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The grandeur of WWE was on full show as the corporate introduced its first ever two-night SummerSlam from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Together with the conventional cavalcade of in-ring performers have been appearances by two of music’s largest names. Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B hosted the festivities of Evening 1 on August 2 whereas Jelly Roll noticed a dream come true by having his first match. 

Greater than 113,000 followers packed the venue over the weekend of exhibits with others tuning in on Peacock to witness the massive matches together with certainly one of John Cena’s few remaining stops of his retirement tour. He closed out Evening 2 on August 3. The 17-time World Champion put the gold on the road towards Cody Rhodes in a road combat. Cena has been the heel or dangerous man for a lot of this final run,. The Peacemaker star started to evolve again into the beloved hero that made him the face of the franchise, a position as we speak held full-time by Rhodes. The 2 hugged after the intros, a nod to Cena’s preliminary betrayal that sparked the villainous persona. Cena used a crutch from NBA’s Tyrese Haliburton, who was ringside. Cena and Rhodes  kicked out of their respective ending strikes, solely constructing the drama. 

Cena, 48, pulled out all of the stops for his final SummerSlam. They brawled by means of the gang. At one level, Cena got here up by means of the elevator shaft on the doorway means with Rhodes on his shoulders and walked him again to the ring. That exhausted him sufficient for Rhodes to take benefit. He eliminated a backside turnbuckle and blasted him over the pinnacle with the metal piece. Cena rebounded by choking Rhodes out with the turnbuckle rope. Rhodes fired off three Cross Rhodes, however Cena wouldn’t hand over. Cena gave one final AA (Perspective Adjustment) on Rhodes from the highest rope. Rhodes , saluting the legend and profitable again the title he misplaced. 

It was a pleasant passing of the torch second. These heat fuzzy emotions left the viewers when Brock Lesnar made a surprising return. Lesnar final wrestled in WWE two years in the past at SummerSlam. He hadn’t been seen with the corporate after being named within the federal lawsuit former worker Janel Grant filed towards former Chairman Vince McMahon. Lesnar, who as soon as dominated Cena at SummerSlam, took out Cena with an F5. It appears like we’ll see one ultimate chapter between the 2. 

Learn on under as we break down what else went down.

Rollins Screws Over Punk 

CM Punk aimed to dethrone the World Heavyweight Champion Gunther within the Evening 1 foremost occasion. The tempo began sluggish with the 2 getting their licks in early on. Gunther then started to dominate with plenty of heavy blows. Including insult to harm, Gunther even utilized a Punk trademark submission in Sharpshooter. Punk turned it round in a scene that would have been proper out of Rocky. He rallied again, however Gunther wouldn’t go down simply. Neither would Punk as he kicked out of most of the champ’s huge maneuvers.

The sweaty combatants informed a masterclass story beneath the intense lights and evening sky. Gunther was busted open towards the top. Punk, likened to a shark that smelled blood, overcame a sleeper and fired off two GTS ending strikes to take the gold. The emotional scene become heartbreak when Seth Rollins cashed in his Cash within the Financial institution briefcase title shot. Rollins, who was alleged to be on shelf with a knee harm, ended the evening taking house the gold. Be mindful Rollins really walked round on crutches together with his daughter to promote he was injured. Discuss dedication to the artwork. 

Jelly Roll Impresses

Jelly Roll entered for his WWE debut to the sounds of Toby Keith. The nation celebrity, who misplaced 230 kilos, had put within the work coaching for the match on the WWE Efficiency Heart. He sang just a few traces of “I hear voices in my head…” to deliver his tag crew companion Randy Orton to the ring as they confronted Drew McIntyre and the viral Logan Paul. Jelly’s spouse Bunnie XO cheered on in assist. Surprisingly, he kicked off the match towards Paul with a sequence of offensive strikes together with a pleasant physique slam and elbow drop. Jelly didn’t have the identical luck towards McIntyre, who headbutted them within the face. 

The foes stored the music artist from tagging Orton in for motion. “The Viper” would get within the ring to even the chances. Paul knocked Jelly out with a punch. McIntyre propped Jelly on the desk. Paul dove off the highest rope to place Jelly by means of a desk! Respect for taking that bump. Jelly was being helped out to the again, making a two-on-one state of affairs on Orton. Jelly dug deep to get again into the match to make the tag! He executed a chokeslam on Paul and a “Black Roll Slam” on McIntyre. Paul acquired the pin over Jelly. Is that this the final we’ve seen of the “Son of a Sinner” singer? After that efficiency, one would assume not. He earned the respect of wrestlers and followers alike.

