WWE Bash in Berlin
August 31st 2024
The crowd roars in anticipation as we are live from Berlin with a packed arena. The pyrotechnics light up the stage and the commentators hype up the card. LA Knight’s theme song echoes in the arena to a thunderous ovation from the crowd as we get ready for our first match of the evening.
Match #1: LA Knight vs Shinsuke Nakamura – WWE United States Championship
Knight and Nakamura circle each other before locking up. Nakamura quickly transitions into a wristlock, applying pressure, but LA Knight counters, twisting Nakamura’s arm and hitting a shoulder block. Nakamura kips up and smirks, clearly unphased. They tie up again, and this time Nakamura delivers a series of stiff knees to the champion’s midsection, backing him into the corner. Nakamura steps back and charges in for a running knee, but Knight dodges, sending Nakamura crashing into the turnbuckle. Knight capitalizes going for an early pin, but Nakamura kicks out.
Knight stays on offense, delivering a snap suplex and taunting the challenger. He climbs to the second rope, signaling for the jumping elbow drop, but Nakamura rolls out of the way. LA Knight crashes into the mat and Nakamura takes advantage, hitting a sliding knee strike to Knight’s face. Nakamura takes control, targeting LA Knight’s ribs with sharp kicks and vicious strikes. He goes for the Kinshasa, but Knight ducks it, quickly countering with a powerslam! LA Knight is feeling the momentum as the crowd rallies behind him.
Knight pulls Nakamura up, looking for the BFT, but Nakamura fights out, delivering a spinning heel kick to stun the champion. Nakamura lifts Knight for a reverse exploder suplex, planting him hard on the mat. With Knight dazed, Nakamura backs up into the corner, charging up for another Kinshasa attempt. He sprints towards LA Knight, but at the last second, Knight sidesteps again, catching Nakamura with a BFT out of nowhere. Knight pins him and retains the championship.
Match Results: LA Knight def. Shinsuke Nakamura – Still the WWE United States Champion (15:22)
The crowd erupts in cheers as LA Knights celebrates with the championship, standing tall. Nakamura looks on in frustration, knowing he was just a second away from victory.
Cody Rhodes is seen backstage taping his wrists, laser-focused for his upcoming title defense. He talks about his respect for Randy Orton and how he has waited for more than a decade for this match but makes it clear that tonight, it’s all about keeping the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Back in the arena, Bayley makes her entrance to a huge pop, exuding confidence and determination. The WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax follows, accompanied by Tiffany Stratton, as she locks eyes with the challenger signaling that tonight she plans on squashing Bayley.
Match #2: Bayley vs Nia Jax w/Tiffany Stratton – WWE Women’s Championship
The bell rings and Bayley immediately takes the fight to Nia Jax, charging at the champion with a barrage of forearms and kicks, trying to chop down the much larger opponent. Nia shoves her away, sending Bayley stumbling backward, but Bayley stays relentless, coming back with a running dropkick to Nia’s knee, staggering her. Bayley works to keep Nia off balance, targeting the legs with low strikes and trying to wear down the champion. She attempts a second dropkick, but Nia catches her in mid-air and slams her down with a massive spinebuster. Nia goes for the cover early and the challenger kicks out.
Nia smirks, looking confident as she lifts Bayley to her feet and throws her into the corner. The champion charges in for a huge corner splash, crushing Bayley. Nia stays in control, using her size advantage to dominate, delivering a running leg drop across Bayley’s chest. Nia goes for the cover and Bayley again kicks out at two. The challenger struggles to regain her composure as Nia toys with her, landing heavy strikes. Tiffany Stratton applauds from ringside, clearly enjoying Nia’s dominance. Bayley fights back, ducking under a clothesline and hitting the ropes for a flying crossbody, but Nia catches her again, looking for a Samoan drop. Bayley wriggles free, pushing the champion into the corner and nailing her with a running knee strike to the face.
