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Cody Rhodes Has ‘No Plans’ To Face Mentor Randy Orton

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Cody Rhodes retained his WWE Undisputed Championship against Kevin Owens, but could he have another friend to face in Randy Orton?

During the Bash In Berlin post-show, Rhodes addressed plenty as he was also tagging in for Triple H who was unavailable for the post-show due to his daughter beginning college. However, after he got done with the nuts and bolts of the numbers, Rhodes was asked if he could envision Randy Orton as a future opponent for him after he was caught eyeing up the WWE Title months back.

Before Rhodes answered, he did take time to congratulate and thank both Orton and GUNTHER for the ‘house,’ after they headlined the Bash In Berlin, the highest grossing arena event in WWE history.

“Gosh, I don’t want to give you a bad answer, but that match, a lot would have to happen for that match to take place. Again, that’s a very real relationship and friendship in the mentor and the student, but it’s certainly not something I would back down from.

’cause like I just said, sometimes the people you want to know how you’ve grown the most is the ones closest to you and nobody’s closer to me than Randy Orton so if it happens, that’s a lot of drama.”

– Cody Rhodes

A battle between Orton and Rhodes seems more than likely to occur at some point. Even against Kevin Owens, Cody seemed in dire straits, but Owens couldn’t take advantage due to his friendship and it cost him opportunities to win the title. That could have led to a massive heel turn, but after the match KO kept his cool.

Please H/t SEScoops for the transcription.

Jade Cargill Silences AEW Talk, Wants To Focus On WWE Future

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From 2021 to 2023, Jade Cargill was a force to be reckoned with in AEW and was also the promotion’s first-ever TBS Champion. Cargill’s 508-day reign remains the longest in history and the longest of any champion AEW. Nowadays, she is a WWE Superstar and is ready to focus on the future, not her past.

At WWE Bash In Berlin, Cargill and Bianca Belair regained the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. On the post-show press conference, Cargill’s AEW past was brought up and the ‘Storm’ made it clear she’s looking ahead.

“You know what, I’m so tired of answering questions about AEW. I’m proud to be from there; however, I’m here. The answer is that I’m here, and I want to focus on what’s next, and that’s solidifying and owning these tag team titles and making a name for ourselves.”

Despite being a WWE Superstar, Cargill has been asked about her AEW past numerous times since joining the bigger promotion in 2023. On the eve of her WrestleMania 40 debut, Cargill shared multiple reasons for her AEW exit when asked about departing the company.

Now, Jade Cargill is looking to the future and her second reign as a Women’s Tag Team Champion. Not only that, but Cargill has also set her sights on winning singles gold when the time is right. While AEW helped establish Jade Cargill as a name in wrestling, she’s ready to move forward with WWE, and with her booking thus far, the future looks very bright for the SmackDown Superstar.

Lisa Marie Varon Signs WWE Legends Deal: I’m So Freakin’ Ecstatic!

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During her WWE tenure, Lisa Marie Varon made a name for herself as Victoria, becoming a two-time Women’s Champion and feuding with the top women of her time. Now, fans can expect to see much more of the mistress of the Widow’s Peak finisher, thanks to a brand new contract.

Fighting back her emotions, Varon shared via video that she has signed a WWE Nostalgic Contract, better known to fans as a Legends deal. Varon shared her love and excitement for the future, stating that she’s “so freakin’ ecstatic over what’s to come. Varon also shared her big news to fans in attendance at the OVW event she was appearing at.

Outside WWE, Varon is known for her time as Tara in TNA Wrestling. With the promotion, Tara held the Knockouts World Championship on five occasions and is also a former Knockouts World Tag Team Champion.

WWE Nostalgic Contract Explained

A WWE Nostalgic Contract sees the promotion pay a name from the past to cover royalties for merchandise including action figures and potential WWE video game appearances. Typically, those on these contracts will make occasional appearances on WWE programming.

Varon is joining some huge names signed to Nostalgic Contracts, including The Undertaker, Kurt Angle, and JBL (though said deal didn’t stop him from appearing at TNA Emergence.) Varon’s news comes days after Jesse Ventura shared that he’s signed a Nostalgic Contract with WWE, so fans can expect to see more of both legends in the years to come.

WWE NXT Talent Compete At Latest TNA Wrestling Tapings

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WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling have embarked on a partnership this year that has seen talent from both sides appear for the other. This relationship has proven to be very popular with fans and this partnership continued at TNA’s latest tapings.

This past weekend, TNA held its Emergence event from the Old Forester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. At the following tapings, multiple WWE NXT Superstars stepped through the ‘prohibited portal’ (a copyright-friendly alternative for the Forbidden Door.)

