3 reasons why CM Punk defeated Drew McIntyre at WWE Bash in Berlin

CM Punk finally got his revenge against Drew McIntyre at Bash in Berlin 2024 as he emerged victorious from the Strap Match on Saturday night. The stipulation match featured several big moments and intense back-and-forth action, but ultimately, things tipped in Punk's favor, leading to his victory.

The Best in the World also reclaimed his bracelet from the Scotsman's wrist just moments before securing his win, which elicited a strong positive reaction from the live crowd. In this article, we will discuss three reasons why CM Punk defeated Drew McIntyre at Bash in Berlin 2024.

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#3. To set the trilogy match of CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre at Bad Blood 2024

The rivalry between Punk and McIntyre has been heating up for the past few months. Their first clash took place at Clash at the Castle 2024, where McIntyre emerged victorious after weeks of tension.

Under Triple H’s leadership as Chief Content Officer, WWE has often prioritized trilogies for major rivalries and feuds. So it’s likely that the feud between McIntyre and Punk will also feature a rubber match.

WWE might have had Punk win at Bash in Berlin 2024 to set up this third encounter. If McIntyre had won, a rubber match might not have been as compelling. With both stars now having one victory each, their third match at Bad Blood will likely serve as the definitive conclusion to their rivalry.

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#2. CM Punk needed this win

CM Punk made his return to WWE at last year’s Survivor Series WarGames, but unfortunately, he hasn't wrestled much in the ring since then. The most significant reason for this is the injuries he suffered following his return, which led to a long hiatus.

So far, Punk has only competed in three matches, losing two of them. Bash in Berlin was his third match, making it crucial for WWE to have the Voice of the Voiceless secure a win.

A victory in this match would demonstrate that CM Punk still has the capability to compete with top stars like Drew McIntyre. On the other hand, if he had suffered yet another loss, his in-ring momentum could have been negatively impacted.

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#1. To amplify the heel turn of Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre's villainous turn has been characterized by his tendency to blame others for his losses and take his frustration out on everyone else over his failures. However, this seemed to come to a head at Clash at the Castle, where he defeated Punk and felt a sense of satisfaction.

The Best in the World’s victory at Bash in Berlin has seemingly intensified McIntyre’s heel turn, as he is unlikely to be pleased with this latest defeat. On the upcoming episode of RAW, McIntyre might express his frustration, which could further amplify his heel persona.