Bayley, sensing an opening, goes to the top and connects with a diving elbow drop, she goes for the cover and Nia kicks out at two and a half. Stratton jumps onto the apron, distracting the referee. Bayley yells at Tiffany, but this gives Nia the chance to recover. Bayley turns around just in time to see Nia charging at her. Bayley sidesteps and Nia collides with the turnbuckle! Sensing the opportunity, Bayley quickly hits a Bayley-to-belly suplex and goes for the cover but the referee is still dealing with Tiffany. Bayley is furious, screaming at the referee to pay attention, and nails Stratton with a huge punch to the face. Nia takes advantage and plants her with a huge Samoan drop, following it up with the Annihialator. Nia sits on top of Bayley and picks up the victory.
Match Results: Nia Jax def. Bayley – Still the WWE Women’s Champion (13:51)
Tiffany grins as she joins Nia Jax in the ring, raising her hand in victory. It looks like Nia is going to leave the ring but changes her mind and with a sinister smile attacks Bayley! Tiffany joins her and they stomp on Bayley, adding more insult to injury. The crowd is booing heavily as Tiffany grabs a steel chair from ringside, sliding it into the ring. Nia positions it under Bayley’s head, looking to deliver a final career-threatening blow. Suddenly, the lights dim, and the crowd erupts as a very familiar theme song echoes in the arena… It’s Sasha Banks!!! The crowd goes nuts as Sasha appears on the stage, staring at the audience. Nia and Tiffany stand in shock, looking like they’ve seen a ghost and Sasha rushes down to the ring. She immediately takes Tiffany down with a meteora, Nia charges at Sasha but she ducks under and hits Nia with a huge knee to the face. Sasha then delivers a dropkick that sends the champion through the ropes and to the outside. Tiffany tries to recover and sneak-attacks Sasha from behind, but Sasha counters with a Bank Statement, locking Tiffany in the submission! The crowd is going crazy as Tiffany screams in pain and taps out desperately, until Nia pulls her partner to safety from the outside. Nia and Tiffany retreat up the ramp, furious, while Sasha helps Bayley to her feet. The two share a big hug as the crowd chants ‘Boss Time!’ and ‘Welcome back’. Sasha and Bayley stand tall in the ring, united once again, as Nia and Tiffany seethe from the stage. The tension is palpable – Sasha Banks has returned, and she’s made it clear she’s not letting Nia and Tiffany run over the division anymore.
Drew McIntyre is seen backstage, taping his wrists and cuts a fierce promo, warning CM Punk that tonight things will get ugly and he’s ready to spill blood to win.
Dominik and the Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan make their way to the ring as the German crowd receives them with a chorus of boos. They walk to the ring in a very confident and cocky manner, sharing a kiss at ringside. Rhea and Damian are next and the crowd erupts with a massive pop. They radiate determination as Rhea has a serious look on her face and doesn’t take her eyes off Dominik and Liv.
Match #3: Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley vs Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan
The bell rings and Rhea Ripley squares off with Liv Morgan to start. Liv immediately ducks under a grapple attempt, taunting Rhea with her speed. But Rhea isn’t there to play games, she charges at Liv and takes her down with a stiff shoulder block. Rhea drags Liv up by her hair, throwing her into the corner with brute force. She follows up with rapid stomps, clearly wanting to make a statement. Liv manages to escape, sliding out of the ring to regroup, but Rhea gives chase. Before Rhea can get her hands on the champion again, Dominik gets in the way trying to distract her. Rhea glares at him, Liv seizes the moment and dropkicks Rhea into the barricade. Liv tosses Rhea back into the ring and tags Dominik in, forcing Damian Priest to enter.
