Cody Rhodes Retains WWE Championship in Thrilling Match Against Kevin Owens at Bash in Berlin

In an exciting match at Bash in Berlin, Cody Rhodes successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens. The match began with a handshake, following a recent confrontation on SmackDown that highlighted Rhodes’ knee injury. Despite this supposed injury, Rhodes performed impressively, even applying his signature figure-four leg lock on Owens.

The bout was filled with high-energy moves from both wrestlers, including dive attempts, frog splashes, and Disaster Kicks. Rhodes’ injured knee became a focal point when it gave out during the match, leading Owens to target it. However, Owens hesitated to fully capitalize on his friend’s weakness. The match reached its climax with a series of near-falls, including Rhodes kicking out of Owens’ Stunner and Owens surviving multiple Cross Rhodes attempts.

Ultimately, Rhodes secured the victory with a final Cross Rhodes, pinning Owens for the win. In a display of sportsmanship, the two competitors embraced after the match, with Owens raising Rhodes’ arm in victory. This thrilling opener set a high standard for the rest of the Bash in Berlin event.

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