then look at it now. Its insane."

[10.0] "WALTER is awesome. An authoritarian demeanour, ferocious abilities, and an old-school aura creates the greatest professional wrestler of all-time. A beast of brutality, a king of combat, a duke of damage - simply, a freaking boss."

[10.0] "One of the best big men of all time at this point. Brought legitimacy and respect back to the Intercontinental title after it was treated like a prop for so long. Badass gimmick and demeanour, and always delivers in the ring. Man I love Gunther."

[10.0] "Gunther is freaking great. His in ring style meshes well with basically anyone he wrestles. He is a phenomenal heel with a really cool gimmick. Always over delivers on PPVs and is a highlight of whatever show he's on. Well deserving of the high rating he's mantained."

"An absolute monster in the ring, he is amazing because he doesn't cheat to win, never takes shortcuts and just brutalises every opponent"

[10.0] "This guy rules. My introduction to him was on NXT UK, and I'm happy to see his continued success. He's done a world of good for the IC Title, and I'm looking forward to his eventual ascent to the main event."

[10.0] "Love his matches, he is a master in a ring, one of my top 10 wrestler right now, hope to see him with a world title again in the future"

[10.0] "He is the master at the old-school hard-hitting style. He can get the best out of anyone he works with. He plays a great gimmick of trying to respect the business. Everywhere he has went he has been a star and that will probably continue on WWE's main roster"

[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers in the world. Arguably the best in WWE with a captivating character/gimmick- A wrestler with all the old school moves and techniques using them to perfection. I never saw Gunther have a bad match (he had a good match even with braun strowman lol). I like how his in ring style supports his gimmick. His every move is so impactful that he can use any of them as a finisher and win a match with any of them and yes he won matches with flowsion, powerbomb, splash, big boot, sleeper hold, lariat and even a CHOP - thus succouring to the character known as THE RING GENERAL. He has everything to become a world champ- the look, the in ring ability, an amazing heel persona, a great character and is the leader of IMPERIUM - one of the best factions in WWE."

[10.0] "He is an amazing wrestler with immaculate presentation. A top talent in the business at this moment, where everything he does is captivating. His lack of flashiness is his flashiness (selling point) and I believe its an act that can be a world champion. He also ensures that his opponents do not look bad in the process and that is something I highly rate."

[6.0] "Gunther's decent in the ring, but his offense is very repetitive. He obviously makes up for it with how strong he hits but it can become boring pretty quickly. He'd be so much better with a mix up of his move set and more variation. So much potential here to be such a better wrestler."

[10.0] "Als ich ihn das allererste Mal gesehen habe bildete er bei GSW mit Pascal Spalter das Team "Die Bomber". Was ein Unterschied zu heute. Er spielt seine Rolle perfekt und liefert ab. Glatte 10!"

[10.0] "I fucking love Gunther so much. He has this ability to make every single move that he does look absolutely fucking brutal. Like, the man has literally ended matches with the most basic of moves like a chop or a lariat. I don't think I've ever seen another wrestler who can convincingly end a match with basically any move. Just an incredible wrestler who can put on a banging match with pretty much anyone."

[10.0] "Gunther/Walter is an interesting case. I am only recently back to watching wrestling, so this guy is pretty new to me, and I have to say, I was not sure about him being good. Upon research I found out that, on his journey he got really in shape, and while I could not care less for wrestlers looks, this shows his commitment to the cause, and you can only appreciate that. He's SOMEHOW making arguably, the most boring move in wrestling ("The Chop") very entertaining, which is absolutley mindblowing to me. As of writing this comment he is WWE Intercontinental Champion, and I can say with no hesitation that he is carrying that belt proudly, and is bringing back it's prestige. It is always good to see European representation in WWE, and I don't recall having a powerful Austrian like him in the past roasters. Regretably, I cannot say much about his NXT and NXT UK runs, but I've heard only good things about them. The last good thing is having a big boy that is not absolute wood in the ring. Cannot to see more of this guy in WWE. I'm crossing my fingers for Der Ringgeneral, I'm sure that he can be a great WWE Champion one day. Edit: After WM, I can say that this guy is one of the best if not THE BEST wrestler that WWE has under their wings."

[10.0] "One of the most outstanding and domineering wrestlers on the planet. Orthodox and simple wrestling style but executed with brutality and intensity. Brings a level of physicality and savagery in his matches that you don't normally see."

[10.0] "Rewriting my review because it's been 4 months since my last one and this man just seems to keep getting better as time goes on. In my eyes, GUNTHER is the best wrestler in the world. In his 299 day & counting reign with the Intercontinental Championship, he's singlehandedly brought prestige back to the title when it needed it the most. His desire to keep the mat sacred mixed with his brutal in-ring style and the aura he brings as a whole, really sells him as a man not to be fucked with. We've seen many international giants in the WWE who have followed the same path but none have captivated the audience quite like GUNTHER. His work as WALTER was impeccable and his 870 day reign as NXT UK Champion deserves a 10 in its own right. He's had incredible matches with the likes of Sheamus, Ilja Dragunov, Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate and just recently, Drew McIntyre, and I bet many more names will be added to this list as time passes. I can't wait to see him as a world champion one day."

[10.0] "There is a strong argument to be made that Gunther is the best wrestler in the world. He has been at an incredibly high level for at least 8 years now. It pains me that he works for a company I very rarely watch."

[10.0] "WALTER / Gunther has been one of the best wrestlers of the past several years, and it is great that so many people now realize why. A modern day equivalent of Don Leo Jonathan with the heaviest chops in the world, this is the kind of wrestler who could be a gigantic star in almost any era or place."

[10.0] "Truly a Profesional Wrestler with all the passion and skills. A successful pro-wrestler should have the special aura on him, which requires not only his appearance, but his promo skill, his own temperament, his clothes and moves, and his in-ring styles. These type of things make a gimmick persuasive, and Gunther/Walter's is surely persuasive. Gunther's matches are always solid. and look at how many weights this guy lost in 2022-2023 to make a good shape and extend in-ring career, with not harming his match's quality, you will see how much passion he has for prowrestling. Totally best material for wrestling. Glad we can have him in this business."

[7.0] "A very good wrestler that I just don't GET. His work is always solid but way too one dimensional for me and lacks variety, so almost all of his matches fall in that line and don't click with me on that level that I'd like to because he's obviously very good."

[10.0] "Honestly Gunther is my superstar of the moment. His wrestling, his charisma even his personality attracts even though he speaks very little. The kind of heel you like to enjoy. He mixes old and new. I hope they manage to push him to the top. And sorry for my imperfect English"

[10.0] "Gunther is certainly the best wrestler of modern times. His matches are extraordinary, like his performance at the Royal Rumble. His gimmick is superb, and handles Imperium to perfection. Can't wait to see him world champion, because his reign as intercontinental champion is great! Even with less good wrestlers he manages to make a good match!"

