News for WWE Bash in Berlin after 2024.08.30.

Date: September 2, 2024, 12:21 PM GMT

Executive summary: WWE Bash in Berlin marked the first time the wrestling organization held a premium live event in Germany. The event featured several championship matches, including Gunther successfully defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes retaining his Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens, and Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest winning a mixed tag team match against Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio. The event garnered mixed reviews with some critics praising the main event and the return of CM Punk, while others found the show to be unremarkable overall.

Main Events

Gunther Defends World Heavyweight Championship Against Randy Orton

Gunther successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton at WWE Bash in Berlin. The match was a physical affair, with both men delivering their signature moves. In the end, Gunther was able to secure the victory by putting Orton to sleep with his signature submission hold. The match was praised by many critics, with some calling it the best match of the night.

WWE (3 days ago), Forbes (1 day ago), Bleacher Report (1 day ago)

Cody Rhodes Retains Undisputed WWE Championship

Cody Rhodes retained his Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both men showcasing their signature moves. In the end, Rhodes was able to secure the victory after Owens hesitated to attack him, allowing Rhodes to hit his finisher, the Cross Rhodes.

WWE (3 days ago), Forbes (1 day ago), Bleacher Report (1 day ago)

Tag Team Matches

Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill Win WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship

Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, defeating the previous champions. The match was a fast-paced and exciting affair, with both teams showcasing their athleticism and power. In the end, Belair and Cargill were able to secure the victory after Belair hit her signature finisher, the KOD, on one of the champions.

WWE (3 days ago), Forbes (1 day ago), Bleacher Report (1 day ago)

Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest Win Mixed Tag Team Match

Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest defeated Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio in a mixed tag team match. The match was a chaotic and entertaining affair, with all four competitors showcasing their unique styles. In the end, Ripley and Priest were able to secure the victory after Ripley hit her signature finisher, Riptide, on Morgan.

Forbes (1 day ago), Bleacher Report (1 day ago), Sportskeeda (11 hours ago)

CM Punk’s Return

CM Punk Defeats Drew McIntyre in Strap Match

CM Punk returned to WWE in a highly anticipated match against Drew McIntyre. The match was a physical and brutal affair, with both men showcasing their signature moves. In the end, Punk was able to secure the victory after hitting his signature finisher, the GTS, on McIntyre. The match was praised by many critics, with some calling it the best match of the night.

Forbes (1 day ago), Bleacher Report (1 day ago), Fightful (1 day ago)

Reactions and Reviews

WWE Bash in Berlin: The Ring General Stands Tall

WWE Bash in Berlin received mixed reviews. Some critics praised the main event between Gunther and Randy Orton, as well as the return of CM Punk. However, others felt that the show was unremarkable overall.

Figure Four Online (22 hours ago), Wrestlezone (14 hours ago), BodySlam.net (14 hours ago)

WWE Bash in Berlin 2024: 3 Things We Hated And Three Things We Loved

Wrestling Inc. provided a balanced review of the event, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of WWE Bash in Berlin. They praised the main event and the return of CM Punk, but criticized the lack of excitement in some of the other matches.

Wrestling Inc. (1 day ago), New York Post (1 day ago), Bleacher Report (1 hour ago)