The deafening Berlin crowd was treated to an instant classic as Gunther retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton.
Vintage Orton made his way to Germany as he systematically attacked The Ring General by tossing him shoulder-first into the steel steps and dumping him on the announce table several times.
Gunther powered through the pain, but his clubbing, power-based offense wasn’t as effective, which allowed Orton to stay in the fight longer.
Orton hit a devastating superplex, but the champion continued to battle by throwing chops and punches with his injured hand.
The Viper went for the RKO, but he was countered, and Gunther landed a German suplex, a T-Rex dropkick and a huge diving splash from the top rope.
The Ring General attempted to lift Orton for a Powerbomb, but Orton countered into an RKO out of nowhere for a long two-count.
Orton followed by smashing Gunther through the announce table and positioning him for an RKO, only for the champion to counter him and lock in a Sleeper.
The challenger fought valiantly to escape the submission, but Gunther remarkably held on despite his upper body injuries and put Orton to sleep, retaining his title in incredible fashion.
In a rarely seen move from The Ring General, Gunther offered a post-match handshake to Orton, who accepted the gesture.
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