Karmen Petrovic made her TNA debut by challenging Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship but failed to dethrone the Juggernaut. Grace herself has played a pivotal role in WWE’s crossover with TNA, first by appearing in the Women’s Royal Rumble match and later in WWE NXT.

Arianna Grace was also part of the WWE NXT influx at the TNA tapings. Grace is the daughter of TNA’s Santino Marella, who serves as TNA’s on-screen director of authority.

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While Petrovic and Arianna Grace will soon appear on TNA Wrestling programming, they weren’t the only WWE names at the latest tapings. Riley Osborne was part of the TNA Emergence event, as he competed in the Ultimate-X match that saw Zachary Wentz become the TNA X-Division Champion. It has been reported that Osborne’s partner Blair Davenport was backstage at the show as well.

The NXT-TNA partnership shows no signs of slowing down, with Joe Hendry and Zachary Wentz set to be part of tonight’s WWE NXT No Mercy show. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on the ongoing partnership between the two promotions.

Karrion Kross Shares Violent Vision for WWE’s Next Championship

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WWE has plenty of championships right now, with Superstars across the main roster and WWE NXT doing all they can to hold gold. Now, Karrion Kross has an idea for a brand new championship, one that isn’t for the faint of heart!

On Twitter/X, Kross suggested that WWE should produce an Extreme Wrestling Championship, which would be defended under violent stipulations. With No disqualifications and ‘no rules,’ Kross said the only way to win would be pinfall, submission, or knockout.

Kross’ pitch had fans in the comments excited about the prospect of a championship based in extreme wrestling. When a fan suggested that the title could be part of Netflix programming, Kross replied in agreement with “Bingo.” WWE RAW will move to Netflix in January of next year in a lucrative move for WWE’s flagship weekly show.

When a fan asked who’d compete in the tournament, Kross said that the fans would get to decide. Multiple fans tagged WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, showing that they’d love to see the title become a reality.

WWE’s Gimmick Championships

WWE is no stranger to ‘gimmick’ championships, and from 1998 to 2002, the Hardcore Championship allowed those competing for the gold to get downright violent. The title briefly returned to WWE TV in 2006 with Edge and Mick Foley being declared co-owners of the gold, but the title was never officially sanctioned.

More recently, WWE has had unique titles such as the 24/7 Championship, which like its Hardcore predecessor, had to be defended at all times. Currently, WWE has the NXT Heritage Cup which must be defended in specific Heritage Cup rules. Off TV, wrestlers can also compete for the WWE Speed championship which sees short, high-octane action on Twitter/X. Later this month, a tournament will begin to crown the first WWE Speed Women’s Champion.

AEW All Out Updated Match Card: Mercedes Mone Gets An Opponent

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Mercedes Mone will be defending her AEW TBS Championship against Hikaru Shida at the upcoming All Out PPV in a week’s time.

This week’s episode of Collision featured a fatal four-way match among Thunder Rosa, Serena Deeb, Queen Aminata, and Hikaru Shida to determine the next challenger for the former WWE star.

Shida got the upper hand early in the bout when she sent Rosa crashing into the other two women. Though she couldn’t maintain the momentum for long and Thunder Rosa came back with a chop.

This bout went on for almost 15 minutes. The ending saw Aminata turning a back body drop on Shida into a roll up to try and sneak a pin. The Japanese star countered with a forearm and an enzuiguri. She then followed it up with a Katana for the win.

AEW All Out Match Card

This is the sixth match that has been announced for the upcoming AEW PPV event. The show includes matches such as Bryan Danielson defending his AEW World Title against TNT Champion Jack Perry and more. Here is the updated All Out match card:

  • AEW International Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Pac
  • Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander (with Stokely Hathaway)
  • Steel Cage Match: Swerve Strickland vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
  • Singles Match: MJF vs. Daniel Garcia
  • AEW TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Hikaru Shida
  • AEW World Heavyweight Championship Match: Bryan Danielson (c) vs. Jack Perry

AEW All Out 2024 will be taking place from the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois next Saturday, September 7.

CM Punk Says It’s The End With Drew McIntyre, Sets Sights On GUNTHER

Dominic DeAngelo
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CM Punk wants to put Drew McIntyre in his rearview mirror and has future plans, which included post-match donuts.

Punk’s strap-match victory at WWE Bash In Berlin was certainly definitive as he hit four GTS’s as he tapped all four corners and got the W against his long-time rival, marking his first singles win in WWE in over a decade. Cathy Kelley caught up with CM Punk in the locker room, asking Punk about his future plans.