Priest storms into the ring, eyes locked on his opponent. Dominik, full of arrogance, tries to taunt Priest, but he takes him down with a quick big boot and then follows it up with a hard backbreaker. The crowd cheers as Priest dominates, throwing Dominik into the corner and hitting a running splash. Priest signals for the South of Heaven, but just as he lifts Dominik, Liv distracts the referee. That’s when Finn Balor, JD and Carlito appear to distract Priest. Priest is forced to let Dominik go and turns to deal with the Judgment Day. Dominik takes advantage, hitting a cheap shot from behind and tagging Liv back in. Priest looks frustrated, but tags in Rhea who slams Liv to the mat with a spinebuster and gets a near-fall. Rhea is in full control as she stalks Liv and Dominik tries to interfere again. Rhea turns around and catches Dominik with a swift kick to the midsection, pulling him into the ring. She locks him in a modified cloverleaf submission, wrenching his back as Dominik screams in pain and the crowd goes wild.
The referee tries to regain order, as Dominik isn’t the legal competitor. Rhea smirks and releases the hold, knowing she’s made her point, but she’s not done with Dominik yet. She drags him out of the ring and, to the crowd’s delight, lifts him up and Riptides Dominik through the announce table with a resounding crash!!! The arena explodes as Dominik lies in the wreckage, while Rhea looks down at him, satisfied. Back in the ring, Liv sees her partner laid out and panics. She rushes to the corner and desperately distracts the referee again, giving Finn, JD and Carlito a chance to interfere as they stalk Rhea. But Damian Priest has had enough. He runs to the outside, taking out the Judgment Day with a flying crossbody over the top rope, leaving them sprawled out at ringside.
Liv, sensing danger, decides to take matters into her own hands. As Priest rolls back into the ring, she sneaks up behind him and hits a low blow behind the referee’s back. Priest crumples to the mat in agony, as the crowd erupts in boos. With Damian down, Liv turns her attention to Rhea, trying to capitalize on the chaos. She hits Rhea with a series of quick strikes, but Rhea absorbs the blows and counters with a thunderous headbutt, stunning Liv. Rhea lifts her up and plants her with a devastating Riptide in the center of the ring, covering her and picking up the victory.
Match Results: Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest def. Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio (17:39)
Rhea and Damian celebrate their victory, as the Judgment Day look on from the ramp, furious and with a promise that this is far from over.
CM Punk is backstage, lacing up his boots. He talks about the brutality of his upcoming match with McIntyre, knowing it’s going to be one of the most violent battles of his career, but he’s ready to do whatever it takes to win.
Rey Mysterio’s music hits and the crowd erupts in cheers for the legendary masked superstar. Despite the size and power difference, Rey looks focused, knowing that his speed, experience and heart are his best weapons against the reigning champion. Gunther follows and marches to the ring with an icy glare, receiving a hero’s welcome from the Berlin crowd. He steps into the ring with absolute confidence, towering over Mysterio, his championship belt draped over his shoulder.
Match #4: Gunther vs Rey Mysterio – World Heavyweight Championship
The bell rings and Mysterio bursts out of the corner with a flurry of strikes aimed at Gunther’s legs. He knows he must stay mobile and avoid Gunther’s grasp if he hopes to survive. Rey dodges an early chop attempt from Gunther and counters with quick kicks to Gunther’s knee, trying to bring the big man down to his level. Gunther, however, remains patient. After a few missed swipes, he finally catches Rey with a thunderous forearm to the back of the head. Rey crumples to the mat, clutching his head as Gunther seizes control. Wasting no time, Gunther targets the already injured knee, stomping on it viciously. The crowd groans in sympathy as Rey screams in pain, trying to shield his leg.
Gunther grabs Rey’s leg and drags him to the center of the ring. With cold precision, he locks in a single-leg Boston crab, wrenching back on Mysterio’s already damaged knee. Rey claws at the mat, trying desperately to inch towards the ropes. The fans rally behind him, chanting his name, but Gunther pulls him back deeper, applying more pressure. Rey grimaces, refusing to give up. After a grueling few moments, he manages to twist his body, kicking at Gunther’s arm and breaking the hold. Gunther, unfazed, pulls Rey back up to his feet and delivers a stiff chop to the chest that echoes through the arena. Rey’s chest reddens instantly from the impact, but Gunther isn’t finished. He whips Rey into the ropes, and on the rebound, catches him with a knee strike directly to the injured leg.
