The highly anticipated WWE Premium Live Event, Bad Blood, took place on October 5, 2024, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This event marked a significant return after two decades, featuring intense matches and surprising returns that thrilled fans. Hosted by Naomi, Jade Cargill, and Bianca Belair, the night was filled with high-octane action and emotional moments. Here’s a detailed look at the results and highlights from this electrifying evening.
Main Points
- 1 WWE Bad Blood 2024 Results and Highlights
- 2 The Rock Returns
- 3 Hell in a Cell Match: Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk
- 4 WWE Women’s Championship: Nia Jax (c) vs. Bayley
- 5 Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest
- 6 Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- 7 Tag Team Match: Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs. The Bloodline
WWE Bad Blood 2024 Results and Highlights
The Rock Returns
One of the biggest surprises of the night was the return of The Rock, who made a memorable entrance that sent the crowd into a frenzy. His presence added an extra layer of excitement to an already thrilling event.
#WWEBadBlood Match Ratings:
Punk vs McIntyre (HIAC) : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nia Jax vs Bayley: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Finn Balor vs Damian Priest: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
Liv Morgan vs Rhea Ripley: ⭐️⭐️.75
Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs The Bloodline: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 pic.twitter.com/MTqvXKb6zf— andrew 🤙🏼 (@The_Weidmanator) October 6, 2024
Hell in a Cell Match: Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk
The opening match featured CM Punk taking on Drew McIntyre in a brutal Hell in a Cell encounter. Both wrestlers displayed incredible intensity from the start. McIntyre initially dominated, sending Punk crashing into the cage. However, Punk fought back fiercely, utilizing weapons like steel chairs and wrenches.
The match escalated, and both competitors exchanged near-falls. Punk ultimately secured victory by wrapping a chain around his knee and delivering his signature GTS (Go to Sleep) move to McIntyre.
CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre Hell in a Cell Match Ending #WWE #WWEBadBlood #CMPunk #DrewMcIntyre pic.twitter.com/7iN24P5JtT
— Imtiaz Riyad (@imtiaz_u_riyad) October 6, 2024
Result: CM Punk defeated Drew McIntyre.
WWE Women’s Championship: Nia Jax (c) vs. Bayley
In another thrilling match, Nia Jax defended her title against Bayley. Jax showcased her strength early on, overpowering Bayley with hard-hitting moves. Despite Bayley’s resilience and impressive performance, Jax’s partner Tiffany Stratton interfered, allowing Jax to capitalize with a Samoan Drop to secure her victory.
Nia Jax vs Bayley Was Such A Good Match still kinda wished it was Naomi but WE GOT NAOHOST! #WWEBadBlood pic.twitter.com/MXAZd96MnK
— Phys ✨️ (@Physics_wrestle) October 5, 2024
Result: Nia Jax retained the WWE Women’s Championship against Bayley.
Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest
The rivalry between former Judgment Day partners continued as Damian Priest faced Finn Bálor. The match was a back-and-forth battle, with both superstars exchanging powerful strikes. Priest eventually emerged victorious after delivering his devastating South of Heaven move.
DAMIAN PRIEST HAS DEFEATED FINN BALOR
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨#WWEBadBlood pic.twitter.com/EQbKCJNVzV
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) October 5, 2024
Result: Damian Priest defeated Finn Bálor.
Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
The Women’s World Championship match featured Liv Morgan defending her title against Rhea Ripley. The match was chaotic, especially with Dominik Mysterio suspended in a shark cage above the ring. Ripley initially dominated but Morgan fought back fiercely.
In an unexpected turn of events, Mysterio managed to escape but ended up hanging upside down from the cage. Amidst the chaos, Raquel Rodriguez intervened, leading to a disqualification that allowed Morgan to retain her championship.
Raquel Returns to absolutely no pop.
Tries to put Liv Morgan on Rhea Ripley after the bell’s already rung.
Then takes her off because she realizes after 😭😭
This was hard to watch man 😭#WWEBadBlood pic.twitter.com/2PZYy44c5z
— Nav (@Navtreaks) October 6, 2024
Result: Rhea Ripley won by disqualification; Liv Morgan retained the Women’s World Championship.
Tag Team Match: Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs. The Bloodline
In the main event, Cody Rhodes teamed up with Roman Reigns, who returned to action after 181 days. They faced off against The Bloodline’s Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. The match was filled with dramatic moments and intense exchanges. As tensions rose, Jimmy Uso made a surprise return to assist Reigns and Rhodes, leading to their victory after Reigns delivered a powerful Spear to Sikoa.
Result: Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns defeated The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu).