“It’s definitely the end of me and Drew McIntyre. What’s next for me is I’m gonna take a long hot shower, I’m going to try and find some donuts and I got myself a main event to watch cause I’m very interested in the results: GUNTHER vs. Randy Orton and some people like to say ‘May the best man win,’ but in this case, ‘May the best man win cause the better man is coming for ya.’ I want the gold, I’m coming for you, sucka.”

Punk’s win leaves many people speculating if he’s really done with Drew. The feud could be all the more cemented as Punk also regained hold of the bracelet he and Drew have been battling over. However, the two stand at one victory apiece, meaning a rubber match is ready for the taking and it could culminate at WWE Bad Blood in what many may think should be a Hell In A Cell battle.

Please H/t to SEScoops for the transcription.

Cody Rhodes Addresses Vince McMahon Docuseries & Janel Grant Case

Dominic DeAngelo
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Cody Rhodes took on a big leadership role following WWE Bash In Berlin after addressing a very loaded question regarding Vince McMahon.

Rhodes kicked off the post-show by addressing the media, noting that Triple H was unable to be there due to his daughter heading to college for the first time. Rhodes took several questions before he was asked if he was going watch the forthcoming “Mr. McMahon” docuseries on Netflix and why he thinks the locker room has been silent regarding the Janel Grant case. Rhodes answered both his questions and started off light-hearted by saying he was currently “deep in a Game of Thrones rewatch.”

“I think there’s a bit misinformation in terms of WWE has no involvement in this documentary as far as I know. I imagine I’d get around to seeing it.”

As far as it goes with the locker room “being silent” Rhodes offered a different perspective for the talent.

“I don’t think that’s a matter of ‘belief’ vs. ‘non-belief’ I think it’s strictly speaking we want to be doing what we’re doing out there and the focus and attention it takes: 13,149 people to have a great story and have a great match and do that every single night has left most of us where we’re finding the information out just as you are and that includes the resolution of this information in terms of what happened, how it happened and how justice comes about whatever it may be, but I wouldn’t look at it as an active attempt from the locker to be silent in the attempt we just are doing what we do, day-to-day, WWE business.”

Rhodes was also asked if he believed in Janel Grant and he stated that he didn’t have enough information to know either way. The Mr. McMahon docuseries is set to release on September 25.

Please h/t SEScoops for the transcription.

GUNTHER Shakes Hands With Randy Orton After Title Defense

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GUNTHER retained against Randy Orton, but ‘The Viper’ did something surprising to close out Bash In Berlin.

Orton lost clean to ‘The Ring General’ after he was choked out via several sleeper hold attempts. The match however, was a lot in favor to Orton as GUNTHER was actually the one to fight underneath against the future WWE Hall of Famer.

Randy was really soaking it in with the record-breaking crowd in Berlin, Germany as the main event got underway and he gave it to GUNTHER in so many ways. Orton ended up hitting a RKO on GUNTHER.

During the Bash In Berlin post-show, Cody Rhodes took a moment to thank both Orton and GUNTHER “for the house” tonight in Berlin and they did deliver for a hot crowd. Orton performed a massive spot on GUNTHER at ringside when he set up steel steps to deliver an elevated belly-to-back suplex through the commentary table.

Orton was ready to strike once again when the action got back into the ring, but GUNTHER corrected course and did cinch in his patented sleeper hold. Orton fought free briefly but GUNTHER kept in control and got Randy to pass out.

After the fight, GUNTHER took a moment to extend a hand to Orton and Randy accepted the handshake without any treachory following it.

Following Randy’s exit, GUNTHER spoke in German to the fans and while it still needs to be translated in English, he did mention Triple H in his speech.

WWE Bash in Berlin Results & Highlights

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WWE Bash in Berlin is now in the record books and there were a number of big results from the show in Germany.

There were a number of high-profile matches that were confirmed for the card before the event, including the WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens as well as the Strap Match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre.

Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley were also looking to get a measure of revenge on Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan whilst Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn put their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships on the line against Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill.

Bash In Berlin Results and Highlights

Here are all of the results from Bash in Berlin:

Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Cody Rhodes (c) b. Kevin Owens – After a fantastic back and forth match to open the show with Owens refusing to take cheap shots, Cody was able to take the win after blocking a Swanton Bomb and then hitting the Cross Rhodes to retain.

Women’s Tag Team Championships: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill b. Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn (c) – Cargill and Belair would regain their titles after hitting the DDT into a back suplex on Isla Dawn for the win. New Champions!

