WWE has significantly increased the frequency with which it hosts major shows overseas, potentially leading to a WrestleMania at some point in the next few years. Given that these shows sold out almost immediately and the atmosphere that those sold-out crowds brought despite the challenges of the time difference, it’s easy to see why WWE wants to host more and more top-notch live events in Europe each year. Next up is Germany, which will host its first-ever WrestleMania. Bash In Berlin.
When will the WWE Bash in Berlin 2024 take place?
WWE’s trip to Germany concludes a great summer for the company. It began with a raucous crowd in France at Backlash and ends with an equally raucous one in Berlin on August 31, 2024. Fans in the US should note that Bash In Berlin takes place in the middle of the day due to the time difference. The main card begins at 7pm local time, which is 1pm EST. Another Saturday afternoon show in North America, but another show that won’t require fans in the UK and Europe to stay up all night.
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How can I watch WWE Bash in Berlin 2024?
If you’re lucky enough to live nearby, tickets to Bash In Berlin still appear to be available at the time of this writing. That probably won’t stay that way for long, but for the rest of us, the usual ways to watch WWE PLEs will remain the same for a few more months. Fans in the US with a Peacock subscription can watch live or after the event ends as a replay at no additional cost. Everyone else can watch via the old WWE Network or whatever platform broadcasts it in your location in the world.
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Where will the WWE Bash in Berlin 2024 take place?
It’s not often that the name of a WWE PLE gives away where exactly it’s taking place, but Bash In Berlin is a rare exception. Bash In Berlin will actually take place in Berlin, the German capital. This will be the first time a WWE PLE has taken place in Germany, following in the footsteps of Backlash in France and Clash at the Castle, first in Wales and then in Scotland. There are rumors that Italy will join the European PLE club in 2025.
Gunther vs. Randy Orton for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Gunther became World Champion at SummerSlam, which means he goes to Bash In Berlin as champion. No, not from his home country, but from neighboring Austria, which likely means many of his family and friends will be in attendance. Gunther’s first-ever World Title defense will be against Randy Orton.
Gunther earned his shot at the World Title by defeating Orton in the King of the Ring finals. However, post-fight footage showed that one of Orton’s shoulders was not down. Gunther wanted to be an honorable champion and remove the asterisk from his reign, so he gave Orton the title shot he deserves. He has nothing to worry about unless he pulls off a major upset. Gunther wins here.
Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Undisputed Championship
Cody Rhodes opened the SmackDown after SummerSlam by going in search of his next title challenger. It turns out he already had someone in mind – Kevin Owens. Owens has been helping Rhodes fight The Bloodline for months, and now that the group has some serious infighting to deal with, Rhodes wants to reward KO with a chance to become WWE Champion.
Owens initially declined, but then Nick Aldis noticed that he was considering Roman Reigns for the spot. KO then went out and made sure he was the one challenging for the title in Berlin. Now that he’s no longer facing The Bloodline, this feels like the start of a Rhodes world tour where he shows how good he is against different opponents, starting with a win over KO.
