WWE SummerSlam 2023 Results: Live Coverage, Winners, Commentary, Recap
Detroit, 5 August 2023 - Here is the live coverage for the 2023 WWE SummerSlam event which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the grand event, as it will mark another crucial chapter in the Bloodline Civil War. The Usos have bravely departed from the clutches of the villainous stable led by The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns.
At SummerSlam, Jey Uso will confront Reigns in a fierce head-to-head battle, with the aim of dethroning the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. The ongoing rivalry between the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, and The Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar, will also escalate at the event.
During the 2023 SummerSlam, the current World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins, will defend his title against The Judgment Day's formidable challenger, Finn Balor.
WWE SummerSlam 2023 Live Coverage & Commentary
Singles Match: Logan Paul Vs RicochetRicochet has some strong words for Logan, and Logan retaliates with a sharp remark of his own. In the ring, Logan wipes Ricochet's head, and in response, Ricochet slaps Logan. The action intensifies as Logan misses a clothesline, allowing Ricochet to counter with a handstand head scissors and a dropkick. Ricochet teases a dive, but Logan cleverly ducks, causing Ricochet to execute a Superhero landing instead. Ricochet then transitions into a waist lock followed by a side headlock. Logan attempts a sunset flip, but Ricochet rolls through to avoid it.
As the match continues, Ricochet misses a kick, and Logan capitalizes with a back elbow. Logan counters Ricochet's moves effectively, using a front face lock and executing a hip lock takedown into a reverse chin lock. Logan even manages to hold on to the ropes to evade a spin kick from Ricochet. Outside the ring, Logan takes advantage of the situation, choking Ricochet in the ropes and delivering forearms to his back on the apron. He follows up with a neck breaker onto the apron.
Back in the ring, Logan talks to Samantha, taunting her that he will hurt her man severely. He then proceeds to attack Ricochet with punches to the midsection, despite the referee's warning. Logan continues his offense with a running power slam and a boot to the chest, followed by a split-leg drop for a near fall. Ricochet escapes a slam and retaliates with a spinebuster, and then performs the People's Moonsault, nearly securing a pinfall.
Ricochet fights back with punches and kicks, and Logan answers with a back body drop. A springboard clothesline from Logan on the apron is countered by Ricochet, who then executes a Spanish Fly on the floor. Logan trips Ricochet and delivers a buckshot lariat to the floor. Back in the ring, Logan hits a crossbody and a standing moonsault for a close two-count. Ricochet responds with punches, but Logan keeps the pressure on, landing some follow-up punches. Ricochet, however, manages to avoid Logan's charge into the corner, causing Logan to hit the ring post shoulder-first.
Ricochet gains momentum with a neck breaker off the turnbuckles, followed by kicks to Logan's leg and a chop. He executes a handspring back elbow and a running forearm, setting up for an Irish whip and a headbutt to Logan's midsection. Ricochet finishes with a springboard clothesline and a shooting star press, almost getting the pinfall.
Ricochet targets Logan's arm with kicks and narrowly avoids a counter by landing on his feet during a belly-to-back suplex attempt. Logan attempts a moonsault off the turnbuckles, but Ricochet catches him, countering into a tornado DDT for another near fall. Logan then sets up for a power bomb, but Ricochet lands on his feet, connects with a jumping knee, and follows up with Recoil. Ricochet pulls Logan into position and heads to the top turnbuckle. Despite the pain in his ribs, Ricochet goes for a shooting star press, but Logan gets his knees up, causing Ricochet to crash. Logan quickly seizes the opportunity and rolls Ricochet into an inside cradle for another close two-count.
Logan capitalizes on Ricochet's momentary disorientation, kicking him in the corner. However, Ricochet lands on his feet when Logan pulls him up. Logan tries to set up a power bomb but instead delivers a flapjack. He then goes for a springboard splash, but Ricochet kicks out just in time. The match reaches its climax with both competitors showing resilience and skill in their moves.
Logan prepares for a punch, but Ricochet counters with a swift thrust kick. Ricochet manages to lift Logan up and delivers a powerful Detonation Kick followed by a rolling Death Valley Driver. He then goes for a springboard moonsault but only gets a close near fall.
Ricochet attempts to pull Logan into the corner, but it's tough due to the damage he suffered on his ribs. However, Logan seizes the opportunity and grabs Ricochet's ankle, prompting Ricochet to kick him off. Ricochet then climbs the ropes for a high-risk move but ends up missing the 630 splash when Logan dodges at the last moment.