Strap Match: Drew McIntyre b. CM Punk – Punk would win after hitting his fourth Go To Sleep of the match, tearing the bracelet from McIntyre’s wrist and hitting the fourth turnbuckle.

Mixed Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest b. Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan – The Terror Twins would get the win after Rhea hit the Riptide on Liv.

World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER (c) b. Randy Orton – GUNTHER would end up taking the win after Orton passed out in a rear naked choke to retain his title.

How to Watch

Whether you’re at home or on the go, here’s how you can watch Bash in Berlin 2024 back on demand via different devices:

Streaming on Mobile Devices

WWE Network App (International viewers): Also available for iOS and Android. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for a smooth viewing experience.

Peacock App (U.S. viewers): Available for both iOS and Android devices. Simply download the app, sign in with your subscription details, and start streaming.

GUNTHER Beats Randy Orton at WWE Bash in Berlin 2024

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GUNTHER has defeated Randy Orton at the WWE Bash in Berlin 2024 PLE to retain his World Heavyweight Championship.

The match appeared to come out of nowhere, with Orton challenging the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion following his World Title win at SummerSlam. Considering the stature of Orton as a legend in the game, it did make sense to have someone of his caliber take the loss against the Austrian Superstar to kickstart his title reign.

GUNTHER would end up taking the win after Orton passed out in a rear naked choke.

WWE Bash In Berlin Matches

Here are all of the matches taking place at Bash in Berlin tonight from Germany, which you can watch back on demand on WWE Network and Peacock.

  • Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens
  • World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER (c) vs. Randy Orton
  • Strap Match: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
  • Mixed Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest vs. Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan
  • Women’s Tag Team Championships: Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn (c) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill

Whether you’re at home or on the go, here’s how you can stream Bash in Berlin 2024 on different devices:

Streaming on Mobile Devices

WWE Network App (International viewers): Also available for iOS and Android. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for a smooth viewing experience.

Peacock App (U.S. viewers): Available for both iOS and Android devices. Simply download the app, sign in with your subscription details, and start streaming.

Terror Twins Defeat Dom Mysterio & Liv Morgan At WWE Bash In Berlin 2024

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Even the numbers game wasn’t enough to stop the Terror Twins in Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest at Bash In Berlin.

Priest and Ripley had the crowd fully behind them as they took it to Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio over the course of their mixed tag match which was fourth on the card for the record-setting PLE. The offense for Ripley and Priest was impressive as the two made sure to hit a stereo Razor’s Edge on their enemies. It all looked over at that juncture, but the rest of Judgment Day came into play, attempting to stop the duo from getting the W.

With interferences from JD McDonagh, Finn Balor and Carlito, The Terror Twins’ chances at winning looked terribel, but their were several false finishes which included a 619 attempt by Dominik Mysterio. Dom looked like he had Damian dead to rights as both men were brawling on the commentary tables, but Priest put Dirty Dom down after he took out the rest of Judgment Day. This in turn, isolated Liv as she slowly turned around to get a headbutt, a Riptide and the pinfall loss.

Post-fight, Wade Barrett said on commentary that he didn’t think this feud was over, so one would expect the grudge to continue.

The first four matches on the card had all babyfaces winning their respective bouts as Cody Rhodes defeated an also babyface in Kevin Owens while Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair became the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and CM Punk put Drew McIntyre in his place in the strap match.

Rhea Ripley will certainly have added incentive to continue her feud with Morgan considering Liv still holds onto the WWE Women’s World Championship. There’s plenty of “bad blood” between the two so one could speculate they’ll be battling each other at the PLE with that very name,

WWE Bash In Berlin Breaks Major Company Record

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WWE Bash In Berlin made history in so many ways for the company and that even includes the breaking of a notable record.

Following the CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre strap match which was third on the PLE card, one of the German announcers revealed to the live crowd in the Uber Arena that Bash In Berlin now holds the highest-grossing arena show in the company’s long history, beating out Clash At The Castle. Triple H originally revealed the news before the PLE, but Cole did note the show was sold out with an attendance number of 13,149.

If the crowd reaction has had any indication as to how well-received the PLE has been so far, the number shouldn’t be surprising. The Berlin crowd has been fully invested into the show with every competitor three matches in getting big reactions.

Cody Rhodes ended up retaining his WWE Undisputed Championship against Kevin Owens, while Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair once again became the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions against The Unholy Union. Then CM Punk finally got his retribution (and his bracelet), winning his strap match against McIntyre. The full card for Bash In Berlin also includes Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest vs. Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan as well as GUNTHER vs. Randy Orton for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

It might be several months before WWE potentially reaches such a number again for an arena, but the company is certainly riding plenty of momentum in 2024 and they got a returning PLE forthcoming in WWE Bad Blood.

