Intercontinental Title #1 Contender’s Match Set For WWE MSG Event

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An Intercontinental Championship #1 contenders match has been announced for the upcoming Madison Square Garden WWE event.

On March 12, WWE will visit The Garden for a Road To WrestleMania house show, ahead of WrestleMania 39 on April 1-2.

Madison Square Garden have now shared a graphic for a 20-man battle royal, which will determine the next challenger for the Intercontinental Championship.

MSG tweeted:

20 Man Battle Royal with the Winner to face GUNTHER for the Intercontinental Championship at @WWE Road to #WrestleMania at MSG on Mar 12!

The following stars have been confirmed for the bout:

– Drew McIntyre

– Sheamus 

– The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)

– Rey Mysterio 

– Bobby Lashley 

– Finn Balor

– The Miz

– Damian Priest

– Dominik Mysterio

– Johnny Gargano

– Omos

– Dexter Lumis

– Bronson Reed

– Rick Boogs 

– Santos Escobar

– Braun Strowman

– Ricochet

– Baron Corbin

– Karrion Kross

GUNTHER has held the Intercontinental Championship since defeating Shinsuke Nakamura for the gold in June 2022.

Since February 9, WWE has touted GUNTHER as the longest reigning Intercontinental Champions of the 21st century.

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🚨 BREAKING 🚨 20 Man Battle Royal with the Winner to face GUNTHER for the Intercontinental Championship at @WWE Road to #WrestleMania at MSG on Mar 12!

🎟️: https://t.co/5SmFz3O2a1 pic.twitter.com/3nY607TQ7H

— MSG (@TheGarden) February 22, 2023

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