Who will reign in The Land?

This year’s SummerSlam isn’t just hot, it’s golden! And for the Undisputed WWE Championship, it will be Cody VS Solo, under BLOODLINE RULES!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• WWE Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan VS Rhea Ripley; Liv wins and retains the title.
• WWE Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn VS Bron Breakker; Bron wins and becomes the new WWE Intercontinental Champion.
• WWE United States Championship: Logan Paul VS LA Knight; Knight wins and becomes the new WWE United States Champion.
• WWE Women’s Championship: Bayley VS Nia Jax; Nia wins and becomes the new WWE Women’s Champion.
• Special Guest Referee Seth Rollins: Drew McIntyre VS CM Punk; McIntyre wins.
• WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Damian Priest VS GUNTHER; Gunther wins and becomes the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
• Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Bloodline Rules: Cody Rhodes VS Solo Sikoa; Cody wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

It’s the Countdown to SummerSlam!

Join the three hours of Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, Wade Barrett, Jackie Redmond, Peter Rosenberg & Big E in discussing, analyzing and predicting all the big time action at the biggest party of the Summer!

 

Jelly Roll sits down with Jackie Redmond.

Though he’s performing later tonight, she asks the huge WWE fan what he’s hoping to see at this year’s SummerSlam. Jelly imagines becoming the next big thing in WWE, bringing some serious #JellyPower. “A punch in every package.” Jackie snaps him out of his fantasy. Did he go somewhere? Yep. And he can’t wait to go back. The stars are shining and so is the gold, but who will rock and who will get rolled here in The Land?

 

The Miz Express arrives!

R-Truth likes it! The SummerSlam host is here with the customized bus, and it’s time for a tour! Truth hops in, and they take a look around The Land’s great landmarks, such as the Cleveland logo statue, and The 27 Club! Will The Awesome Truth get the party started already?

 

The Miz talks about Cleveland.

“The heart of rock ‘n’ roll is in Cleveland. But the heart of Cleveland is forged in hard work. It’s not just the city, it’s the people. I was born in Cleveland. Lifelong friendships were born in Cleveland. My work ethic was born in Cleveland. This city ingrained in me, if you want something, you gotta work for it.” And he sure did put in the work. Miz remembers wrestling bringing him and his friends closer. They watched every WWE PPV, and he always said that would be him some day. And now, those same friends are in the front row with kids of their own. Miz would not be where he is today if he grew up anywhere else.

Wrestling history runs deep through Cleveland. This city has hosted iconic moments. SummerSlam 1996, Shawn Michaels VS Vader, Miz and his friends in high school watched them throwing superkicks at each other. The Hardys battled Edge & Christian in a ladder match in Cleveland! And Stone Cold Steve Austin won the WWE Championship on Raw in Cleveland. Now, if you wanna dive into The Miz’s career here, well… He got attacked by Randy Orton, in front of his parents, bringing his own mother to tears. Shane McMahon got in the face of Miz’s dad. Miz has been fired, been ejected, and booed like no hometown hero should ever be.

And yeah, things were unfavorable at times, but he wouldn’t trade it for anything. He treasures those memories, looks to make even more great memories, but please… Can’t he get a Miz Appreciation Day? Please? But anyway, SummerSlam belongs here in Cleveland, so let us showcase the heart of this city and its cavalier persona. The heart of The Miz is in Cleveland, and he is proud to say Cleveland is AAAAAWESOME~!

 

The Miz Express arrives!

R-Truth steps out, asks the fans waiting, “What’s up!?” And he can’t believe it! He just rode the party bus with Degeneration X! AKA, DIY! “Triple H” Tommaso Ciampa steps out, then “HBK” Johnny Gargano, and Maryse! Oh, he got her right… He shakes hands and brings it in. And then the man of the hour, The Miz! You saw the city, now it is time to feel the energy! SummerSlam truly starts NOW.

 

Backstage interview with Dominik Mysterio.

Cathy Kelly is with Dirty Dom in the clubhouse and says Dom has been “A very busy boy.” Any status updates on how The Judgment Day has been? Dom says they don’t know how she got in here, but yes, today is busy. Damian Priest is going to keep the world title, Rhea Ripley will bring her title back, and they will all step into Raw with all the gold, and as one big happy family. Now, please leave. Cathy sends it to Byron Saxton, who has found the rowdiest fans waiting. For that matter, Byron is with the SummerSlam shirt contest winners, Carlo Prati and his sun, Luca! Get yours today! Will Judgment Day feel as good as the fans do after tonight?

 

Backstage interview with Bron Breakker.

Even though he doesn’t want to, the Big Bad Booty Nephew stops to talk. Byron brings up the Intercontinental Championship match, what will be different from Money in the Bank? Bron says he doesn’t know how “Sami Zayn & Friends” went last night, but he is happy for Sami, because that is Sami’s future. Sami has to provide for his family somehow, right? As far as his future as Intercontinental Champion, it ends tonight. Bron heads out, will this hungry dog finally sink his teeth into that title?

 

The Awesome Truth meets up with Peter Rosenberg.

It is a cookout now with the hors d’oeuvres. Truth, you didn’t even cut the avocado! But hey, they’re in Miz’s hometown with Miz’s people! Little Anthony and Adam here, what’s today? Adam’s birthday. Then let’s say Happy Birthday to Adam! Who does he wanna see? LA Knight. is Knight gonna beat Logan Paul? Yes! Isn’t Logan a hometown hero, though? NO~! Who else does Adam wanna see? Cody Rhodes? Yeah! Wanna see him beat Solo Sikoa? Yeah! Ready for surprises? Yes! And some fun? Yes! Then let’s go! SummerSlam is coming, and it will be… AWESOME~!

 

Michael Cole has a sit-down interview with Seth Rollins.

SummerSlam sees two men Rollins has a long history with facing each other. Drew McIntyre VS CM Punk, what does Rollins think of that match? He isn’t sure he’s allowed to say. But these two guys, Rollins does not like either of them. His history with Drew is well documented. Punk is a totally different ball game. There is a personal divide there. Rollins told Punk to stay out of his business, and Punk could not do it. Money in the Bank… Rollins has a short fuse with that guy, Rollins will keep it as PG as possible. If only there was a way for both of them to lose.

Michael Cole feels “hatred” is the only way to say it. Punk’s return, the music alone got under Rollins’ skin, we’ve never seen him in such a state. Where does it come from? Rollins says Punk was a guy he once looked up to. Rollins thought Punk had the best interests of the industry in his heart, but it wasn’t true. Push comes to shove, Punk cares about Punk and that’s it. The rest is a facade. Punk is a liar, a crook, a con artist, and he’s tricked the world into thinking he’s a savior when he’s really just selfish. Rollins can’t even look the guy in the eye, but here Punk is, in Rollins’ space.

Then this must be surreal. McIntyre has the same resentments for Punk as Rollins does. Yet Rollins can’t stand McIntyre, either. Who is in the right? How does Rollins read this? Rollins gets why Drew hates Punk, but the more attention you give to Punk, you’re just feeding the beast. Ignore someone like that so they go away. McIntyre cannot, now he’s in this position. McIntyre doesn’t want Punk here, but he’s giving Punk a big stage like SummerSlam! That’s on McIntyre. Rollins doesn’t like McIntyre, but he gets it. He can put himself in those shoes, has been where he is, felt the way he felt, Rollins can see it his way. As for Punk, not at all.

So with that said, Rollins is now the special guest referee. Rollins has to call it down the middle! Is there a better choice? He’s gonna let it ride, let them tear each other apart. It doesn’t matter who wins or loses, it’d be great if they both went away. Rollins will be the most impartial official possible. How’d Rollins even get himself into this situation? Rollins says he didn’t, they did! But either way you slice it, tonight’s gonna be fun.

 

Damian Priest visited Yankee Stadium.

He and Peter Rosenberg walked ‘n’ talked and being from The Bronx, how many times has Damian come out here? He can’t even count it, that’d be ridiculous. But this is where he grew up. The glory days of the Yankees in the 90s. The Bronx is the birthplace of hip hop, there’s a certain kind of toughness that comes from here. What was life like growing up here? it’s what you’d expect. The Bronx has the reputation that you might only see in movies, but it is exactly how Priest knew it. And he was a good baseball fan. he and his dad would play for hours, practice, practice, practice.

Then was being a pro-athlete always the dream? Yeah, Priest always had that in him. Then was there ever a time he felt it wasn’t going to work out? There was. Priest was bartending at the Manhattan Center, Hammerstein, and he’d see the wrestling events there. That is when it hit. Priest had started being a wrestler, just not big time. He was tending bar, bouncing, whatever to support the wrestling habit. That is when he got opportunity after opportunity and felt he could actually do this. He felt he could be a star.

Does Priest remember any early conversation with HHH? Did it feel like HHH saw something in him? Yeah, he had a talk with Hunter in the early days. HHH told Priest that HHH saw something special in Priest. It wasn’t just his abilities, it was that special something that kept him in NXT. Was there extra pressure because of that? Of course. The guy who gave him the shot is expecting more, so Priest doesn’t wanna fail for himself or for HHH. HHH has always supported Priest, priest will be his loyal soldier.