Rey collapses to the mat, clutching his knee in agony. Gunther methodically stalks his prey, showing no mercy. He grabs Rey’s leg once again, this time slamming it into the mat repeatedly. Every impact sends shockwaves of pain through Rey’s body. Despite the immense pain, Mysterio’s resilience begins to shine through. As Gunther lifts him to his feet, Rey fights back with forearm shots to Gunther’s head, trying to create some space. He uses his quickness, bouncing off the ropes and hitting a dropkick to Gunther’s knee, finally bringing him down to one knee. Rey sees his opening and runs the ropes again, delivering a low dropkick to Gunther’s face. The crowd erupts as Mysterio finally starts building momentum. He limps to the top rope, knowing he needs to take a high risk. With Gunther dazed, Rey leaps off with a flying crossbody, connecting and taking Gunther down. He hooks up the leg and the champion kicks out at two.
Rey looks determined but his knee is clearly affecting his ability to move at full speed. Gunther is able to create some separation and, sensing the match slipping away from the champion’s control, Ludwig Kaiser suddenly appears at ringside. Kaiser distracts the referee, allowing Gunther to pull off the turnbuckle pad in one of the corners. Kaiser jumps onto the apron but suddenly Dragon Lee appears sprinting down the ramp! Lee leaps onto the apron and delivers a flying knee to Kaiser, knocking him off the apron and sending him crashing to the floor. The referee turns his attention to the chaos outside the ring, as Dragon Lee and Kaiser brawl. Back in the ring, Mysterio takes advantage of the distraction and hits Gunther with a dropkick to the back, sending him into the ropes. He runs, despite the pain in his knee, and hits the 619, sending Gunther stumbling backwards.
Rey leaps off for the West Coast Pop, but Gunther counters in mid-air, catching Rey and slamming him down with a vicious powerbomb. The crowd gasps at the impact as Gunther immediately grabs Rey’s injured leg, lifting him up for another powerbomb, this time targeting the leg by slamming Rey down awkwardly on his knee. Mysterio writhes in pain, clutching his knee once again. Gunther, with no mercy left, grabs Rey’s leg and locks in an ankle lock, focusing on twisting and contorting the damaged knee. Rey screams in pain, his face contorted as he reaches the ropes, desperate to escape. The crowd is behind him, chanting his name, but Gunther pulls him back to the center of the ring.
With the pain too much to bear, Rey rolls forward, sending Gunther into the exposed turnbuckle that the champion had previously uncovered. Gunther crashes head-first into the steel, staggering back dazed. Rey, limping, sees his chance and runs the ropes one more time. He goes for a springboard DDT, but Gunther catches him mid-air and delivers a thunderous powerbomb that nearly folds Mysterio in half. He then grabs Rey’s injured leg and locks in a knee bar, wrenching back with all his strength. Rey fights, struggling to reach the ropes, but after enduring minutes of brutal punishment on his knee, he has no choice but to tap out.
Match Results: Gunther def. Rey Mysterio – Still WWE World Heavyweight Champion (19:16)
Gunther stands tall, his hand raised in victory, while the referee checks on Mysterio. Rey receives a standing ovation from the Berlin crowd for his incredible effort.
CM Punk’s music hits and the crowd roars. The “Best in the World” makes his way to the ring, soaking in the crowd’s energy, fully aware of the brutality that awaits him. Then, the Scottish Warrior’s music booms through the arena as Drew McIntyre steps out. He storms to the ring, eyes locked on Punk, knowing that this match isn’t just about victory – it’s about settling a score in the most violent way possible.
