WWE Bash in Berlin Results Coverage, Reactions and Highlights for August 31, 2024

Welcome to our live coverage of WWE Bash In Berlin, broadcasting from the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. We’ll be bringing you all the action from this highly anticipated event.

Our live coverage kicks off at 11 AM ET, so be sure to join us as we follow the action and share your thoughts in the comments section below. Don’t forget to spread the excitement on social media!

WWE Bash In Berlin Matches (8/31/2024):

• WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: Imperium’s 2024 WWE King of the Ring “The Ring General” GUNTHER (c) vs. “The Viper” Randy Orton
• Undisputed WWE Championship Match: “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes (c) vs. “The Prize Fighter” Kevin Owens
• Strap Match: “The Best In The World” CM Punk vs. “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre
• Mixed Tag Team Match: The Terror Twins (Damian Priest and “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley) vs. The Judgment Day (“Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan)
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) (c) vs. “The EST Of WWE” Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill

Countdown To WWE Bash In Berlin Kickoff Pre-Show (8/31/2024):

The Countdown To WWE Bash In Berlin Kickoff Pre-Show opens up with a shot of Berlin. We then see the arrivals of WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” GUNTHER, “The Viper” Randy Orton and a few other stars. Michael Cole then welcomes us to the show and he introduces us to the other kickoff pre-show panel members Big E and The Miz. The panel then runs through the card for tonight’s show.

We then see Cathy Kelley outside GUNTHER’s locker room with news about the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Byron Saxton is then shown outside the arena and he talks about Randy Orton. Jackie Redmond is then shown in the arena to talk about the strap match and the two competitors. The panel then discusses the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match between 2024 WWE King of the Ring “The Ring General” GUNTHER and “The Viper” Randy Orton.

We then see an interview Michael Cole had with “The Viper” Randy Orton earlier this week.

Randy is asked about returning at the Survivor Series PLE and if he thought he would come back. Randy says that for about six months, he thought his career was over and it hit him. Randy then says being a professional wrestler and WWE Superstar is everything for him. Randy then talks about the recovery process and the training to get back into the ring. Randy then says he called Hunter about how he was ready to train again. Cole then asks about the reaction to his return. Randy says he was so nervous. Randy then says he talked to others about the situation and it gets in your head regardless of who you are. Randy then says he was not very confident that he was back until Wrestlemania. Cole then asks about Punk returning the same night as him. Randy says that Hunter talked to him before the show and he mentioned that Punk is coming back. Randy then says he asked Hunter if he was f***ing with him and he thought it was cool. Randy then says he had his moment and while waiting for Punk to come back, he was good with it, after it happened. Randy then says he has talked to Punk since that day. Cole then asks about changes in WWE and if it was for the better. Randy says from a creative standpoint, things are a lot smoother. Randy then says you get to go home and rest. Randy then says you can take time off and having your talent healthy and happy, it shows in the ring. Cole then asks about changes that he has gone through and what he would tell 23 year old Randy. Randy says he would tell him not to do what everyone does. Randy then says the fans have seen him grow up. Cole. then asks about changes based on how the fans react to him. Randy mentions John Cena and how he interacts with the fans on camera and off camera. Randy then says young Randy Orton would look for the most vulnerable fan and he would try to make that child cry. Randy then says he might like to do it today, but he says he enjoys being the good guy and getting the response from the crowd. Randy then says it was a long and hard road for him to earn that respect. Randy then says it took longer for him to find himself.

We then see Peter Rosenberg with one of the German commentators and he talks about the German crowd. The panel then talks about the Undisputed WWE Championship Match between “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and “The Prize Fighter” Kevin Owens and Cole brings up Kevin Owens’ comments about Cody’s knee. Cole then says he did not hear anything about a knee injury from the medical staff.

We then get a video package on the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match.

Peter Rosenberg then catches up with Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill as they enter the arena. Rosenberg asks them about any pressure in today’s championship match. Bianca says losing the titles made them mentally and physically stronger. Bianca then says they were not pinned. Bianca then says it will be hard, but they will win. Jade then says Isla and Alba are keeping their titles warm. Jade then says they will get the titles back tonight.