[10.0] "Oh my god is GUNTHER great. He's absolutely in the top 10 best wrestlers of this generation, and perhaps in the convo for top 20 maybe 15 wrestlers ever, he's had so many classics and will continue to do so for years to come. Plus he's never had A bad theme I figured I'd mention that."

[9.0] "An absolute masterclass. Classic NXT UK Championship reign, classic Intercontinental Championship reign with amazing matches against the likes of Pete Dunne, Ilja Dragunov, Sheamus, Braun Strowman... as well as his former runs in wXw for instance. Also beautiful moves and awesome physical transformation. One of the greatest of the business!"

[10.0] "To dive into a cliche, if there were any wrestler in the world who could have a match with a broom and have it considered the match of the night, Gunther/Walter is one of them. He is a man who manages to be a generational talent, and yet could've still been considered the same thing in any era of wrestling with his classic old school heel gimmick. He also probably, more than any performer today, knows how to structure a match and understands that while physical impressiveness is key, sometimes less is more. Absolutely phenomenal, and undoubtedly a shout for the best wrestler in the world right now."

[10.0] "The wrestler single handedly carrying the wwe on his back right now. His cringe inducing chops and strikes make me cringe in pain while he moves around great as a big man wrestler and can really have a match with just about everyone and make it good (if they are willing to put in the work with him) his matches with ospreay, dragunov, and bate are obvious stand outs but his matches with people like ricochet, riddle, darby all show just how great he is against everyone. easy 10/10."

[9.0] "WALTER/Gunther is a great wrestler, but I do believe he's been massively overrated. I really don't want to knock that, because the fact that Gunther has gotten over in modern wrestling is truly awesome. We're in the age of spotfests and indie-style matches that prioritize workratel and that's the mainstream. So a guy like Gunther and his simplistic, old-school style is a breath of fresh air. My main issue with Gunther is how tired his match formula is. It's different from almost anyone else, but this is also a problem in it's own way. He lacks variety and creativity. Every match of his is structured very similarly. It was noticeable on the indies, but since coming to WWE his flaws have shown more. Gunther does have beastly strikes and power moves, but at times his offense feels underwhelming and undeserving of it's reputation. I still rate him highly because of his unique aura, look, character, and when he does live up to the hype there's nothing else like it. His matches with Ilja Dragunov are a good example of why I still consider Gunther to be a great wrestler even with the flaws I mentioned. When Gunther's good, he's really good."

[10.0] "The Ring General is one of the best wrestlers of these modern times. Almost every wrestler he faced were rewarded with blood clots on their chest, thanks to his insanely brutal chops. When put in a David Vs. Goliath situation, he makes a uphill battle look so devastating. He truly makes you feel bad for his opponent, which adds a bit of extra emotion to the matches. Although I wish he kept his name, I? m starting to get used to GUNTHER. I truly hope he gets to brush shoulders with the main eventers in the WWE, he? s due for a major title run. One of my new favorites. 9/10"

[9.0] "He can work well with any kind of wrestler He is still imposing as hell He has given us one of the most memorable royal rumble endings of all time Whoever is in the ring with him is elevated, win or lose Amazing throwback wrestler"

[10.0] "Walter/Gunther has such an awesome hard hitting style. He's got some of the best chops around. It's been a pleasure seeing him rise up the WWE ranks over the past few years. I'm really hoping he breaks the Honkey Tonk Man's IC title record and then goes onto being a WWE champion. A while ago I would have thought that would be a pipe dream, but since Triple H has taken over WWE Gunther is being pushed mega hard. It's nice to see an awesome wrestler be rewarded for his hard work. Also he seems like a really cool guy too."

[10.0] "Pound for Pound the best in-ring worker in WWE right now. His nickname, the ring general, is definitely something he deserves. He has power, technical skills, and he comes across as an absolute star. Love his chops as they remind me of Kobashi every time. My favorite match of his is against Ilja Dragunov at Takeover 36."

[10.0] "Absolut starkes Powerhouse und einer der besten Wrestler, vielleicht nicht sogar der Beste, in Europa. Zudem sowohl als Face, besonders aber als Heel gut. Er wäre einer, den ich auch gerne mal in der WWE sehen würde, aber er tendiert meines Wissens ja eher nach Japan, wo er definitiv auch sehr gut aufgehoben ist. Gehört für mich als mehrfacher Carat-Besucher schon fast unzulässig auf eine Euro-Show dazu und ich sehe ihn sehr gerne. Höchstpunktzahl. EDIT: Nun ist er also doch letztendlich in den USA bei WWE gelandet. Respekt dafür. Und auch dafür, dass er so viel abgenommen hat, wird seiner Gesundheit auf lange Zeit gut tun. Aber ich muss leider sagen, dass er mir "fetter" besser gefallen hat. Er wirkt natürlich immer noch absolut bedrohlich, aber mit seiner nun schlanken Statur weitaus nicht mehr so beeindruckend monsterhaft wie noch zu Zeiten, als ich ihn bei wXw live sehen durfte. Ich belasse es zwar bei der vollen 10, aber ein klein wenig Magie ist mittlerweile verloren gegangen."

[10.0] "Five stars wrestler. He Is One of the best wrestler in the Planet now with Is NJPW 90' moveset and his capacity to pull up ***1/2+matches from every wrestler he fight against. I don't know what he could be able to do in NJPW. *****"

[10.0] "Could be a world champion in any era and hopefully will become one very soon since he's been stellar in the WWE since his arrival. When it comes to his indie-stuff, I know that he as great if not better. I personally loved him in WCPW/Defiant and I saw a little bit of his wXw run too which also seemed very good. The sky is the limit with this great old-school heel."

[10.0] "One of the greatest european pro-wrestler ever. His abilities always were something special, but after losing weight they are on another level. His mic skill is growing, so future shine in bright colors for him. Future world champion."

[10.0] "Consistently one of the best wrestlers in the world both before WWE and then as a member of NXT UK/NXT and now the main roster. His match with Sheamus was an unexpected classic while his series with Dragunov produced some of the greatest matches in WWE history. His match with Tyler Bate was great as well and he's done that within a somewhat short period of time producing classics everywhere he goes. He gets great heat as a foreign heel and plays the role well. Does just enough on the mic and is believable in what he says and his chops are some of the best in wrestling today. He's big but also athletic and that combination has really set him apart, especially in WWE."

