This Saturday, WWE will host a Premium Reside Occasion in Germany for the primary time within the promotion’s storied historical past. Bash in Berlin takes place from Uber Area and can stream dwell on Peacock.
It is a comparatively gentle card, however it’s to be anticipated as the primary PPV occasion after a tentpole like SummerSlam earlier this month. Simply 5 matches are slated to happen, however every has a singular storyline value following.Â
World heavyweight champion Gunther will look to make the primary protection of his title when he takes on Randy Orton, who’s in search of his sixteenth main championship. Gunther, who was born and bred in close by Austria earlier than engaged on the impartial wrestling scene in Germany, may get a hero’s welcome regardless of working because the heel.Â
In the meantime, undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes is ready to tackle buddy Kevin Owens as the stress between the 2 continues to warmth up the nearer we get to match time.Â
Plus, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre proceed their year-long feud when the 2 meet in a strap match that’s positive to pack the violence.
Let’s check out who the CBS Sports activities specialists are selecting to win in every match on Saturday’s card.
WWE Bash in Berlin 2024 predictions
World Heavyweight Championship — Gunther (c) vs. Randy Orton: Orton is an ideal first challenger for Gunther’s title reign. Orton is as a lot of a made man as there’s on the WWE roster and dropping right here will do him no hurt. Gunther additionally builds cred by selecting up a second win over Orton, having controversially defeated him at King and Queen of the Ring. There isn’t any actual thriller within the end result right here, particularly in Germany, however the journey to get there needs to be one as Orton has settled into a pleasant position as the damaging veteran. Decide: Gunther retains the title — Brent Brookhouse (additionally Shakiel Mahjouri)
Undisputed WWE Championship — Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens: Just like Gunther, WWE will not take the title off Rhodes in a fast feud after spending two years getting ready him to be the corporate’s prime star. Rhodes vs. Owens needs to be an awesome match that reminds individuals how good Owens is. It will additionally add one other sturdy title protection to Rhodes’ reign. There may be little doubt that Rhodes retains the title. The extra fascinating query is how properly the superstars’ friendship endures by evening’s finish. Decide: Cody Rhodes retains the title — Mahjouri (additionally Brookhouse)
CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (Strap Match): McIntyre bought the SummerSlam win, which suggests Punk has to get the win again and even issues up. The deal with Punk’s friendship bracelet within the SummerSlam match was met with a combined response. A strap match ought to present the violence that match was lacking. This is not going to finish issues between Punk and McIntyre but when we’re following commonplace wrestling logic, Punk will get the win to warmth up a 3rd assembly between the 2, possible at Survivor Sequence. Decide: CM Punk wins — Brookhouse (additionally Mahjouri)
Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley vs. Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan: If there’s one match that is hardest to foretell on the cardboard, it is this one. The heels profitable is sensible if you wish to proceed to construct up Priest and Ripley’s frustration and the remainder of Judgment Day interfering gives loads of simple paths to get there. Nonetheless, it looks like Priest and Ripley profit from a win right here and it pushes nearer to Ripley getting her arms on Morgan in one other title match. If that is the tip purpose, Priest and Ripley ought to get the win. Decide: Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley win — Brookhouse
Ripley and Priest are the aggressive favorites, so to talk. They’re a much more imposing duo than weaselly lovebirds Morgan and Mysterio. I think The Judgement Day’s mix would possibly will likely be an excessive amount of for the heroes to beat. It is essentially the most simple option to proceed the feud. If WWE opts to present the German crowd a simple pop, LWO would possibly even the numbers sport by aiding Priest and Ripley to victory. Decide: Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan win — Mahjouri
Girls’s Tag Staff Championship — Alba Fyre & Isla Daybreak (c) vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill: Candidly, I don’t know how this match performs out. Not as a result of the WWE has crafted a posh storyline or offered the groups as competitively even, however as a result of it looks like artistic barely cares. The Unholy Union’s title win at Conflict on the Fortress felt like a chance to reward the Scottish crowd. Belair and Cargill are far greater attracts however really feel invisible with out the titles. I anticipate WWE will course appropriate with new champions. Decide: Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill win the titles — Mahjouri (additionally Brookhouse)