We then see Jackie Redmond interviewing The Judgment Day (WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio). Redmond asks about why they feel betrayed. Liv says that is a dumb question. Liv then says Rhea turned her back on her and then lost the tag titles for her and then got her injured. Dominik then says Ripley and Priest are the worst and Liv is so much better. Liv then says when they were with Rhea, all they wanted to do was share their success with her. Liv then says now they get to share their successes together.

We then get a video package on couples in WWE.

We then get a video package on the Mixed Tag Team Match between the Terror Twins vs. The Judgment Day.

We then see Cathy Kelley interviewing Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest. Kelley asks if there is any regret going into the match. Rhea says they are very different than when they joined the Judgment Day. Rhea then says Liv and Dominik are going to regret what they have done. Damian then says your past might not be your best version, but you learn, at least most do. Damian then says Dominik is the same immature, punk kid and they will get theirs tonight.

We then see Byron Saxton interviewing WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque. Byron asks Triple H about his history in Berlin and how it feels to be back in Germany. Triple H says it has been 27 years and the last time he wrestled here, it was 1997 and he wrestled Bret Hart. Triple H then says Germany was one of his favorite destinations. Triple H then tonight will be massive and the show is sold out. Triple H then this is the highest grossing WWE arena event in history. Triple H then mentions the number of sell outs and how many major shows the company has been doing internationally. Byron then asks about the passion from the fans in each country. Triple H then it is humbling and it pays off when they travel to other countries and see fans lose their minds over WWE.

We then head to Peter Rosenberg and the raucous WWE fans.

We then see The Miz touring around Berlin’s famous food spots and attractions.

Jackie Redmond then takes over for Michael Cole on the panel and we get a video package on the history of strap matches in WWE. The panel then discusses the Strap Match between “The Best In The World” CM Punk and “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre.

The panel then talks about the Undisputed WWE Championship Match between the Undisputed WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and “The Prize Fighter” Kevin Owens and we are told that the Undisputed WWE Championship Match will open the Bash In Berlin PLE.

We then see an interview Corey Graves had with Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes earlier this week. Corey asks both Owens and Rhodes how long they have known each other. Kevin says he met Cody in 2015 and he liked Cody because of Dusty. Cody then says there is a photo of himself and his family with Kevin Owens at the Dusty Rhodes statue. Cody then says Kevin talked to people to tell him that he was good. Kevin then says he watched Cody in other companies and knew. Kevin then says it was great to watch Cody finish the story at Wrestlemania. Corey then asks Kevin why was he hesitant to take the title match. Kevin then says he didn’t have a great win/loss record. Kevin then says he hated it when Hunter handed him the title. Corey then asks why Roman getting mentioned change things. Kevin then talks about everything that Roman did and he didn’t want Roman to be put back in a title match so if it was him or Roman, he was taking it. Corey then asks Cody if he hand picked Kevin because he thinks he has a better chance of beating him. Cody then says he could beat everyone that he has faced. Kevin then says he thinks he can beat Cody. Corey then asks Kevin if there is some doubt. Kevin then says he looks at things realistically. Cody then mentions that he cannot remember someone refusing a title match. Kevin then says he wanted to earn the title match, not get handed the match. Corey then asks if the match will affect their friendship. Kevin then says he does not think so. Kevin then says he will give everything to win because if he doesn’t his daughter will kill him. Cody then says he has never been more dialed in. Cody then says he isn’t going to give the ball to someone, even someone he considers a good friend.

We then see Sebastian Hackl interviewing WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” GUNTHER. He asks GUNTHER if he thinks it will be an easy match with Randy Orton. GUNTHER says it won’t be that easy. GUNTHER then says Orton is a fourteen time champion, but he has lost fourteen times. GUNTHER then says he does not plan to lose the title. Sebastian then asks GUNTHER if this is the greatest day of his career. GUNTHER then says it is special to be in Berlin and to be able to represent the German speaking wrestling community. GUNTHER then says there will be pressure, but he is the champion and he gets to defend against one of the best.