Match #5: CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre – Street Fight
Drew doesn’t even have time to get in the ring as CM Punk wastes no time and dives through the second rope and into McIntyre. The bell rings and the brawl is underway as both men do battle around the ringside area before finally entering the ring. Drew quickly powers Punk into the corner, delivering a brutal shoulder thrust that sends Punk staggering back. McIntyre follows up with a series of hard punches, driving Punk to the mat. The crowd rallies behind Punk, chanting his name, and he quickly counters with a series of kicks to Drew’s legs. Punk takes control, running at Drew with a jumping knee strike that catches him off-guard. McIntyre stumbles but doesn’t go down. Punk grabs a kendo stick from ringside, swinging it wildly at Drew. He connects with a shot to the ribs, causing Drew to grimace in pain. Punk then whips the stick across Drew’s back, sending him crashing into the ropes.
Drew manages to regain his composure and retaliates with a massive clothesline that sends Punk crashing to the mat. Drew rolls out of the ring, searching for more weapons, and pulls out a barbed wire bat. The crowd gasps as he slides back into the ring. Punk, seeing the danger, quickly retrieves the kendo stick and rushes at Drew. Punk lands a shot to Drew’s midsection causing him to drop the bat. Punk grabs the barbed wire bat and swings it at Drew, who ducks just in time. Drew counters with a powerful kick to Punk’s gut, lifting him off his feet. As Punk doubles over, Drew smashes the bat across Punk’s back, the barbs tearing into his skin. Blood begins to trickle down Punk’s back as he collapses to the mat.
Drew, sensing he has the upper hand, pulls Punk up and positions him for a Future Shock DDT. Punk, however, manages to escape, pushing Drew into the corner and following up with a devastating corner knee strike. Punk grabs a steel chain from under the ring, wrapping it up around his fist, and connects with a brutal punch that sends Drew reeling. The crowd is wild as Punk starts to mount a comeback. He wraps the chain around Drew’s neck and pulls back, choking him momentarily before releasing him. Punk grabs Drew and hits a spinning neckbreaker. The momentum shifts as Punk looks to capitalize, dragging Drew out of the ring and tossing him into the barricade.
With both men visibly bleeding, they brawl through the crowd, using every available object as a weapon. Drew slams Punk into a row of chairs and Punk retaliates by smashing Drew’s head against the guardrail. The crowd is electrified as they chant for Punk. They make their back towards the ring, where Punk grabs a table, sliding it into the ring. Drew swings the steel chain at Punk, who dodges and counters with a low blow, causing Drew to stumble backwards. Punk seizes the moment, setting up the table in the ring. Punk grabs Drew and positions him for a superplex through the table, but Drew fights back with a series of elbows to Punk’s head, forcing him to lose his grip. Drew lifts Punk and hits a devastating powerbomb from the top rope through the table! Drew rolls for the cover and Punk somehow manages to kick out as the crowd erupts.
With both men bleeding and exhausted, they struggle to their feet. Drew attempts a Future Shock DDT, but Punk counters with a series of elbows and hits a spinning heel kick, sending Drew back down. Punk quickly sets up the barbed wire bat once more, swinging it at Drew, who ducks and catches Punk with a massive spinebuster. The ring shakes with the impact and both men are down once again, struggling to catch their breath. In a desperate bid for victory, Drew grabs the steel chain and prepares for one last attack. He charges at Punk but Punk counters with a GTS! Drew is stunned and Punk quickly covers him but in a shocking turn, Drew kicks out at the last possible moment. The crowd is on their feet, cheering for both competitors. Frustrated but determined, Punk drags Drew up once more but Drew counters sending him into the corner and connects with the Claymore! Drew goes for the cover and we get another dramatic near-fall in this match!!!
The crowd is insane and no one can believe the punishment that these two men are willing to endure. Drew argues with the referee and, desperate, grabs another table from under the ring. Drew sets up the table in the ring and tries to powerbomb Punk through it but Punk counters, hits Drew in the head with the bat and climbs to the top rope. Punk jumps and connects with a huge elbow drop through Drew and through the table! Drew is motionless but Punk is not done as he grabs Drew and connects with another GTS. He covers Drew again and wins.
