Top 5 Moments from SummerSlam 2024
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Summerslam 2024, held at the Cleveland Browns Stadium in Ohio, was a spectacular event with 57,791 fans in attendance. The 37th edition of WWE’s Summerslam delivered several unforgettable moments.
Here’s a look at the Top 5 unmissable moments from this thrilling night of Summerslam 2024:
1. Judgment Day Implodes: Dominic Mysterio and Finn Balor betray their faction, leading to Gunther winning the World Heavyweight Championship and Liv Morgan defending her title against Rhea Ripley
2. LA Knight wins his first WWE title in the form of a US Championship against Logan Paul.
3. Bron Breaker defeats Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship title.
4. Drew McIntyre overcomes CM Punk with Seth Rollins as Guest referee.
5. Roman Reigns returns, helping Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa.
1. Judgment Day’s Implosion: Dominic Mysterio and Finn Balor’s Betrayal
One of the most shocking moments of SummerSlam 2024 was the dramatic implosion of the Judgment Day. Dominic Mysterio betrayed Rhea Ripley during her match against Liv Morgan, ensuring Ripley’s loss and costing her the Women’s World Championship. Dominic’s switch to Liv Morgan’s side was a major twist that reshaped the faction’s dynamics. The chaos didn’t end there;
Finn Balor further exacerbated the situation by backstabbing Damien Priest, leading to Priest losing his World heavy weight Championship to Gunther. This internal collapse within the Judgment Day has created new rivalries and shifted the WWE landscape dramatically.
2. LA Knight Claims His First WWE Title
The megastar LA Knight achieved a career milestone by winning his first WWE title, the United States Championship, against Logan Paul. This victory was a significant achievement for LA Knight and added a local twist as it came against Cleveland’s own Logan Paul and ending his 273 days reign as US champ. Logan was accompanied to the ring by MGK aka Machine Gun Kelly. The win was a testament to Knight’s perseverance and skill, marking a pivotal moment in his WWE career.
3. Bron Breaker Ends Sami Zayn’s Intercontinental Reign
Bron Breaker made headlines by defeating Sami Zayn to win the Intercontinental Championship, ending Zayn’s impressive 118-day reign. Breaker’s victory demonstrated his raw strength and power, marking a significant shift in the mid-card division. Fans will now eagerly waits to see how he will defend his title against future challengers.
4. Drew McIntyre Defeats CM Punk with Seth Rollins as Special Referee
In a highly anticipated match, which was building up for past 7 months since Royal Rumble, Drew McIntyre triumphed over CM Punk with Seth Rollins serving as the guest referee in the match. Rollins’ role as an impartial official added an extra layer of drama to the match. CM Punk was good through out the match but his mid match altercation with Rollins distracted him from McIntyre and in the end costed him the match. Drew McIntyre’s victory over Punk was a significant moment, showcasing that there’s no love lost between the two and positioning him firmly in WWE’s upper echelon. Drew still has the Punk’s bracelet (with Larry and AJ Lee’s name on it) with him.
5. Roman Reigns Returns During the Undisputed Championship Match
The main event of this year’s Summerslam 2024 couldn’t have got better than what we all have witnessed. The wait was finally over as the Head of the Table, Roman Reigns made a generational return in the middle of the Undisputed WWE Championship match between the reigning champ, Cody Rhodes and the self proclaimed Tribal chief , Solo Sikoa and sending the crowd attending goes berserk .
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In a thrilling Bloodline Rules match, Reigns made his presence felt after delivering his famous superman punch and a spear to Solo Sikoa, which marks Reign’s return as a babyface in WWE after his long successful heel run. This intervention from Roman allowed Cody Rhodes to hit the famous crossroads on Solo and ultimately retain his title. Additionally, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens made surprise returns to aid Rhodes against the Tongans, while the Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Fatu, delivered a side ring splash over Cody through the announcer table and injured his ankle during this move. Reigns’ return was epic and his turn on Solo cleared all the speculation about him going against the current bloodline faction.
A Thrilling SummerSlam 2024
To conclude, SummerSlam 2024 delivered an unforgettable night of wrestling action, filled with electrifying matches and surprise moments. From thrilling main events to dramatic returns, this year’s SummerSlam was a spectacle that fans will remember for years and will also set the stage for new WWE storylines and rivalries which will be unfolded in the upcoming RAW and Smackdown shows. For detailed results and highlights from this year’s Summerslam, click here.
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