Roman Reigns' real replacement, Possible Bad Blood main event teased - 5 things Triple H subtly revealed at WWE Bash in Berlin
WWE delivered a short but action-packed show for Bash in Berlin 2024. The recently concluded premium live event featured three title matches, and only one of them crowned new champions. Two other grudge matches booked for the show also saw top superstars settle the score against their biggest rivals.
Here, we look at five things Triple H subtly revealed at Bash in Berlin 2024, including his decisions involving the biggest names on the card. So, without further ado, let's begin.
#1. Gunther seemingly set to take over from Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes
Gunther put his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Randy Orton in an epic main event to close Bash in Berlin 2024. The Imperium leader had the Uber Arena rooting for him as he looked to beat a legend in front of his home crowd in a country where he made his name with his wrestling prowess.
The Ring General retained his gold in an epic battle, following which he shook hands with Orton, who acknowledged the champion's incredible showing. Many people have speculated that Cody Rhodes is the face of the company after Roman Reigns. Still, all signs hint at Gunther being the long-term replacement of The Original Tribal Chief as the biggest star in the Stamford-based promotion.
#2. The rivalry between The Judgment Day and The Terror Twins continues after Bash in Berlin 2024
One of the most highly anticipated contests at Bash in Berlin 2024 saw Liv Morgan join forces with Dominik Mysterio to take on The Terror Twins in a Mixed Tag Team Match. Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest were driven by revenge for the betrayals they endured at SummerSlam 2024 and seemed determined to punish their former stablemates for the same.
The match ended with Ripley pinning Morgan to pick up a massive win after she had failed to dethrone the Women's World Champion at SummerSlam. This victory would give her a legitimate title shot, and they may lock horns in a rematch for the Women's World Championship at Bad Blood 2024.
#3. Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair are in for an iconic second title reign
The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship was the only title that changed hands at Bash in Berlin 2024. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill challenged The Unholy Union for the tag team gold and walked out of the show as new champions.
This victory could see Belair and Cargill embark on an extended second championship reign on SmackDown. Triple H would likely use it to book a long-term storyline before planting the seeds of betrayal, especially a potential heel turn for The EST of WWE. This could see Belair and Cargill carry the titles into 2025 before losing it to set up a massive clash at WrestleMania 41.
#4. Potential plans for Kevin Owens' heel turn in the future
Many people had warned Cody Rhodes about completely trusting Kevin Owens when they locked horns for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Bash in Berlin 2024. The American Nightmare brought up KO's past track record and raised speculations. On the other hand, Kevin had insisted the match be postponed because Cody had injured his knee during a recent live event.
Owens failed to defeat his ally at Bash in Berlin but did not turn heel. We may still see The Prizefighter bask in his glory, but the heel turn may not happen without a long build-up. Kevin Owens is the most logical character on-screen, and a massive change in his character could be subject to a drawn-out shift from his babyface gimmick to his familiar Prizefighter persona.
#5. CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre's final match at WWE Bad Blood 2024?
The storied rivalry between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre saw the two superstars lock horns in a massive grudge match at Bash in Berlin 2024. The Scottish Warrior had won their first encounter, and Punk walked out with a huge win at Bash in Berlin, giving them both one victory apiece.
The two bitter rivals will likely square off in the third and final match of their feud at Bad Blood next month, which could be the show's main event. Considering the animosity shown between Punk and McIntyre, Triple H could book them to compete in a Hell in a Cell match in the main event of Bad Blood.