Childhood and Education Journey of Gunther (wrestler) in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Gunther (wrestler). A timeline of key moments.

Gunther, formerly known as Walter Hahn, is an Austrian professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. Performing on the Raw brand, he is the reigning King of the Ring and a member of Imperium with Ludwig Kaiser. A former World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther is best known for his record-breaking 666-day reign as WWE Intercontinental Champion, solidifying his place as the longest-reigning champion in the title's history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 1987: Walter Hahn's Birth

In August 1987, Walter Hahn was born in Vienna. He later became interested in professional wrestling and started collecting tapes of matches.

1992: Early Exposure to Professional Wrestling

From 1992, Walter Hahn was exposed to WWE shows taped from RTL and Pro7 channels, sparking his early interest in professional wrestling.

1996: Early Exposure to Professional Wrestling

In 1996, Walter Hahn was exposed to WWE shows taped from RTL and Pro7 channels, sparking his early interest in professional wrestling.

December 2006: Training at ZERO1-MAX Dojo

In December 2006, Walter Hahn began training at the ZERO1-MAX dojo in Japan under heavyweight trainers Riki Choshu, Tomohiro Ishii, and Tatsuhito Takaiwa.

2012: Became Fluent in English

Around 2012, Gunther became fluent in English as wXw expanded its roster to include more wrestlers from English-speaking countries, forcing him to improve his speaking skills.