WWE Bash in Berlin Preview
Date: September 1st, 2024
Time: 2am AEST Pre Show, 3am AEST Main Show
Location: Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
How to Watch: YouTube (Pre Show only), Kayo, Binge
March Card:
• World Heavyweight Championship
Gunther (c) vs Randy Orton
• Undisputed WWE Championship
Cody Rhodes (c) vs Kevin Owens
• Mixed Tag Team Match
The Terror Twins (Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley) vs The Judgment Day (“Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan)
• Strap Match
CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Match
The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) (c) vs Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill
Main Show
1. World Heavyweight Championship
Gunther (c) vs Randy Orton
This match stems from the King of the Ring final. Gunther defeated Orton, but Ortons shoulders weren’t on the mat for the entire 3 count. Orton would bide his time to get his way with Gunther and Bash in Berlin is the right time. If Orton wins, both men swap shows. I don’t think Gunther is going to lose the championship this early into his reign. Gunther for the win
Winner: Gunther
2. Undisputed WWE Championship
Cody Rhodes (c) vs Kevin Owens
Cody Rhodes personally picked Kevin Owens for this match for helping him with, and for fighting against before Cody returned to WWE, the Bloodline. Kevin Owens didn’t agree with the decision due to having a losing record and there being others more deserving. The added layer of Kevin Owens turning on all his friends has been used, and was teased after a tag team match between Cody and KO and A-Town Down Under. I have a feeling that KO might turn heel during our after the match. For that, I have Cody winning.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
3. Mixed Tag Team Match
The Terror Twins (Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley) vs The Judgment Day (“Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan)
The Judgment Day turned on The Terror Twins because they were leaders. They didn’t like having someone take charge for the better interest of the group. Dom was also seeing Liv on the side. The Terror Twins have been outnumbered every step of the way. That’s why I see The Judgment Day winning this match and the rivalry will continue for a month or two.
Winner: The Judgment Day
4. Strap Match
CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre
This is the second of the 2 more personal matches on the card. This rivalry dates back to the Royal Rumble. At SummerSlam, these 2 men had a real slobberknocker of a match with Seth Rollins as the referee, which Drew won. Punk is looking to get even and get his bracelet back, and a strap match will make sure that the two will never be too far away from each other. With that, I have Punk winning
Winner: CM Punk
5. WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships
The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) vs Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill
This match stems from a DQ finish in the rematch for the championships. This should be a solid match. Both teams have chemistry. I have Bianca and Jade winning.
Winner: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill
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