And now, Priest is here in Yankee Stadium, on an off day, because he’s El Campeon. That is humbling, surreal, seeing where he was to where he is now. That’s one of those things you don’t wanna let go. And now, to Cleveland, that building will be full. How will the fans react to Priest? The reaction’s slowly changed. Priest has been saying those reactions don’t affect him, but he has felt that extra passion, that acceptance, that belief and support. He feels he’s fighting for them, too. That is something he didn’t think he’d want.

The Yankees are the most successful team in MLB history, and Judgment Day has been very successful in the WWE. Does Priest feel good knowing he walks in with that team behind him? Yeah, it puts things at ease, makes things easier, and he is confident he and Rhea will walk out champions. All will be right again. Then how does he deal with Gunther? Der Ring General is as vicious a superstar as any, what is the strategy? Priest wouldn’t change anything he does, because that’s what got him here. He isn’t sure how Gunther is going to keep Priest down. Priest promises The King of the Ring will fall, will that become a reality tonight?

 

Jackie Redmond sit-down interview with Rhea Ripley.

She welcomed Mami back, and started off by going to WrestleMania 40. Rhea enjoyed a year long reign to that point, defended the title, and Judgment Day was strong as ever. Rhea says it is hard to put the emotions into words. Judgment Day was on top, they were running WWE, it was all perfect. They were all so happy. Then Liv Morgan attacks, injures Rhea’s arm, and Rhea had to give up her title and leave the boys on their own. What was her mental state then? Rhea says it was heartbreaking, depressing, and scary. They were on such a high, and for it all to be taken away by a freak accident, Rhea can’t even be sure what happened.

She knew it was bad, though, that shoulder slipped down and there was this bulge, from the bone. She didn’t want to believe how bad it was, but medical checking it found it was so much worse than dislocation. It made Rhea upset, but also motivated to get back. So safe to say, the shoulder is 100%? Rhea says wrestling is unpredictable, even more so against someone like Liv. Rhea knows Liv very well, as they were once friends. Liv has approached this as “eye for an eye” with her revenge tour. She put Rhea on the shelf, too her title, and then set her eyes on the boys. Rhea says that was a step too far.

The way Liv snaked into the Judgment Day, the clubhouse, the boys, it’s all sick. If you got a problem with Rhea, use fists, not her family, not her Latino Heat, not what is already hers. Liv took the title, took months of Rhea’s career. But bringing family into it is always too far. Then how would Rhea describe her relationship with Dom while she was away? Disappointing. She grew to love him, and he grew to love her. But then communication didn’t so much stop as it did slow down. Rhea is upset that they let it get to that. She tried her best to make time.

And when Rhea did come back, she did communicate one thing: Dom was to end that whatever it was with Liv. Dom said he HATES Liv. Liv was in tears. How would Rhea describe her own feelings seeing that? It was exciting, happy, maybe even aroused. Her heart skipped a beat, and she gave Dom a kiss on the cheek. So highs and lows since WM40, what’s the mindset going into SummerSlam? The same as always: bring the brutality. Rhea cannot wait to get her hands on Liv, because she’ll do a lot of things she’s been wanting to do for awhile. Time to show that Mami & Judgment Day are still on top.

 

Backstage interview with Liv Morgan.

Cathy Kelly is with the current Women’s World Champion and wants her response to Rhea’s “pleasure” seeing Liv in pain. Liv doesn’t care what Rhea thinks or feels. Couldn’t care less! And the irony is that Rhea is the only one crying after tonight when the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour ends by ending Rhea period. Some have said this tour has taken a detour, but that this is the very end. How does Liv feel about that? Nothing at all. But this is the end of this interview so bye. Liv heads out, will she have her happy ending here tonight?

 

Backstage interview with Nia Jax & Tiffany Stratton.

Byron is in the “regal company” of the Queen & Princess of The Ring and wants some final thoughts before Nia faces Bayley. Nia says she does what she promised in beating Bayley. Nia will be “reckless” with Bayley and walk out the NEW WWE Women’s Champion. As for Tiff, she has the brand-new briefcase, but as a journalist, he must ask. Any chance of a cash-in? Nia says don’t even bother her with those questions! Let’s go, princess. Nia & Tiffy head out, will the Irresistible Force have her moment? Or is it about to be Tiffy Time?

 

Michael Cole has a sit-down interview with CM Punk.

The Best in the World joins the Voice of the WWE, and officially, this is his welcome back. But how is the CM Punk of today different from the one that left a decade ago? How much time to we have? Well, the Punk of Today is the same person idealistically, but still with a temper because that is what makes Punk “must-see.” He isn’t fully satisfied, but more much satisfied than he was. He realized life is fleeting so he is enjoying things as they come. He maybe didn’t “grow up,” he still wants that youthful exuberance. Maybe “matured” is the word. He has the silliest tattoos, but he wouldn’t erase any of them for all the money in the world. All of them are a roadmap for how he got here, just as his choices in life are a roadmap of how he got back here.

Cole says Punk’s return was rather polarizing. Many were extremely excited, while others did not want this at all. Walk us through the emotions of his first week back. It was all overwhelming. Punk’s never been one to listen to most critics. There are those who paved the way, and he’ll lend an ear. There are those who just want after him or are jealous. Criticize all you want, chances are you’re wrong and he’s right. Then how does he feel about those just waiting to see “the old Punk” to show up. Well, those people are bigger fans of him than his actual fans. There is no one who watches more than the haters, that’s just the other side of the coin.

Everyone here is a “fan” because everyone pays attention. Polarizing? Yes. First to reach out to help or first to hit you. Then do the naysayers push Punk to prove them wrong? Well yeah, what’s more motivating than being told “You can’t.” That has what made Punk fight this hard for what he has. Nonconformist, never taking no for an answer. Then let’s talk the 2024 roller coaster. Royal Rumble, Punk’s return to the WWE ring. But a Future Shock DDT blows out his triceps. What was Punk feeling in that moment? Well, it was coming out of his mouth: “No no no no no.” He reached it, felt the hole in his arm, and he just knew it was already gone, there was nothing to be done.

Punk got through that night, Cody won the Rumble, Punk didn’t have his WrestleMania moment, the thing he’s always wanted. How’d he deal with that? The disappointing loss, coupled with that “Well, a friend won.” That was crushing more being hurt than being a loser. He didn’t get Mania this year, but he learned from that. Now being 100% again, he’ll take that into the next Royal Rumble and take that next step. That’s all anyone can do. This interview will continue later on, with Punk sharing his brutally honest opinions on Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins.

 

Seth Rollins joins the panel!

And he loves it when they sing! “WHOA~ OHH~ OHHH~!” It never gets old. But he also has to get going being tonight’s special guest ref. He admitted to hating both Punk and McIntyre, so how can he actually keep emotions out of this to call things down the middle? Because Rollins is an equal opportunity hater! He won’t be biased towards Punk, nor biased towards McIntyre. He will call this down the middle, time to see who the better man really is. Barrett uses Rollins’ own words against him: he wants both guys to lose. They can be double disqualification, double count out, or the ref himself gets involved. What is the likelihood of that?

Rollins says hey, if those guys get out of hand, that’s referee’s discretion. Rollins knows he can count to ten, but he isn’t really about that. But uh, a ref getting involved… No promises. But Rollins said what’s better than beating those guys up himself? Letting them do it to each other! He’ll be watching, it’ll be a party! Big E says he was in a Nigerian Drum Match. He still doesn’t know what that was. But he isn’t sure what “Rollins Rules” is, so what is it? Rollins doesn’t know, either! But that’s the best thing! Anything is possible! He can’t wait to lay down the law! HAHAHAHA!

Barrett claims to be neutral, too, but he says never once has he seen CM Punk wearing Chicago anything for being someone from Chicago. Rollins will think on that. Big E says shame on Barrett. Jackie isn’t sure she’s drinking the Kool-Aid, but she’ll drink some C4 to him. And she can’t wait to see his true referee outfit. Rollins is an icon, but will he be able to see things clearly when wearing his own brand of rose-tinted glasses?

 

Jackie Redmond met with Logan Paul earlier this week.

They can’t be in Cleveland and not visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! And who better than The Maverick? He admits there are better people, he has never actually visited here. Where’s the usual cockiness she’s been told about? Not here, he has to respect the roots of Cleveland. Oh, wait. He tried to have a band. The Dropouts, he was the singer. Cuz they dropped out of college, got stuff thrown at them, and those are the lyrics. Jackie can’t believe it. He wanted to be a rockstar? Well, he wasn’t gonna end up that, he failed. He knows when to call it quits.

Jackie knows he has said that he wrestled growing up, he’s not new to the sport. But when did becoming a WWE superstar become a real thing? After WrestleMania, he went back to the locker room, his friends and family said he crushed it. And he did have so much fun, so why not? It is a dream job. He loves it in WWE, it is everything he loves. Showmanship, physicality, storytelling. Third match ever, he faced Roman Reigns. LA Knight, he’s been grinding for decades. Jackie sounds like she’s talking smack. No, that’s just facts. She said it, not him.

Then is there some sort of resentment here? Yes, Logan would be jealous, too, if he wrestled for 20 years and had nothing to show for it. This isn’t a cake walk, but it is definitely something Logan can do that Knight can’t. Logan does respect every opponent, though. Everyone underestimates him, but he can do this. Then is there a parallel to his rockstar dream? Oh, yes, he feels like a rockstar. His music hits, he goes out there, and he puppets everyone with everything he does. That is a rockstar feeling. He may not have had what it takes to be a rockstar, but he does have what it takes to be a superstar, so either way, living the dream.

