Gunther retained his title in impressive fashion in Berlin.
The Ring General defeated Randy Orton at WWE Bash in Berlin, a rematch of the 2024 King Of The Ring final. The match saw Orton hit an RKO and put Gunther through a commentary table, but Gunther ultimately won by making Orton pass out in a sleeperhold.
Results
Check out a recap of the match, courtesy of our live coverage page:
World Heavyweight Championship Match: Gunther (c) vs. Randy Orton
Orton and Gunther trade headlock takeovers. Neither man can get an early advantage. The crowd is electric as both men circle each other, trying to figure out what to try next. Gunther works a choke. Orton forces a break by driving Gunther into the corner. Orton plays to the crowd while Gunther scowls. Gunther lands a chop. Orton clutches at his chest. Gunther lands another chop that sends Orton to the mat. Gunther works over Orton.
Orton and Gunther trade strikes. Gunther drops Orton with a chop that sounds like a shotgun blast. Orton rolls out of the ring. Gunther follows and chokes Orton using the ring post. Gunther tries to send Orton into the steps, but Orton reverses it. Orton sends Gunther into the steps for a second time. He focuses his attack on Gunther’s shoulder. Orton suplexes Gunther on the commentary desk four times, shoulder first. Gunther tries a rear naked choke. Orton turns it into a shoulder breaker.
Gunther lands a chop but hurts his arm in the process. ArmDT by Orton. Gunther kicks out at one. Orton works over Gunther. Gunther lands a series of clotheslines. Orton blocks the last one and hits one of his own. Powerslam by Orton. Gunther kicks out. Orton sets up the draping DDT. Gunther stuns Orton on the top rope. Gunther goes up top. Orton cuts Gunther off. Superplex by Orton. Gunther and Orton trade strikes. Orton pokes Gunther in the eye and smiles at the crowd.
Closing moments
Draping DDT by Orton. Orton calls for the RKO. Gunther counters the RKO with a German suplex. Shotgun dropkick by Gunther. Gunther goes up top. Big splash by Gunther. Orton kicks out. Gunther tries a powerbomb, but his arm gives out. Lariat by Gunther. Gunther tries the powerbomb again but still can’t get Orton off the mat. Orton lifts Gunther on his back. Gunther powers out and finally hits the powerbomb. Orton kicks at two.
Gunther tries another powerbomb. Orton counters with an RKO! Gunther kicks out at 2.9! Orton sets the ring steps next to the commentary desk. Gunther attacks from behind. Orton suplexes Gunther on the steel ring steps. Orton slams Gunther’s head into the ring steps repeatedly. Gunther stumbles around. Orton suplexes Gunther off the steps through the commentary desk. Orton calls for the RKO again. Gunther shoves Orton away.
Rear naked choke by Gunther. Orton struggles. He tries to break the hold, but Gunther holds on. Orton almost turns the choke into an RKO, but Gunther levels him with a chop to the back of the neck. Gunther goes back to the choke. Orton lifts Gunther on his back and falls to the mat, breaking the hold. Before Orton can recuperate, Gunther sits up and locks in another choke. Orton passes out.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther!
After the match, Gunther offers Orton a handshake. Orton accepts. Gunther celebrates.
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