Bash in Berlin

Happy Father’s Day from Australia

Bash in Berlin was live overnight but I have seen some clips of the show. I was not surprised by the outcomes of the matches but I want to see the quality of the show. Taking place at the Uber Arena.

In October we head to Atlanta for Bad Blood. Will be interesting to see how things have taken any twists and turns.

Byron had a chat with Triple H during the pre-show. Some of the things H said, caught my attention — A) Bash in Berlin will be the highest-grossing area event in WWE history. B) The record started at Clash at the Castle in Scotland, moving on to Leon, France. C) 7th International PLE for the year.

Sam Irvin is your announcer for the show.

**MATCH 1 — Kevin Owens facing Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship Title. (The crowd is insane singing Cody’s theme) (it’s going to be hard to hear Micheal and Wade at times) I can see that the friendship has been put aside. They are going to leave it all in the ring once done, I can see it. I know just getting started but this is going to be hard to beat for match of the night. Cody’s knee buckled, Kevin at first wouldn’t go for the knee but Kevin finally did. Kevin keeps hesitating to make the cover for the win. No matter what these two throw at each other, they find ways to keep kicking out. Cody with the win but it was a hell of a match. Kevin has nothing to be ashamed of. He brought it to Cody. (Kevin couldn’t pull the trigger for the apron powerbomb that most likely would have won it for Kevin)(Solo has declared that the is coming for Cody, most likely at Bad Blood in Atlanta) (Just a thought here, Roman might return to make sure that Solo loses)

**MATCH 2 — The Women’s Tag Team titles are on the line as the Unholy Union of Alba Fire/Isla Dawn defends against Jade Cargill/Bianca Belair. If any title is going to change hands I have a feeling it will be this set. Jade needs to watch her tempter/frustration, it can hurt if not careful. Fire/Dawn has done well to cut off the ring, keeping Belair from getting to Cargill. (IMO — Bianca needs to do a repackage, losing the ponytail) Bianca took a real beating but finally got to Jade. The ladies have brought their A-game. We have new Women’s Tag Team Champions — Congratulations to Jade/Bianca

**MATCH 3 — Strap Match between CM Punk facing Drew McIntyre (RULES: Each competitor will be tied to the end of a strap, No pinfalls or submissions, and the only way to win to by touching all four corners of the ring uninterrupted in succession) I can’t see the feud between Drew/CM won’t end today but I am reading rumours that a steel cage match at Bad Blood could be in the works. Strap matches are those matches that anything goes. This was one of those matches. Punk’s first win in 10 1/2 years. (CM looks stuffed but this kind of match can do that to you)

Attendance tonight is

**MATCH 4 — Terror Twins – (Damien Priest/Rhea Ripley) facing Dom/Liv in a mixed tag team. (you know the rest of Judgement Day will show up) Rhea just blew the place up, the decibel meter topped out at 112. It’s been a great match, it’s also been so loud at times you can even hear Cole/Wade. Needless to say, Judgement Day showed up. This was a great match, Rhea/Dom still needs some help in the numbers department. It was all about the payback after getting taken down right before the bash. I am hoping for a title match between Liv/Rhea at Bad Blood

**MATCH 5 — MAIN EVENT — Randy out first, the Universe singing along, cracking the decibel out at 112. Randy Orton facing Gunther for the WWE Heavyweight Title. I can’t see it changing hands today but I expect one hell of a match. The Universe is so loud, that they are in the corner of the adopted hometown hero, Gunther. Both Gunther/Randy are still finding the feel of the land. Started out a slow match, trying to find little mistakes so the other could stake an advantage. Randy really worked over Gunther’s right arm, trying to slow Gunther down. Randy has really taken it to Gunther, reminding him that others in the locker room will not be walked over. They have destroyed the ringside, taking out both tables, Charles Robinson has given a lot of leeway in this match, knowing what the line is. Gunther had to use a sleeper to take Randy out. Gunther stayed in the ring, waiting for Randy, offering a hand of respect.

Thanks for joining me. I will be covering No Mercy for NXT tomorrow, seeing you for RAW on Monday