Gunther retained his title in spectacular trend in Berlin.
The Ring Normal defeated Randy Orton at WWE Bash in Berlin, a rematch of the 2024 King Of The Ring closing. The match noticed Orton hit an RKO and put Gunther by means of a commentary desk, however Gunther in the end received by making Orton go out in a sleeperhold.
Outcomes
Try a recap of the match, courtesy of our dwell protection web page:
World Heavyweight Championship Match: Gunther (c) vs. Randy Orton
Orton and Gunther commerce headlock takeovers. Neither man can get an early benefit. The gang is electrical as each males circle one another, attempting to determine what to strive subsequent. Gunther works a choke. Orton forces a break by driving Gunther into the nook. Orton performs to the group whereas Gunther scowls. Gunther lands a chop. Orton clutches at his chest. Gunther lands one other chop that sends Orton to the mat. Gunther works over Orton.
Orton and Gunther commerce strikes. Gunther drops Orton with a chop that seems like a shotgun blast. Orton rolls out of the ring. Gunther follows and chokes Orton utilizing the ring submit. Gunther tries to ship Orton into the steps, however Orton reverses it. Orton sends Gunther into the steps for a second time. He focuses his assault on Gunther’s shoulder. Orton suplexes Gunther on the commentary desk 4 occasions, shoulder first. Gunther tries a rear bare choke. Orton turns it right into a shoulder breaker.
Gunther lands a chop however hurts his arm within the course of. ArmDT by Orton. Gunther kicks out at one. Orton works over Gunther. Gunther lands a sequence of clotheslines. Orton blocks the final one and hits certainly one of his personal. Powerslam by Orton. Gunther kicks out. Orton units up the draping DDT. Gunther stuns Orton on the highest rope. Gunther goes up high. Orton cuts Gunther off. Superplex by Orton. Gunther and Orton commerce strikes. Orton pokes Gunther within the eye and smiles on the crowd.
Closing moments
Draping DDT by Orton. Orton requires the RKO. Gunther counters the RKO with a German suplex. Shotgun dropkick by Gunther. Gunther goes up high. Massive splash by Gunther. Orton kicks out. Gunther tries a powerbomb, however his arm provides out. Lariat by Gunther. Gunther tries the powerbomb once more however nonetheless can’t get Orton off the mat. Orton lifts Gunther on his again. Gunther powers out and at last hits the powerbomb. Orton kicks at two.
Gunther tries one other powerbomb. Orton counters with an RKO! Gunther kicks out at 2.9! Orton units the ring steps subsequent to the commentary desk. Gunther assaults from behind. Orton suplexes Gunther on the metal ring steps. Orton slams Gunther’s head into the ring steps repeatedly. Gunther stumbles round. Orton suplexes Gunther off the steps by means of the commentary desk. Orton requires the RKO once more. Gunther shoves Orton away.
Rear bare choke by Gunther. Orton struggles. He tries to interrupt the maintain, however Gunther holds on. Orton virtually turns the choke into an RKO, however Gunther ranges him with a chop to the again of the neck. Gunther goes again to the choke. Orton lifts Gunther on his again and falls to the mat, breaking the maintain. Earlier than Orton can recuperate, Gunther sits up and locks in one other choke. Orton passes out.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther!
After the match, Gunther provides Orton a handshake. Orton accepts. Gunther celebrates.
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