[Applause] the following contest is scheduled for one thumb and is for the World Heavyweight [Applause] Championship the WWE Universe just exploded [Applause] remember guys the title is on the line here in this one and I don't remember the last time the champ was in this much Jeopardy Cole tonight might just be the night the title changes hands he is about to stand face to face with European Excellence personified behold the intimidating sight of gun the ring General is ready to come out here and do what he does best inside the [Applause] ring oh [Applause] yeah oh my gosh you look so great without question Gunther has made an immediate impact since his arrival a truly dominant specimen and a specimen who is as ready as ever to chop clean through the competition hey he puts others to the test they often come up short he moves with such a purpose absolutely no wasted energy well that's because Gunther is saving himself completely for the battle ahead yeah but he does manage to make his entrance as intimidating as possible [Applause] introducing the Challenger from Minneapolis Minnesota weighing in at 288 lbs Brock lence and his opponent from Vienna Austria weighing in at 297 lbs he is the World Heavyweight Champion go time this world head Championship has been all about big time fights big time work ethic this match should be something else guys this one has that big fight feel tonight with the World Heavyweight Championship being contested for yeah Michael and that's exactly what this title stands for challenging for it is one of the most demanding situations a superstar can find themselves in and defending it is even a greater challenge yeah Byron but I think these men are more than up for the challenge back elbow smash nothing fancy delivers the knee drop brought down and just twisting the oh twisting the neck punch to the stomach and stopped in their tracks oh my gosh with one hand was definitely not thinking about finesse with that one was only thinking about dos oo that's how you dominate your opponent an unyielding showing of authority no two ways about it simple waist lock countered into a nice arm drag placing them right where they want them into the corner oh he knew what was coming a bear hugs the bear hug cinched in got to find a way out and catch your breath look at this no quit whatsoever raining on elbows and Escaping The Bear hun gter from behind looking to cinch it in this one may be over RAR naked Chu now locked in ah he's in does he have the wherewithal to break the submission yes yes he does oh stomp it away kick to the gut creates [Applause] separation oh God o gother has that determined look on his face the ring General delivering a Power Bomb the champ will stay champ i w believe it how did the Challenger survive that by the skin of their teeth and don't expect the chance to start going easy on them now and gother definitely thought that would put him down I can't imagine he's going to take it easy on him after such a defiant kick out nothing fancy there spinning UR anagi a bad place to be for the Challenger that attack was a cacapon of catastrophe from Gunther put it in position now man taking it to the traia strong fat shot a Non-Stop assault from the top elbow drop good Lord oh boy he's stalking him watch in for an opening swinging the elbow to Halt the offense Tri of with a championship on the line forces the shoulder up after two and you got to think he's just one final blow away from not kicking out next time the K camur lock appli will they tap Gunther's used to make him good luck getting out of this I guess that's one way to do it thunderous cloth line the champion into the cover yeah no he doesn't get the three this is going to come down to who wants it more Escape just in time inuring back K cinched in body WRA this could be over a this one's over tap out coming he doesn't have much time before it on snaps great job fighting out we have seen these men unleash a lot of devastating offense incredible that this match hasn't ended yet it might just be a matter of time this one is close to com to a head so [Music] ruthless to retain the title no title still hangs in the balance I am in shock what's it going to take to keep this guy down and there's Gunther still able to mount substantial offense this match is reaching a Tipping Point and Gunther can feel it just carrying the opposition anywhere they want are you tring Gunther has set his sights on his opponent now into the ring [Applause] now attack to the midsection arm ringer able to fight out with a punch the Bo and Frozen a Championship level move got it and the champ adds to their [Applause] legacy here is your winner and Ste the world w champion gold time there he is the champion Standing Tall after this defense a pretty impressive defense Challengers might think twice before coming