SummerSlam 2024 LIVE results: Roman Reigns returns as Cody Rhodes retains WWE title
Re-live the action as CM Punk fought Drew McIntyre, while Logan Paul, Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley were among the stars to compete
It was a night of betrayal, shocks and surprises as WWE SummerSlam unfolded in front of 57,000 fans in Cleveland on Saturday.
All eyes were on CM Punk as he wrestled his first televised singles match in over a decade, going toe-to-toe with British star Drew McIntyre to conclude one of the hottest feuds of the year.
But it was “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio who set the tone for the evening long before those two stepped into the ring, turning on Rhea Ripley and The Judgement Day after the Women’s World Championship match opened the show.
The Judgement Day imploded further as the penultimate match of the night concluded, with Finn Balor betraying Damian Priest.
However, the biggest shock of the night came in the main event, which saw Cody Rhodes face Solo Sikoa for the Undisputed Universal Championship - amid rumours of a Roman Reigns return.
After a gruelling battle, “The American Nightmare” secured the three count to defend his title, as the “Tribal Chief” made his first appearance since WrestleMania, returning to attack his own Bloodline.
Re-live updates and see all results from WWE SummerSlam:
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Roman Reigns returns on entertaining night
After his US Title win, LA Knight told reporters what it means to “beat Logan Paul”.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Roman Reigns returns on entertaining night
Amid all the drama of the main event, Randy Orton delivered some fan-favourite RKOs to the Bloodline!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Roman Reigns returns on entertaining night
Drew McIntyre, fresh from SummerSlam, took to social media to revel in his victory against CM Punk.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Roman Reigns returns on entertaining night
Check out the full results from SummerSlam.
WWE SummerSlam results: Roman Reigns makes return on night of four title changes
The long-time champion made his highly-anticipated comeback in Cleveland
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Roman Reigns returns on entertaining night
Gunther, like LA Knight, also took the time to pose for the famous “Triple H point” photo.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Roman Reigns returns on entertaining night
And still - but only just - the Undisputed WWE Champion... Cody Rhodes!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Roman Reigns returns on entertaining night
And that’s it for SummerSlam! The show goes off the air as Rhodes celebrates his title win, but Reigns has cast a massive shadow over WWE, drawing suggestions of a Bloodline civil war!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Roman Reigns returns on entertaining night
Great show all around. It feels like every second PPV of the Triple H era automatically becomes a contender for my favorite show of the year, and this is no exception.
What really worked about this SummerSlam in comparison to last year is that there was real movement in the title scene - something that we haven’t had much of lately.
I’m really excited to see how this new status quo manifests in next Monday’s Raw and beyond.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Roman Reigns hands Cody Rhodes victory in main event
What an ending! Reigns handed Rhodes the victory after taking out Sikoa. But the “Real Tribal Chief” hasn’t taken his eyes of Rhodes since the bell confirmed his victory.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Roman Reigns returns in main event
Reigns goes after his own Bloodline! A Superman Punch flattens Sikoa, before a Spear puts him on his back! But Reigns leaves Rhodes untouched, and the champion takes full advantage, hitting one more Cross Rhodes to win!
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