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— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2023
Unseen by the referee, someone passes brass knuckles to Logan. He uses them to punch Ricochet, leading to a three-count victory for Logan.
WINNER: Logan Paul via pinfall
Singles Match: Brock Lesnar Vs. Cody Rhodes
Brock Lesnar is the first to make his way out to the ring. Before the bell rings, Cody launches an attack on Brock, but Brock counters with a powerful German suplex. Cody retaliates by dropping Brock on the top rope and landing a drop-down uppercut. He tries two Beautiful Disasters, but Brock remains standing. Cody goes for a third one, but Brock shoves him away. In response, Brock drives his shoulders into the corner, but Cody manages to move, causing Brock to hit the ring post with his shoulder.
Taking advantage of the opening, Cody executes a suicide dive onto Brock and follows it up with a series of forearms. However, Brock quickly turns the tables by running Cody into the ring post. Brock then tosses Cody back into the ring and delivers a kick to the back of his leg, followed by an overhead belly-to-belly suplex.
Cody unleashes a series of elbow strikes, but Brock responds with a forceful forearm to Cody's back. He follows it up by kicking Cody in the ribs and then executes a suplex, nearly getting a pinfall. Brock continues to show off for the crowd after hitting a German suplex.
Brock doesn't stop there, as he goes on to deliver another German suplex. He then sends Cody out of the ring. Brock forcefully knocks Cody off the apron, causing him to crash onto the floor. He warns Cody that things are only going to get worse and proceeds to execute a suplex. Cody is sent to the floor again but manages to climb back into the ring just before the referee's ten count.
Brock clotheslines Cody over the top rope, sending him back to the floor once more. Despite the rough treatment, Cody shows resilience and beats the count to reenter the ring. He angrily yells at Brock and throws a punch, but Brock responds with a German suplex, causing Cody to return to the floor again.
Brock then hoists Cody up for an F5 and sends him crashing through the announce table. Despite Michael Cole's pleas, Cody somehow gathers himself and gets back into the ring before the ten-count, refusing to give up.
Brock delivers a forearm to Cody's back, and in response, Cody retaliates with chops. However, Brock comes back with another forearm, followed by an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Cody manages to hold on to the ropes, but Brock still lands a German suplex. Cody, thinking quickly, removes the turnbuckle pad. He then grabs the ring steps, but Brock kicks them away. Not giving up, Cody sends Brock into the ring post not once but twice and then hits him with the ring steps.
Cody follows up with a Beautiful Disaster and a CodyCutter. He goes for a double jump CodyCutter but only gets a close near fall. Cody prepares for CrossRhodes, but Brock counters with a kimura lock. Cody struggles to reach the ropes and eventually succeeds, forcing Brock to break the hold. Undeterred, Brock attempts an F6, but Cody sends him into the exposed turnbuckle. Taking advantage, Cody applies a kimura, forcing Brock down to the mat. Brock manages to escape by running Cody into the mat.
The Beast is FUMING at #SummerSlam and @CodyRhodes has paid the price! pic.twitter.com/m4UQTqWw90
— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2023
"The American Nightmare" @CodyRhodes just trapped @BrockLesnar in The Beast's signature Kimura Lock at #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/BhquUn3nBk
— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2023
Brock tries to execute an F5, but Cody escapes and hits three CrossRhodes in succession, finally securing the three-count victory.
WINNER: Cody Rhodes via pinfall
After the match, Brock and Cody stand facing each other, getting up close and personal. Brock extends his hand as a sign of respect, and Cody accepts the gesture, shaking Brock's hand. In a surprising moment of camaraderie, Brock pulls Cody into a hug, showing appreciation for the hard-fought battle. Finally, Brock raises Cody's hand as a show of mutual admiration and sportsmanship.
SummerSlam Battle Royal
The match begins, and MVP comes out, introducing Omos as the likely winner. As Omos enters the ring, the other participants realize the match is underway and start pairing off. Grimes lands chops on Sheamus, who responds with forearms. Omos reaches the ring and enters it, wasting no time in tossing Crews over the top rope to eliminate him. Omos then press slams JD onto Crews, sending both of them out of the ring. He follows up with a forearm to Boogs, who goes over the top rope and hits the floor.
