Roman Reigns has returned.
After nearly four months since losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes, the “Head of the Table” made a powerful comeback in the ring, taking out Solo Sikoa during the SummerSlam main event. This allowed Rhodes to claim victory and defend his championship.
Reigns made his entrance at the Cleveland Browns Stadium to a wild reception. He delivered a Superman Punch to Sikoa followed by a spear, leading to Sikoa being counted out as Rhodes executed his finishing move. Rhodes locked eyes with Reigns as he celebrated his win.
The former champion returned as Sikoa gained control of The Bloodline. With neither Reigns nor an Uso to support him, Sikoa enhanced his faction by teaming with Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu. Following Tonga and Fatu’s tag-team championship victory on SmackDown before SummerSlam, Sikoa sought gold but ultimately faced the “Original Tribal Chief,” who dashed those aspirations.
Rhodes was one of the two champions to successfully retain their titles throughout the evening.
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Cody Rhodes enters the ring during SummerSlam at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Aug. 3, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. (WWE/Getty Images)
Roman Reigns strikes Solo Sikoa with a Superman Punch during SummerSlam on Aug. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (WWE/Getty Images)
Roman Reigns spears Solo Sikoa during SummerSlam on Aug. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (WWE/Getty Images)
Roman Reigns exits the ring during SummerSlam in Cleveland. (WWE/Getty Images)
Liv Morgan held onto the Women’s World Championship against Rhea Ripley, as Dominik Mysterio betrayed Ripley, aiding Morgan in regaining her title. Mysterio and Morgan shared a kiss while Ripley looked on in disbelief, fuming.
The tension between Morgan and Ripley seemed far from resolved.
Later, internal conflict within The Judgment Day erupted. Following the match, faction members Carlito and J.D. McDonagh sought out Mysterio, while an agitated Damian Priest defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther. Tensions built when Priest and Finn Balor had an exchange prior to the match.
Gunther and Priest battled fiercely throughout. Priest’s knife-edge chops left Gunther marked, and just when it appeared Priest had the upper hand, Balor came down to support his stablemate—though his true intentions were questionable.
Liv Morgan celebrates her victory with Dominik Mysterio during SummerSlam on Aug. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (WWE/Getty Images)
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Balor intervened during Gunther’s attempt to escape a pin, resulting in Priest executing the South of Heaven. When Priest turned to confront Balor, it cost him dearly.
Gunther emerged victorious, beginning a new reign as champion.
Gunther celebrates his world heavyweight championship victory during SummerSlam in Cleveland. (WWE/Getty Images)
Three additional titles switched hands that night. Bron Breakker defeated Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship, LA Knight pinned Logan Paul to claim the United States Championship, and Nia Jax triumphed over Bayley to initiate her reign as WWE Women’s Champion.
Drew McIntyre also overcame CM Punk in an emotionally charged match officiated by Seth Rollins.
While Rollins remained almost uninvolved, both McIntyre and Punk directed their frustrations towards him at various moments during the match.
McIntyre demanded Rollins allow him to strike Punk with a chair, but Rollins refused. The situation intensified when Punk unexpectedly attempted to roll up McIntyre for a pin, leading to heightened tensions.
CM Punk engages with Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins during SummerSlam on Aug. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (WWE/Getty Images)
Punk noticed Rollins wearing a bracelet featuring the names of Punk’s wife and pet, igniting his anger. However, this distraction shifted his focus from McIntyre, allowing McIntyre to capitalize on the situation.
McIntyre delivered a kick to Punk’s groin followed by a Claymore, ultimately pinning Punk for the victory—greatly displeasing Rollins.
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McIntyre removed the bracelet from Punk’s wrist.
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