[6.0] "Ich habe mir mehrmals die besten Walter Matches angesehen und ich will sooo gerne ein 5 Sterne Erlebnis haben wie viele es haben, aber ich sehe in diesen Matches einfach nur mittelmäßige Matches und nichts außergewöhnliches. Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass ich viel zu viele stiffe japanische Matches schon gesehen habe, dass es mich einfach nicht mehr beeindruckt. Abseits von den Matches finde ich ihn auch ein wenig farblos."

[9.0] "Der ehemalige Walter ist für mich gerade unter den top aktiven Wrestlern, gerade auch weil er in seiner Rolle als Ringgeneral, die er erfolgreich von Oberhausen nach Stamford exportiert hat, immer noch brilliert. Intensiv und stiff im Ring ist er, dabei immer glaubwürdig als Big Man unterwegs, und fähig aus jedem ein gutes Match rauszuholen. Nicht umsonst hat er - zusammen mit Gargano - die meisten 5* Matches bei WWE. Momentan schrammt er noch an der 10 vorbei, weil ich noch gerne sehen würde, wie er sich abseits von stereotypen Rollen, abseits von Stables, und ggf. als Face schlägt."

[9.0] "A bit of a throwback and he's consistently been one of the best wrestlers in the world for nearly a decade now. Even as he's dropped weight, he's still big enough to be menacing but he can keep up with guys half his size. He also has a lot of the skills that many of today's wrestlers don't, such as pacing, positioning and feeding."

[10.0] "Proving to be one of the best wrestlers in the world today that can do it on any stage in any promotion. His match vs. Sheamus in Cardiff is absolute proof of this. Time for a major title."

[10.0] "Einer der besten Wrestler überhaupt! Im mainroster aktuell eine feste Größe. Und seine Banger in denn letzten 10 Jahren sind zahlreich. Durch seine besseren Mic Skills noch knapp vor Castagnoli der beste Europäische Wrestler."

[10.0] "Somehow, someway, Gunther/WALTER finds a way to make his relatively limited moveset into one of the most brutal and hard hitting styles i've personally seen (definitely the most within WWE), all his matches have a special aura to them as they often end with a single almost conventional move that puts the opponent down for good. Future world champion."

[10.0] "Gunther is one of, if not the, hardest hitting wrestlers of all time. Every move he does looks like it could kill the average person. He is a true professional wrestler. A master of his craft. The kind of wrestler rookies and fans will study for years to come."

[10.0] "Gunther is a real Emperor about Pro Wrestling, each of his matches is fantastic, it seems to me that any fan who saw his match to the end says to himself in his thoughts - "This match is the best on the show" or - "WOW this is the best I've seen" , He is a master of his craft and he can raise any of his opponents to the highest level!"

[10.0] "Meiner Meinung nach ist Walter der beste Big Man der letzten 20 Jahre. Und das obwohl er garnicht so gigantisch ist. Er trägt einfach diese brachiale Aura mit sich. Und ein schlechtes Match hab ich auch nicht nicht gesehen. Props und weiter so. Vielleicht wird er ja den Honky tonk man ablösen als längster IC Champ ? !"

[10.0] "I just love Walter in every single way, he's tall, strong and a heavyweight with a lot of agility. Great wrestler in every sense."

"8/10 Overall, I see a lot of talent and I think he is one of the most compelling wrestlers who doesn't have to say mauch."

[10.0] "Everything that a big man wrestler should be. Psychology is enrapturing, work is stiff but safe, and has an aura of intimidation and menace. Everything he does is must watch."

[10.0] "Gunther is beautiful in his brutality how stiff his matches get may be a turn off for some but for me it's refreshing to see I love a good dive as much as the next guy but seeing two men chop the hell out of each other is so satisfying to watch not to mention his immaculate selling great promos and star power everything put together makes him one of the best in the last 15 years"

[10.0] "WALTER, not this stupid Gunther bullshit, is very much like FTR. Old school wrestler(s) that can be mix with todays suspense and thrill. He has not had a single bad match in his entire career."

[10.0] "Probably my favorite wrestler in the world rn. Great look, puts on consistently great matches and is a pretty good promo, especially with his super commanding voice. Hoping he beats the honky tonk mans record."

[9.0] "Gunther "The Ring General" may be the best performer in Wrestling at the moment. His matches with Sheamus in 2022 have been phenomenal, his brutal style helps create a fantastically intimidating gimmick and his team with IMPERIUM is one of my favourite teams of the modern era. His current reign with the IC title is helping establish that belt as strong and respectable, a few more years like this and he could be a 10.0"

[10.0] "Truly one of the most terrific men in wrestling today. He has the best chops in wrestling. His power style of wrestling makes him look all the more intimidating and he has main eventer written all over him. Love that he has no set finisher. He can beat you with both powerbombs and lariats. Makes him seem legit, and makes you really pay attention as matches can end at any point."

[10.0] "One of the best chops in the industry. The way he presents himself makes me take him more seriously than most wrestlers. He doesn't look like he's going to wrestle. He looks like he is going to beat the shit out of his opponent."

[10.0] "One of the best in ring performers of all time. Amazing hard-hitting powerhouse and one of the best wrestlers to come out of Europe."

[10.0] "There's no wrestler on earth that gets me more excited to watch them on a match to match basis. Inside the ring, he's a master of his craft. Beyond that, he has a great character and presence to him and executes that character equally well through matches and promos, never allowing his believability to slip for even a second. Top tier performer"

[7.0] "I can't deny that Walter is a great wrestler when he has all aspects of his game in check, and he has a fantastic look and aura that allows him to stand out, but the idea that he's one of the best in the world or that he's had multiple 5-star classics feels immensely exaggerated. He's one of those strike-happy wrestlers who can occasionally spark a match up with his immense power, but more often than not he'll fail to truly interest me with the same old strikes and power moves. It also doesn't help that his reputation far precedes him, and now he forever has this "amazing monster destroyer" ideal to live up to, meaning that any slight screwup or underwhelming moment is amplified. I also just hate how almost all his biggest matches HAVE to centre around his arm/leg being worked over. It makes sense of course, since Walter's chops are a good portion of his offence, and weakened legs will immobilise him and lessen the effect of his immense power, but it's boring seeing the same stories being told where Walter gets "chopped down" via his limbs in basically every big match he has. Despite having good long-term selling, I also don't think Walter sells very well in real-time. He comes off as a child who has dramatically caught his finger in a cupboard door, and thus he goes from this intimidating monster to an overly weak-looking figure. And it sucks because this happens in basically every singles match he has, since I guess every opponent he ever faces HAS to put him in serious danger to the point that this weak and skittish selling comes out. This sucks, because if Walter is really this monster then I want it to be rare and feel EARNED when a wrestler manages to inflict serious pain on him to the point that he's crying out in pain, staggering, or even knocked down. His selling should be far more focussed on him getting more annoyed at his opponents' offence as opposed to constantly getting dazed and knocked down, and he should show that the level of pain he's experiencing from those attacks is more equivalent to getting a bad scratch as opposed to constantly vocalising how much pain he's in. This is just because if every single wrestler he faces is able to knock him down or stagger him, cause him to cry out in pain, and then get a bunch of hope spots against him (which especially annoys me when he's up against far lesser opponents who obviously have no chance against him), then it just wears away at Walter's "monstrous" aura. I want it to be special when someone gets anything serious off against Walter, not a customary thing. These negatives aside, I still can't deny that he has some impressive moments and usually makes for a great monster. This also means that he's a very good partner for a pure babyface to play off of. If he could just make his offence a bit more varied, tell some new stories in his big matches, and maybe learn to sell in a way more befitting a 'monster', then I'd match everyone else's hype for him."

