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.
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WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa (WWE Undisputed Title)
AND HERE HE IS! THE HEAD OF THE TABLE IS BACK! Roman Reigns’ music hits after yet another near fall!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa (WWE Undisputed Title)
Now Jacob Fatu is here! It’s absolute carnage in the ring! After flattening Rhodes, he drags Sikoa onto the champion for the cover... but Cody still kicks out! He’s showing so much heart, but I’m not sure how much more he can take.
A helpless Rhodes is placed on the announce table, before Fatu climbs to the top rope and dives off, sending the champion through the table!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa (WWE Undisputed Title)
Here come the first surprises of the night! Kevin Owens and Randy Orton come from outta nowhere to even the odds! The pair have come to Cody’s rescue, taking the Bloodline out of the equation. Stunners and RKOs everywhere!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa (WWE Undisputed Title)
Sikoa looks fantastic out there, he is dominating right now. So much so, that the crowd appear almost silent.
But Rhodes is still looking to build some momentum and swing this one back in his favour. He gets the crowd back into it by hitting a Cross Rhodes on the counter... but here come the Bloodline!
Boos erupt inside the stadium as the WWE Tag Team Champions, Tonga Loa and Tama Tonga, attack Rhodes. It’s all completely legal under Bloodline rules!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa (WWE Undisputed Title)
Sikoa has Rhodes in big trouble right now. He goes close with a couple of two-counts, the first coming after slamming the champion into the ground with a huge chokeslam.
Cody is showing plenty of guts, as he always does, and the longer this goes on the more frustrated Solo will get.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa (WWE Undisputed Title)
Solo has done such a good job of keeping this Bloodline story moving since Roman took a much-deserved leave of absence, but tonight does feel like the time to kick things up a gear.
Place your bets now - do we see a Roman Reigns return? The Rock? Or will it be something really left field?
Recent reports have suggested that WWE is open to bringing Brock Lesnar into the fold, and - here’s a really out there idea - Matt and Jeff Hardy have expressed interest in one more run with the company.
Or maybe this is where we finally see some AEW involvement? Ricky Starks, perhaps? A man can dream.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa (WWE Undisputed Title)
The main event is now under way! Cody made Sikoa wait a rather long time as he made his champion’s entrance, but the current leader of the Bloodline doesn’t look too fazed.
After a staredown, the pair lock up in the centre of the ring - who will take control of this one?
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa (WWE Undisputed Title)
What a great surprise it was to see Arn Anderson greet Cody on his way to the ring.
A former member of the Four Horsemen, Anderson was most recently seen in AEW, Cody’s former stomping grounds.
He gave Cody a few words of encouragement, and suggested Cody has “friends” ready to support him. Could we see a few more surprise appearances before the night is over?
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa (WWE Undisputed Title)
The main event is about to begin, and Sikoa makes his way out to the ring first. He is on his own for now and was not accompanied by any members of the Bloodline.
Rhodes, meanwhile, makes his way into the arena from his trailer, with his beloved dog Pharaoh - a rather unique entrance!
There are rumours that we could see Roman Reigns return tonight, so we’ll have to wait and see what unfolds.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Main event up next as Cody Rhodes defends title
And just like that, we’ve got one match remaining. The main event will see Cody Rhodes defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules Match.
But before we get to the main event, A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) interrupt The Miz and R-Truth as they announce an official attendance of 57,791.
The heels do some work on the mic, insulting Cleveland and Jelly Roll, who performed earlier. As they turn their backs, the music star whacks them with a chair.
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