 

It’s Punk’s interview, part two.

Cole says McIntyre has had combustible things to say about Punk, such as never wanting him back. What did that do to Punk? Can Punk believe this came from McIntyre? No, not really. It’d make more sense from Seth, but Drew was a guy that was “wasted potential” for years. Drew might be angrier with himself than anything, but if he has to take that out on Punk, that’s not something Punk can change. But it is what Drew does to Punk that made this personal. Some would say Punk became obsessed in return. Drew taunted Punk, Punk goes after him, Priest cashes in to win. Then Punk screws Drew at Clash at the Castle. Why?

Punk says there are consequences to what you do and say. He isn’t the bad guy for returning favor. It isn’t the injury that hurt him, it was the disrespect, the gloating, the “praying” for this. That’s rather rotten when Punk knows Drew has been fired, sidelined, hurt. Punk never wishes something like that, that’s low to do. But Drew’s dream is to be champion. Punk’s goal is now to make sure that isn’t happening. And Drew isn’t champion, so who’s winning? The grudge match is coming, Punk is cleared, but maybe not the best he’s ever felt. Even so, athletes in later years are like sports cars. Sometimes it’s just a blown tire, sometimes it’s a blown engine.

As for Punk, he feels the same as he ever was, so he’s here to fight. Match, ref, bell, doesn’t matter, he wants that pound of flesh. So then Rollins, one of Punk’s harshest critics, is that ref. He doesn’t like Drew, either, which some believe truly makes Rollins unbiased. Punk already chuckles. That can’t be what Cole thinks. But if Punk were to say he doesn’t care, he’d be lying. He’s gonna do everything he can to focus on Drew. He doesn’t know if he can beat Drew. He knows he can hurt Drew, and that’s the intention. Rollins is a distraction. Rollins saw MITB, Clash, so on. Punk screwed Drew as a ref, and Rollins is probably just copying Punk.

Rollins is still a jealous brat following in Punk’s footsteps. And after Punk’s down with Drew, Rollins can be next up. Now, walking into the stadium, this will be Punk’s first 1v1 match in WWE in over a decade. What will it be to walk out onto the field to face Drew? Punk says this will be more like a fight in the streets. If Rollins wants to be there, fine. If he wants to be a deciding factor, Punk handles it when it happens. Punk’s seeing red, aimed at Drew. But will he hit the mark?

 

Backstage interview with Drew McIntyre.

Byron is with the Scottish Terminator, who has said he wants to beat Punk until his heart stops. We’re just hours away, is that how he feels now? Yes. He wouldn’t have said it otherwise. Drew only ever tells the truth. And we’re so close, there’s a nervous excitement. And we’re in Cleveland, where Punk left the WWE. And it is his first singles match in WWE for 10+ years. And it’ll be his last. You never know what a sociopath is thinking. Did Punk get any sleep last night? No, from those bags under his eyes, Punk hasn’t slept in 20 years. But Drew got to thinking: this isn’t a title match, they don’t need to do this quick.

McIntyre will hurt Punk, and if he gets his way, Punk goes to sleep, for good. Will the Scottish Terminator terminate the Second City Saint?

 

Jelly Roll sings God Bless America.

 

Triple H is here!

Cleveland fires up as The Game makes his way out, mic in hand. “Cleveland…! ARE, YOU, READYYY~!?” The fans cheer, so HHH says for the thousands in attendance, the MILLIONS watching around the world, welcome to SummerSlam! One more time, give it up for Jelly Roll! Jelly Roll and his band give a live performance his new hit song, Liar, to be the perfect theme song to SummerSlam.

The Miz is here, too, and he is in the Dog Pound! He wants to feel that energy from his people! The biggest party of the Summer starts… RIGHT NOW!

 

WWE Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan VS Rhea Ripley w/ Dominik Mysterio!

We heard from both sides in this compelling telenovela. Fighting over one title as well as one guy, but Dirty Dom chose his Mami. Will Liv prove that Hell has nothing on a woman scorned? Or will Rhea’s brutality be want ends the “Liv Morgan Revenge Tour” once and for all?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is really on top of the world!

The bell rings and the fans fire up already. Liv and Rhea stare down, seething, and then Rhea storms up. Liv bails out, and fans boo. Liv grins, eggs Rhea on, but Rhea does rush out there! Liv hurries back into the ring now. Liv grins, having fun trolling Rhea. Rhea is frustrated a bit, but she rushes in. Liv bails right out, and the fans boo again. Rhea rushes out, Liv slides in, and Liv continues to taunt Rhea. Rhea rushes in, Liv slips out, and Rhea’s going from frustrated to pissed. Liv just taunts Rhea, but then Rhea fakes her out! Gotcha! Rhea grins now and Liv looks worried. They stand, Liv swings but Rhea traps the arms!

Rhea short arm LARIATS! And LARIEATS again! And LARIATS again! That arm is definitely 100% hitting Liv like that. Rhea hauls Liv up, half nelson for a HALF ‘N’ HALF PLEX! Liv flounders out of the ring and Dom smiles with Mami. Rhea storms out after Liv, high-fives Dom, and makes Liv watch her kiss Dom on the cheek. Rhea then BOOTS Liv down, hauls her up and SMACKS her off the barrier! Rhea CHOPS! The fans “WOO~!” and Dom likes it. Rhea SMACKS Liv off steel steps, then SMACKS her off them again! Rhea puts Liv in at 8 of 10, then she stalks Liv. Liv dodges Rhea but Rhea HEADBUTTS!

Rhea hauls Liv up, pump handles, CORNER RIPTIDE!! Rhea says no no no, she’s not done yet! Pump handle, RIP- NO, Liv slips free! Liv goes to a corner and Rhea smirks. Rhea’s toying with her prey, but then Liv sends her into buckles! Rhea flounders back, staggers up, and Liv POSTS her int the other corner! That right shoulder takes the hit and Rhea says it feels out! The ref has Liv back off to check Rhea, but she says do NOT stop this match! Liv still wants after Rhea, but Rhea BOOTS her away! Rhea bails out of the ring, Dom is there to check on her, but it isn’t looking good. Liv goes out after Rhea, and BOOTS her!

The fans boo but Liv got Rhea like she did when this revenge tour started! Liv says this is who Dom chose over her? Liv stomps Rhea, drags her up, and then puts her in the ring. Cover, TWO! Liv stays close, KICKS Rhea to a corner, then drags her up. Liv CLUBS Rhea, wraps the bad arm around ropes, and thrashes! The ref counts, Liv stomps and stomps until he counts 4. Liv brings Rhea around and WRINGS her out! Cover, TWO! Liv clamps onto the bad arm, the fans duel, but Liv grinds that arm. Rhea endures the pain, we get some ref cam as she fights her way forward, but Liv kicks Rhea around! And kicks, and kicks, and KICKS!

Liv drags Rhea back up, top wristlock and FLYING CODE BREAKER! Rhea staggers, but she comes back to BOOT! Liv is down and the fans fire up! Rhea still clutches the bad arm but the fans rally as she goes outside. Dom checks the arm, wants to help but then Liv runs in! Liv DIVES and takes out Dom! Dom takes the hit for Rhea, so Rhea pushes Liv back in. Rhea checks Dom, he says to go get Liv. Rhea says this is what Liv gets for hurting her Dom Dom! Liv says bring it then! Rhea RAMS her shoulder into the desk, to pop it back in!!! Now Liv’s in trouble! Rhea runs up, fires haymakers, and she swings!

Liv dodges, but Rhea dodges to wrench and HOOK KICK! Liv staggers, Rhea runs up to DROPKICK Liv down! Rhea drags Liv up, for an atomic FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Rhea snarls but her arm seems to be better now. Rhea then looms over Liv, drags her up, and pump handles! RIP- DDT!! Liv turns that around, covers, TWO!! Rhea survives and Dom is relieved. Liv is beside herself, but the fans rally again. Liv drags Rhea up but Rhea KICKS her back! Rhea then runs in at the corner, but into a BOOT! Liv goes up and kicks again, but Rhea blocks to YANK Liv down! And then Rhea ties up the legs, PRISM TRAP!!

Liv endures, flails around, but Rhea still uses more her left arm than anything. Liv reaches out, rolls, and sends Rhea into buckles! Rhea sputters from hitting head and shoulder first. Rhea stands, Liv gets around, CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Rhea survives, but Liv is on with an ARMBAR!! Rhea clasps hands but Liv stomps away! Liv pulls on that grip, the fans rally and duel, but Rhea holds on! Rhea fights around, Liv kicks her, and the fight over the arm continues! Liv claws at Rhea’s fingers but the fans rally up, and Rhea fights to deadlift Liv! POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Liv survives and Rhea is stunned!

The fans rally and Rhea stands up. Rhea drags Liv up and tells her this is what she gets. But Liv HEADBUTTS Rhea! Both women stagger back, but Rhea hurries after Liv. Liv is on the apron, she HOTSHOTS Rhea’s bad arm! Liv goes to the timekeeper’s area to get a chair! The ref says don’t do it, Liv! Liv reminds Rhea of what Rhea did to Liv over a year ago. Rhea again rams her shoulder back into place! And then Rhea BOOTS Liv down! And then pump handle, RIPTIDE!!! But Rhea doesn’t cover?! She wants to HURT Liv! So she goes to the chair! The ref says don’t do it, but Rhea’s rage is getting the better of her!

