Bowen’s Botches and Bodyslams: WWE SummerSlam Results and Review August 18 2018
Bowen’s Botches and Bodyslams: WWE SummerSlam Results and Review August 18 2018
WWE SummerSlam controls our Sunday night from the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York. AJ Styles defends the WWE Championship against Samoa Joe, Brock Lesnar defends the WWE Universal Championship against Roman Reigns, and Alexa Bliss defends the RAW Women’s Championship against Ronda Rousey. It’s a stacked card with the biggest names in WWE and every championship on the line.
Pre-Show Matches
Andrade Cien Almas and Zelina Vega vs. Rusev and Lana
Zelina Vega Rolls Up Lana and uses the ropes for leverage to get the Pinfall victory.
It’s time for the first ACTION of the night as @AndradeCienWWE & @Zelina_VegaWWE make their way to the ring on #SummerSlam Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/PlCTNaE7b9
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
“Tonight is about #RusevDay and #LanaDay, so stay behind!” – @RusevBUL to @WWEDramaKing #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/n9ZutByt74
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 19, 2018
#RusevDay AND #LanaDay have come to fruition on @WWENetwork streaming RIGHT NOW on #SummerSlam Kickoff!@RusevBUL @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/BASnIxt556
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 19, 2018
What better way to kick off #SummerSlam than in #tranquilo style? @AndradeCienWWE @Zelina_VegaWWE pic.twitter.com/pGDHIvamla
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
#ElÍdolo @AndradeCienWWE bringin’ the reverse to #SummerSlam Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/zWMWKjSoHi
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 19, 2018
Whataya say, @BookerT5x?! #Lanarooni#SummerSlam @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/OH7uP51pTo
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
It may be #RusevDay, but @AndradeCienWWE & @Zelina_VegaWWE are staying #Tranquilo on the #SummerSlam Kickoff! @RusevBUL @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/1M72TdyXum
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
#StayTranquilo.#SummerSlam @AndradeCienWWE @Zelina_VegaWWE pic.twitter.com/mISBIAQA13
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
The upward trajectory of @AndradeCienWWE & @Zelina_VegaWWE continues with a WIN in this #MixedTag match to kick off #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/md3cCyRYsu
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Cedric Alexander (c) vs. Drew Gulak
Cedric Alexander Rolls Up Drew Gulak for the Pinfall victory.
The second hour of #SummerSlam Kickoff is underway…and so is the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship Match! @CedricAlexander pic.twitter.com/ShJSErsH6B
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
#205Live has ARRIVED on #SummerSlam Kickoff as @DrewGulak looks to capture the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship from @CedricAlexander! pic.twitter.com/ObEqjCheX3
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) August 19, 2018
Submission specialist @DrewGulak is all smiles as his @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship opportunity gets underway on @WWENetwork! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/bdz7f9sEbL
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 19, 2018
WHO is going to walk out of @barclayscenter with the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship: @DrewGulak or @CedricAlexander? #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/1CrPrwXuBC
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
When the styles of @CedricAlexander and @DrewGulak collide, you get one incredible #Cruiserweight Title Match on the #SummerSlam Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/G7NIEFHLjG
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
FLY, CEDRIC, FLY!!!#SummerSlam @CedricAlexander pic.twitter.com/SsTONGhL9U
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
You did NOT just do that, @DrewGulak…#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/fqyC4999fx
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) August 19, 2018
AND STILL your @WWE #Cruiserweight Champion, @CedricAlexander! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/fIOYpZ9lQX
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
RAW Tag Team Championships
The B Team (c) vs. The Revival
Curtis Axel scores a Pinfall victory over Scott Dawson after Dawson’s roll up was reversed by a stumbling Bo Dallas.
Can The ️-TEAM hold onto their #RAW #TagTeamTitles?!#SummerSlam @TheBoDallas @RealCurtisAxel pic.twitter.com/Vnzu2eimrv
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
If you’re enjoying #SummerSlam Kickoff, SAY YEAH!@ScottDawsonWWE & @DashWilderWWE are out for the #RAW #TagTeamTitles RIGHT NOW LIVE on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/L33k6DvtGb
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 19, 2018
#TheRevival @ScottDawsonWWE & @DashWilderWWE are looking to OFFICIALLY become the #TopGuys on #RAW! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/sioDCEPvmc
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
Did we mention #TheRevival is a good tag team?#SummerSlam @ScottDawsonWWE @DashWilderWWE pic.twitter.com/77TcEFH2hY
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
The #BTeam @TheBoDallas & @RealCurtisAxel have an answer for EVERYTHING #TheRevival @ScottDawsonWWE & @DashWilderWWE send their way on the #SummerSlam Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/QLmnEVYPxc
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
Did they do it again? YOU BET THEY DID!#TheBTeam‘s winning streak CONTINUES on #SummerSlam Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/yGNoCCvA4A
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
SummerSlam
WWE Intercontinental Championship
Dolph Ziggler (c) with Drew McIntyre vs. Seth ROllins with Dean Ambrose
Seth Rollins wins by Pinfall after a Curbstomp on Dolph Ziggler to win the Intercontinental Championship.
