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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: Nia Jax walks out as new women’s champ
Glad they’re keeping the wheels spinning a little longer on a potential Tiffy cash in. WWE has a history of women MITB holders pulling the trigger almost as soon as they get the briefcase, but there’s real storyline potential here.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Bayley vs Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Title)
But wait! Stratton only serves as a distraction for Jax to take control! Ms Money in the Bank is flattened by a quick punch from Bayley and doesn’t even have time to cash in her briefcase before Nia slams the champion to the floor with a double powerbomb.
She then lands another “Annihilator” from the second rope to secure the victory... and celebrates hand in hand with Stratton!
Jax is the new WWE Women’s Champion!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Bayley vs Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Title)
OH MY WORD! In an incredible show of strength, Bayley lifts Jax into the air, takes a few steps across the ring and power-slams her opponent to the floor! But even that is not enough for the three count!
And the drama continues, as Tiffany Stratton comes charging to the ring with her Money in the Bank briefcase!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Bayley vs Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Title)
Jax, from the middle rope, connects with her statement “Annihilator”, but Bayley kicks out at two!
That, though, has only angered Jax, who throws the champion into a corner and begins taughting her.
Bayley tries to bounce back with a dive to ringside, but is caught by Jax once again, who tosses her back into the ring.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Bayley vs Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Title)
Nia Jax used to get a lot of flack from certain corners of the wrestling fandom for not being up to the same level of some of the women’s roster, but you can’t deny that she’s been putting the work in since she returned to WWE last year.
Her character work and moveset have both really moved up to a whole new level this year, and a win here would be well deserved.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Bayley vs Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Title)
More than 50,000 fans have packed into the Cleveland Browns Stadium for SummerSlam tonight, and they’re enjoying this one!
Jax was in control of the early exchanges, but Bayley is finding her way into this one now. She’s starting to take the fight to the challenger, and the pair engage a short brawl at ringside before stepping back inside the squared circle.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Bayley vs Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Title)
More gold on the line next, as Bayley defends her WWE Women’s Championship against Nia Jax.
This, interestingly, is Nia’s first-ever SummerSlam match, and she wore her Queen of the Ring crown as she made her entrance. Will she walk out with the title belt too?
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: LA Knight crowned new US Champion
This has been such a long time coming for LA Knight. I was at Money in the Bank at the O2 last year, and the place came completely unglued from the second his music hit to the second he left the arena. Really pleased to see him finally get his dues.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Logan Paul vs LA Knight (United States Title)
Unsurprisingly, there’s been a lot of interference in this one... Machine Gun Kelly has handed a pair of brass knuckles to Paul, after members of his entourage were taken out by LA Knight.
As Paul is dragged back into the ring, he catches his opponent - but not cleanly - with the knuckles.
The shot isn’t enough to keep Knight down, who surprises the champion by springing back to his feet and connecting with his finisher!
This time there is no kick out and we have a new champion, it’s LA Knight... YEAH!!!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Logan Paul vs LA Knight (United States Title)
We’re deep into this bout now and Paul hits a “KO Punch” looking for the win! One... two... NO! LA Knight kicks out, but only just!
Both men look like they’re feeling the pain in this one. Seconds after the near fall, LA Knight lands a huge superplex from the top rope, but somehow Paul finds the strength to kick out!
These two are leaving it all in the ring tonight.
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