Rhea lifts the chair, and Dom TAKES it from her!? Dom does speak sense, Rhea has to win the title by pinning Liv! Rhea is upset, but she knows he’s right. Liv DROPKICKS Rhea into Dom!! And then OBLIVION!! Cover, TWO!! Rhea survives and no one can believe it!! Liv is losing her mind that her best shot failed! Rhea staggers up, Dom distracts the ref, but FULL METAL OBLIVION!!! Cover, LIV WINS!!!

Winner: Liv Morgan, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s World Championship)

Dom, what the hecc? WHAT IS THAT SMILE ABOUT!? Did Dom purposefully do all that?! YES, because he helps Liv up off the floor, TO KISS HER!! Dom screwed Rhea!! He leaves with his new girl, are they both going to catch Hell for this?

 

Judgment Day regroups.

Carlito says this is bad, this is very bad! Priest storms in and asks where the hell Dom is! He is pissed at everyone! HE asks if Finn knew about that! Finn is hesitant, but then says no, of course he didn’t. Well someone better know where that prick is! Finn says they all feel the same. Fin and the boys can go find Dom, Priest has to focus on Gunther. But at least they know what Priest thinks of them… Priest tries to apologize but the boys head out. Will Dom’s betrayal cost him his head?

 

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn VS Bron Breakker!

The Underdog from the Underground already made it through the Son of the Dog Faced Gremlin before, and that was in Toronto for Money in the Bank. However, Bron claims that was only because he underestimated Sami. Will Bron make up for that by breaking Sami once and for all? Or will Sami still have that unstoppable spirit even now?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who runs wild the Dog Pound!

The bell rings and Bron runs in! Sami hurdles and Bron POSTS himself! Bron flops out of the ring, and Sami sees he has a target. Sami builds speed to FLY! Down goes Bron and the fans fire up! Sami puts Bron in then goes up, and Sami AX- NO, Bron dodges! Bron runs up to LARIAT in the corner! Bron runs but then dodges a Helluva Kick! Bron returns the favor on Sami, hoists him up, but Sami slips free because of the bad arm! Roll-up, TWO! Sami dodges a lariat, but not the STEINER LINE! The fans bark it up and Bron stalks Sami. Sami goes to a corner, Bron brings him up, and he ROCKS Sami!

Bron puts Sami in a corner, RAMS into him, then RAMS him again and again! The ref counts, Bron CLUBS Sami then lets off. Bron comes back to fire haymakers, but he lets off as the ref counts. Bron runs up again, but into a clinch! Bron CLUBS away, gets free, and he puts Sami up top. Bron climbs, but Sami fights with haymakers! Sami ELBOWS Bron down, then adjusts up top. But Bron is right back up! SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO! Bron huffs ‘n’ puffs, and he tells Sami that he is just holding on by a thread! Bron fires hands, CHOKES Sami, then lets off at 4.

Bron BODY SHOTS, again and again, then CLUBS Sami! Bron tells Sami to just quit already, there is nothing to save him! Sami SLAPS Bron, SLAPS and SLAPS again! Bron knees low, whips, but Sami goes up and over! Sami LARIATS Bron and the fans fire up! Bron staggers up, but he blocks Blue Thunder! So Sami CLUBS away on Bron again! Sami reels Bron in, back suplexes, but Bron lands out! Bron kicks Sami low! Bron hops right up and FLYING BULLDOGS into BLUE THUNDER! Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Sami shakes his head. Sami watches Bron rise, and he storms back up.

Bron JUMP KNEES Sami down! Sami flounders to a corner, drags himself up, but he catches Bron! CORNER EXPLODER! The fans are thunderous as Sami aims from across the way! HELLUVA- SPEAR!! Bron snarls as he brings down the straps! Bron roars, the fans fire up, and Bron builds speed! SPEAR!!! Cover, BRON WINS!

Winner: Bron Breakker, by pinfall (NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion)

Bron took Sami seriously this time, and that was the end of Sami! Is Bron right about Sami’s future being about anything other than wrestling?

 

WWE United States Championship: Logan Paul VS LA Knight!

Is The Maverick undefeated since becoming a champion? Yeah. Has he held this title for 273 days? Yeah. But has he done it fair and square? NAH-NAH! Is he about to face the hungriest man in WWE? YEAH! But is this hometown hero about to let his family and friends down? That’s what we have to wait and see. Will the champion be ImPAULsive? Or will we see just whose game this is, with everybody saying, “L A KNIGHT! YEAH!”

As a special surprise, another of Cleveland’s stars in MGK, Machine Gun Kelly, is here to be Logan’s wingman. But in return, Knight pulls up in the Prime truck. He hates the windows, though, so he’ll do Logan a favor. SMASH with a pipe! YEAH! Now Logan can have his trash back, Knight will take the title. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is truly the Mega Star!

Logan CLOBBERS Knight before the bell! But Knight drags Logan out to fire hands! The ref says stop, this isn’t a match! Knight fires hands, Logan KNEES low! Logan HEADBUTTS Knight! Logan then whips, but Knight reverses and Logan hits barriers! The fans rally, Knight SMACKS Logan off the apron, and then THRWOS Logan into the Hydration Station! Then he RAMS the Hydration Station into Logan! Knight taunts MGK and Logan’s loser- er, friends. Knight drags Logan up, but gets PRIME in the face! Logan RAMS Knight into the apron! Logan fires more hands, then throws off his vest.

Logan then clears the desk! Logan then drags Knight up, but Knight hits back! Knight DRIBBLES Logan off the desk, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight chugs Prime, to SMACK Logan with the bottle! MGK can’t even right now, but Knight puts Logan on the desk. Knight gets on the desk, and then gives him a torture rack, to then NECKBREAKER on the desk! Knight flops off but Logan writhes. The ref says get int he ring, this isn’t even a match yet! Knight puts Logan in, and now the bell rings! The fans are thunderous as Knight fires off on Logan, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight ERAMS into Logan, “YEAH! YEAH!”

Knight then lets off, brings Logan around, and whips. Logan KICKS back, runs up, but into a atomic drop! And a LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Knight huffs ‘n’ puffs, spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT!” ELBOW DROP onto knees! Logan saves himself, but he and Knight rise up. Knight kicks first, reels Logan in, but Logan slips out of the back suplex! Logan POSTS Knight, even as fans tell him off. Logan soaks up the heat, brings Knight back to his feet, then POSTS him again! Logan then stands Knight up again, whips, but Knight reverses! Only for Logan to come back and LARIAT! Logan gives some ground ‘n’ pound, then soaks up more heat.

Logan lets the fans chant on, then he strikes a pose. Hogan Paul, anyone? Logan whips, BOOTS, then runs, SPLIT LEG DROP! Cover, TWO!! Knight shoves Logan, pie faces him, but Logan hits back. They scrap on the mat, “YEAH!” Knight ROCKS Logan again and again, then kicks, JABS, JABS, and JABS! Knight whips, Logan reverses to gut wrench SLAM! Cover, TWO! Knight is still in this and Logan grows frustrated. Logan stands, the fans rally, and Logan reels Knight in. ALLEY OOP BOMB! Cover, TWO! Knight is still in this but Logan stays focused. Logan paces, mocks Knight by spelling it out, then runs, but Knight POP-UP POWERSLAMS him!

The fans fire up while both men are down! Knight rises, storms up, and he RAMS Logan into a corner! Knight fires hands, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips corner to corner just to send Logan back in! Then choke grip, for a SLAM DUNK! Knight stomps a mudhole in, “YEAH!” The ref backs Knight off, but Knight goes for more! The ref counts again, Knight lets off to go corner to corner. KNEE SMASH! The fans fire up while Logan flounders, and Knight drags Logan up. Knight whips, Logan reverses, but Knight turns that into a SIDE EFFECT! Knight goes up the corner, “L! A! KNIGHT!” and JUMPING MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO!!

Knight is frustrated but he drags Logan up again. Torture track, but Logan CLAWS free! Knight ROCKS Logan! Knight runs up, but Logan puts him on the apron! Logan triangle jump LARIATS! The fans boo but Logan sees Knight is down on the floor. Logan slingshots to TOP ROPE ASAI MOONSAULTS! Direct hit and the fans lose their minds! Logan drags Knight up, puts him in, then pumps up! ONE LUCKY- NO, Knight spins it to B- NO! Logan backslides! TWO!! Knight escapes, Logan dodges, ONE LUCKY RIGHT!! Cover, TWO?!? Logan cannot believe it but The Land loves it! Logan stands, he goes to a corner!

Logan climbs, for the FROG- NO, Knight dodges! Logan runs up, Knight dodges to kick! B F- NO, Logan holds ropes! Logan goes back up top, but Knight runs up! Logan BOOTS Knight, goes up higher, but Knight’s right up after him! SUPER DUPER BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, TWO!!! Logan survives somehow, but Knight goes to the apron. Logan bails out, Knight comes back, Logan CLAWS Knight’s face! Knight staggers, and Logan goes to his posse! But then Knight WRECKS Logan with a dropkick! Knight staggers over to Logan’s buds, they taunt him, so Knight TOSSES Jeff! Tosses the other guy, and he stomps them all!