We then go to the second part of Michael Cole’s interview with Randy Orton. Cole asks Orton about the match at King of the Ring and the issue with the finish and how he might not have had a match in the past. Orton then talks about what he said to GUNTHER to justify the title match. Randy then says he was happy with the King of the Ring Match and it was the first time he was in the ring with GUNTHER. Orton then says GUNTHER is one of a kind. Orton then says GUNTHER was on the short list of people he would watch out for. Orton then says he might have been hesitant at first, but he is confident. Orton then says he is going to fly his wife to Berlin to be in the arena for this match. Orton then says he wants to hear how the fans react to them. Cole then asks about dealing with GUNTHER in Germany and Orton says that GUNTHER is a legend in Germany, but he is a legend killer. Cole then asks Orton why does he think GUNTHER had to dig the dirt. Orton then says the match was set and the prize on the line makes the match. Orton then says the only reason to make this personal is because you might think your opponent has the advantage. Orton then says it didn’t get under his skin. Cole then asks about getting to 16 World Titles. Orton then says being tied with Hunter and only behind Ric and John is a great spot, but to hold this title more than anyone else or getting closer to beating the record, it is anyone’s dream. Orton then says he has set some records and one that he really wants is to have the title more than anyone else. Orton then says it is the hardest to achieve at this point in his career.

We then get a video package on the Strap Match between “The Best In The World” CM Punk and “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre.

We then see Cathy Kelley interviewing CM Punk. Kelley asks Punk about the emotional damage he is going to give Drew tonight. Punk says he feels the weight on his shoulders as they get closer to bell time. Punk then says he will return everything to Drew that Drew did to him physically and emotionally. Punk then says he is fighting for his family tonight.

We then get final discussions from the panel and the Countdown To Bash In Berlin Kickoff Pre-Show comes to a close.

WWE Bash In Berlin Results (8/31/2024):

WWE Bash In Berlin opens up with shots of the arrivals of World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” GUNTHER, “The Viper” Randy Orton, “The Best In The World” CM Punk, “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre, The Terror Twins (Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest) and The Judgment Day (Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio).

We then get a video package on WWE Bash In Berlin.

Michael Cole and Wade Barrett then welcomes us to the show and he introduces Sebastian Hackl and Manu Thiele as the German announce team.

We then get the entrances of the first match of the night, which is the Undisputed WWE Championship Match.

Undisputed WWE Championship Match: “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes (c) vs. “The Prize Fighter” Kevin Owens

The match starts off with both men shaking hands with each other. Both men then lock up and Owens cinches in a front face lock on Rhodes. Rhodes then escapes and cinches in a side headlock on Owens, but Owens returns the favor. Owens then hits a shoulder tackle on Rhodes and both men stare each other down. Owens then hits a second shoulder tackle on Rhodes, then Rhodes sets up for the Cody Cutter. Owens then sees him coming and both men stare each other down once again. Rhodes then looks to hit a springboard crossbody on Owens, but Owens avoids it and hits a senton on Rhodes. Rhodes then goes for a Cross-Rhodes, but Owens escapes and looks to hit a Stunner on Rhodes. Rhodes then avoids it and Owens shoves him. Rhodes then sends Owens out of the ring and looks to hit him with a tope suicida, but Owens sees him coming and sends Rhodes crashing into the ring apron spine first. Owens then hits a senton on Rhodes off the apron and sends him back in the ring, but Rhodes nails Owens with a Disaster Kick before Owens can get back in the ring. Rhodes then follows it up with a tope suicida and Rhodes sends Owens back in the ring and goes for a pin, but Owens quickly kicks out. Rhodes then locks in a submission to wear down Owens’ shoulder, but Owens rolls over to the bottom rope to break the hold. Rhodes then hits a knee on Owens’ midsection, but Owens responds with a chop on Rhodes.

Rhodes then responds with a dropkick on Owens and cinches in a Figure Four Leg Lock, but Owens escapes and sends Rhodes crashing into the barricade on the outside shoulder first. Owens then follows it up with a splash off the apron, then sends Rhodes back inside the ring and goes for a pin, but Rhodes kicks out. Owens then hits a Side Russian Leg Sweep on Rhodes, but Rhodes responds with a couple of Mongolian Chops. Owens then nails Rhodes with a clothesline, but Rhodes responds with a Disaster Kick and goes for a pin and Owens kicks out. Rhodes then goes for the Cody Cutter, but Owens sees him coming and hits him with a German suplex. Owens then follows it up with a superkick, but Rhodes nails him with the Cody Cutter and goes for a pin. Owens then kicks out and exchanges forearms with Rhodes and both men teeter on the ropes before Owens hits a rolling driver on Rhodes. Owens then goes for a pin, but Rhodes kicks out and looks to hit him with a Disaster Kick. Owens then avoids it, but Rhodes manages to hit the Cross-Rhodes on him and goes for a pin and Owens kicks out.