CM Punk Defeats Drew McIntyre at WWE Bash in Berlin 2024

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CM Punk defeated Drew McIntyre at the WWE Bash in Berlin 2024 event tonight from Germany in their strap match.

The feud between the two men has been ongoing since before the Royal Rumble, and escalated when Punk was ‘deliberately’ injured by McIntyre during the 30-man match.

This Strap Match was confirmed in recent weeks on RAW, and it is likely that the blow off for the feud will be at Bad Blood in a Hell in a Cell match.

Punk would win after hitting his fourth Go To Sleep of the match, tearing the bracelet from McIntyre’s wrist and hitting the fourth turnbuckle.

WWE Bash In Berlin Matches

Here are all of the matches taking place at Bash in Berlin tonight from Germany, which you can watch back on demand on WWE Network and Peacock.

  • Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens
  • World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER (c) vs. Randy Orton
  • Strap Match: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
  • Mixed Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest vs. Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan
  • Women’s Tag Team Championships: Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn (c) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill

Whether you’re at home or on the go, here’s how you can stream Bash in Berlin 2024 on different devices:

Streaming on Mobile Devices

WWE Network App (International viewers): Also available for iOS and Android. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for a smooth viewing experience.

Peacock App (U.S. viewers): Available for both iOS and Android devices. Simply download the app, sign in with your subscription details, and start streaming.

New Women’s Tag Team Champions Crowned at WWE Bash in Berlin 2024

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Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at the Bash in Berlin 2024 event tonight.

Belair and Cargill lost their titles to Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre at the Clash at the Castle event in Scotland, but they were able to regain their belts tonight.

Bianca took most of the heat from the heels during the match, but was able to tag in Cargill who ran through Dawn and Fyre.

Cargill and Belair would regain their titles after hitting the DDT into a back suplex on Isla Dawn for the win.

WWE Bash In Berlin Matches

Here are all of the matches taking place at Bash in Berlin tonight from Germany, which you can watch back on demand on WWE Network and Peacock.

  • Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens
  • World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER (c) vs. Randy Orton
  • Strap Match: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
  • Mixed Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest vs. Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan
  • Women’s Tag Team Championships: Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn (c) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill

Whether you’re at home or on the go, here’s how you can stream Bash in Berlin 2024 on different devices:

Streaming on Mobile Devices

WWE Network App (International viewers): Also available for iOS and Android. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for a smooth viewing experience.

Peacock App (U.S. viewers): Available for both iOS and Android devices. Simply download the app, sign in with your subscription details, and start streaming.

Kevin Owens For Now Maintains Composure Against Cody Rhodes

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It was Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens who fired off Bash In Berlin and the two allies didn’t disappoint, but are they allies for long?

Berlin was all about cheering for both fighters during the opening match as dueling chants echoed throughout the Uber Arena, much like the action in the bout itself.

The underlying story was that Cody was fighting with a rumored knee injury as Michael Cole and Wade Barrett put a good deal of focus on Cody’s struggle. Owens hit two major high spots to take it to Cody including an avalanche brainbuster and a top rop senton.

Owens showed frustration when those spots didn’t keep Rhodes down and matters begin to escalate when Cody jammed his knee after an attempted Cody Cutter. Owens eyed the knee, but stopped himself from acting. Cody shoved Owens, telling him he can still fight and that made KO fired up. He almost did his devastating apron powerbomb but stopped himself once again.

The fight did wage on as both men hit finishers, but the tide turned when Cody got his knees up for a KO swanton attempt. Not long after Rhodes hit the Cross Rhodes and secured the 1-2-3.

Post fight, Owens was clearly frustrated, but swallowed some humble pie to embrace Cody and raise his hand.

Even though Owens didn’t turn heel tonight, that doesn’t mean he won’t in weeks to come. Triple H has proven to let storylines slowly develop and not make matters immediate. One matter is for certain is that Berlin was hot for both men for the opening match.

WWE Bash in Berlin Main Event Leaked

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The WWE Bash in Berlin main event has been leaked ahead of time, with PWInsider confirming what will be going on last.

PWInsider confirmed that GUNTHER vs Randy Orton will be headlining the card, with CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre expected to be taking place smack bang in the middle.

WWE Bash In Berlin Matches

Here are all of the matches taking place at Bash in Berlin tonight from Germany, which you can watch back on demand on WWE Network and Peacock.

  • Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens
  • World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER (c) vs. Randy Orton
  • Strap Match: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
  • Mixed Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest vs. Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan
  • Women’s Tag Team Championships: Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn (c) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill

Whether you’re at home or on the go, here’s how you can stream Bash in Berlin 2024 on different devices:

Streaming on Mobile Devices

WWE Network App (International viewers): Also available for iOS and Android. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for a smooth viewing experience.

Peacock App (U.S. viewers): Available for both iOS and Android devices. Simply download the app, sign in with your subscription details, and start streaming.

Cody Rhodes Beats Kevin Owens at WWE Bash in Berlin 2024

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Cody Rhodes successfully defended his WWE Championship against Kevin Owens at the Bash in Berlin event tonight.

This match was set up on SmackDown a few weeks ago at Cody’s request to “thank” Owens for helping him against The Bloodline at SummerSlam. Owens was hesitant initially, but he was won over by Rhodes to make this main event at the Bash.

After a fantastic back and forth match to open the show with Owens refusing to take cheap shots, Cody was able to take the win after blocking a Swanton Bomb and then hitting the Cross Rhodes to retain.

WWE Bash In Berlin Matches

Here are all of the matches taking place at Bash in Berlin tonight from Germany, which you can watch back on demand on WWE Network and Peacock.

  • Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens
  • World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER (c) vs. Randy Orton
  • Strap Match: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
  • Mixed Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest vs. Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan
  • Women’s Tag Team Championships: Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn (c) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill

Whether you’re at home or on the go, here’s how you can stream Bash in Berlin 2024 on different devices:

Streaming on Mobile Devices

WWE Network App (International viewers): Also available for iOS and Android. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for a smooth viewing experience.

Peacock App (U.S. viewers): Available for both iOS and Android devices. Simply download the app, sign in with your subscription details, and start streaming.

Updated: WrestleMania 2026 Location Not Locked In Yet

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The location for WrestleMania 42 in 2026 has not been locked in just yet.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro got people talking when he stated that the biggest wrestling show of the year will be coming back to Philadelphia so soon, after hosting the PPV just this year.

In a Q&A video posted on X, Shapiro was asked if anything ‘cool’ was scheduled in Philadelphia for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

In the answer to the question, the Governor counted a number of big sporting events that were scheduled for the area, including the FIFA World Cup, Major League Baseball All-Star Game and WrestleMania.

This inclusion was surprising as WWE usually makes a big deal of any WrestleMania developments and fans would expect a big announcement if the location had indeed been decided.

WrestleMania 42 Location Not Locked In

PWInsider provided an update on the situation after the video went viral saying that WWE sources ‘across the board’ were pretty surprised by this claim as it was not something that had been discussed internally.

The site also claimed that a well-placed source who would be involved in such decision-making had expressed that a location for WrestleMania 42 had not been locked in as of Saturday morning.

Josh Shapiro has since taken down the original video, further suggesting that he might have been talking about some other event or WWE as a whole instead of the specific show.

The Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia hosted WrestleMania 40 with an attendance record of 120,239 across both nights. Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas has been announced to host the 41th edition of the show on April 19 & 20 next year. 

Update: Manuel Bonder, Spokesman for Governor Shapiro issued a statement to Fightful Select confirming that the claim made in the video was a mistake:

“This statement was mistaken, and we apologize for the confusion amid all the incredible events Pennsylvania is excited to host in 2026. While WrestleMania won’t be here in ‘26, we look forward to continuing to work with WWE and wrestling fans all across our Commonwealth to bring more great events to PA in the future,”

In addition, WrestleVotes sources note that WWE supposedly decided on the location for WrestleMania 42 months ago but they’re not ready to make the announcement just yet:

Cody Rhodes Reacts To Brian Gewirtz’s Claims About His Expressions During Infamous Rock Segment

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Cody Rhodes has opened up about his mindset during the infamous segment with The Rock after his Royal Rumble 2024 victory.

The Undisputed WWE Champion recently had an interview with Inside The Ropes. He discussed things such as how his daughter motivates him to continue working hard, his AEW exit, and more.

When the topic of the build to WrestleMania 40 came up, Cody was asked about comments made by The Rock’s personal writer Brian Gewirtz about his infamous segment with The People’s Champ. Gewirtz had expressed that Rhodes could have looked more enthusiastic while handing his Mania opportunity to The Great One.

The American Nightmare explained that Brian might be right because things were so real that he wasn’t thinking of himself as a performer in the moment:

“He might have a point. He might, only because I didn’t think of myself. The moment was so real—I guess I didn’t think of myself in a performance sense of ‘You’re not smiling or you are smiling,’ and then the Final Boss had whispered something in my ear that was actually really kind and nice, and I did smile.