Butch climbs on Omos' back, and Ridge, Otis, and a bunch of others join in trying to take Omos down. Sheamus, Ridge, and Butch exchange forearms from the apron. Omos delivers a forearm to Ridge and a clothesline to Sheamus on the apron but doesn't attempt to eliminate Sheamus from there. Otis hits a spinebuster on Riddle. Butch pulls at Omos' fingers. Kaiser and Vinci team up to eliminate Otis. Gable performs an overhead belly-to-belly suplex, getting Vinci out of the match. Gable then executes a suplex on Erik. Kaiser knees Gable, and Theory shoulders Santos in the corner.
Ivar gets eliminated by Ciampa, who then uses a knee to send Erik out of the match. Nakamura is backdropped onto the apron by Ciampa, and Ciampa delivers Willow's Bell, causing Nakamura to fall to the floor. Reed drives Ciampa into the turnbuckles and then dumps him over the top rope and out of the ring.
Ridge manages to land on the apron, but Theory punches him off, sending him to the floor. Grimes tries to kick Theory, but Theory counters with A Town Down on the ropes, eliminating Grimes. Santos clotheslines Theory over the top rope, getting him out of the match. Kross sends Escobar to the apron, but Kross stops him with a boot. Kaiser punches Gable, and then Kaiser attempts to eliminate Gable with a head scissors, but Gable holds on and manages to eliminate Kaiser instead.
There's one more HUGE entrant for the @SlimJim #SummerSlam Battle Royal! pic.twitter.com/iMiK6j0b7K
— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2023
Riddle and Butch both punch Omos, but Omos picks up both men and drops them to the floor. Omos shoulders Miz and splashes AJ. He choke slams Gable and follows up with a back elbow to Kross. Omos then lifts Waller and slams him to the mat. Knight tries to punch Omos and clotheslines him, but it doesn't faze Omos. Knight attempts a forearm, but Omos counters with a boot. Everyone takes their shots at Omos, staggering him, and then Sheamus delivers a Brogue Kick. AJ adds a Phenomenal Forearm, and everyone joins forces to eliminate Omos. Gable applies an ankle lock to Waller, causing Waller to fall to the floor through the bottom rope. Waller and Miz combine for a slingshot rolling cutter and Skull Crushing Finale on Gable. Gable, however, manages to skin the cat, fooling Waller and Miz into thinking they've eliminated him. Knight holds onto the ropes and reenters the ring, eliminating Miz in the process.
Did @GraysonWWE & @mikethemiz just become best friends in the @SlimJim #SummerSlam Battle Royal?! pic.twitter.com/TrKf40dyXN
— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2023
Sheamus knees Waller and delivers a clothesline to eliminate him. Knight and Sheamus exchange words while Kross, Gable, AJ, and Reed remain in the match. Kross heads to the apron, and AJ eliminates him with a Pele Kick. Gable attempts a German suplex on Reed, but Reed counters with an elbow and eliminates Gable. Knight goes after Reed and manages to get him up and place him on the apron. Knight grabs him in a front face lock and eliminates Reed, similar to how a former Rumble winner eliminated Big Show. Sheamus hits an Irish Curse on AJ and follows it up with a tilt-a-whirl power slam on Knight. AJ evades a Brogue Kick and delivers a clothesline. Knight sends AJ to the apron and connects with a forearm. Kross interferes by grabbing AJ's leg, and then Sheamus eliminates AJ with a Brogue Kick.
Now, it's down to the final two competitors, Sheamus and LA Knight. Knight slams Sheamus and goes for the YEAHple's Elbow. He also delivers a kick and attempts the BFT, but Sheamus escapes and connects with a knee. Sheamus goes for the Celtic Cross, but Knight gets back on his feet. Knight sends Sheamus to the apron and drops him on the top rope. He leaps up and executes a super belly-to-belly suplex. Knight finishes off Sheamus with a clothesline, eliminating him and becoming the winner of the match.