Rhodes and Owens then teeter on the ropes once again and Owens hits an avalanche Brainbuster on Rhodes. Owens then goes for a pin, but Rhodes kicks out. Owens and Rhodes then deliver some right hands on each other and Rhodes climbs to the top, but his injured knee gives out. Owens then considers hitting a chop block on it, but decides against it and tells the referee to check on Rhodes. Both men then brawl on the outside and Rhodes rolls up Owens. Owens then kicks out and hits a Stunner on Rhodes, then goes for a pin but Rhodes kicks out. Rhodes then responds with a couple of Cross-Rhodes and looks to hit a third, but Owens escapes and hits a second Stunner on Rhodes. Owens then goes for another pin, but Rhodes kicks out. Owens then climbs to the top rope and looks to hit a Swanton Bomb, but Rhodes gets his knees up and hits a third Cross-Rhodes on Owens for the win.

The winner and still the Undisputed WWE Champion, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes!

After the match, Rhodes offers his hand to Owens to help him up. Owens then avoids taking it, resting his head on the top rope as he reflects on what just happened. Owens then hugs Rhodes and holds up his hand as a show of respect.

We then get a video package and the entrances of the next match of the night, which is a WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match.

WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) (c) vs. “The EST Of WWE” Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill

The match starts off with Dawn and Fyre surrounding Belair in the ring. Cargill then joins Belair and both women go after Dawn and Fyre. Cargill then hits a backbreaker on Dawn and Belair hits a gutbuster on Fyre. Belair then delivers some stomps on Fyre in the corner, then tags in Cargill. Cargill then follows suit and tags Belair back in before Belair hits a delayed vertical suplex on Fyre and delivers some right hands on her in the corner. Dawn then gets in Belair’s face from the apron, opening the door for Fyre to trip her and hits a knee on her midsection. Dawn then sends Belair crashing into the ring post, but Cargill gets in Dawn’s face on the apron. Fyre then blindsides her with a tope suicida. Dawn then gets Belair back in the ring and goes for a pin, but Belair kicks out. Fyre then tags in and double teams on Belair with Dawn, then trips her into the ropes and tags in Dawn. Dawn then hits a running knee on Belair from the apron, then wears her down with a submission hold. Fyre then tags back in and hits a stomp on Belair’s spine, then follows it up with a right hand. Fyre then sends Belair into the corner and delivers a few stomps on her. Dawn then tags in and follows suit, then double teams on Belair with Dawn in the corner as the referee is distracted by Cargill as she is upset that Fyre used her as a launching pad to hit a Tornado DDT on Belair.

Belair then hits a back suplex on Dawn, then tags in Cargill. Cargill then nails Fyre and Dawn with a series of clotheslines, then follows it up with a spinebuster on Dawn and a Fallaway Slam on Fyre. Cargill then hits a superkick on Dawn, then tags in Belair. Fyre and Dawn then hit the Gory Bomb-flatliner combination before Belair is pinned. Cargill then breaks the fall and Fyre looks to hit her with a Tornado DDT using Belair as a launching pad. Cargill and Belair then avoid it and send Fyre crashing into the mat and Cargill then sends Belair crashing into Fyre. Belair then gets Dawn up for the KOD, but Fyre saves Dawn. Dawn then tags in and holds Belair in place for Fyre to hit a Swanton Bomb off the top. Cargill then pulls Belair out of the way and Belair hands Fyre over to her. Cargill then sends Fyre crashing into the apron as Dawn rolls up Belair in the ring. Cargill then tags in and Belair hits a spinebuster on Dawn. Cargill and Belair then hit an assisted German suplex on Dawn and Cargill pins her for the win.

The winners and new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, “The EST Of WWE” Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill!

We then get a video package and the entrances of the next match of the night, which is a Strap Match and Samantha Irvin explains the rules of the match.

