Former WWE Champion confirms five-year contract extension with WWE ahead of anticipated match at Bash in Berlin

Top WWE star announced that he has signed a new contract with WWE until 2029, ahead of the Bash in Berlin PLE.

Former WWE Champion confirms five-year contract extension with WWE ahead of anticipated match at Bash in Berlin

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WWE is all set to light up the Uber Arena for Bash in Berlin. With a promising night ahead for the fans, it seems like WWE has some enticing plans for the show. Just hours ahead of the event, a former WWE Champion made a huge announcement about his future. This blockbuster news has elevated the expectations of his match at the show.

The star in question is Randy Orton. During the Bash in Berlin Kickoff event, The Viper revealed that he recently signed a 5-year extension to his WWE contract. Although the amount of the deal has not been revealed, it is speculated to be a hefty contract. This means that the Apex Predator is not going anywhere until 2029.

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Moreover, this opens up the possibility of a 15th world title reign for Orton. With such a huge deal, the chances of the veteran winning a world title soon have increased significantly. He said on the stage of the Kickoff show that he is planning to create new records in WWE. He added that he wants to have that 15th title reign that would eventually transpire into 16th and even 17th.

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The Legend Killer is going to take on Gunther in a matter of a few hours. He would be having a chance to win the World Championship in Berlin. Although it is highly unlikely for him to walk out, the match promises to deliver on all accounts. The two stars have been involved in a war of words for a while now. Therefore, fans have their eyes set on this blockbuster main event and have high expectations from both the Viper and the Ring General.

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Randy Orton claims Ancestory.com told him he is 70% German

Randy Orton has made some obnoxious claims ahead of Bash in Berlin. He is known for having incredible humor, but this time, he just took it to another level. During the Bash in Berlin Kickoff show, the Viper claimed that Ancestory.com showed that he is 70 percent German.

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The Apex Predator emphasized that before coming to Berlin, he was surfing the internet. He went on to this website only to find out that he has German roots. This absurd claim even got Gunther to break his character for a second. He added that he feels at home in Germany and with its people.

Before I came on this trip, I went online to a website called Ancestory.com, and I did my genetic test. It turns out I am almost 70% German.
Randy Orton via Bash in Berlin Kick Off show

Moreover, the 14-time World Champion said that he has liked cold Heineken throughout his life. Now he knows the reason behind it, as he is more than half German. Hence, Orton has got the backing of the fans in Berlin. By the looks of it, it seems that the veteran wanted to one-up his European opponent ahead of tonight’s clash.

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