WHOSE WIN IS IT?!@RealLAKnight is your winner of the @SlimJim #SummerSlam Battle Royal! YEAH! pic.twitter.com/WKSsb1f5Rf
— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2023
WINNER: LA Knight
MMA Rules Match: Ronda Rousey Vs. Shayna Baszler
Ronda starts with some punches, but Shayna responds with a knee. Ronda counters with a knee of her own, and Shayna returns with a punch. Ronda executes a judo throw and follows up with punches to Shayna. Ronda takes Shayna down and targets the lower back with more punches. Shayna manages to take Ronda down and applies a front face lock. Ronda responds with another takedown and punches Shayna's midsection. Ronda attempts a cross arm breaker, but Shayna blocks it and retaliates with kicks to the leg. Ronda blocks one of the kicks and lands a punch on Shayna. Shayna fires back with a round kick, sending Ronda to the floor. Shayna then performs a double leg takedown and goes for a knee bar and heel hook. Ronda counters with punches to Shayna's leg, and they exchange more punches.
Ronda pushes Shayna down and delivers a jumping knee to her head, followed by knees and a forearm. Ronda counters a double leg takedown and applies a front face lock while punching Shayna's midsection. She then attempts an arm bar. Both competitors end up going over the top rope to the floor and re-enter the ring, where the referee instructs Ronda to stay in the corner while Shayna is checked on by the medical staff.
Ronda pushes the medical staff away and urges Shayna to get up. Shayna throws her mouthpiece at Ronda, and they continue exchanging punches. Shayna executes a German suplex and applies the Kirifuta Clutch. Ronda manages to escape and attempts an arm bar, but Shayna blocks it and transitions into an ankle lock. Ronda responds with a rear naked choke on Shayna. Shayna escapes from the choke, and Ronda misses a jumping knee, allowing Shayna to go for the Kirifuta Clutch once more. Ronda ends up passing out, and the referee calls for the bell.
WINNER: Shayna Baszler by technical submission
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) (with Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci)) vs. Drew McIntyre
Gunther exchanges some words with Drew before they lock up. They engage in a lock-up, and Gunther gains control with a side headlock. He follows up with a shoulder tackle, but Drew bounces off the ropes and takes Gunther down with a shoulder tackle of his own. Gunther responds with a kick to the midsection and a hip lock takedown. He applies another side headlock, and Drew counters with a belly-to-back suplex. Gunther rolls to the outside, and Drew sends him into the ringside barrier and the apron. They eventually return to the ring, and Gunther delivers kicks and European uppercuts. Drew responds with a Glasgow Kiss, causing Gunther to retreat back to the floor. Drew follows up with a forearm to Gunther's back and then applies a headlock. Gunther, however, sends Drew into the ring post.
Drew manages to beat the count and returns to the ring. Gunther continues with kicks to Drew's back and chest. They exchange punches and forearms. Gunther delivers a powerful chop, causing Drew to drop to the mat. Gunther follows up with a butterfly suplex but only gets a near fall. He then executes a short arm clothesline. Despite another short arm clothesline from Gunther, Drew remains on his feet and retaliates with a forearm. They trade clotheslines back and forth, but both men stay on their feet. Gunther finally takes Drew down with a clothesline, and then he follows it up with a German suplex. However, Drew quickly gets back up and hits Gunther with a clothesline of his own.
Gunther and Drew keep trading chops. Drew responds with two powerful overhead belly-to-belly suplexes. Gunther retaliates with a chop, but Drew comes back with a neckbreaker. Drew sets up for a Claymore, but Gunther manages to evade it. Instead, Gunther connects with a dropkick that sends Drew into the corner. Drew escapes a potential powerbomb and counters with one of his own, followed by a Future Shock DDT for a near fall. Drew begins the countdown for the Claymore, but Gunther rolls out of the ring to avoid it.
Drew executes a flip dive onto Gunther on the outside and then they get back into the ring. Drew sets up for the Claymore with the countdown, but Gunther counters with a dropkick and follows it up with a power bomb, coming close to getting the pinfall. Gunther delivers a knee drop and climbs up to the top rope. He performs a frog splash, but it only results in a near fall. Gunther slaps the back of Drew's head and shows disrespect by pie-facing him.
Drew blocks a chop from Gunther and retaliates with a chop of his own. They engage in a back-and-forth exchange. Drew gains the advantage for a moment, but Gunther quickly takes control. Drew hits a Claymore, but Gunther manages to kick out at the last moment. Drew lifts Gunther onto his shoulders and places him on the turnbuckles, proceeding to deliver chops. Drew attempts a power bomb off the turnbuckles, but Gunther resists and the two continue exchanging chops from the turnbuckles. Gunther eventually pushes Drew off onto the top rope and follows up with a splash and chop, finishing with a power bomb to secure the three-count victory.