"After the Sheamus match and the reactions both managed to obtain in their bout at Cardiff, I think he is one of the best wrestlers in the WWE, if not the best."

[10.0] "I purposely avoid watching too much of his matches so every time I watch him, it makes me very happy and reminds me of how much I love this dude. Possibly the best big hunk of meat style wrestler in recent memory."

[10.0] "He has been a 9/10 for me for a few years now but after that Sheamus match, I am now 100% certain that he has earned the full 10/10. Absolutely one of the best working today."

[10.0] "Der beste deutschsprachige Wrestler, verdient beim Marktführer unter Vertrag genommen. Hatte Legendäre NXT UK Matches, inklusive ikonischem UK Title Reign. Gerade ist er als IC Champion bei Smackdown Unterwegs, auch dieser Regentschaft ist bisher unfassbar gut. Potenzial: 3x WWE World/Universal Champion - 350 Tage insgesamt - 3x US / IC Champion - 500 Tage insgesamt"

[10.0] "WALTER is one of the best wrestlers in the world. He's equally brutal and technical when he needs to be, with a rock solid grasp on psychology and an incredible aura. It's a crime against humanity that he's signed and currently working as "Gunther" on main roster WWE, but I'm happy that he's earning the pay-check he deserves."

[10.0] "He is one of the best wrestlers in WWE today, he has a classic and unique wrestling style. His matches are interesting to watch as he has such a variety of classic moves with his height and physique. Dropkicks, moves from the top rope... and his chops have become iconic."

[10.0] "Never saw him before the UK NXT and a match he had that people were raving about, and man I was blown away. He is a definite throwback to the days of old pro wrestler for me. He has a great persona. He looks the part. He acts the part. He's believable as all get out. And what I love most about the guy is that when he's in the ring, he doesn't do anything that someone who looks like he does shouldn't do. I don't pay as much attention as I should to his promo work, but everything else that he does so great that it doesn't really matter IMO."

[10.0] "Walter meiner Meinung nach "einer" der besten wrestler den die wwe aktuell hat finds nur ein bisschen schade das sie ihn umbenannt haben"

[10.0] "Gunther/Walter was always a good wrestler. Now that he's gotten in better shape he just seems like he's getting even better. Skys the limit for this guy."

[8.0] "I liked Walter a lot more when he was fatter. It's impressive how he slimmed down, but he looked more imposing before. That aside, Walter has been responsible for some of the best indie matches of the best decade. His sheer excellence in in-ring IQ and knowing how to break down his opponents without making them look weak is to be applauded. Although, I will criticize that he can be kind of repetitive at times and doesn't really give off the presense of a star. Take Ludwig Kaiser away, and this guy will flounder like Cesaro on the main roster, talented in-ring worker but bad on the mic. Good idea keeping Ludwig with him as that guy can work pretty well himself. I don't think Walter is quite a top star yet or that close honestly but he's a great in-ring worker, that's where he excels."

[10.0] "Gunther/WALTER is, in my opinion one of the best workers today. Unfortunately, I think he's been watered down as 'Gunther'. Regardless, he has all the tools, and now even the physical standard to become a top guy anywhere."

[10.0] "This wrestler is that kind of Powerhouse that you don't expect, maybe he is not a beast of moves, but he really looks like a monster, despite his name change, he still keeps his essence."

[10.0] "Walter, Gunther, whatever you call him, he is the best wrestler I have ever seen in a ring. Every move he makes has a purpose and an immense amount of impact. His punches are scary, his slams are deadly, and his slaps? They leave your chest as red as a sunburn. He? s no slouch on the mic either and every time you see him, he has the look and presence of a terminator. I expect great things out of him as the new Intercontinental champion and look forward to seeing what he can do going forward."

[2.0] "Really don't like this guy, look really stiff and haughty in real life. I don't understand hype for this fat guy."

[10.0] "This guy is a contemporary legend. His fights are excellent and he manages to sell his gimmick perfectly. One of my all-time favorites"

[4.0] "He's good, although very overrated. If you've seen one WALTER match, you've seen them all. He just slaps the shit out of his opponent. Very real, too. Would be more suited to strong style than in WWE but he is where he is. It's a shame he didn't move to the US sooner because that delay has meant his has career stagnated a lot. The fact he's only just moved 'up' to NXT shows how far behind he is."

[10.0] "I? m writing this review just to make it known that his name is WALTER. I will literally never refer to him as Gunther, and I absolutely cannot understand the name change. You bring a guy up to the main roster, with an already established name and gimmick, who? s over pretty much all over the world, and change everything about him so people don? t even recognize him. He is way too good for WWE and I can? t wait for the day he leaves to wrestle for a promotion that isn? t complete trash."

[8.0] "Good mover for a big man, I really enjoyed him in NXT UK even though they never did a good job of building up legitimate challengers for him. Being a big man that can move I had high hopes for him in WWE, but now with his name change I can clearly see WWE will probably waste his talents."

[3.0] "I've never liked big guys in wrestling. I get so bored of big man slapping each other. Walter's wrestling style is extremely boring to watch for me. He has some charisma and I wouldn't call him a bad wrestler but him being 5th highest rated superstar in history of WWE is ridiculous to me."

[10.0] "WALTER is like no one else in the business today (or maybe ever). He has the amazing ability to take the style (and gimmick) of wrestling in the past and combine it with modern match structures to create something that both fans of the old and of the new can enjoy. His best matches are truly brutal and his booking in WWE (outside of the ridiculous name change) has been immense. He will no doubt go down as one of the greatest of all time. Leader of a great faction too."

[9.0] "WALTER (fuck Gunther) is a force of nature unseen since the days of stiff monsters like Big Van Vader. He avoids falling into the pitfalls of the "big man" style, and has a technical and psychological prowess matched by few working today."

