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 Enviornment and can stream dwell on Peacock.
It is a comparatively mild 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.
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 unbiased wrestling scene in Germany, might get a hero’s welcome regardless of working because the heel.
In the meantime, undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes is about to tackle buddy Kevin Owens as the stress between the 2 continues to warmth up the nearer we get to match time.
Plus, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre proceed their year-long feud when the 2 meet in a strap match that’s certain to pack the violence.
Let’s check out who the CBS Sports activities specialists are choosing 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 choosing up a second win over Orton, having controversially defeated him at King and Queen of the Ring. There is no actual thriller within the outcome right here, particularly in Germany, however the journey to get there needs to be a great one as Orton has settled into a pleasant function as the harmful veteran. Choose: 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 making ready him to be the corporate’s high star. Rhodes vs. Owens needs to be an excellent match that reminds folks how good Owens is. It’s going to additionally add one other robust title protection to Rhodes’ reign. There’s little doubt that Rhodes retains the title. The extra attention-grabbing query is how nicely the superstars’ friendship endures by night time’s finish. Choose: Cody Rhodes retains the title — Mahjouri (additionally Brookhouse)
CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (Strap Match): McIntyre acquired the SummerSlam win, which suggests Punk has to get the win again and even issues up. The concentrate on 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, probably at Survivor Sequence. Choose: 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 successful 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 top purpose, Priest and Ripley ought to get the win. Choose: 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 can be an excessive amount of for the heroes to beat. It is probably the most simple strategy to proceed the feud. If WWE opts to offer the German crowd a straightforward pop, LWO would possibly even the numbers sport by aiding Priest and Ripley to victory. Choose: Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan win — Mahjouri
Girls’s Tag Group Championship — Alba Fyre & Isla Daybreak (c) vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill: Candidly, I do not 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 Citadel felt like a possibility 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 right with new champions. Choose: Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill win the titles — Mahjouri (additionally Brookhouse)