WINNER: Gunther (retains championship)
World Heavyweight Championship: Seth "Freakin" Rollins (c) vs. Finn Bálor
Before the bell rings, Finn launches a surprise attack on Seth from behind. Seth retaliates by running Finn into the corner, and the referee intervenes to separate them and officially start the match.
As the match begins, they exchange punches. Seth follows up with a back elbow and chops Finn as they circle around the ring. Seth delivers Irish whips and forearms into the corner. Finn counters with boots to Seth, followed by a kick to the arm, a double-leg takedown, and a boot to the chest. Finn proceeds to punch Seth, focusing on his ribs and then wrapping Seth's arm in the ropes. Finn applies an armbar, and then transitions into a hammerlock, continuing to target Seth's shoulder. He maintains the armbar, dropping a knee on Seth's arm for added pressure. Finn unleashes shoulders in the corner and delivers a chop, followed by another armbar. Finn persists in working on Seth's shoulder, while Seth fights back with punches and chops.
Seth executes a float over into a side Russian leg sweep. Balor responds with a Fujiwara armbar, but Seth manages to reach the ropes, forcing a break. Finn then sends Seth into the corner with an Irish whip, and Seth answers with a clothesline. Seth delivers a kick and grabs Finn by the beard, following it up with a headbutt. He proceeds with Kawada kicks, a knee, and a discus clothesline, coming close to a pinfall. Seth sets up for a pedigree, but Finn counters with a double leg takedown. Seth surprises Finn with a Falcon Arrow, almost securing the victory. Finn is sent to the floor, and Seth hits three consecutive suicide dives, propelling Finn into the announce table.
After returning Finn to the ring, Seth goes up top. However, Finn fights back with a forearm, causing Seth to drop his arm on the top rope. Finn then sends Seth shoulder-first into the ring post. Finn sets up for a powerbomb into the ringside barrier, but Seth counters with a back drop onto the apron. Finn strikes Seth's arm and runs him into the ringside barrier with a powerbomb. He follows it up with a sling blade and prepares for a running dropkick, but Seth catches him with a superkick. Finn manages an elevated elbow drop, nearly getting the pinfall. Balor applies a cross arm breaker, and Seth attempts a one-arm powerbomb, sending Finn into the turnbuckles. Seth follows up with another buckle bomb. He then climbs up top and executes a frog splash, coming close to a victory.
Rollins delivers a powerful KO forearm to the back of Balor's head. Balor responds with a double stomp and a running dropkick, sending Rollins into the turnbuckles. Balor then climbs up top, aiming for Coup de Grace, but Seth intervenes and hits a superplex. Balor counters with an inside cradle, nearly securing the win. Rollins follows up with an enzuigiri, and Balor responds with a Pele Kick.
Finn and Seth continue to exchange punches. Seth delivers a rolling elbow, but he misses with a second attempt. Finn responds with a running dropkick into the corner. Balor climbs up top for Coup de Grace, but Rollins manages to move out of the way just in time. Seth then hits Finn with a kick and follows it up with a pedigree, coming close to securing the victory.
Damian Priest enters the ring with his briefcase in hand. Seth attempts the Stomp, but Finn counters with a rollup, almost getting the pinfall. Balor then goes for a sunset flip, but Seth drops down and gets a near fall. Priest delivers a forearm to Seth, and Balor follows it up with a pedigree, coming close to a victory.
At this moment, Rhea and Dom appear at the ring. Priest suggests Balor use the briefcase, but Finn declines. Rhea and Dom distract the referee, allowing Seth to knock Priest off the apron and hit the Stomp on Balor. Despite this, Balor manages to kick out. Seth goes up top and executes a crossbody on Priest outside the ring. He kicks Dom and hits the Stomp. Balor responds with a sling blade on Seth, followed by a dropkick. He then hits Coup de Grace, but only manages a two-count pinfall.
Finn urges Priest to assist him, and Priest drops the case into the ring to distract the referee. Taking advantage of the distraction, Rollins delivers a Stomp onto the briefcase, securing the three-count victory.
WINNER: Seth Rollins (retains championship)
WWE Women's Championship: Asuka (c) vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair
Charlotte tries to land a boot on Asuka, but she misses, and Asuka's kick also doesn't connect with Bianca. Asuka attempts a victory roll on Bianca, getting a near fall. Charlotte's boot gets caught on the ropes when she misses, and Asuka seizes the opportunity to grab Bianca during a handspring move, sending Bianca to the mat. Asuka is then sent to the floor.