Match Results: CM Punk def. Drew McIntyre (23:07)
The bell rings as Punk’s music hits and both men are down in the middle of the ring, battered, bloodied and exhausted. The crowd erupts in applause, acknowledging the incredible effort from both competitors. Punk struggles to his feet and raises his arm in victory.
We see Randy Orton in his locker room, alone, stretching and focused. He looks intense as he prepares for the main event. Orton talks about his desire to become world champion for the 15th time and how Cody won’t be able to stop him tonight.
Jey Uso’s music hits first and the arena explodes in cheers. Jey looks fired up and looks ready to win the first singles championship of his career and prove that he’s not just a tag-team wrestler. Bron Breakker is next as the champion enters with an intimidating presence, eyes locked on Jey.
Match #6: Bron Breakker vs Jey Uso – WWE Intercontinental Championship
Jey Uso starts the match quickly, using his agility to avoid Breakker’s early attempts to grapple. Jey darts around the ring, hitting quick kicks to Bron’s legs, trying to chop the big man down. After a few more dodges, Jey attempts to hit a superkick early, but Breakker catches his leg and shoves him back, showcasing his power. Bron charges at Jey, looking to take control with his raw strength. Jey dodges again and hits the ropes, flying back with a clothesline and Bronn stumbles. Jey goes for another clothesline but Breakker catches him and slams him down with a belly-to-belly suplex. Bron pulls Jey to his feet and whips him hard into the corner, following up with a crushing clothesline. Jey slumps into the corner, and Breakker presses his advantage, laying in powerful shoulder thrusts to Jey’s midsection. Each shot drives the air out of Jey as the champion lifts Jey up and slams him down with a vertical suplex. Breakker goes for the cover but only gets a two count.
Breakker grabs Jey and locks in a tight bearhug, squeezing the life out of him. Jey winces in pain, but the crowd begins to rally behind him, clapping and chanting his name. Jey feeds off the energy, breaks free with several elbows and stuns Bronn with a quick enzuigiri to the side of the head. Jey Uso takes advantage and hits a series of superkicks, finally managing to stagger the champion. Sensing his chance, Jey runs the ropes and nails Bron with a flying forearm, knocking Breakker off his feet for the first time in the match. The crowd erupts as Jey goes for the cover and gets a two count. Jey knows he has to keep the pressure on and climbs to the top rope signaling for the Uso Splash, but Bron recovers and rushes to the corner, leaping up and dropping Jey to the mat with a huge superplex.
Bron gets back to his feet first, grabs Jey and throws him into the ropes, catching him with a brutal spinebuster on the rebound. He covers Jey again and the challenger barely kicks out, showing his resilience. Bron sets Jey up for his finishing move but Jey breaks free and lands behind him, delivering a quick superkick to Bron’s back. Jey hits another superkick, this time to Bron’s jaw followed by a Samoan drop in the middle of the ring. The crowd is on its feet as Jey signals for another Uso Splash but suddenly Jacob Fatu appears and shoves him off the top rope! The referee was checking on Bron while this happened and didn’t see a thing. Bron, groggy but realizing something has happened, takes advantage of the situation lifting Jey up in the air with his military press powerslam and slamming him hard into the canvas. The impact shakes the ring and Bron quickly covers Jey, retaining the championship.
Match Results: Bron Breakker def. Jey Uso – Still WWE Intercontinental Champion (16:42)
The bell rings and Bron Breakker stands tall with the Intercontinental Championship. The fans boo loudly as Jacob Fatu smirks outside the ring, satisfied with the damage he caused.
It’s time for the main event between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. Both men share a deep history, but tonight it’s about more than their past. Cody is fighting to cement his legacy, while Orton, the seasoned veteran, looks to claim his 15th world championship. The crowd is at a fever pitch as the bell rings, signaling the beginning of this highly anticipated encounter.