The fans are thunderous, but Logan CLUBS Knight! Logan POSTS Knight, then shoves him back in. Logan calls to MGK, and MGK brings out… THE BRASS KNUCKLES! Those have been Logan’s weapon of choice all 273 days! Knight storms, up, drags Logan up, but Logan BRASS KNUCKLE PUNCHES him!! Then he slingshots to BUCK- NO!! B F T!!!! Cover, KNIGHT WINS!!!

Winner: LA Knight, by pinfall (NEW WWE United States Champion)

The first-ever singles title for LA Knight in WWE, and it was in Logan’s backyard! Is this finally the Mega Star’s time? What is Logan to do now that he’s back to square one?

 

WWE Women’s Championship: Bayley VS Nia Jax!

The Role Model knows this has been a long time coming with the Irresistible Force. Bayley owes Nia from years ago, but that doesn’t even register for the Queen of the Ring. For Nia, this is to be her crowning achievement. Will Nia have what she wants once and for all? Or can Bayley find a way to again turn the odds in her favor?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who bends the knee!

The bell rings and the two run up to fire hands! Bayley gets the edge, bobs ‘n’ weaves, then RSLAPS Nia! Nia grabs Bayley, puts her in a corner, then on the apron! Bayley drags Nia through ropes to wrap an arm around them! Bayley then BOOTS the arm! Bayley fires more hands, but Nia shoves Bayley away. Bayley runs up, Nia stuffs the tackle to gut wrench and- JAWBREAKER from Bayley! Bayley runs, into a SAMOAN DROP! Nia stalks Bayley, pushes her around and taunts her. Nia CHOKES Bayley on ropes, lets off as the ref counts, then drags Bayley back up. Nia TOSSES Bayley to the corner, then soaks up the heat.

Nia drags Bayley up, scoops her, and SLAMS her down. Nia soaks up more heat, then runs to drop an elbow! Bayley sputters, Nia SPANKS her! Nia sits on Bayley to crush her against ropes! The ref counts, Nia lets off, and then she storms back up. Bayley kicks low, fires forearms, but Nia SHOVES her back! Nia CLUBS Bayley again and again, then hits the STINK FACE! Nia lets off to drag Bayley up and COBRA CLUTCH! Bayley endures, Nia mocks her, but the fans rally up. Bayley fires body shots, fights up, and fires haymakers! Nia shoves Bayley, Bayley gest around, and manages a SAIDO! The fans fire up while both women are down!

Nia rises up first, she glares, and Bayley runs in, into a FLAPJACK HOTSHOT! Bayley keeps moving, though! She CLOBBERS Nia! Both women are down again and the fans rally up. Nia rises, runs up but Bayley DUMPS her out! Only for Nia to trip Bayley up! Nia HEADBUTTS Bayley, spins her around on the apron, and lines up a shot. Bayley dodges, the leg drop hits apron! Bayley BOOTS Nia into barriers! Bayley goes out, uses the steps to LEAPING LARIAT! Down goes Nia and Bayley fires more hands! The fans cheer, Bayley drags Nia up and into the ring at 6 of 10. Bayley climbs, but Nia trips her up!

Nia storms up on Bayley while the fans rally. Nia suplexes Bayley off the corner, holds her up, but Bayley fights it! GUILLOTINE FACELOCK! Nia endures, powers up, and she suplexes Bayley for a GOURD BUSTER! Bayley flounders, Nia snarls, and Nia runs to SOMERSAULT SENTON! Then the leg drop, brother! Cover, TWO! Bayley survives and Nia is annoyed. Nia drags Bayley to a drop zone, and she goes up the corner!? SUPER LEG DROP misses as Bayley moves! Nia hobbles up, Bayley fires up, and Bayley clinches to BAYLEY2BELLY! Cover, TWO!! Bayley drags Nia up, hooks her up, but Nia powers out of Rose Plant!

Nia scoops, but Bayley FLYING-MARES free! Bayley runs, but into an URENAGE! And now Bayley is in the drop zone again! Nia makes sure it’s just right before she goes up! A-NIA-LATOR!! Cover, TWO!!! Bayley survives and Nia is shocked! The fans rally up, Nia kicks Bayley around, then she dribbles Bayley off the mat! Nia drags Bayley up to HEADBUTT her, then HEADBUTT, and HEADBUTT! Nia TOSSES Bayley into a corner, talks trash, and she slaps Bayley around. Bayley shoves Nia but Nia CLUBS away on her! The ref counts, Nia lets off, then runs up, but Bayley moves! Nia POSTS herself! The fans fire up while Nia flops to the apron.

Nia clutches her arm while the ring count climbs. Bayley rises, builds speed, and she DIVES! But into a fireman’s carry! SAMOAN DROP to the floor!! Nia roars, drags Bayley up, and she puts Bayley back in. Nia storms in, stalks Bayley, then runs in to SPLASH in the corner! Bayley slumps down, Nia HIP ATTACKS her! Nia drags Bayley back into the drop zone, then climbs, but Bayley goes up after Nia! Bayley CLUBS Nia, CHOP BLOCKS her, then gets under her! FALLING POWERBOMB!!! The fans are losing their minds, and Bayley hurries up top, and Bayley MACHO ELBOWS!! Cover, TWO!!

But wait! Here comes Tiffany in the Bank!! The fans are thunderous but then Bayley BLASTS Tiff! Nia runs up, is sent into buckles, and Bayley trips Nia to a high stack! TWO, and Bayley runs to KNEE Nia down! But Nia is rising! Bayley snarls, runs and- POP-UP BOMB!! Nia flips Bayley up, reels her back in, POWERBOMB!! Nia drags Bayley to the drop zone, for A-NIA-LATOR!!! Another A-NIA-LATOR?!?! Cover, Nia wins!!

Winner: Nia Jax, by pinfall (NEW WWE Women’s Champion)

Bayley’s bod and spirit were just crushed in one go, and now Tiffy celebrates with The Queen of the Ring! Will Nia’s reign be irresistible? Will Tiffy be Nia’s pretty pink insurance policy?

 

Special Guest Referee Seth Rollins: Drew McIntyre VS CM Punk!

You heard of a love triangle? Well this is a hate triangle! The Scottish Terminator hates the Second City Saint, the Second City Saint hates the Scottish Terminator, and the Visionary hates both of them! And yet it is Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins who steps in as the only man who can call this match! But will it be “down the middle?” Or will it be all over The Land?

Rollins makes his entrance first and embraces the fans singing, “WHOA~ OHH~ OHHH~!” Rollins even has a ref cam equipped! But, is that entire robe his referee uniform? Or is it what’s underneath? Reveal! It’s a custom striped shirt, where the black stripes are tiger stripe mesh! Plus, those pants are basically if you flattened out a disco ball. But next out is Drew McIntyre, leaving CM Punk for last. Even so, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME!” Rollins has these two hold on, but then Punk uses Rollins as a coat rack. Rollins sighs, rubs his butt with the sweatshirt, then throws it away. The fans chant for Punk but Rollins still does his best to instruct both guys.

Rollins says back up, and both guys go to opposite corners. Rollins takes a moment to revel in the fans cheering, then rings the bell! And the fists start flying! Punk gets the edge but McIntyre puts him in a corner. Punk dodges to fire m ore hands, and Rollins just lets it go! Then he counts, only to back Punk down at 4.5. They argue, McIntyre CLUBS Punk! McIntyre CHOPS and ROCKS and stomps and HAMMERS away! Now Rollins counts, but he still has to back McIntyre off. Rollins is being fair about this but then McIntyre brushes him off. Punk BOOTS McIntyre, goes up and FLYING LARIATS! Punk rains down fists!

McIntyre pushes Punk away, throat chops, and then he hauls Punk up. McIntyre CHOPS, then ROCKS Punk. McIntyre runs, Punk follows to LARIAT McIntyre up and out! Punk goes to the apron, and FLYING LARIATS! Down goes McIntyre, and Rollins waits while the fans chant for Punk. Punk drags McIntyre up, to POST him! And CHOP! Now Rollins starts a count. Punk fires hands, McIntyre pushes back, but Punk TOSSES McIntyre over barriers! Rollins only now says 2! Punk goes up to AX HANDLE McIntyre! Punk TOSSES McIntyre back over barriers, then stalks him. Rollins lounges, preferring to watch now.

McIntyre CHOPS Punk, scoops him, but Punk slips free! Punk POSTS McIntyre! The fans want table but Punk SMACKS McIntyre off the steps! And does it again! Punk asks if he should keep going, Rollins says go for it. Rollins ties his shoes while Punk DRIBBLES McIntyre off the steel! Punk then drags McIntyre up, headlocks and punches! Rollins lets it happen, and Punk brings McIntyre to the apron. But McIntyre trips Punk up! And brings him up to SWING into the desk! And then again! Even Rollins is a bit surprised by that savagery. McIntyre lifts the apron skirt, CHOPS Punk, and Punk flounders against the desk!

McIntyre brings Punk around, fans still want tables but McIntyre ROCKS Punk. McIntyre puts Punk under the ring, Rollins says don’t! Nah, okay, do it! CATAPULT into the ring frame! Rollins applauds, McIntyre hauls Punk up and puts him in. “This is Awesome!” as McIntyre storms in. Punks wings wild, but McIntyre CHOPS him down! McIntyre stomps Punk’s arm, then stands him up to snap suplex. Cover, but Punk is out before Rollins even starts! Rollins says what’s the big deal? McIntyre wants to kill Punk, right? Keep going! McIntyre stomps Punk’s head, stomps Punk’s hand, but Punk hits body shots and forearms!