Look who’s ready to KICK OFF #SummerSlam…@WWERollins and @TheDeanAmbrose! pic.twitter.com/CUXCAHL0xT
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
We’re kicking things off at #SummerSlam streaming LIVE with the LUNATIC FRINGE himself, @TheDeanAmbrose! pic.twitter.com/ww0ytMgH0S
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 19, 2018
#SummerSlam opens up with an #ICTitle SHOWDOWN as @WWERollins looks to win back the gold against @HEELZiggler! pic.twitter.com/SB1f7O8Ye1
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
This is what it’s ALL about to kick off #SummerSlam: @HEELZiggler‘s #ICTitle! pic.twitter.com/l3E8TkIvzn
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
Is @DMcIntyreWWE going to be a deciding factor with @TheDeanAmbrose evening things up at ringside?
Let’s find out… #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/1hov8i1Hxv
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
The first encounter…#SummerSlam @TheDeanAmbrose @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/aqtdPGY1ek
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 19, 2018
No shortage of confidence in the #ICChampion @HEELZiggler thus far…#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/sC4jBB5DvC
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
Looking like the meanest head coach you’ve ever seen on the sidelines…#SummerSlam @TheDeanAmbrose pic.twitter.com/ikytXrcSkA
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
BLOCKBUSTER time for @WWERollins! Is this the turning point he needs to get back to #ICTitle glory?! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/JsITs12Cjt
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 19, 2018
Which cornerman will prove more valuable?#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/smgQJjz7KW
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
With @TheDeanAmbrose in his corner and momentum on his side, @WWERollins is looking UNSTOPPABLE in this #ICTitle Match! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/M44tGNSWKD
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
This one is ALL @HEELZiggler right now.#SummerSlam #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/D4gVcWz1L5
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
.@barclayscenter is going for this #ICTitle showdown!#SummerSlam @WWERollins @HEELZiggler pic.twitter.com/pMwab0c7h2
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
A LITTLE HELP FROM HIS FRIEND for @WWERollins…#SummerSlam #DirtyDeeds pic.twitter.com/1BwkZ3FXZe
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
HE’S DONE IT!@WWERollins STOMPS his way to his SECOND reign as #ICChampion to kick off #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/BtJUHKz4AV
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
Smackdown Tag Team Championships
The Bludgeon Brothers (c) vs. The New Day
The New Day wins by Disqualification after Rowan uses a mallet against New Day. Bludgeon Brothers retain the titles.
ALL the you can ask for are coming your way RIGHT NOW, streaming LIVE on @WWENetwork! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/Ny7v5S72hJ
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 19, 2018
Are about to witness a bludgeoning at @barclayscenter?#SummerSlam #BludgeonBrothers pic.twitter.com/rhJNjD9g4b
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
The #SDLive #TagTeamTitles match is officially UNDERWAY at #SummerSlam…
Can #TheNewDay survive The #BludgeonBrothers?! pic.twitter.com/ZqCwnj6BNv
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 19, 2018
THIS is the power game @WWEBigE brings to the table!#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/i4JZLa3hE3
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
NEW DAY ROCKS! NEW DAY ROCKS!#SummerSlam @XavierWoodsPhD pic.twitter.com/b7NL9afwsU
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
The #SDLive #TagTitles are on the line, and NOBODY IS SAFE as The #BludgeonBrothers battle The #NewDay at #SummerSlam!@WWEBigE @XavierWoodsPhD @TrueKofi @LukeHarperWWE @ERICKROWAN pic.twitter.com/iL5xcjzuSP
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
Well, #TheNewDay just won the match, but NOT how they wanted to…
The #BludgeonBrothers resort to their mallets to RETAIN the #SDLive #TagTeamTitles at #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/jbOfHhPBtk
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
Money In The Bank Contract Match
Braun Stroman vs. Kevin Owens
Braun Strowman pins Kevin Owens after a Running Powerslam.
