WWE Summerslam 2022 Results
For the first time in company history, WWE held a pay-per-view without Vince McMahon at the helm and the company presented SummerSlam from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
While the program did not transform the status quo within WWE, SummerSlam will certainly be remembered as an enjoyable event that saw the Triple H period of WWE begin.
Let's take a look at everything that took place at WWE SummerSlam 2022 below:
Bianca Belair (c) def. Becky Lynch - Raw Women's Championship
One year on from her WWE return in which she beat Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch tested The EST of WWE at SummerSlam once more, this time around for the Raw Women's Championship.
Becky Lynch controlled the opening minutes, working over Belair's shoulder, that included a Leg Drop while the Raw Women's Champ was draped over the barricade. Lynch experienced her very own shoulder problems not long after, though, with Belair drawing Lynch into the barricade with her trademark hair.
Later on, Lynch attempted to use the Disarm-her however she could not secure it in which allowed Belair to get away and the champ managed to connect with a KOD on the outside. In some way, the challenger managed to get back in the ring at the count of 9.
Belair opted for a 2nd KOD back in the ring and Lynch prevented it, just for Belair to fire back with a Spinebuster. Belair then reached the top rope but Lynch made use of Belair's braid to draw her into the ring before she connected with a Manhandle Slam!
That looked to be it however Belair managed to get her shoulder up at the very last minute. The champ after that followed up with a Spanish Fly from the top rope before she hit a 2nd KOD inside the squared circle to keep her title.
After the match, an injured Becky Lynch extended her hand to Bianca Belair and both rivals shared a hug, signaling completion of their 1 year fight.
As Belair celebrated, however, Bayley's music unexpectedly filled up the stadium and The Role Model asked if the Raw Women's Champion remembered her. Io Shirai (currently Iyo Sky) as well as Dakota Kai after that amazingly returned to WWE, aligning with Bayley, and the brand-new faction progressed to the squared circle, just to have Becky Lynch stand together with her SummerSlam challenger.
Having actually been presented with a challenge, the heels pulled away, waiting to fight another day.
Logan Paul def. The Miz
In the 2nd match at SummerSlam, Logan Paul faced the man that turned on him at WrestleMania 38 in The Miz in what was the YouTuber's 2nd match of his career.
Once more, Paul impressed inside the squared circle as he hit an Asai Moonsault, a Blockbuster, a Standing Moonsault, and also he even used a Figure Four Leglock, taking a few of his challenger's offense and also perhaps paying homage to Ric Flair on the eve of the 16-time world champ's last match.
Logan Paul needed to take care of Ciampa throughout the competition up until The Blackheart was expelled from ringside by the referee. Ciampa really did not at first head backstage, however, andhe instead took a seat before he ate a Phenomenal Forearm from AJ Styles.
This motivated Logan Paul to channel his own internal Styles and he struck The Miz with a Phenomenal Forearm back in the ring. Paul after that upped the ante and he took out The Miz with a massive Frog Splash from the top rope through the announce table! The YouTuber could not rack up the win, however, as Maryse distracted the referee.
The Miz attempted to capitalize by decking Paul with a weapon however Logan avoided it and he followed up with a Skull-Crushing Finale to beat The A-Lister with his very own move, earning a huge babyface pop from the fans in Nashville in the process.
Bobby Lashley (c) def. Theory - United States Championship
In a rematch from Money In The Bank, Bobby Lashley defended the United States Championship against Theory. Prior to the match even got underway, however, Theory assaulted his opponent with his Money In The Bank briefcase as the young star did anything he could to get an advantage.
That advantage really did not last long for the challenger, however, and Bobby Lashley quickly dominated the in-ring activity, grabbing the win after 5 minutes with a Hurt Lock.
The Mysterios def. The Judgment Day - No Disqualification Tag Team Match
The fight between The Mysterios and The Judgment Day looked set to finish at SummerSlam as both groups faced off in a No DQ Match. Despite the match rather literally having no rules, however, competitors still chose to tag in and out.
The match included a variety of big moves, including a Superrana as well as a Baseball Slide with a steel chair from Rey Mysterio. Rhea Ripley, who was at ringside, quickly included herself in the activity as she obstructed a double 619 attempt from the Mysterios.
Damian Priest after that took out Rey with South Of Heaven prior to Finn Balor demanding a steel chair. This triggered Edge to make his return to WWE with a Brood entrance and the Rated-R Superstar decked Balor as well as Priest with Spears prior to The Mysterios hitting The Prince with a Double 619 to grab the win.
Pat McAfee def. Happy Corbin
Former roomies Pat McAfee and Happy Corbin went one-on-one in the next match at SummerSlam and McAfee wasted no time at all in buffooning his opponent as a choir serenaded Happy with "bum-ass Corbin" chants throughout his entrance. Pat McAfee after that made his very own entrance without 'Seven Nation Army' this time around.
Pat McAfee controlled the opening minutes however his insolence enabled Happy Corbin to fight back and he worked over his former NFL teammate for the following several minutes, with Corbin triggering a 'Michael Cole' chant inside Nissan Stadium after he pressed the announcer.
McAfee dug deep upon seeing his coworker get injured and he dropped Corbin with a Superplex back inside the ring. Pat hit a Swanton Bambini to the outside right after and also the official was knocked down in the ring after McAfee prevented an End of Days.
With the referee down, McAfee capitalized with a punt to Corbin's nether regions followed up with a Code Red for the 1-2-3!
Prior to the next match, Drew McIntyre showed up to hype up his upcoming Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match at Clash At The Castle on September 3rd. McIntyre gained the title shot with a win over Sheamus on Friday's episode of SmackDown.