McIntyre CHOPS Punk down! McIntyre hauls Punk up, clinches, and OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES! Cover, ONE! Rollins apologizes, he was wary of his knees. McIntyre stands Punk up, to SLAP him! Punk SLAPS back! And SLAPS, SLAPS and URAKENS! Punk kicks low, puts McIntyre in a corner, then runs up to SHINING- NO, McIntyre catches Punk to POWERBOMB! Cover, ONE!! Rollins really was there but that was all Punk. McIntyre deadlifts Punk for a POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Punk survives again but Rollins says hey, he’s giving it fair so McIntyre has to cool off. McIntyre just has to do better.

McIntyre goes out of the ring, and he grabs a chair! The fans fire up, Rollins checks Punk, but is McIntyre about to push even the “Rollins Rules” too far? McIntyre storms in, Rollins sees the chair, and now McIntyre asks if Rollins really wants this as much as him. Rollins can just ignore this and both of their problem goes away. Just let him do it. Rollins turns around, McIntyre lifts the chair, but then Rollins snatches the chair away! Rollins apparently wants to do this fair and square. They argue now, and McIntyre shoves Rollins! Rollins swings, but McIntyre dodge! Rollins pulls up short of hitting Punk!

McIntyre runs up, Punk rolls him up, but Rollins is busy putting the chair away! TWO, and McIntyre is up to NECKBREAKER! McIntyre kips up, and he’s frustrated with all of this. But then he reaches into his trunks, and surprise! He has the friendship bracelet he stole from Punk! McIntyre counts it down, CLAY- CALF KICK! Punk turns things around on McIntyre and the fans fire up! Punk then dodges McIntyre, spins things around, and hits a NECKBREAKER of his own! The fans rally, Punk goes corner to corner, SHINING WIZARD! Punk keeps going, SHINING WIZARD again! Punk wants another!

McIntyre sputters, Punk runs in again! SHINING WIZARD! And then a short arm LARIAT! Punk goes up, grins at Rollins, and then blows a kiss! MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre survives, but Punk doesn’t question it! He goes for ANACONDA VICE!! McIntyre fights, but the vice is in!! McIntyre flails, Punk grabs the bracelet! Punk pulls it free off McIntyre’s hand! The fans cheer as Punk wants the  moral victory! Punk gets it back, only to get a CLAYMORE!! Cover, TWO?!? Punk survives and even Rollins is surprised! Cleveland is thunderous for Punk, but Rollins coaches McIntyre up.

McIntyre seethes as he sits up, “This is Awesome!” McIntyre paces, glares at Punk, then hauls him up. McIntyre underhooks, for – NO, Punk slips free! Punk dodges McIntyre and POSTS him! McIntyre sputters, Punk says night-night! Punk reels Mcintyre in to fireman’s carry! Punk stares Rollins down but suddenly doesn’t trust him. Wait, Rollins has the friendship bracelet?! When did that happen? Rollins says he made sure it was out of the way! But then Mcintyre CLOBBERS Punk into Rollins! And then FUTURE- NO, Punk slips free to fireman’s carry! GO TO SLEEP!! Cover, but no Rollins! The fans count, Punk would’ve won!

Rollins hurries back in, he counts, TWO!! McIntyre survives after what would’ve been eight! Punk says Rollins is as good a ref as he is a wrestler, aka not good! Punk gets in Rollins’ face, but Rollins tells him that this is HIS ring, HIS match, HIS rules, HIS company! Not everything here is about CM Punk!! McIntyre is his problem, NOT Rollins! So focus on that, got it?! The fans sing for Rollins, but then Punk reels Rollins in! GO TO SLEEP!! But now there’s no ref! Punk takes his bracelet back, and says it’s never about Rollins, either. But then McIntyre LOW BLOWS Punk!! McIntyre pie faces Punk, then hits a CLAYMORE!!

McIntyre drags Punk to a cover, but Rollins is still dizzy! The fans count, Rollins finally does, and MCINTYRE WINS!

Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall

Egos got out of hand tonight, but in the end, it was Punk who had the biggest, and that is why he lost. And to add insult to injury, McIntyre steals the bracelet back! McIntyre gives it a kiss, just to rub it in more. Will this grudge ever go away? Or does it only end when someone’s career does?

 

Judgment Day regroups.

Finn sighs, and says they couldn’t find Dom. Priest figured, Dom probably left. Priest wants to apologies but Finn says no, water under the bridge. All the same, Priest is sorry. Finn is sorry, too. But judgment Day comes first. And while Priest said he doesn’t need Finn out there, just say the word if he changes his mind. Priest appreciates that. They fist bump, and Priest heads out. El Campeon is about to be in the fight of his life, will he bring down Der Ring General? Or will the King of the Ring soon be the King of the World?

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Damian Priest VS GUNTHER!

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see whose past informs their future!

The bell rings and the fans rally up already. Gunther can’t help to smile, and he runs up, but Priest ROCKS him! Priest fires off in the corner, ROCKS him again, then BOOTS him! Gunther hits back with forearms, but Priest UPPERCUTS! Then he ELBOWS in the corner! Choke grip, but Gunther breaks free! Gunther CHOPS the arm, UPPERCUTS Priest, but Priest clinches! FLATLINER! Gunther bails out and the fans fire up! Priest goes out, runs in and goes up steps, to FLYING CLUB Gunther down! The fans cheer, Priest reels Gunther in, but Gunther POSTS him first!

Gunther reels Priest in for an APRON BACK SUPLEX! The ring count starts, but Gunther drags Priest up to RAM him into the apron! The count is 5 of 10, Gunther CHOPS Priest down! Gunther slides in the ring, Priest storms in after him. Gunther CLUBS Priest, then brings him around to scoop and SLAM! The fans are torn but Gunther scowls as he stalks Priest. Priest rises, and he ROCKS Gunther! And ROCKS him again! And again! Gunther runs up but but Priest dodges! Priest BELL CLAPS, then suplexes! But Gunther fights that! Priest tries again, stil lcan’t, and Gunther wrenches to CHOP!

Gunther underhooks to BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up while Gunther frowns. Gunther rises, he stalks Priest, and he brings Priest up to CHOP! Priest sputters but he comes back to ROCK Gunther! Gunther rebounds to BOOT Priest down! Gunther goes up a corner, but Priest UPPERCUTS first! The fans duel again, Priest seethes and storms back up. But Gunther throws hands from above! They brawl, Priest ROCKS Gunther, CLUBS him, and Gunther clings to the post to stay up top! Priest climbs, he stands Gunther back up, then goes to the very top!

But Gunther wrenches the arm into a KIMURA! Gunther fires body shots, then CLUBS Priest down! Priest staggers, but he GAMANGIRIS in return! Gunther wobbles, Priest climbs up again. Priest goes to the very top, to SUPER STEINER! The fans fire up, Priest reels Gunther in for a BROKEN ARROW! Cover, TWO! Gunther survives but Priest stays cool. Priest paces, the fans rally, and Gunther slowly rises. Priest gives a little rope-a-dope and KICKS! And KICKS! Gunther sits up into another KICK! Gunther hobbles into another KICK! But Gunther CHOPS! Priest staggers, but comes back to KICK!

The fans fire up, Gunther CHOPS again! Priest ROCKS Gunther! Gunther CHOPS, Priest CHOPS! And CHOPS1 CHOPS! CHOPS! KICK! KICK! ROUNDHOUSE!! Gunther falls and the fans are thunderous! Gunther’s chest is bleeding from where Priest got him! But Gunther CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Priest blocks one!! Gunther apologizes?! Priest KICKS, KICKS, and ROLLING ELBOWS! Priest then swings, into a CHOP! But Priest SUPERKICKS! The fans fire up and Priest aims from a corner. Gunther rises, but he dodges the splash! SHOTGUN! Then the GENERAL BOMB!! High stack, TWO!!

The fans fire up again as Priest survives! The fans cheer seeing that blood from Gunther’s chest! Gunther rises, he stalks Priest, and he brings Priest up. Priest ROCKS Gunther! Gunther CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS again! Then he reels Priest in, for a- NO, Priest lands out of the bomb to SPIN KICK! Gunther staggers, into the choke grip! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Cover, TWO!! Gunther survives and Priest is in disbelief! But the fans rally up as Priest rises to his feet. Priest feeds off that energy, and he drags Gunther back up. Priest reels Gunther in, but Gunther fights the lift!

Gunther wrenches out, goes after that arm, but then he CHOPS! Priest ROCKS Gunther! Gunther dodges the next shot to SLEEPR! Priest snapmares free, but Gunther blocks the kick! T-BONE SUPLEX! Gunther runs to LARIAT!! Then he LARIATS again! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives, Gunther is too tired to be upset! “This is Awesome!” as Gunther goes to ropes. Gunther eggs Priest on, but Priest dares him to bring it! Gunther runs up to BOOT! Priest falls, but then sits up! Priest shakes his head, eggs Gunther on again, so Gunther CHOPS him down! The fans duel, Priest rises again, but Gunther says this is HIS title now!

Gunther eggs Priest on, then CHOPS him back down. Gunther paces around Priest, but Priest sits up and shakes his head. Wait, Finn appears ringside? He coaches Priest on, and Gunther is annoyed. Gunther tells Finn to back off, then he drags Priest up. Gunther wrenches, to CHOP Priest! Priest flops down but Gunther holds him up. Gunther sits Priest up, to CHOP! But Priest CLUBS and CHOPS, only for Gunther to BOOT him back down! Gunther is all fired up now! Gunther STOMPS Priest down! Gunther eggs Priest on, calls him trash like he has before, and he stomps Priest again.