The shirt says it all…
Is it time for @FightOwensFight to be #KOintheBank?! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/IeYLHcro0F
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
Is this the last time we’ll see @BraunStrowman as Mr. MONSTER in the BANK, LIVE on @WWENetwork?! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/zOaW0ZHF2v
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 19, 2018
Wait for it.#SummerSlam @BraunStrowman pic.twitter.com/C3TiNYoZhq
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
.@BraunStrowman is an absolute MONSTER… and he’s laughing all the way to the BANK. #SummerSlam #MonsterInTheBank pic.twitter.com/kccmzRgkCf
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
And JUST like that, @BraunStrowman ROLLS THROUGH @FightOwensFight to KEEP his #MITB contract! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/DvZCU1uo80
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
Smackdown Women’s Championship
Carmella (c) vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair hits Natural Selection on Becky Lynch and scores a victory via Pinfall, and we have a new Smackdown Women’s Champion. Becky Lynch snaps and assaults Charlotte Flair after the match.
A GOLDEN opportunity awaits @MsCharlotteWWE… #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/0NiZgQYDOw
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
Looking to become a ✌️-TIME #SDLive #WomensChampion is none other than @BeckyLynchWWE! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/PLMW7anbnI
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
#SummerSlam just got F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S as #SDLive #WomensChampion @CarmellaWWE graces @barclayscenter with her presence LIVE on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/g1ep0yM5YF
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 20, 2018
sounds, ♀ ensues…#SummerSlam #WomensTitle @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/s5YVIl1yp5
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
Life is good when you’re the champ.#SummerSlam #WomensTitle @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/HTPQYrpkWH
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
#TripleThreat matches: where friendships go to end.#SummerSlam #WomensTitle @MsCharlotteWWE @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/BJZsgGJ6sJ
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
The TORQUE. #SummerSlam #WomensTitle @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/xyMCWLpFQp
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
Shall we call this a BECK-END?!#SummerSlam #WomensTitle @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/YnOFyon3Ca
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
Whether friend or foe, EVERYONE felt the wrath of @MsCharlotteWWE at #SummerSlam! #WomensTitle pic.twitter.com/fdTeEQivnu
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
QUEEN @MsCharlotteWWE is a -TIME CHAMPION!#SummerSlam #WomensTitle pic.twitter.com/cLlRTYr83d
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
FRIENDS NO MORE. @BeckyLynchWWE has HAD IT with coming up short!#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/hKizZbQj0l
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
The #IrishLassKicker @BeckyLynchWWE…just SNAPPED at #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/uS0dyU7vpx
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
WWE Championship
AJ Styles (c) vs. Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe wins by Disqualification after AJ Styles hits him with a steel chair.
The wife and daughter of @AJStylesOrg are getting a closer look at this #WWEChampionship showdown! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/sQQR1adgW7
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
JOE! JOE! JOE! JOE!
Is it time for @SamoaJoe to capture his FIRST @WWE Championship LIVE at #SummerSlam on @WWENetwork?! pic.twitter.com/ZZPGirQsE8
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 20, 2018
#WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg cannot WAIT to get a piece of @SamoaJoe! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/ALYefkgUFH
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
It’s all about the #WWEChampionship RIGHT NOW at #SummerSlam!@AJStylesOrg @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/3FvJ8sdTDm
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
Taking his time is the challenger @SamoaJoe…#SummerSlam #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/s0JrYtYDMo
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
Dropkick grade: #SummerSlam #WWEChampionship @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/4kXn7g1ES7
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
There is NO stopping THIS.#SummerSlam #WWEChampionship @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/l9GPEK73EU
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
It’s all about a PERSONAL and PHYSICAL assault for @SamoaJoe as he dissects and destroys the #WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg! #SummerSlam #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/YHtXKkeCrQ
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
The most PHENOMENAL Forearm in all the land!#SummerSlam #WWEChampionship @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/g32R1nk7uH
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
You can always count on @SamoaJoe to bust out a new trick when it matters most!#SummerSlam #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/kV2mPd4IX7
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
Yes, this just happened. WHAT a #StylesClash by @AJStylesOrg!#SummerSlam #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/epT2bUvncK
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
WHAT does @SamoaJoe have to do to put away @AJStylesOrg in this #WWEChampionship match?! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/7OnwwrLVF2
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
The champion has LOST IT!#SummerSlam #WWEChampionship @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/Vbw0502Qin
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
.@SamoaJoe just caused @AJStylesOrg to be disqualified and lose his cool in front of his own family. #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/H2ktDs7ltk
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
The look of a man who just realized he is NOT @WWE Champion.#SummerSlam @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/4kl4488YFC
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
Elias On Stage
“I would love to dedicate this song to all the New Yorkers out there tonight…” – @IAmEliasWWE #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/56YLCclvcr
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
Silence your .