[10.0] "Person who creates the impression of a "final boss". His wrestling is realistic, he literally has one of the best chops in the industry. He doesn't do a lot of moves, doesn't do flips or anything extraordinary. But that's where he's great. His style is unique and you believe him. He stood out in the NXT UK and, hopefully, will have a similar role in the current NXT."

[8.0] "The new name is stupid and no I won't stop complaining about it until WWE changes it or he leaves WWE and become WALTER again. But the man is a great wrestler who has put down some brutal "beatings" in the ring"

[10.0] "Soon to go down as one of the greatest of all time. Get a few more major titles to his name, and he'll be in the same conversation as guys like Punk, Danielson, Joe, Lesnar, etc. Once he inevitably leaves NXT 2.0, hopefully we'll see WALTER take on even more of the biggest stars of the next generation. I'd sure as hell love to see him chop the shit out of MJF. Dream matches aside, WALTER is one of the very few wrestlers of today's landscape who truly make wrestling feel real. A lot can be said about that, good and bad, but reality is undoubtably an element of wrestling storytelling that often goes overlooked. In my opinion, this is the reason WALTER resonates with so many fans. His matches are so investing and so unique because his wrestling style feels so much more real than any other wrestler going today. Lesnar may have the strength, but he doesn't have the (kayfabe) brutality. Malakai may have the strikes, but he doesn't have the power. WALTER is the best of those two worlds."

[10.0] "One of the best powerhouses in history, this wrestler has an incredible ability to sell a legitimate match, his brutality is impressive, the way he tells you a story, his athleticism with his weight, he is perhaps ahead of the stereotypes of heavy wrestlers."

[10.0] "Yes he was once known as Gha-cha-ping, and yes he's about to start life on NXT 2.0 as GUNTHER, but having followed WALTER's career over the last decade from the Big Van Walter days, he's the best big man worker of the last ten years, brutal strikes, fantastic match structures, knows how to elevate an underdog babyface. WALTER had an incredible run of over two years as the NXT UK Champion where he was near unbeatable, yet WWE decided he needed a repackaging. Oh well, at least we had what came before, and hopefully GUNTHER will be just as intimidating and incredible as WALTER was."

[8.0] "WoW, for a guy w/ 22 matches in the past two years, and for whom hasn't oft been tested against men bigger than himself, a 9.52 rating appears awfully high. Let him become a greater workhorse roster member prior to being ranked the #23 greatest pro-wrestling talent on the entire Cagematch database. (But of course this is a Teutonic tome.) With that being said, his array of exceptionally physical contests in-which he can play the bruising beast is impressive, as was watching him close-up in Ryogoku taking a beating from Hino & especially Okabayashi. But those guys have wrestled hundreds, if not thousands (Sekimoto, ) more matches than him against all types of competitors. I can't yet rate him higher than a..."

[10.0] "This man is unreal in every way. An absolute throwback, and he throws some of the stiffest chops I have ever seen in my life. An amazing fighting champion with a very traditional moves and look. With opponents like Pete Dunne and Ilja Dragunov, he puts on some hard-hitting matches and is almost always impressive. He would have fit in perfectly with the old school NWA back in the day, maybe even against the likes of Bruno Sammartino. There's not enough words to describe the greatness that is WALTER, he is that good."

[10.0] "Easily my favorite guy to watch right now in modern wrestling. An absolutely incredible piece of specimen that'll fit right in any era of wrestling, no matter what setting it may have. From the old territory days of the distant past, to the cartoonish WWF Golden Era, all the way to the modern era. WALTER is the perfect pro wrestler that won't look lost for one bit no matter which time period or which place he steps into. His chops are amazingly terrifying, his size is massively impressive, and his wrestling ability is pretty much second to none. I could be here all day naming the list of all his epic matches over the decade, but I think stopping my comment right here would be a better idea."

[10.0] "I get surprised every time he unfolds in the ring. He has something very special about him. wish he got more tv time on ppv."

[10.0] "WALTER is the best big man wrestler in the world, and you could argue he's the best in the world currently. He has an aura that very little other wrestlers have, and every single match of his feels like a war."

[10.0] "The best wrestler in the world right now. Actually, he has been the best for a while. I'm starting to think that it is impossible for him to have a bad match."

[10.0] "He was for 870 days the greatest champion of the modern era. He is WALTER. The Past, The Present, and A Staple for the next Decade."

[10.0] "Already one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. One of the greatest big man wrestlers of all time. One of the greatest & most devastating strikers in pro wrestling history. Has the aura of being "The Final Boss". Outstanding big man seller. Feuds with Ilja Dragunov, David Starr, Jordan Devlin, Zack Sabre Jr, & British Strong Style are some of the best feuds of the last 10 years. Has put on matches that will withstand the "Test of Time". Tag Team partnership with Timothy Thatcher as "Ringkampf" was one of the best tag teams of the 2010's decade. Is extremely realistic in every match. His WWE NXT UK World Title reign is legendary and he held that title for over 870 days, which is virtually unheard of in the modern era of professional wrestling. Gained a massive cult following for his domination of the Independent Wrestling Circuit. Has translated extremely well to the WWE. One of the most protected wrestlers in the world today, for all the right reasons. Pro wrestling's version of Ivan Drago."

[10.0] "Even with the limitations he's put on himself (only wanting to work NXT and primarily in the UK) he stands as one of the best in the world. His unique presence makes him stand out obviously be he completely delivers once the bell rings too."

[10.0] "Best wrestler in the world right now in my opinion. I don? t think he? s ever had a bad match. All of his moves look like they hurt like hell."

[10.0] "Adjusting the standard for the average size of wrestlers in each individual era, WALTER is one of the greatest big men to ever wrestle. A technical magician with strikes that could make a barren wasteland cry, the Imperium leader is the gold standard for physical dominance in modern wrestling. Nothing he does is especially flashy, but everything he does is effective. And every match he has feels like a genuine experience. A remarkable wrestler with a truly special presence. A five-star wrestler, 10 out of 10."

[10.0] "The best wrestler in the world right now everything he does seems so legit the dropkick, clothesline, powerbomb , suplex, splash from the top rope and of course the knife edge chop everything look like a gun shot and a believable finisher. Add to that the commanding aura, the entrance, the threatening voice.. From top to bottom the world best"

[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers in the world right now. Convincible, legit and just brutal. Deserves better than being on D show no one cares about."

[10.0] "WALTER might very well be the best wrestler on the planet right now. He's a great in-ring talent. He doesn't do anything that seems fake or not in line with his gimmick. Hia matches are visceral and always thrilling. And he's probably the most believable wrestler in the business."