And then, I think not so much about my face; the thing I remember about it is I wanted to get out of there. I wanted to get out of there. I did want them to have their moment. I wanted to be gone. I didn’t want people to linger on me.”

Cody Rhodes’ Boo Boo Face

The segment in question happened during the February 2 episode of SmackDown, days after Rhodes won the 2024 Royal Rumble.

Due to his expressions, fans started a huge campaign on social media rejecting the idea of The Rock taking his spot. The backlash forced the Hollywood star to change his plans and it put Cody back on the path to finish his story.

Talking about his expressions during the segment, Cody Rhodes explained that he didn’t think the production would focus so much on him. He was just looking to get out of the spotlight as soon as possible:

“It seems like…I would never shade our production team, especially with what Brian Fadem, and Lee Fitting – everyone is doing. I think they might have spent a little too much time focused on me in the first place—and not focused on that potential matchup. Because, yeah, I don’t think I offered up, Brian probably has a point, I don’t think I offered up the best faces for what that should have been.

I certainly wasn’t trying to be a ‘boo-boo’ face—you know, boo boo is famous in the industry when something’s up and you can tell upon somebody’s entrance. But maybe I was like the number one case of it of all time—who knows?

I did not think they would spend so much time on me. I did not think they would be looking at me while I was in the aisle. I just wanted to get back to my bus. I actually didn’t go through gorilla; I walked around it. I didn’t want to see anybody. I just sprinted and got on my bus and just locked the door.”

Cody Rhodes is currently scheduled to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens at the Bash In Berlin PPV on August 31. You can check out the betting odds for the show here.

Current Champion Legitimately Hurt During TNA Emergence PPV Match

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One half of the current TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Alisha Edwards suffered a legitimate injury during her match at tonight’s Emergence PPV.

The female star teamed up with Ash by Elegance & Masha Slamovich to take on Jordynne Grace, Jody Threat & Dani Luna in a six women tag team match on the show.

At one point in the match, Jody Threat hit a flip dive to the outside on her opponents taking everyone out. When Edwards bumped down for the spot, however, she appeared to have hit her head on the floor or the bottom of the entrance ramp.

The champion was knocked out for real according to PWinsider. Other participants of the bout tried to raise her up for a spot after this but failed.

After realizing that she was knocked out, they brawled with each other instead. The officials then checked on Edwards and the medical staff took her to the back.

The match continued without the wrestling veteran. The ending saw Ash missing a Swanton and Threat capitalized on the opportunity with an F5 for the win.

Alisha was treated backstage and the belief is that she suffered a concussion during the spot. Though this hasn’t been confirmed.

Edwards made a couple of appearances for TNA before joining the company in a regular capacity in 2017. She has been a part of the Knockouts roster since then. She won the Knockouts Tag Team Championships with Masha Slamovich during the Under Siege event back in May.

SEScoops wishes Alisha Edwards a speedy recovery.

Watch: JBL Makes Surprise TNA Debut At Emergence PPV

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Former WWE Champion JBL has been making appearances all over the wrestling world and his latest stop was the TNA Emergence PPV event.

The main event of the show featured Nic Nemeth defending the TNA World Championship against Josh Alexander in a 60-minute Iron Man match.

Nemeth picked up early pins in the match to take a 2-0 lead but Alexander evened the score with two consecutive C4 spike piledrivers.

The former WWE star hit the Danger Zone on Josh when only 1 minute was remaining in the match. Instead of going for the pin, however, he executed a C4 spike piledriver of his own to get the score to 3-2 and win the match.

The champion couldn’t celebrate his victory for long as he was interrupted by JBL making his TNA debut. The WWE Hall of Famer entered the ring and whispered something in Nemeth’s ear. The world champion nodded his head in agreement and the show went off air with the debuting star exiting the ring.

Apart from this, the show also featured the return of the X Division match. Mike Bailey entered the bout as champion but it was Zachary Wentz who came out victorious.

Joe Hendry was in action teaming up with The Hardy Bros & Mike Santana. This team was defeated by Moose, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards, & Johnny Dango Curtis in the 8 men tag team match.

Nikki Garcia Requests Privacy After Husband’s Arrest

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Nikki Garcia understandably would like some privacy following her husband Artem Chigvintsev’s arrest on August 29.

Chigvintsev, a pro dancer who Nikki first met on Dancing With The Stars, was arrested and booked in Napa Valley for corporal injury Thursday, only two days after his second anniversary with Garcia.