Charlotte rolls up Bianca for another near fall and follows it up with a knee to the midsection. Bianca whips Charlotte, causing her to do the iconic Flair flip, but Asuka pulls Charlotte off the apron. Bianca then dives onto both Charlotte and Asuka with a pescado. She sends Asuka back into the ring and kicks Charlotte away. This slight delay allows Asuka to hit a running boot to Bianca's head, followed by another kick to her head.
Asuka places her foot on Bianca's head and delivers a punch, but Bianca counters with a back elbow. Asuka then executes a pop-up knee to Bianca and gets a near fall. Charlotte kicks Asuka, and as Flair goes for a splash in the corner, Asuka counters with a German suplex.
Asuka delivers kicks to both Bianca and Charlotte. Flair ducks a kick and attempts a rollup, getting a near fall. Asuka escapes a suplex attempt from Flair and retaliates with a German suplex on her. Asuka then goes for a waist lock on Bianca, but Bianca manages to break free. Bianca attempts a suplex, but Asuka counters with an inside cradle. Charlotte comes in with a crossbody onto Asuka and Bianca, and then she delivers chops to both women. Flair executes a fallaway slam on Asuka and then on Bianca. After fixing her wardrobe, Charlotte hits a splash into the corner. Flair proceeds with a boot to both Bianca and Asuka, and then she connects with Natural Selection on both women, getting a near fall.
Flair lands an elbow on Asuka, but Asuka responds with a kick to Flair. Flair kicks Bianca, and Asuka counters with a Codebreaker, nearly pinning Flair. They exchange forearms with each other, going back and forth. Asuka and Flair continue to battle, and Bianca delivers a clothesline to Flair. Asuka pulls Bianca's hair, causing her to be sent to the floor. Flair hits Asuka with forearms, and Asuka counters with a kick to Flair's knee. Bianca kicks Flair and Asuka, then performs a neck breaker on Flair, followed by a DDT on Asuka. Bianca drives her shoulder into the corner and then climbs the turnbuckles for punches. She flips over Asuka and executes a backbreaker. Bianca brings Flair down and goes for a handspring moonsault, but Flair and Asuka get their knees up, countering the move. Flair follows up with a spear to Bianca, and Asuka applies the Asuka Lock on Flair. Flair tries to escape, and Bianca assists by performing a handspring moonsault, forcing Asuka to release the hold.
Bianca climbs the turnbuckles, but Asuka strikes her with a shotei, causing Bianca to fall off the turnbuckles and hit the apron. Flair knocks Asuka off the turnbuckles. Charlotte then ascends the turnbuckles and hits a moonsault on Bianca, but Asuka counters with a round kick to Flair. Asuka follows it up with a DDT off the turnbuckles, but Bianca breaks up the pinfall attempt. Flair is sent to the floor, and Asuka misses a round kick. Bianca attempts the KOD, but Asuka manages to reach the apron. Asuka applies the Asuka Lock in the ropes, but Flair interrupts with a boot to knock her off the apron. Flair lands on her feet when Bianca goes for the KOD. Asuka sends Bianca to the floor and almost secures the victory over Flair.
Asuka applies a cross arm breaker, but Flair's shoulders are not both down. Flair retaliates with a powerbomb, and then Bianca hits a Doctor Bomb on Flair. Asuka applies the Asuka Lock on Bianca. Flair gets a near fall on Asuka during the submission exchange.
Flair is the first one to get back on her feet. Asuka charges at her, but Flair counters with a boot to the face and then throws Bianca into the turnbuckles. Flair climbs up to the top rope and hits a moonsault, but both Asuka and Bianca manage to kick out. Flair attempts a double figure four, but Asuka kicks her away. Meanwhile, Bianca is sent over the top rope, and she lands on the ring steps, seemingly injuring her knee. Asuka hits Flair with a hip attack and follows it up with a backslide for a near fall. Flair responds with a boot to Asuka in the corner, while the medical staff checks on Bianca's knee. Asuka manages to stop Flair on the turnbuckles.
Asuka sets up for a superplex and successfully executes it. Bianca is being assisted to the back due to her injured knee. Flair and Asuka exchange punches, with Asuka countering with a back fist and back heel kick. Flair responds with a spear, but only gets a near fall.