[10.0] "Absolutely brutal and definitely devastating, WALTER is a man you would not want to face in the real world, considering most of his hits in wrestling are real, especially his chops. He has the ability to look like an absolute monster or a man who is weak but will turn in an instant and finish you. This man isn't the next Brock Lesnar, he is the first WALTER."

[10.0] "WALTER is an anomaly in professional wrestling - not traditionally "in shape", not a high spot machine, he is simply an unkillable monster, a colossus that will beat you and beat you until you cannot stand up any more. Wrestling is best when it is a contrast of characters, and WALTER is so distinct from anyone he's against that they are elevated as a result."

[9.0] "Currently being booked as one of the most legitimate people involved in wrestling. Because he's being kept special, he feels special -- like a true attraction who you want to pay money to see. He's excellent in the ring & is able to mix modern wrestling with an old school mentality. His matches against the likes of Bate & Dragonov in NXTUK were some of the best wrestling during their times. Because he has, to this point, stayed away from the main roster WWE, there are still heaps of potentially huge matchups for him to have. You just have to hope that he's still treated the same when (or if) Vince ever gets his hands on him."

[10.0] "Has to be in the conversation for best big man ever, his matches are so brutal, his strikes are just lethal"

[9.0] "literally encompasses every aspect of wrestling to such a comprehensive degree: brutality, technicality, presence, movement, intimidation. like johnny valentine says "I can't make them believe that wrestling is real, but I can make them believe I'm real. " who else is in this category? elite brethren. Samoa Joe, Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, Okada, Morishima, Terry Funk, Raven, Misawa, just to name a few. Everything WALTER does matters. It makes sense. Whether it be a nefarious set of finishers for any situation (sleeper, powerbomb, golem splash) or a meticulous sequence of punishing holds, WALTER holds the title of Ring General with no weaknesses. During his run in Europe the weak chin arc was masterfully done and allowed weaker opponents such as David Starr to capitalize victories that did not look unrealistic. I'll give him his 10 once he faces Lesnar."

[10.0] "Youre not gonna see flashy flips and spins from WALTER. What he offers is something a lot more substantial: methodical strikes, grapples and submissions. Meticulously beautiful matches and terrifyingly, tantalising offense on display. WALTER is inarguably in the top 5 European wrestlers at the moment, and may actually hold that crown. His brute strength and impose are a sight to behold and make him the favourite in any contest. A modern day Hansen with more tricks. WALTER is a living legend."

[10.0] "WALTER is this generation's version of Samoa Joe. And if you remember how awesome Joe was in his prime, you'll see this is an awesome compliment."

[10.0] "WALTER isn't flashy or pretty. His wrestling looks like it hurts because it probably does, and yet I haven't heard anyone complain about his stuff was, nor have I heard of anyone being injured by him. Everything about his look, and wrestling is simple, but not only is it effective, but he has really great matches. He's a murder baby looking bully, and everything he does in a wrestling ring has a purpose. One of my favorites today. Everything he does looks like it could end a match"

[9.0] "Excellent and intimidating presence. Has a great skill where he always looks dominant but leaves enough room to believe he is beatable. Has been lucky however in the sense that in NXT UK he has not been made to change his style that got him over on the indies. Has the most deadly looking chops in the business currently."

[9.0] "WALTER is an excellent wrestler, big man with big moves, great leader. Great rivalries. Deserves his rank."

[8.0] "A 9 on the independent circuit, a 7 at a push in WWE. Previously the best heavyweight outside of Japan, whose old-fashioned style of slower, methodical power wrestling was a breath of fresh air in the late 2010s. Enjoyable in slugfests with other big men, but he excels as a big bully heel in David vs. Goliath matches with smaller opponents, and knows how to show fallibility without appearing weak or unconvincing as a dominant wrestler. Once one of the hottest free agents in the world, he has stagnated in WWE on the pointless NXT UK brand and was booked terribly in his main roster appearances. Supremely gifted but his lack of a body, throwback style, the proliferation of other large wrestlers, and his not being a native English speaker will lower his ceiling on Raw or Smackdown significantly, and he is completely wasted on NXT UK. Would be better off as a big fish in the smaller indy pond, or trying his luck in Japan."

[8.0] "Fantastic when he's allowed to work his slow methodical style. Great imposing figure in the ring that can garner sympathy for any opponent. Very good long-term selling elevates his matches in the 2nd half. Very rigid, almost limited offense he'll rely on too often, making a lot of his matches feeling very similar. Never put him in Vince's hands. I like the way he chops really hard."

[8.0] "Der Ringgeneral ist auf jeden Fall einer der besten aus dem Europäischen Raum. Trotz seiner Größe und Statur ist er unglaublich beweglich und kann sensationelle Matches worken. Mit Walter ist bei fast jedem Gegner ein super Match vorprogrammiert. Ich habe ihn bei der wXw nur leider ein wenig zu oft gesehen und habe nicht das Gefühl das die WWE ihn großartig anders einsetzen wird und daher hat er für mich nicht mehr den riesigem Reiz wie noch vor 2-3 Jahren deshalb nur 8 Punkte aber dennoch ein wahnsinns Wrestler."

[10.0] "best wrestler under wwe contract today, and among Okada and few others best wrestler in the world period. everything about WALTER works perfectly: his gimmick fits him like a glove (aided by the best and most fitting entrance theme ever), his in ring work is flawless, he's both a powerhouse and a technician and can also do some high spots (even though he doesn't need it at all), his chops have the power of a thousand exploding suns, his face expressions are always believable and for a big strong guy like he is he also knows how to sell pretty damn good. I don't see any major flaw in WALTER and I don't know why wwe doesn't just give him all the fucking belts and never make him lose again ever"

[10.0] "Von Kopf bis Fuß ein absoluter Megastar. Unglaubliche Moves im Ring (er hat sogar schon 'nen 619 gezeigt! ), die bei seiner Statur echt phänomenal aussehen. Es passt alles, was er im Ring anpackt. Und WENN er anpackt, dann tut es zudem richtig weh. Seine Handkanten-Schläge sind der Wahnsinn. Als ich live in der Halle erleben durfte, wie er zuhaut, war ich echt schockiert, wie laut es war. Man konnte der Brust des Gegners dabei zusehen, wie sie von einer normalen Hautfarbe zu puterrot wechselte. Darüber hinaus ein 1a-Talker, der es komplett drauf hat, die Massen zu begeistern und dabei authentisch zu klingen. Dass sich die WWE seine Dienste gesichert hat, war ein genialer Schachzug. Und zum Glück nutzen sie ihn ja auch gut und lassen ihn nicht verkommen wie so viele andere großartige Talente."

