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CM Punk and Drew McIntyre are part of a heated rivalry heading into the WWE Bash in Berlin Premium Live Event. Based on how things are going, the Second City Saint's fans may not get the result they are hoping for.
When Punk made his triumphant return to WWE last year, fans instantly started slotting him into dream feuds. There were pitches about him and Seth Rollins kickstarting their rivalry right away. There was also anticipation about him going face-to-face with Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens.
Surprisingly, not many people predicted that almost his entire first year back in the Stamford-based company would be spent in a highly-gripping feud against The Scottish Warrior. However, that is the magic of professional wrestling: nothing is guaranteed until it happens.
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Now, ahead of their intriguing Strap Match at Bash in Berlin 2024, the WWE Universe must understand that it might not be time for Punk to get his first televised win in WWE just yet. Below are three reasons as to why it might be the case.
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#3. A defeat would add another layer to the story by making CM Punk doubt himself
It is no surprise that CM Punk has had a roller-coaster of a year so far. However, now that he is back in action and a regular part of WWE TV, it would be a sheer disappointment to see him experience another setback, and a loss at Bash in Berlin 2024 just might do that.
Considering that The Straight Edge Superstar has lost both his televised outings in his current run, a third straight defeat could make him start doubting himself and his place in the current wrestling landscape. That, in turn, could breathe new life into his ongoing rivalry with Drew McIntyre.
So far, Punk has done a tremendous job of holding his own against the former WWE Champion. However, if the Chicago native does not claim victory in the bout that he proposed in the first place, The Scottish Warrior would treat it as the perfect opportunity to get further in his rival's head.
With that being said, the story of CM Punk trying to regain his confidence and refusing to let McIntyre walk away with the last laugh would make for a compelling chapter in an already classic feud.
#2. It would pave the way for an even more brutal stipulation at WWE Bad Blood 2024
If there is one thing about CM Punk, it is that he likes his storylines totally logical and organized.
So, it was no surprise that he was not a fan of the idea that his first outing with Drew McIntyre should be a Hell in a Cell match. However, now that they have squared off in a standard contest and are gearing up for a Strap Match, their potential third clash could very well take place inside the unforgiving steel structure.
That would make even more sense if Punk does not come out as the victor at Bash in Berlin 2024. Two consecutive losses against one of his fiercest foes could prompt him to get more creative in his quest to finally conquer The Scottish Warrior. That could lead to him pitching a Hell in a Cell match, mainly because McIntyre is 0-2 in said match type.
Moreover, the grim stipulation has been a staple of WWE Bad Blood, which happens to be the next premium live event after Bash in Berlin. So, it would be fitting for their storied saga to culminate inside the Hell in a Cell.
#1. Drew McIntyre should win as CM Punk has been consistently getting the upper hand since SummerSlam
Even though WWE SummerSlam 2024 did not go how CM Punk wanted it to, he has been on a roll since then.
The Best in the World has managed to catch Drew McIntyre off-guard on multiple occasions, scarring his back by striking it with the strap that would be an integral part of their clash at Bash in Berlin 2024. So, based on how the last few weeks have gone for The Scottish Warrior, he needs to triumph over Punk tonight to get momentum on his side again.
After all, there would be no reason for this feud to continue if the former WWE Champion just walked away with a victory after consistently getting the best of his opponent during the build-up.
Thus, a win for McIntyre tonight is not only essential for the feud to extend to WWE Bad Blood but also for him to continue his reign as one of the top heels on RAW.