But the fans cheer as Priest rises up! But Gunther KICKS him in the side! Gunther dares Finn to do something fo rhis guy, and Finn coaches Priest up. Gunther BOOTS Finn!! Priest sees that, and now he’s pissed!! Priest rises, Gunther BOOTS, but Priest does not fall! Priest pulls down the straps! Gunther BOOTS, Priest LARIATS!! Th efans are thundeorus as Priest gets moving, COMEBACKER LARIAT! Priest reels Gunther in, Canadian Rack and RAZOR’S EDGE!! Priest then says this is done! Choke grip, SOUTH OF HEAVEN!!! Cover, Finn gives Gunther the ROPEBREAK?!?

The fans are in disbelief, Priest doesn’t know what happened, but what is going on with Judgment Day!?! First Dom betrays Mami and now Finn stops Priest from winning? The replay is on the big screen, and Finn has an evil smile on his own face! Priest goes out after Finn but Gunther CLUBS him! SLEEPER!!! Priest flails, reaches out, but he is caught! Finn just stares down Priest the entire time! Priest is fading! The ref checks, and Priest… gets a second wind!! The fans are thunderous as Priest pushes back to a cover, TWO!! Gunther lets go, Priest grabs Finn!! Gunther drags Priest up and in! GENERAL BOMB!!!

Gunther flips Priest around, for the SLEEPER!!! The fans rally as hard as they can, but Priest is OUT! Gunther wins!!

Winner: Gunther, by submission (NEW WWE World Heavyweight Champion)

Der Ring General has gold around his waist again, but that’s not even the real headline! It is that Judgment Day is falling apart before our very eyes! Dom chooses Liv, Finn chooses anyone but Priest, who is going to be on the outside looking in?

 

The Awesome Truth is in the ring!

The fans cheer as our host for the evening, and his tag team partner, are here. Miz tells Cleveland that SummerSlam is in their house! Truth says this is a big house. How many people are in here? Wonder no more. Miz has the numbers. Cleveland set an American record! Tonight’s attendance is 57,791! Cleveland, WHAT’S UP!? But then A-Town Down Under has to ruin the fun. Waller says you can’t have the biggest party of the sumemr without them! Austin Theory can’t believe Miz is hosting. But it makes sense. He’s just like Cleveland: Disgusting! But this is The Land, right?

The Land with the worst NFL team of all time! The fans boo but Waller says they’re called “The Browns” for a reason. This is also The Land where everyone here looks like Jelly Roll! The fans boo, but Waller says no, Theory, don’t disrespect a country music legend. Oh, right, sorry, sorry. Jelly is cool. He has done the impossible. He is the only m an to make music worse than R-Truth! MGK ain’t much better. Truth says that’s clever. But this IS the home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It’s Ricky Martin, Robin Gibson, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express! Truth says that’s not how that works.

Wait, Jelly gets in, with a chair! Miz explains this is A-Town Down Under, not Rock ‘n’ Roll Express. Then who is that? Jelly SMACKS Theory! And SMACKS Waller! The fans are fired up, and Jelly clamps onto Theory’s neck! The fans are thunderous for the JELLY POWER CHOKE SLAM!! Packs a punch in every packet! But Jelly ain’t done! He and Awesome Truth say, “YOU CAN’T SEE ME!” FIFTEEN KNUCKLE SHUFFLE! Theory flounders away, the fans fire up, and Jelly breaks it down with Truth. They all hug it out, will Jelly one day find himself in the Hall of Fame?

 

Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Bloodline Rules: Cody Rhodes VS Solo Sikoa!

The American Nightmare did #FinishTheStory at WrestleMania 40, and he did move on from The Bloodline. It’s The Bloodline who has not moved on from Cody Rhodes. Once The Street Champ of the Island, once The Enforcer for the Tribal Chief, and then named the Heir to the Throne, that was not enough for Solo. Solo has committed a hostile takeover, backed by the Guerillas of Destiny and The Samoan Werewolf. And as such, Solo wants to solidify his place at the Head of the Table with THE WWE Championship. Will Solo succeed where Roman Reigns failed? Or will this be little more than a subpar remake?

While Solo makes his entrance solo, we of course know Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa & Jacob Fatu are lurking. As for Cody, he walks off the bus with Pharaoh, and then is greeted by Arn Anderson! Arn says Cody is truly a great champion, 57 thousand people say so. But he’s got four pissed off Polynesians after him. But turns out, Arn has some influence here after all. Cody still has friends by his side. A few he knows about are already on their way. THE Enforcer sends Cody off to gorilla, leaves Pharaoh with the wardrobe department and puts on the American Nightmare duster and helmet. “Wrestling has more than one… royal family.”

The fans are thunderous already as they sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, high-fives fans, then goes to the ring. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is truly undisputed!

The bell rings and Solo puts aside the ula fala. The fans tell Solo off, but he stares Cody down. Cody makes sure Solo hears what the fans are saying. The two circle, feel things out, then tie up. They are in a deadlock, Cody finds the headlock, but Solo powers up and out. Cody RAMS Solo but neither man budges! Cody smiles, runs again, and RAMS Solo! Solo rebounds to CLOBBER Cody! Cody stands up fast, but Solo raises the one. The fans boo, Cody and Solo reset. The fans chant, “WE WANT ROMAN!” Cody and Solo feel things out, then Cody avoids Solo. They tie up, are in another deadlock, and Cody headlocks again.

Solo powers up and out, but Cody slides under! Cody kicks low, but Solo stops the Rhodes Uppercut! Cody stands up, and the fans rally up again. The two circle, Cleveland continues to tell Solo what they think, but Solo says he is the one! Cody and Solo tie up, Cody waistlocks, but Solo elbows free! Solo runs in at the corner, but Cody bails out! The fans are torn, Cody catches his breath, but Solo says he’ll be champ now. Cody storms up the steps, steps in the ring, and he circles with Solo. The approach, Solo kicks low! Solo HEADBUTTS Cody, then CHOPS him! Cody CHOPS back!

Cody ROCKS Solo but Solo UPPERCUTS Cody! Solo then brings Cody around to whip, Cody goes up and out, only to skin the cat! Cody is back and he DUMPS Solo out! Then DISASTER KICK! Solo falls, but then Cody DIVES onto him! Down goes Solo again and the fans fire up! Cody goes back into the ring, builds speed again, and he DIVES into an uppercut! Cody tumbles out, Solo drags him around and SMACKS him off the steps. Solo SMACKS Cody off the steps again, then soaks up the heat from the fans. Solo goes back for Cody, but Cody slides into the ring. Solo pursues, but Cody fires hands!

Cody whips Solo but Solo reverses. Solo runs in, Cody goes up and over, but Solo fakes out the powerslam! WHEEL KICK! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Cody, but Solo stands up first. Solo stands Cody up, whips him, then fireman’s carry for a SAMOAN DROP! Cody sputters while the fans boo, but Solo looms over Cody. Solo drags Cody up, whips him to ropes, and SAMOAN DROPS! It was more a throw than anything, but Solo still covers. TWO, and Solo is annoyed. Solo drags Cody up, brings him around, and powers up his hand! SAMOAN- NO, Cody boots the spike! And BOOTS again!

Cody runs, springboard, CODY CUTTER! The fans fire up for Cody while Solo staggers up. Cody runs to LARIAT Solo up and out! Cody pursues, drags Solo up and SMACKS him off steps! And then into the Hydration Station! Cody opens a bottle, hydrates, then SMASHES Solo with the bottle! Cody puts Solo in, climbs the corner, but he has to leap over Solo! Cody kicks low, RHODES UPPERCUT! Cody JABS, JABS and JABS! The fans fire up for the Flip, Flop & Fly, BIONIC ELBOW! Then the DISASTER- NO, Solo catches Cody for a SITOUT BOMB! Cover, TWO!

The fans rally as Cody survives, but Solo isn’t bothered. Solo drags Cody up to HEADBUTT him to a corner. Solo fires hands, Cody sits down, and then Solo says stay down. Solo puts up the one, but the fans boo again. Solo grins as he goes to the far corner. Solo runs in, to HIP ATTACK! Cody sputters and Solo says the title is his! Solo paces, Cody staggers up, and Cody kicks low! Cody underhooks, but Solo wrenches free! Cody dodges the spike, and the ref almost gets hit! Cody rolls Solo up! TWO, and Solo URENAGES! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up for Cody but Solo clamps a SHOULDER CLAW on!

Cody endures as Solo digs into the trapezes. Cody rises up, fires body shots, then ROCKS Solo! Cody runs, but into a THIRD SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Cody stays in this, but Solo shakes his head. Solo says he is still bringing the gold home, and he drags Cody up. Solo puts Cody on the top rope, then puts Cody in a Tree of Woe. Solo goes side to side, DIVING HEADBUTT! Cody sputters, the fans boo, but Solo says Cody should just stay down or he gets his ass beat! Solo then runs side to side again, DIVING HEADBUTT! Cody sputters, Solo tells Cody to just give up now.