[9.0] "Der Mann der Stunde! Absolut überzeugende Ausstrahlung, Promos großartig und nicht zuletzt, ein sauberer und sicherer Worker! Abseits des Rings sehr sympathisch und immer zu einem kleinen Späßchen aufgelegt."

[9.0] "He's pretty agile for his size and is also pretty fun to watch. His intimidating look also removed his need to cut promos, which is good."

[9.0] "the best big man in wrestling today, he's chop are just brutal and hes matches with Bate and Dunne were some of the best ive seen in years, im glad hes in the WWE even if its NXT UK i hope he makes the jump to raw or smackdown and is pushed as an absolute beast"

[10.0] "One of the best brawlers in wrestling today. Nearly everything this man does looks like it painful, WALTER is the best monster heel in wrestling today and we need more workers like him. WALTER was until fairly recently the best unsigned talent in the growing European wrestling scene but is now the top guy in NXT's stumbling UK division. The problem has never been with the talent on the division though and more on the execution, if WWE can right the ship I can see WALTER easily becoming the face of the branch."

[7.0] "Limited move set but has the looks of a powerhouse perfect to dominate the NXT UK scene. He'll falter on the main roster I'm almost certain but on the Indies he shined but his current run on NXT UK brings him slightly down"

[8.0] "One of my favourite Wrestlers right now, but I would love to see him pick up new cooler moves because the slow, sloppy repeating powerbombs and slow methodical chops won? t hold over if he? s to make it to the main roster at all. He was a spectacle on the indies and I? m hoping the magic stays with him being in such a big promotion now."

[6.0] "Good talent, unique look, has fun matches, etc. But he's overhyped because he chops hard and has a menacing presence on an independent wrestling scene that doesn't have many menacing figures."

[10.0] "WALTER is the best european wrestler in the world, his chops are brutal as fuck, and his suplexes + big boots are very beautiful. I really wanted to see him wrestle in Japan, like in BJW or NOAH. But he's doing a good job in NXT UK. If you don't know WALTER, please, start watching his matches, 'cause you're gonna love it."

[9.0] "WALTER is one of my favorite wrestlers from these days. His monster work is what implaments him as a true Goliath of the business. One of the most destructive and mean motherfuckers you will ever see in the business."

[10.0] "Walter ist einfach nur der Wahnsinn. Sein auftreten und sein Charisma. Im Ring brutal und wenn Walter auf der Card ist, ist davon auszugehen das er das MOTN zeigt."

[10.0] "Walter ist ein Star und bald not uk champion. Erwartet pure Härte und die beste sportliche Leistung des Abends denn das ist RINGKAMPF"

[8.0] "A star in process. This guy is really good at what he does, his offense is brutal but he's very good at selling when he has to. He has also shown great ability to adapt to different types of opponents and styles."

[8.0] "Old review: Being an intense and talented hoss, WALTER is no doubt on his way to being the next big thing on the indies. New review: Probably not going to get to beat the hell out of people in WWE and most likely won't be used to his full potential. Oh well."

[7.0] "WALTER delivers some of the stiffest chops in the business, and he's riding that to an unwarranted reputation as a great worker. Take away the chops, and he's still a good worker, but no better than that. Quick; name me a great WALTER match that's not built around those chops. Don't all answer me at once."

[7.0] "WALTER is one of the most hyped wrestlers outside of the two major promotions, and for good reason: his overwhelming stature and brutal offense (most specifically, his chops) are a sight to see. He can put on consistently good matches with almost anyone as a dominant force, but he's not invincible as he sells well when his opponents evade and counter him. It's true, however, that there are some matches where he becomes too reliant on his chops, and thus his matches become too samey. But there are certainly other matches where he mixes it up well, and the match becomes much more exciting. He doesn't live up to the hype for me, but he's close to doing so, and I do look forward to seeing the matches where he finds the right balance with his offense, with a great dance partner to work with."

[10.0] "WALTER ist derzeit einer der besten Wrestler überhaupt. Seine Physis und seine Präsenz sind unglaublich und sein sich deutlich vom Gros der aktuellen Kollegen unterscheidendes Wrestling machen jedes Match von ihm sehenswert."

[10.0] "WALTER to me is the best wrestler in the world today. His offense, selling, storytelling, everything, all comes together so seamlessly these days. Ever since the formation of Ringkampf, something awoke in him, and he's been on the run of a lifetime. There's no wrestler out there right now that is more likely to put on a 4 star match on any given night with any given opponent than WALTER. His work in wXw, where storylines are more consistent and the fans are more familiar with his career, has been tremendous during this same timeframe, especially against Ilja Dragunov and David Starr."

[7.0] "Das Im-Ring Können ist ihm definitiv nicht abzusprechen, da rangiert er bei mir klar zwischen 9-10. Charisma würde ich bei ihm jetzt allerdings nicht wie meine Vorredner hoch einreihen. Bei ihm macht es die imposante Erscheinung aus, dass da der halbe Roster der wXw verblasst ist aber keine Kunst. Stellt man den Mann in die WWE, was nun mal der Gradmesser ist, wird er wohl weniger Eindruck schinden. Mic-Work find ich nicht beeindruckend bei ihm, war auch nie gut. Das Ringkampf Gimmick ist ganz nett, aber irgendwann hat man sich da auch satt gesehen. Er ist ganz sicher einer der besten Heavyweights in Europa. Aber als weltweites Top-Wrestler-Paket zu gelten, da muss dann schon ein wenig mehr her."

[6.0] "Eine ganze Weile dachte ich, dass er viel Potenzial hat. Jedoch finde ich ihn irgendwie fast immer noch genauso solide wie vor 5 Jahren. Leider..."

[5.0] "While he's a solid worker, I find his offense and psychology to be fairly limited. Watching his matches, I just don't feel any level of investment. There's definitely potential here, but in my eyes he has a lot of room to develop."

[10.0] "He is one of the best wrestler of the past decade without doubt. Fantastic in the ring. He has some charisma and an aura of a complete bad ass. He has even shown that he can be quite comedic with his interactions with Thatcher. His single matches are great. His tag matches are great. His offence is brutal yet there is a certain art to it. The best european wrestler not called Zack Sabre Jr for a while. 10"

[6.0] "WALTER's chops are the most unnecessarily savage in the business. There's just no need for the level of brutality on display in his matches. Yes, it helps get over his unstoppable badass persona but wrestling is supposed to be about simulating the excitement of combat sports without actually hurting each other. He is a very solid worker but relies far too much on his chops and general ass kicking. It doesn't get me invested in his matches at all, and they often feel like they end far too abruptly. I know the guy is capable of putting on an absolute barnburner, but I haven't seen it yet. It's clear that he would get very over in Japan with his style. I hope when paired up with someone like Okada or Naito he can give me the dramatic epic I'm waiting to see."