The Bloodline Lives

The occasion kicked off with Roman Reigns and Jey Uso teaming up towards Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. The latter got here out with Reigns’ sneakers he stole. “The Oracle” Paul Heyman stored them for secure preserving. The explosive duo of Breakker and Reed imposed their energy on the Samoan dream crew. There was a scary second when Reigns hit a transfer to the surface and nearly landed badly. Reigns and Uso rebounded late within the match after an offensive barrage from their opponents.  Breakker, pulling his straps down, signaled he was going for one final huge spear on Uso however Reigns pulled him out of the way in which to take the transfer. A second of sacrifice from the “Tribal Chief.”. Uso used it as a possibility to return again and hit a splash on Reed for the win.

Aptitude & Bliss Strike Gold

The unlikely duo of Charlotte Aptitude and Alexa Bliss proved to be a profitable system towards the Ladies’s Tag Champs Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez. Bliss was remoted from her tag companion early on till she ultimately was in a position to tag “The Queen” into the match. There was a degree the place Bliss thought she value them the championship, however was in a position to make up for it by saving Aptitude. The end got here when Bliss acquired the victory after hitting Sister Abigail.  

Nonetheless Tiffy Time

Two of WWE’s rising feminine superstars in Ladies’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill shined on the massive stage. Cardi B was proven ringside for the title combat. Often, the 2 have labored with extra veteran expertise, so this was a possibility for each to see what they’ll do. A sink or swim state of affairs. Every showcased their respective athletic skills. Cargill tried to use her Jaded finisher, which was countered by Stratton. The incumbent retained along with her Prettiest Moonsault Ever.

Zayn Overcomes Kross

Sami Zayn seemed to maneuver previous Karrion Kross of their newest battle. The devious Scarlett handed a baseball bat to Kross. Although he was unsuccessful in utilizing the weapon on Zayn. Later within the match Scarlett performed thoughts video games with Zayn by handing the bat to him to make use of on her husband. He tossed it out of the ring, refusing to provide into the darkish facet. The tip got here with Zayn defeating Kross with a Helluva Kick.

Dom Performs Soiled

“Soiled” Dominik Mysterio was a baby at SummerSlam 20 years in the past when he was the focus storyline between the late Eddie Guerrero and his late dad Rey Mysterio. The 2 rivals fought “over custody” of him. Quick ahead to now and Dominik got here in because the Intercontinental champion. Enjoying thoughts video games of their present story, his challenger AJ Kinds entered the stadium in a Guerrero trademark lowrider. Dominik and Kinds tried to troll each other, even throughout the match, utilizing lots of Guerrero’s signature techniques. Soiled Dom nailed Kinds together with his boot with out the ref seeing and defeated the veteran with a Frog Splash.

Naomi Star Energy Shines By means of 

Ladies’s Champion Naomi opened the present defending towards Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. Naomi’s dad, famous guitarist Shawn McCray, performed her to the ring. Sky and Ripley initially labored collectively, however that dissipated shortly. Naomi seemed sturdy towards her challengers early within the match. The three girls confirmed up and confirmed out in a highlight of the ladies’s division. Ripley’s Riptide nearly secured her the gold for her on two events. Nonetheless, it was Naomi who stored the title with a rollup on Ripley utilizing the tights.

TLC Match Honors Unique 25 Years Later

Earlier than the Tables, Ladders, Chairs automotive crash acquired underway, WWE acknowledged legends Dudley Boys and Hardy Boys ringside. The 2 groups put the actual TLC match sort on the map 25 years in the past on the similar occasion together with Edge and Christian. Present title holders Wyatt Sicks, DIY, Road Earnings, Fraxiom, Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons and Andrade and Rey Fenix carried on the custom of carnage. At one level Candice LeRae tried to win it for DIY on high of the ladder. Johnny Gargano’s spouse was near grabbing the titles and was despatched by means of one other ladder exterior the ring. After every crew had their spectacular death-defying spots, Wyatt’s Joe Gacy retrieved the titles above to retain.

Bayley Price Valkyria Towards Becky

Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch walked to the ring with new ring music from Dan Campbell of The Surprise Years. She defended towards inaugural title holder Lyra Valkyria beneath no disqualification circumstances. It didn’t take lengthy earlier than issues acquired ugly between the previous associates with varied weapons being utilized. Lynch tried to choke Valkyria with a series, in addition to ziptied her arms and proceed to hit her with just a few kendo stick photographs. Valkyria managed to interrupt free to show issues round. Bayley stopped Lynch from utilizing the crowbar on Valkyria. Though she could be the one to value Valkyria the match.  

Solo Survives Cage Match

Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu have been locked inside a metal cage for the USA Championship. The previous Bloodline brothers definitely made probably the most of their environment. Sikoa kicked out after two moonsaults. Jimmy Uso neutralized Sikoa’s MFT (My Household Tree) faction members from interfering. No less than in the beginning. Later within the match, Sikoa tried to flee the cage earlier than getting caught by Fatu. Toma Tonga handcuffed Fatu to the highest of the metal cage, however that didn’t maintain him down. Sikoa would exit the cage to maintain the gold. Fatu acquired some revenge with a moonsault from the highest of the cage.