Bash in Berlin was a massive success for WWE but the show goes on as it prepares for the next premium live event.

On Oct. 5, the global juggernaut will return to Atlanta, Georgia to host Bad Blood at the State Farm Arena. The company hasn't used the pay-per-view title since 2004 when it was a Raw exclusive event.

Nevertheless, this is the perfect time to re-establish it as a replacement for Extreme Rules, which WWE discontinued in 2022.

The Hell in a Cell match has been a staple at the event throughout its brief history. Expect the demonic structure to return at State Farm Arena in a few weeks. No one has used the stipulation since WrestleMania 39.

With one month until the next PLE, let's examine what's next for three of the company's top stars.

Gunther's Next Challenger

Gunther successfully defended the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a tremendous match against Randy Orton.

Now, the field is wide open as we wait for his next challenger to emerge. However, The Viper's jump from SmackDown to avenge his loss at King and Queen of the Ring underscored Raw's lack of established contenders for the top prize.

WWE would like viewers to think that CM Punk will challenge for the world title after his win at Bash in Berlin. Still, it's hard to believe Drew McIntyre will just let him move on after everything his bitter rival has done to cost him a shot at championship gold this year.

Elsewhere, many potential challengers are already involved in the current number one contender's tournament for the intercontinental title. So, it's difficult to predict who will step up to oppose The Ring General ahead of Bad Blood.

This could be Sami Zayn's chance to throw his hat in the ring. After all, he managed to do the impossible and end Gunther's historic IC title run at WrestleMania 40.

CM Punk Plans To Get Back On Track

One year after Punk wrestled his final AEW match at All In London, The Straight Edge Superstar secured his first win with WWE in 10 years.

The 45-year-old delivered an impressive performance in front of the Uber Arena crowd as he regained the bracelet McIntyre stole from him and vanquished The Scottish Warrior. Later, he told Cathy Kelley he's coming for the winner of the night's main event and championship gold.

As stated earlier, that seems way too easy. McIntyre isn't just going to let him have peace after the Chicago native played spoiler for months. This feud is far from over, and a third matchup at Bad Blood is highly plausible.

The two currently hold win-a-piece, so expect a rubber match before they move on to their next opponents. Punk will likely pursue the world title later this year or enter the Royal Rumble in 2025.

After this week's strap match dialed up the intensity, it will be interesting to see what kind of stipulation they would employ. In fact, WWE could reintroduce Hell in a Cell here to wrap up this feud.

The Growing Target on Cody Rhodes' Back

Cody Rhodes defeated Kevin Owens in this weekend's opening match to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship.

However, it didn't quite feel like a definitive win because the challenger hesitated when he had the chance to exploit his injuries. Afterward, the two embraced and left the ring as friends, but it doesn't seem like Owens was satisfied with his effort.

As such, there's a very good chance we could see a rematch. Meanwhile, The Bloodline is looming as Solo Sikoa declared that he would challenge the winner of their match at Bash in Berlin during the latest episode of SmackDown.

Roman Reigns also has unfinished business with Rhodes and Sikoa, which could set up a multi-man match soon. The American Nightmare is also bound to clash with Orton after his loss to Gunther.

So, there are several options for his upcoming opponent at Bad Blood in his hometown Atlanta, Georgia. The event could be the right destination for his third match with Reigns, but a triple threat featuring Sikoa seems like a safer bet.

Although McIntyre vs. Punk could lead to a Hell in a Cell match, the stipulation would fit Rhodes' current storyline with The Bloodline as well. Using the structure to keep the stable from interfering would help the champion even the odds.