Strap Match: “The Best In The World” CM Punk vs. “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre

The match starts off with McIntyre nailing Punk from behind as he is posing on the apron. McIntyre then delivers some right hands on Punk. McIntyre then sends Punk crashing into the ring steps, then sends him crashing into the German announce desk midsection first and takes off his shirt. McIntyre then hits Punk with a chop and sends him in the ring, then delivers some right hands on him. The referee then pulls McIntyre off Punk and Punk grabs the strap he was holding as he checks on Punk. McIntyre then lashes Punk across the spine with the strap and places it on his wrist, then continues lashing Punk with it and places the strap on his wrist. McIntyre then hits a stomp on Punk’s head, then he follows it up with a chop and lashes Punk across the chest with the strap. McIntyre then hits a Russian Leg Sweep on Punk. McIntyre then continues lashing Punk with the strap across his spine, then hits a chop on his chest. Punk then hits a GTS on McIntyre, then considers touching one of the corners. Punk then opts against it to continue beating down McIntyre, then lashes him with the strap and hits a neckbreaker.

McIntyre then rolls out of the ring, but Punk sends him crashing into the ring apron midsection first and looks to grab something from under the ring. McIntyre then nails Punk from behind to prevent him from doing so, then sends Punk crashing onto the announce desk and joins him up there. Punk then counters with a back body drop on McIntyre and lashes him with the strap across his midsection, but McIntyre grabs a chair and sends it in the ring. McIntyre then delivers some chops on Punk’s chest and bodyslams him onto the chair before delivering some right hands and headbutts on him. McIntyre then sets the chair up between the middle and top turnbuckles, but Punk blindsides him with a jumping knee and follows it up with a Bulldog. Punk then sends McIntyre crashing into the ring post face first, then grabs a table from under the ring and sets it up on the outside. McIntyre then nails Punk with a Claymore Kick and touches three of the corners. Punk then prevents McIntyre from touching the fourth one by sending him crashing into the chair in the corner, then touches three of the corners. McIntyre then prevents Punk from touching the fourth one, then sends him crashing through the table set up on the outside.

McIntyre then drags Punk back into the ring and gets him up on one shoulder. McIntyre then touches three of the corners, but Punk escapes and prevents him from touching the fourth. Punk then locks in a Sharpshooter on McIntyre and McIntyre taps out, but it doesn’t count and Punk releases the hold. Punk then touches two of the corners, but McIntyre hits a neckbreaker and takes out Punk’s bracelet with his wife and dog’s name on it. McIntyre then places it on his wrist and hits Punk with a Claymore Kick, then touches three of the corners. Punk then hits a couple of Go To Sleeps on McIntyre, then touches two of the corners. Punk then hits a third GTS and touches the third corner, then hits a fourth GTS and takes back his bracelet before touching the fourth corner.

The winner of the Strap Match, “The Best In The World” CM Punk!

After the match, Michael Cole says this was Punk’s first win in WWE in 10 and a half years. Punk then embraces UFC star Oban Elliot in the crowd and celebrates his win by standing on the barricade as the fans gives him a standing ovation.

We are then told that tonight’s PLE is the highest grossing arena show in WWE history.

We then get a video package and the entrances of the next match of the night, which is a Mixed Tag Team Match.

Mixed Tag Team Match: The Terror Twins (Damian Priest and “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley) vs. The Judgment Day (“Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan)

The match starts off with Priest and Dominik. Dominik delivers some strikes on Priest. Priest then responds with some clotheslines on Dominik in the corner, then follows it up with a back elbow and a big boot. Ripley and Morgan then tag in and Ripley blindsides Morgan with a dropkick after Morgan gets in Priest’s face. Ripley then hits a shoulder on Morgan’s midsection, then delivers some right hands on her and follows it up with a delayed vertical suplex. Dominik then checks on Morgan, but Priest drags Dominik inside the ring as he is now the legal man. Priest then clotheslines Dominik out of the ring, then sends him crashing into the ring apron face first and sends him back in the ring. Morgan then distracts Priest and Dominik pushes Priest into the announce desk face first. Dominik then then sends Priest colliding into the ring steps and sends him back into the ring. Morgan then takes a cheap shot on Priest from the apron. Dominik then nails Priest with a forearm, then follows it up with a Tornado DDT and goes for a pin. Priest then kicks out and Morgan takes another cheap shot at him on the outside. Ripley and Morgan then tag in and Ripley hits Morgan with a series of clotheslines. Ripley then follows it up with a dropkick and a German suplex, then nails her with a running knee. Dominik then looks to hug Ripley, but Ripley hits him with a couple of clotheslines and locks him in a submission.

