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Gunther and Marcel Barthel (with new name) debut on WWE Smackdown

Aaron Rift April 9, 2022

Gunther (formerly WALTER) made his main roster debut on the April 8th 2022 edition of WWE Smackdown, Gunther, who was accompanied to the ring by Ludwig Kaiser aka Marcel Barthel, defeated an enhancement talent.

Gunther lost to Bron Breakker during this past Tuesday’s NXT episode in his final match with the brand.

Welcome to #SmackDown, @Gunther_AUT! pic.twitter.com/RyXp0QhYEm

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) April 9, 2022

Welcome to #SmackDown @Gunther_AUT… 👀 pic.twitter.com/gqR8ogoz9v

— WWE (@WWE) April 9, 2022

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Gunther and Marcel Barthel (with new name) debut on WWE Smackdown