Hold your .
Shut your .@IAmEliasWWE is about to bless the world with some… technical difficulties? #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/6W0V8cxyVJ— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
What just happened to @IAmEliasWWE‘s guitar?! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/gNVJEdKBDq
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan
The Miz wins by Pinfall after using Brass Knuckles handed to him by Maryse from the crowd, all of this undetected by the referee.
THIS is going to be AWESOME, and @mikethemiz is EXTRA pumped!#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/g92JEb1W7D
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
Is @barclayscenter ready for this one? YES! YES! YES!#SummerSlam @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/cgOeVKHi1V
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
Consider @mikethemiz officially PUNCHED IN THE FACE by @WWEDanielBryan! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/u3cHzy1bN9
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
OK, @mikethemiz! OK!#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/nshGYPkga9
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
The SOUND of this. Trust us.#SummerSlam @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/3DZvu9faD4
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
.@WWEDanielBryan is willing to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to defeat @mikethemiz at #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/7x42FgDMhh
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
The IT KICKS are having NO EFFECT on @WWEDanielBryan!#SummerSlam @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/AAzRyN0e52
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
8 years in the making.
It all comes down to TONIGHT for @WWEDanielBryan and @mikethemiz at #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/v8fbnn8xHK
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
What is going on in @mikethemiz‘s mind? #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/579Eyvc5J4
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
#YES is IN! Is this it for @mikethemiz?!#SummerSlam @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/ZFHX58mSaX
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
ELATION on the face of @mikethemiz as he DEFEATS @WWEDanielBryan at #SummerSlam!
Was there something in his hand though? pic.twitter.com/39rhDEmyua
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
.@WWEDanielBryan has barely moved…@mikethemiz is VICTORIOUS at #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/GJBcQwJ47S
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
“I ALWAYS WILL BE BETTER THAN YOU!” – @mikethemiz #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/d88RL0vm0i
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
Baron Corbin vs. Finn Balor
Finn Balor wins by Pinfall after the Coup De Grace.
Have no fear, the CONSTABLE is here!#SummerSlam @BaronCorbinWWE pic.twitter.com/xHyC85ekCF
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
Are you ready to meet #TheDemon, @BaronCorbinWWE?@FinnBalor #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/VK3mAuPmd4
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
THE DEMON. HAS. ARRIVED.#SummerSlam @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/oIYdhnKzxX
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
A dark cloud has been cast over @barclayscenter on @WWENetwork, because @FinnBalor has brought his DEMON to #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/25DbrjlXSV
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 20, 2018
Constable @BaronCorbinWWE didn’t sign up for this…#SummerSlam #DemonBalorClub pic.twitter.com/QxuUct50qn
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
#TheDemon @FinnBalor just DOMINATED Constable @BaronCorbinWWE at #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/7TUPz1Sthd
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
WWE United States Championship
Shinsuke Nakamura (c) vs. Jeff Hardy
Shinsuke Nakamura lands the Kinshasa knee strike and wins by Pinfall. Randy Orton came out after the match to seemingly attack Jeff Hardy, but he turned around and returned up the ramp once he hit the ring.
It’s time for a #USTitle match at #SummerSlam, and here comes @JEFFHARDYBRAND! pic.twitter.com/6TNnARcwX5
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
YOUR #USChampion @ShinsukeN is looking to pick up his first-ever #SummerSlam victory! pic.twitter.com/UabQ6xdukw
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
The #USTitle match is officially underway at #SummerSlam!
Who’s walking out with the gold: @ShinsukeN or @JEFFHARDYBRAND? pic.twitter.com/KdWocGbHBn
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
Oh, no, @JEFFHARDYBRAND did NOT! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/FjslfS6jqe
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
#USChampion @ShinsukeN is IN CONTROL as this #USTitle match rolls on LIVE at #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/pCu6tjp92l
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 20, 2018
High risk, high reward? Not so fast, @JEFFHARDYBRAND…#SummerSlam @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/QX1nyomWW6
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
A CRASH AND BURN for @JEFFHARDYBRAND at #SummerSlam!!! pic.twitter.com/g3KYoPKJ2o
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
KINSHASA spells the end for @JEFFHARDYBRAND as @ShinsukeN RETAINS his #USTitle! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/iq66G0EXcD
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
Well, @JEFFHARDYBRAND is lifeless, and @RandyOrton is here to pick the bones… #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/TmC1uO0oRQ
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
Did @RandyOrton just…change his mind? #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/96yAhu8if9
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
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RAW Women’s Championship
Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey wins by Submission with an Armbar on Alexa Bliss.