Ripley then hits a dropkick on Morgan, then looks to hit the Rip Tide on Dominik. Morgan then saves Dominik, then hits a backstabber ton Ripley and follows it up with a jumping knee in the corner. Morgan then sends Ripley crashing into the mat and goes for a pin, but Ripley kicks out. Priest and Dominik then tag in and Priest delivers a series of strikes on Dominik. Priest then hits a back elbow and a flatliner on Dominik, then follows it up with a Mongolian Chop as Ripley goes the same to Morgan. Ripley and Priest then hit a double Razor’s Edge on Morgan and Dominik before Ripley sends Morgan out of the ring and Priest goes for South of Heaven. JD McDonagh and Carlito then appear at ringside, but Priest and Ripley take them down. Bálor then hits Priest with a Sling Blade, opening the door for Dominik to dial it up for a 619 and a splash on Priest. Dominik then goes for a pin, but Priest kicks out. Morgan and Ripley then tag in and Morgan hits a tope suicida on Ripley in the ring. Morgan then gets Ripley back in the ring and looks to hit the Oblivion, but Ripley counters into a backbreaker. McDonagh then distracts Ripley, but Priest nails him on the outside and Dominik gets him up on the announce desk. Dominik then charges at Priest, but Priest flips him inside out with a clothesline on top of the announce desk. Morgan then stares down Priest, but Priest tells her to turn around and when she does, Ripley nails her with a headbutt and a Rip Tide for the win.

The winners of the Mixed Tag Team Match, The Terror Twins (Damian Priest and “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley)!

After the match, Priest and Ripley celebrates and mocks The Judgment Day as they look on from the ramp all furious and disappointed.

We then get a video package and the entrances of the main event of the night, which is a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match.

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: Imperium’s 2024 WWE King of the Ring “The Ring General” GUNTHER (c) vs. “The Viper” Randy Orton

The match starts off with both men taking turns in wearing each other down with submission holds, but GUNTHER responds with some chops on Orton and follows it up with a neck crank. GUNTHER then hits another chop on Orton, then nails him with a second one and sends him crashing into the ring steps. Orton then sends GUNTHER crashing into the ring steps and sends him repeatedly colliding into the announce desk. Orton then wears down GUNTHER’s arm and both men get back inside the ring. Orton then hits GUNTHER with a Fallaway Slam and goes for a pin, but GUNTHER kicks out and both men look to hit each other with clotheslines. Orton then hits GUNTHER with a powerslam, then goes for a draping DDT. GUNTHER then escapes and Orton delivers some right hands on him on the top rope and follows it up with a superplex. GUNTHER and Orton then deliver right hands on each other and Orton follows it up with a draping DDT on GUNTHER. Orton then looks to follow it up with an RKO, but GUNTHER counters into another move and hits a missile dropkick on Orton. GUNTHER then climbs to the top and hits a splash, then goes for a pin but Orton kicks out. GUNTHER then hits Orton with a clothesline, then looks to send him crashing into the mat. Orton then prevents GUNTHER from doing so, but GUNTHER hits Orton with a powerbomb. Orton then hits an RKO on GUNTHER and goes for a pin, but GUNTHER kicks out.

Orton then clears the German announce desk, then pulls one of the ring steps out of the corner and drags it over to the German announce desk. GUNTHER then delivers a right hand on Orton, but Orton sends him crashing on top of the ring steps before he sends him crashing repeatedly into the other announce desk face first. Orton then sends GUNTHER’s head bouncing off the ring steps several times and drags him up them, then sends GUNTHER crashing through the German announce desk. Orton then sends GUNTHER back inside the ring and goes for an RKO. GUNTHER then sees Orton coming and sends him crashing into the mat. GUNTHER then locks in a Sleeper on Orton and delivers some Hammer and Anvil elbows on him. Orton then escapes the hold by sending GUNTHER crashing into the mat spine first. GUNTHER then locks in the submission hold once again on Orton and delivers more Hammer and Anvil elbows on him. Orton then passes out and the referee calls for the bell.

The winner and still the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Imperium’s 2024 WWE King of the Ring “The Ring General” GUNTHER!

After the match, GUNTHER and Orton shake hands with each other and GUNTHER stands tall with the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist as the show comes to a close.