Match #7: Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton – Undisputed WWE Championship
The match starts slow, both men pacing around the ring, measuring each other. They lock up, Orton uses his size advantage to push Cody into the corner. The referee calls for a break and Orton obliges, but not before delivering a quick slap to Cody’s chest, taunting him. Cody smirks, brushing off the insult, and the two lock up again. This time, Cody outmaneuvers Orton, taking him down with a headlock takedown. Orton quickly gets to his feet, countering with a wristlock, but Cody flips out of it and delivers a dropkick, sending Orton reeling into the ropes. The crowd cheers as Cody stands tall, gaining the early advantage. Orton, ever the veteran, takes a breather outside the ring. Cody, eager to keep the pressure on, attempts a dive through the ropes, but Orton sees it coming and sidesteps, causing Cody to crash hard on the floor. Orton immediately seizes the opportunity, slamming Cody back first into the barricade and tossing him into the steel steps.
Back in the ring, Orton begins his methodical dissection of Cody. He targets Cody’s midsection with stomps and follows up with a perfectly executed snap suplex. Orton takes his time, wearing Cody down with a series of calculated strikes. The crowd starts to rally behind Cody, chanting his name. Orton locks in a chinlock, trying to sap the life out of Cody, but the champion feeds off the crowd’s energy. Cody powers out of the hold with a series of elbows, then hits the ropes and nails Orton with a flying forearm, finally creating some separation. Cody builds momentum, hitting a snap powerslam on Orton, then follows up with a Disaster Kick and gets a two-count. Cody wastes no time as he pulls Orton up and sets him up for the Cross Rhodes, but Orton fights out of it, shoving Cody into the corner.
Randy Orton counters by sending Cody shoulder-first into the ring post. Orton, with a sinister grin, begins targeting Cody’s shoulder, stomping and driving his knee into the injured joint. He drags Cody to the ropes and spikes his head on the mat with his signature DDT from the middle rope. Orton covers, hooking the leg, but the champion kicks out at two. Orton remains focused and starts pounding the mat, signaling for the RKO. The crowd erupts in anticipation as Orton waits for Cody to rise. He leaps for the RKO, but Cody counters, pushing Orton into the corner. On the rebound, Cody plants Orton with a Cross Rhodes out of nowhere! The crowd is on their feet as Cody covers and Orton kicks out at two and a half! Cody can’t believe it. The match continues, and both men are down, the toll of the battle evident on their faces.
Both men struggle to their feet, trading punches in the center of the ring. Cody lands a series of strikes, gaining the upper hand, and sets Orton up for another Cross Rhodes. This time, Orton reverses it rolling him up for a pin, Cody kicks out and Orton connects with a RKO out of nowhere! Orton covers and Cody kicks out as the crowd explodes in disbelief and Orton stares at the referee, his face a mix of shock and frustration. He has evil intentions on his mind and sets Cody up for the Punt Kick, clearly enraged. Orton charges forward, but Cody dodges, rolling Orton up for a quick pin and Orton escapes at the last second. Cody, determined, leaps off the ropes and connects with a Cody Cutter, followed by another Cross Rhodes! But Cody isn’t done, he rolls through and hits a second Cross Rhodes with authority, planting Orton hard. Cody covers Orton, hooking both legs, and picks up the victory.
Match Results: Cody Rhodes def. Randy Orton - Still Undisputed WWE Champion (22:38)
The bell rings, and Cody Rhodes lies on the mat, exhausted but victorious. The referee hands him the Undisputed WWE Championship and Cody clutches it to his chest. Randy Orton gets to his feet and extends his hand to Cody. The crowd cheers in anticipation and both men shake hands in the middle of the ring as a sign of mutual respect. Orton lifts Cody's arm in victory and rolls out of the ring. Cody stands tall in the ring, raising the Undisputed WWE Championship high above his head as the crowd cheers and the show goes off the air.
