– Randy Orton could not dethrone The Ring General, Gunther, at WWE Bash in Berlin. Orton failed in his bid to become a 15-time World Champion at today’s event in Berlin, Germany.
During a grueling match, Orton managed to kick out of a Powerbomb from Gunther, and Gunther kicked out of an RKO. Orton appeared to have the upperhand after putting Gunther through a table on the outside. However, the World Heavyweight Champion then countered another RKO attempt, turning it into the Sleeper Hold.
The Ring general was relentless with his submission attempt. Eventually, Orton passed out, and referee Charles Robinson called for the bell, granting Gunther the victory. The match marks Gunther’s first televised title defense.
After the match, both men showed each other mutual respect and shook hands. It looks like they’ve put their issues resulting from the controversial finish in their match at WWE King and Queen of the Ring to bed. Unlike that premium live event, The Ring General pulled off a decisive win over Orton at today’s premium live event.
Images and highlights from the title bout are available below. You can check out 411’s live coverage RIGHT HERE.
THEY TALK TO ME!#WWEBash pic.twitter.com/I7jxEC9w3J
— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2024
🎤#WWEBash pic.twitter.com/079N0M5VVu
— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2024
It's so LOUD at #WWEBash that our cameras are shaking!!! pic.twitter.com/lqeU92PQCL
— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2024
They're doing THE WAVE!#WWEBash pic.twitter.com/366NMUIswT
— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2024
VINTAGE VIPER!#WWEBash pic.twitter.com/AnvrXxzvxD
— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2024
WHAT A MATCH!!!#WWEBash pic.twitter.com/zBsHE2TUC5
— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2024
RANDY IS LOOKING ON POINT! 🐍#WWEBash | TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/huQbZ9AJY6
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) August 31, 2024
Gunther is all business!#WWEBash | TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/KaILhZpT7A
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) August 31, 2024
Sorry Samantha… #WWEBash | TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/oOOrmMhSCF
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) August 31, 2024
That's a belter of an intro!#WWEBash | TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/eBHFDJzcI1
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) August 31, 2024
GUNTHER KICKED OUT OF THE RKO AND RANDY CAN'T BELIEVE IT!#WWEBash | TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/S9asJfsUhN
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) August 31, 2024
OMGGGGGGGGG#WWEBash | TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/dFmOQ0XWj1
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) August 31, 2024
This time Gunther left no doubt and respect was earned 🫡 🏆#WWEBash | TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/AOdEZ46zNY
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) August 31, 2024
𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇 🏆
The Ring General @Gunther_AUT retains the World Heavyweight Champion! 😤#WWEBash | TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/8SQee9UHFG
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) August 31, 2024