Solo takes his time going to the far side, and he soaks up heat from Cleveland. Solo runs in again, but Cody sits up! Solo belly flops off the mat! Cody stands on the corner, and he MOONSAUTS Solo down! The fans fire up while both men are down! Cody drags himself up with the ropes while the fans rally for him. Cody stands Solo up for haymakers! Solo wobbles, Cody runs, but into a BOSS MAN SLAM! Cover, TWO! Cody survives and Solo grows frustrated now. Solo climbs up a corner, the fans boo, but Cody springs up! Cody ROCKS Solo, then climbs up after him! Cody CLUBS Solo, but Solo HEADBUTTS Cody!

Cody falls, Solo rises, but Cody is right back up! Cody gets Solo for a SUPER DUPER PLEX!! The fans fire up while both men are down! Solo and Cody stir while the fans rally up again. Cody crawls over, he fires a forearm. Solo HEADBUTTS back! Cody fires another forearm! Solo fires a haymaker! They stand, the shots go back and forth, and the fans rally as Cody gets the edge! Solo wobbles, Cody runs, springboard, but into Solo’s waistlock! Solo dragon sleepers! Cody spins that around, CROSS RHODES!! But now Tama & Loa attack! The Guerillas beat Cody down, and set him up for a TACKLE into the corner!

Tama STINGER SPLASHES, and he feeds Cody to Loa’s LARIAT! The fans chant for “YEET!” in hopes Jey will arrive, but the Guerillas hit TONGAN TWIST! Solo covers, TWO!! Cody survives and the fans fire up! But then Loa & Tama mug Cody again! HERE COMES KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter has recovered from what The Bloodline’s done to him, and he rushes down that ramp! Kevin fires hands on Tama & Loa! Then a SUPERKICK for Solo! Kevin TACKLES Tama, rains down fists, but Loa drags him up! Kevin just fires hands on Loa now! Kevin stomps a mudhole, but Tama CLUBS Kevin!

Tama rains down on Kevin now, but HERE COMES RANDY ORTON! The Viper has also recovered! Cleveland is thunderous as Orton hurries his way down that ramp. Tama meets him, but Orton ROCKS him, then THROWS him into barriers! Orton dodges Loa to RKO! Tama returns, but into a STUNNER! The fans fire up as Solo runs up, into a SNAP POWERSLAM from Orton! Kevin goes up, and Kevin SWANTON BOMBS! Cody hauls Solo up to CROSS RHODES!! Cover, TWO!! Solo barely gets an arm up but that’s just enough! Kevin & Orton go out to keep after Tama & Loa!

The fans fire up as that brawl goes on in the crowd, and Cody goes outside to look for plunder! Cody chooses the steel steps, his friend from Money in the Bank! Cody hoists that up to RAM Solo down! Solo staggers into a corner, and Cody shouts at him to stay down! Solo rises again, so Cody RAMS Solo again! Cody paces around with the steps, then runs up at the corner! Solo SPEARS Cody down! The steps tumble, Solo covers, TWO!! Cody survives and Solo cannot believe it! Solo grabs the steps now, puts those in a corner, then pushes Cody up against them. Solo rains down fists!

Cody sputters, Solo goes to the far corner, and fans fear what comes next. Solo roars and runs in, but Cody dodge! Solo hits only steel steps!! Cody hurries to dragon sleeper, for CROSS RHODES!! But Cody isn’t done, he drags Solo back up! ANOTHER CROSS RHODES!! And yet, Cody won’t let it end with that! But JACOB FATU is here! WHISPER IN THE WIND! The Werewolf strikes, the fans boo, but Fatu drags Cody over to the drop zone. Fans want “YEET!” but the get the BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Fatu drags Solo over so that he can cover Cody! TWO?!?! Cody survives and no one can believe it!

Fatu calls to Solo, and Solo says to set Cody up for the table! Fatu drags Cody up to HEADBUTT him out of the ring! Fatu then goes out to SUPERKICK Cody! Fatu clears the desk, then CLUBS Cody. Fatu drags Cody over, HEADBUTTS him onto the desk, then HAMMERs away! Fatu then climbs a corner, eyes locked on Cody. WEREWOLF SPLASH through the desk!!! The fans lose their minds, Fatu put his own body on the line to serve his Tribal Chief! But even with the bad leg, Fatu stands up! Fatu throws a fit as he tells Solo to end this! Solo drags Cody up, puts Cody in the ring, and he goes up a corner!

Solo aims now, for a USO SPLASH!! Cover, TWO?!?! Cody lives and no one understands how!! Solo stands Cody up, but then Cody falls over! Solo demands he rise up! Solo makes Cody stand, but Cody SUPERKICKS! Then Cody goes up and up and SUPER CODY CUTTERS!!! But Solo flounders away before Cody can cover! AND ROMAN REIGNS IS BACK!?! Cleveland loses their minds to the highest degree because THE Head of the Table, THE Tribal Chief, the #OTC, ONE TRUE CHIEF, is here!! Roman storms his way down to the ring, but whose side is he on!?

Solo looks like he’s seen a ghost, because here comes Roman! SUPERMAN PUNCH ON SOLO!! What did the usurper think would happen!? “OOOAH~!” And SPEAR on Solo!!! Roman looks to Cody, Cody looks to Roman, and the fans are again losing their minds! Roman then leaves, having sent his message to Solo. “This is Awesome!” “Thank You, Roman!” Cody drags Solo up, for a CROSS RHODES! Cover, Cody wins!

Winner: Cody Rhodes, by pinfall (still Undisputed WWE Champion)

Cody keeps the title he won off of Roman Reigns thanks to Roman Reigns, and that look they give each other communicates respect. But is this truly the end to this story? Or is this going to be a saga like never before?

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My Thoughts:

Now this was an AWESOME SummerSlam. Great crowd, great action, but my one complaint is a three HOUR preshow. I get it, SummerSlam is “the biggest party of the Summer,” it is one of WWE’s Big 4, and they want all the time they can get to get in promos and videos, but c’mon. Three hours? Honestly, I’m not sure I even need to bother when these are also free gratis on YouTube. Though, that’s not to say there was nothing of quality, it was just a lot to pay attention to in the middle of the day when I also need time to eat because I’m still human.

But again, that’s the only gripe. Jelly Roll did a great job singing God Bless America and his live edition of Liar, and I really enjoyed him and Awesome Truth humbling A-Town Down Under. Opening with Liv VS Rhea was a little surprising but it turned out to work perfect given what they had planned. For one, Rhea ramming her shoulder to fix it… And then Dom’s betrayal riling everyone up, especially Priest, that was definitely some good foreshadowing. And then for Finn to spring that betrayal on Priest, that was pretty powerful stuff. Judgment Day Civil War is here, and the exiled Rhea and Priest will have to figure out what to do as just the two of them.

Speaking of Priest VS Gunther, that was a hell of a match even with Finn screwing Priest over. Gunther definitely deserved this win tonight, and great use of story to get him there. And I think the most incredible thing about tonight was four title changes! Sami VS Bron was great for going at a fast pace to start, to keep that energy up after the opener. But where Sami got to win in Canada, he of course loses here to put Bron over. Now if they want Sami and Jey to go for tag titles, they’re free to do so while Bron faces whoever wants next.

Logan VS Knight was probably the hottest the crowd was, because of how much they dislike Logan and really like Knight. Knight smashing up the Prime Truck and the brawl before the match was “on record” was a good way to keep the energy up, and that top rope Asai Moonsault was probably the best one of those anywhere, so that much you have to give credit to Logan. But in the end, even with Knight technically standing tall just last night on SmackDown, Knight comes away the champion because that was the right move for everyone. Logan’s free to move up towards a top title, or even do one of his own personal ventures right now, and like Bron, Knight can face just about anyone next.

Nia VS Bayley was also great stuff, and Bayley always does great as the underdog Face. Her pulling off that falling powerbomb was incredible, but even with denying Tiff her cash-in, Bayley was certainly losing. At least they had Nia go the extra mile and really beat Bayley down to get it done. And now we’re in a unique space where both the champion and Ms. MITB are Heels. Tiff might tease trying, Nia will have to watch her back from now on. And even then, as soon as a Face somehow takes that title off Nia, Tiff can jump right on them with a cash-in, perhaps “promising” Nia a title match the very next show.

The Special Guest Ref match was great stuff, though almost completely because of story. Rollins, whose outfit wasn’t outlandish like I was thinking but still very fashionable, naturally let things ride, but also didn’t quite take things seriously so that when it was time to count, he’d miss it. The frustrations of McIntyre and Punk were great stuff, and they of course mixed in those usual “miscommunication misunderstandings” to add on. But in the end, between Punk wanting the bracelet back during the match, and Punk not being able to get over himself, that became his downfall and it was perfect. McIntyre wins dirty, and he still has the bracelet. This whole story is about perspective, accountability, personal philosophies, and that works so well, we definitely need more.

And of course, Bloodline Rules helped push the show to 11 PM Eastern for that four hour block SummerSlam was aiming for. It was great even as just Cody VS Solo, and I like the storytelling of Solo trying to do it on his own until absolutely necessary. And to Solo’s credit, that’s also how Roman Reigns did it, so it just fits Solo trying to be just like Roman. And then speaking of Roman, we got his return along with some others, and it was all just so good. Fans have wanted Roman, they get Roman, Roman takes out Solo more for his own reasons than to help Cody, and that adds another layer to this already incredible ongoing story.

My Score: 9.6/10