Wearing her father’s jacket from @SummerSlam 1990, @NatbyNature is HERE at #SummerSlam 2018 to support @RondaRousey! pic.twitter.com/WycHioqfzg
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
It’s GO TIME for the #RAW #WomensChampionship, and here comes your GODDESS of a champion @AlexaBliss_WWE! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/sA0DqhxPpe
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
HERE COMES #RondaRousey!!!#SummerSlam @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/ueEKFQYQYQ
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
Stay back, #RondaRousey… Stay back.#SummerSlam @AlexaBliss_WWE @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/PbxD5idr4y
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
#RondaRousey is TURNING her back on @AlexaBliss_WWE in this #RAW #WomensChampionship match LIVE on @WWENetwork! #SummerSlam #RondavsAlexa @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/PbzXkQ2aLG
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 20, 2018
Sure, @RondaRousey will give you the ring… but that doesn’t mean she won’t take it back with PURPOSE! #SummerSlam #RondavsAlexa pic.twitter.com/pY2v0A38OT
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
The BLISS era is over. The ROWDY era has BEGUN!#RondaRousey is your NEWWWWW #RAW #WomensChampion!
#SummerSlam @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/TAeVoZZnR9— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
A HUGE congratulations from @NatbyNature for new #RAW #WomensChampion @RondaRousey!#SummerSlam #RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/XqjoClKqYr
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
The @BellaTwins have joined the celebration for @RondaRousey at #SummerSlam! #RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/L0XcZzJKP7
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 20, 2018
WWE Universal Championship
Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns wins by Pinfall after a Spear.
Nothing else to say but… HERE COMES THE BIG DOG @WWERomanReigns!#SummerSlam #RomanReigns pic.twitter.com/XOAiufKvRQ
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
Get 👀 on @WWENetwork RIGHT NOW, because the #UniversalChampionship is about to be decided in #SummerSlam‘s main event! #RomanReigns pic.twitter.com/Iy29IEHVGl
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 20, 2018
BEAST MODE ENGAGED.#SummerSlam @BrockLesnar pic.twitter.com/Tb8t74c0Ni
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
OH MY GOD. @BraunStrowman is HERE with his #MITB contract! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/5oU5leyoy0
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
“I’M GOING TO BE STANDING HERE THIS ENTIRE MATCH…ONE OF YOU TWO IS GONNA GET THESE HANDS!” – @BraunStrowman to @BrockLesnar and @WWERomanReigns #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/NLGXoDXQps
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
SPEAR! SPEAR! SPEAR! #RomanReigns isn’t wasting ANY time!#SummerSlam #RomanReigns pic.twitter.com/j7NzRcDcNa
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
BROOKLYN = SUPLEX CITY! Bad news for #RomanReigns…#UniversalTitle #SummerSlam @BrockLesnar pic.twitter.com/Z1r3PbOZCW
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
Has the threat of @BraunStrowman just been F5’d out of commission?!#SummerSlam #UniversalTitle @BrockLesnar pic.twitter.com/PQTTK7G7at
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
If you don’t keep a BEAST, a BIG DOG, and a MONSTER separated… the result looks a little something like this! #SummerSlam @WWERomanReigns @BraunStrowman @BrockLesnar pic.twitter.com/2xLYCcyYtA
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
NEW. CHAMPION! @WWERomanReigns has DONE IT! He is the NEW #UniversalChampion at #SummerSlam! #RomanReigns pic.twitter.com/EpqgJJWWRa
— WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018
THE BIG DOG is ON TOP of the mountain! @WWERomanReigns is #UniversalChampion!#SummerSlam #RomanReigns pic.twitter.com/eoCWP7XT6U
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2018
Botches –
- Drew Gulak and Cedric Alexander’s final mat exchange.
- Charlotte Flair getting the Women’s Championship in her first match upon returning.
- AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe not being later on the card.
Bodyslams –
- Seth Rollins executing his Superplex to Falcon Arrow combination with Dolph Ziggler reversed.
- Xavier Woods’ Flying Elbow off the top rope to the floor on Harper.
- Becky Lynch’s heel turn.
- Braun Strowman’s Chokeslam to Kevin Owens on the steel ramp.
- AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe. This has to be in any conversation about Match of the Year.
- Demon Finn Balor. The best character in WWE.
- Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jeff Hardy. A style matchup that made for something special.
- Ronda Rousey decimating Alexa Bliss.
- Braun Strowman coming out to announce he will challenge the winner of Lesnar vs. Reigns.