The Usos (c) def. The Street Profits - Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships
While a Street Profits win seemed on the cards at SummerSlam, Montez Ford as well as Angelo Dawkins fell short of capturing the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships as The Usos continued to be on top of WWE's tag team division.
Special guest referee Jeff Jarrett asserted his authority early, getting entailed with both groups after they refused to obey his five-count. The Usos as well as The Street Profits after that resisted in the early going and the champs struck the first big move, with Jimmy Uso connecting with an Uso Splash for a near fall prior to the champions following up with a Double Uso Splash. That time, Montez Ford broke up the pin.
The Street Profits after that came close to winning after Jeff Jarrett unintentionally caught a Superkick from Jey Uso and Montez Ford capitalized with a Frog Splash. Ford took a minute to make the cover, however, and Jey Uso kicked out. Ford for one reason or another made a decision to take out his frustration on Jeff Jarrett however that would certainly come back to haunt the challengers as Montez Ford was decked by The Usos on the outside prior to the champs squashing Angelo Dawkins with Double Superkicks as well as a 1-D to keep the gold.
Following a video clip package on Charlotte Flair, Riddle all of a sudden slid into the ring and required Seth Rollins appear following The Visionary's ruthless assault on the former UFC fighter on Monday Night Raw. Rollins eventually obliged, eluding WWE officials, and the former Universal Champ quickly gained the advantage over the medically disqualified Riddle and he took out his originally intended SummerSlam with a Stomp. They apparently will challenge each other at Clash At The Castle.
Liv Morgan (c) def. Ronda Rousey - SmackDown Women's Championship
Less than one month after she cashed in her Money In The Bank briefcase to win the gold, Liv Morgan defended her SmackDown Women's Championship against Ronda Rousey.
Liv Morgan connected with a Codebreaker early before she went for Oblivion however Ronda Rousey avoided it. Morgan after that secured the Rings of Saturn prior to a Crucifix Pin, just for Ronda to kick out. Rousey then fired back with an Armbar in the ropes and also the challenger secured the Armbar once again back in the ring as Rousey ridiculed the crowd.
Morgan managed to get her foot to the bottom rope as Rousey rapidly grew annoyed, securing the Armbar once more. Liv managed to escape a 2nd time, nevertheless, as Morgan agonized in pain and WWE's medical officials were asked to examine the SmackDown Women's Champ.
Morgan demanded to proceed, just for Rousey to secure the Armbar in once again. Morgan reached her feet, however, and the official counted the 1-2-3 while Rousey's shoulders were on the mat.
Shenanigans were at play, however, as replays revealed Liv Morgan tapped out prior to the official counting the 1-2-3 but the referee missed it. Consequently, a very upset Rousey assaulted Morgan as well as the referee after the match, only leaving after WWE officials got in the ring.
Wrestling Observer's Bryan Alvarez reported the match was meant to be much longer however had a great deal of time cut because of the Logan Paul vs. The Miz going long earlier in the evening.
Roman Reigns(c) def. Brock Lesnar - Last Man Standing Match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
In the main event, WWE's most significant feud of the past 5 years finished at SummerSlam as Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar faced off in a Last Man Standing Match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title.
Prior to the match formally got underway, Brock Lesnar put on a cowboy hat as well as a flannel vest and drove to the ring in a tractor. Lesnar after that took the in-ring intros from the tractor and launched himself from the tractor, taking out Reigns as the match started.
It really did not take long for weapons to be utilized and a Paul Heyman interruption enabled Reigns to put Lesnar through a table with a Samoan Drop. Lesnar got to his feet, just to eat a steel steps shot to the head prior to being put through another table with a Rock Bottom.
In the ring, Reigns hit Lesnar with 2 Superman Punches as well as a Spear however Brock made it back to his feet at a count of 7 before the champ went for another Spear, just to be stopped by Lesnar. Reigns avoided an F5 however he was thrown to the outside, handing the advantage to the challenger.
The Beast Incarnate continued to control the action, driving Reigns through a table before he dumped Reigns right into the front loader of the tractor and tipped him into the ring. Afterwards, it was time for Suplex City as well as an F5 prior to Lesnar locking in a Guillotine. On each occasion, Reigns managed to get to his feet at 9 as he frantically clung on to his Undisputed WWE Universal Title reign.
Lesnar turned to desperate steps and he got back in the tractor and also used it to move the ring before he made use of the front loader to pick up the ring, sending Reigns tumbling out of the it!
Reigns still made it to his feet and The Usos after that interfered in the action, being rapidly taken out by Lesnar. The Beast then aimed to continue the punishment and Heyman pleaded with his former friend to quit, just to be F5'd through the announce table.
With a minute to fight back, Reigns hit Lesnar with a Spear and both men made it back to their feet at the count of 9. Theory's music filled the stadium and he hit Reigns with the Money In The Bank briefcase! It seemed time for a cash-in however Lesnar F5'd the former United States Champion on his very own briefcase.
Lesnar then ate Superkicks from The Usos as well as a Spear from Reigns however Brock in some way returned to his feet at 9. Reigns after that defeated Theory with the Money In The Bank briefcase before he pounded Lesnar over and over again with the case, comparable to Steve Austin at WrestleMania 17.
Next, Reigns made use of the WWE Title to pound Lesnar as Michael Cole shrieked, "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MATTER FASTER!" After that, with the Universal Title in hand, Reigns informed Lesnar to never ever return before he sent him collapsing to the floor once again with an additional belt shot to the head. Then, for good measure, The Bloodline buried The Beast under the busted announce table as well as a stack of steel steps as Lesnar ultimately fell short to make it back to his feet at the count of 10.