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: Liv Morgan vs Rhea Ripley (Women’s World Title)
Between this feud, and the Punk vs McIntyre match later on, this whole show is a real masterclass in the wrestling pivot.
Both storylines were derailed by injury earlier in the year, and both ended up being some of the hottest feuds heading into SummerSlam thanks to some clever adaptive storytelling.
It’s been a real high point of the Triple H era - we saw the same thing happen in the lead up to WrestleMania, when the plans for the main event were changed to accommodate fan reaction to the planned Rock vs Roman Reigns match.
We didn’t see this nearly as much under the previous administration, and it’s been a refreshing change of pace for the company.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Liv Morgan vs Rhea Ripley (Women’s World Title)
Ripley has fixed her “dislocated shoulder” by driving herself into the announce table, much to the shock of Morgan.
After she popped her shoulder back in, commentator Michael Cole described the action as “the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen”.
Back in the ring, Morgan counters Ripley’s “Riptide” finisher for a two-count.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Liv Mogan vs Rhea Ripley (Women’s World Title)
Ripley and Morgan have been going back and forth in the ring, and the first flashpoint sees “Mami” complain of a dislocated shoulder.
While she confides in Mysterio at ringside, Morgan takes full advantage, driving her shoulder-first into the steel steps.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Ripley and Morgan make their entrances as first match begins
The two stars opening tonight’s action have made their way to the ring. Ripley was accompanied by Mysterio, while Morgan made her way down the ramp showing off her belt.
“Dirty” Dom is watching the action unfold from ringside as his “Mami” looks to end Morgan’s title reign after 70 days.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Musical performance from Jelly Roll
American rapper Jelly Roll is now performing. Ahead of the show, the Grammy-nominated star described himself as a "real wrestling fan".
His hit "Dead End Road" is this year's SummerSlam theme song.
WWE SummerSlam LIVE: Triple H welcomes crowd
SummerSlam begins with Triple H making his entrance in front of the thousands in attendance.
“Cleveland... ARE YOU READY?” he asks.
Of course they are!
WWE SummerSlam LIVE
WWE’s second-biggest event of the year has arrived, as SummerSlam plays out at the Cleveland Browns Stadium.
There are rumours that Roman Reigns, one of the WWE’s most popular stars, could return tonight – featuring for the first time since WrestleMania in April – while numerous big names have been confirmed for the match card.
Ohio’s own Logan Paul will defend the US Title against fan favourite LA Knight, while Cody Rhodes defends the Undisputed WWE Title against Solo Sikoa, and the returning Rhea Ripley challenges Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Title.
Elsewhere, CM Punk competes in his first WWE singles match in 10 years, a grudge match with Drew McIntyre, in which Seth Rollins will serve as the special guest referee.
Sami Zayn, Bayley and Damian Priest will also defend their respective titles, and you can follow all the action live, right here.
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