A statement was issued on behalf of Garcia reading, “This is a private matter, and Nikki asks for privacy for her and her family at this time.”

Chigvintsev was released not long after his arrest after posting a $25,000 bail. On the day of their anniversary, Garcia posted a celebration post on Instagram that featured lyrics from Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” She also included the following comments:

““This song is our love story. I’ll never forget where I was when I asked Jesus about Artem. Having a conversation with He & God. How my feelings felt too soon. It all felt too fast. And then this song came on. And that’s when I knew that I was falling in love with him and that it was all meant to be.”

Garcia and Chigvintsev met back in 2017 and at the time, Nikki was dating John Cena, but once their relationship ended, she began dating Artem. In the past Nikki did cite relationship troubles with Artem after having time away from him. Together they have a four-year old son named Matteo.

Along with her sister Brie, Nikki was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame back in 2021 along with JBL, The British Bulldog, Jushin Thunder Liger and the NWO.

If you are experiencing domestic violence you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org.

Vince McMahon’s doctor files motion to dismiss discovery complaint filed by Janel Grant

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Attorneys for Dr. Carlon Colker and Peak Wellness filed a motion to dismiss on Thursday, asking the court to reject a bill of discovery complaint filed by Janel Grant and her counsel in July.

Grant filed the bill of discovery complaint in Connecticut court in July. Her counsel claimed Colker and Peak Wellness had refused to turnover discovery and information, including her medical records, twice in the spring. Grant’s civil court complaint against McMahon accuses an employee of Peak Wellness of assaulting her with McMahon.

Counsel for McMahon and Colker have claimed the bill of discovery complaint violates the federal stay order both parties agreed to in June. Prosecutors in the Southern District of New York requested the stay, which lasts until December, in order to keep the civil suit from interfering with the federal government’s investigation of McMahon.

Grant attorney Ann Callis said the discovery filing didn’t violate the federal stay because it was in a state court and it didn’t involve the defendants in the federal case. The complaint also asked for information to see if there was a potential RICO violation.

Colker’s motion gave three reasons Grant’s complaint should be dismissed:

  • 1. The complaint wasn’t verified, per Connecticut General Statutes code 52-156a(a)(1).
  • 2. It seeks information for discovery in her federal case, which is contrary to the limitations of 52-156(a)(1).
  • 3. That Grant and her counsel are planning to ignore procedures in “a similar” manner” in Connecticut Superior Court, stating the different procedures for statutory bills of discovery.

Connecticut General Statute 52-156a(a)(1)

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“This is not a bill of discovery … as it purports to be,” the motion said. “It is a wish list for this court’s assistance in evading a stay that has been entered in plaintiff’s federal action.”

Attorneys for Colker and Peak Wellness filed a motion to extend on Aug. 21, asking for one more week to respond to Grant’s discovery motion.

McMahon’s counsel has tried blocking Grant’s bill of discovery complaint in federal court on Aug. 6, but was denied by Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer, who said the motion didn’t pertain to any defendants in the federal case and it was filed in a state court, not a federal court.

Grant is suing McMahon in federal civil court, accusing him of sex assault, sex trafficking and other abuses. In February, the Wall Street Journal reported a federal grant jury has been investigating sex crimes against McMahon, including rape.

Big Return Featured On 8/30 WWE SmackDown (Spoiler)

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A major WWE star made her long-awaited return to WWE SmackDown on August 30, 2024, after being absent since WWE SummerSlam earlier this month. Bayley, who had a notable match against Nia Jax at SummerSlam, reappeared in a surprising moment during tonight’s tapings.

During the go-home episode of SmackDown before Bash At Berlin, Bayley made a dramatic entrance by interrupting Tiffany Stratton’s attack on Michin. As Stratton was poised to deliver her signature Prettiest Moonsault Ever, Bayley intervened, stopping the assault and chasing Stratton into the crowd. Watch the moment here:

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Bayley, who first won the WWE Women’s Title at WrestleMania 40 by defeating IYO SKY, has recently been on a babyface run since parting ways with her former faction, Damage CTRL. Interestingly, Damage CTRL has also undergone a transformation, now appearing as babyfaces on WWE RAW.

With Bash At Berlin taking place tomorrow, WWE has intensified its efforts to build momentum for SmackDown, with Bayley’s return being a key highlight. Additionally, it has been announced that Giovanni Vinci will make his WWE SmackDown debut next week on September 6.

With Bayley back, SmackDown’s women’s division now features a strong roster of babyfaces, including Michin, Naomi, Bianca Belair, and Jade Cargill. The primary heels are Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton.

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