Charlotte applies a bridging figure four, and Belair makes her way back to the ring. She climbs up top and hits a 450 splash on Flair, almost securing the victory. Bianca and Charlotte exchange forearms. Flair misses a few chops, and Bianca attempts the KOD, but Flair manages to escape. Flair knocks Asuka off the apron, and then rolls up Bianca, transitioning into the figure four, and flips her off while bridging. Asuka spits mist into Flair's face. Bianca capitalizes with an inside cradle, getting the three count and the victory.
WINNER: Bianca Belair (new champion)
After the match, Iyo Sky and Bayley enter the ring, with Bayley stopping Asuka and Flair. Iyo strikes Bianca in the leg and head with the case.
WWE Women's Championship Match: Iyo Sky Vs Bianca Belair
Iyo climbes to the top and comes off with a moonsault, cover made and she gets to defeat Belair.
WINNER: Iyo Sky (new champion)
Following the match, Dakota Kai joins Bayley and Iyo for the celebration.
Tribal Combat for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and recognition of Tribal Chief: Roman Reigns (c) (with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa) vs. Jey Uso
Roman and Jey stand face to face, and Roman holds the lei, offering it as a prize if Jey can defeat him.
They engage in a lock-up, and Roman backs Jey into the corner, offering a clean break before giving him a push. Jey pushes back in response. They lock up again, and this time, Roman applies a side headlock. Roman follows it up with a powerful shoulder tackle. Once more, they lock up, with Jey taking control this time and applying a side headlock of his own.
Roman lands a back elbow, followed by punches and kicks in the corner. He then delivers a knee to Jey's head. Roman attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Jey manages to land on his feet and retaliates with punches. Jey avoids a back body drop and continues his offense with kicks and a punch, sending Roman over the top rope and crashing into the ringside barrier corner after a clothesline. Jey follows up with a suicide dive, sending Roman crashing into the ringside barrier.
Jey turns his attention briefly to Paul Heyman before retrieving something from under the ring. He sets up a table and prepares to use it. However, Roman fights back with a forearm and sends Jey into the ring steps. Roman then sends Jey back into the ring. Jey is forced into the turnbuckles, and Roman follows up with punches. Roman executes an Irish whip, but Jey manages to kick him. Jey tries to leap over Roman, but Roman sends him into the turnbuckles.
What is going through the mind of @WWERomanReigns in #TribalCombat at #SummerSlam right now? pic.twitter.com/XYPNitBqDQ
— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2023
He cleverly counters a spear with a superkick, following it up with a devastating Uso Splash, but Reigns manages to kick out. Despite Heyman's pleas for him to stop, Uso grabs a chair and continues to attack his cousin.
He proceeds to throw multiple steel chairs into the ring, creating a chaotic mess of steel on the canvas. However, it backfires as Reigns seizes the opportunity and powerbombs Uso onto the chairs. The "Tribal Chief" then introduces a table, setting it up in the corner, and Uso prepares to spear Reigns through it. But Reigns anticipates the move and positions the challenger on the ring apron. They exchange punches as Uso hangs on above the table outside the ring.
Uso displays remarkable strength, lifting Reigns and executing a Samoan Drop that drives both of them through the table outside the ring. Unfazed, Uso retrieves a leather strap and begins whipping Reigns with it as he retreats through the fans.
Uso maintains control of the match until Solo Sikoa suddenly appears and launches an attack, planting Uso through a table. Sikoa drags Uso back to the ring and delivers a powerful Spinning Solo move. However, things take an unexpected turn when Reigns accidentally Spears Sikoa as Uso moves out of the way. Uso takes advantage of the opportunity and hits Reigns with the move, but Reigns manages to kick out.
Uso then grabs a chair and uses it to attack both men, but Sikoa rises to retaliate with a superkick. However, Sikoa is visibly upset with Reigns for Spearing him, leading to a heated argument. This distraction allows Uso to capitalize and Spear Reigns through the barricade.
Sikoa attempts to put his brother through the announce table, but Uso puts up a fight and ends up splashing down on Sikoa, putting him through the table instead. Inside the ring, Uso delivers another Spear and heads to the top rope for the Uso Splash. However, he is suddenly dragged out of the ring by his brother, Jimmy Uso!
Jimmy delivers a superkick to his brother and throws him back into the ring. Reigns takes advantage of the chaos and Spears Uso through the table in the corner, securing his victory and retaining the title.
WINNER: Roman Reigns (And Still)
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