[10.0] "Im Moment in meinen Augen ganz klar einer der besten Wrestler der Welt. Im Ring ist er unantastbar und 10 Punkte reichen da eigentlich gar nicht aus bei der Bewertung. Er ist der beweglichste Big Man überhaupt, er hat gutes Selling, Ringpsychologie, er ist vielseitig und kann eigentlich jeden Stil und jeden Gegner gut aussehen lassen, er hat ein breites Moveset und er hat eine der authentischsten und stiffsten Offensiven der Welt. Zeigt reihenweise Weltklassematches und zeigt generell nie schlechte Matches. Auch ein toller Tag Team Wrestler besonders mit Thatcher. Er ist durch und durch Profi. Charisma verdient bei ihm ebenfalls 10 Punkte. Er ist eine absolut imposante Erscheinung, die die Menschen mitreißt. Micwork ist seine "Schwäche" da würde ich ihm 8 Punkte geben. Hält gute emotionale Promos, ist aber kein extrem kreativer Redner der das Rad neu erfindet. Trotzdem insgesamt 10 Punkte, da der letzte Aspekt sowie er eingesetzt wird und bei dem was er darstellt nicht so ins Gewicht fällt."

[10.0] "Walter ist in der Form seines Lebens und aktuell wohl das beste Powerhouse der Welt, allein seine Agilität ist nicht von diesem Planeten. Etwas Besseres konnte dem Wrestling in Deutschland und insbesondere der wXw nicht passieren mit diesem Weltklasse-Athleten."

[10.0] "Ridiculously awesome. Since finding out his work in wxw match with dragunov, he has become one of my favorite wrestlers to watch. His in ring work, psychology are outstanding. His chops are freaking sick- one of the best if not the best in the business right now. He put on a lot of great performances in 2017 so far ( with dragunov, riddle, starr, zsj, etc ). Hope he stays on the indies for a long time and continues to deliver."

[10.0] "For me wrestler of 2017, He's had a few 5 star matches in wxw and with ZSJ. He's only 30 so I hope to see him for a few years to come"

[9.0] "This guy is amazing. Can give a very good match even with his size, wich is very difficult for some wrestler that are smaller than him"

[8.0] "WALTER! Geiler Typ der Österreicher. Früher hatte ich Probleme mich mit ihm anzufreunden, aber seine kürzlichen PROGRESS Matches gegen Matt Riddle haben meine Meinung geändert. Der Typ ist der perfekte Big Man und das zeigt er. Hart as fuck, dazu erbarmungslos, geile Facials, gutes Charisma. Mit Abstand der Beste bei RINGKAMPF und das in jedem Belangen. Hoffe ich kann ihn irgendwann auch live sehen, von mir gibt's hier schon sicher 8/10."

[10.0] "Legitimer Nachfolger von Otto Wanz. Hat das Zeug auch in den USA zumindest bei den Indies was zu reissen! Wäre interessant, ihn mal in Japan oder bei ROH zu sehen!"

[10.0] "Ridiculously good. One of the best in the world at this moment. Just breaking into the US, which he may very well take by storm."

[10.0] "In Europa geht kein Weg an Walter vorbei und auch International zahlt er zu einen gefragten Wrestler und zwar völlig zu recht. Der Ring General ist ein Unikat, es gibt kaum jemanden mit seiner Statur, Technischen Klasse und Härte. Sein authentischer Stil ist Zeitlos. Kein verstellen, kein Showman wie es in Amerika üblich ist auch wenn er mittlerweile auch gute Promos halten kann. Diesen Wrestler kann ich mir immer anschauen."

[8.0] "Einer der besten Wrestler im deutschsprachigen Raum. Seine jahrelange Erfahrung und Routine haben ihn zu einem der wichtigsten Männer der wXw gemacht. Ist ein sympathischer Typ, der sich gut um die Academy kümmert."

[10.0] "WALTER ist für mich wohl momentan mein Liebling bei der WXW. Er repräsentiert genau den Japanischen harten Stil den ich mag und kann diesen gegen jeden Gegner super rüberbringen. Er hat die krasse Statur und ist trotzdem Agil und Technisch begabt. Dazu ist er Charakterlich auch super gut und passt 1A ins momentane Ringkampf Heel Stable."

[10.0] "One of the best heavyweights Europe has produced in a long time. Delivers anywhere on the card, in any role. Always pleasure to watch."

[10.0] "Sehr gut, dass das Profil wieder da ist. Man sollte und darf den paar Idioten gegenüber, die sich hinter einem anonymen Profil verstecken, nicht klein beigeben. Ich habe Walter 2015 sowohl in Borken als auch in Madgeburg gegen Ilja Dragunov gesehen und allein diese beiden Matches würden eine 10 rechtfertigen. Absolut imposante Erscheinung, technisch überzeugend. Und ich bin mir sicher, dass sein Weg bald wieder in Richtung "Unified World Title" führen wird."

[9.0] "Kurz und knapp: in meinen Augen der MVP von westside Xtreme Wrestling; nicht zuletzt, weil er auch ein internationales Prestige genießt, das Bones, Andy, Beck und Konsorten leider fehlt. Zu den Fähigkeiten muss man nicht viel sagen - Walter ist ein absolut kredibiles Monster im Ring und kann mit den Besten mithalten."

[10.0] "Profil reloaded oder was? Jetzt muss Big Daddy die ganzen Votes nochmal sammeln. Naja, von mir gibt es auf jeden Fall die volle Punktzahl, da Walter im Ring immer unterhaltsam ist, richtig gut brawlen kann, sowohl Face als auch Heelrollen immer erstklassig ausfüllen kann, für die wXw und allgemein das deutsche Wrestling eine Menge geleistet hat und nun mit der Double Duty auf der Tour UND in der Academy auch noch den Nachwuchs für die nächste Generation aufbaut."

[7.0] "Da ist sein Profil ja wieder aufgetaucht. Walter bekommt sieben Punkte dafür, dass er eine der wichtigsten Worker im deutschen Raum ist. Er übernimmt trotz seiner wXw-Rolle als Main Eventer sehr viel Verantwortung, indem er zusätzlich noch in der Academy als Head-Coach tätig ist. Im Ring ist Walter sehr solide. Wenn er noch ein paar Gramm abnimmt, bekommt er vielleicht noch mehr Kontrolle in seine Matches. Er ist ja auch noch in einem lernfähigen Alter. Für einen U30-Mann versteht er das Geschäft wirklich schon extrem gut und ist für die wXw immens wichtig."