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WWE Premium Live Event Report
San Juan, Puerto Rico - June 5th, 2023
The vibrant city of San Juan played host to the WWE's latest premium live event, featuring a stacked card that left fans buzzing long after the final bell rang. The Coliseo De Puerto Rico was electric as 17,966 enthusiastic wrestling enthusiasts packed into the arena to witness an unforgettable night of action.
Match Report
WWE RAW Women's Title Match: Bianca Belair (c) vs. IYO SKY
The evening kicked off with a thrilling WWE RAW Women's Title match between champion Bianca Belair and challenger IYO SKY. The two powerhouse competitors delivered an intense, hard-hitting contest that kept the crowd on their feet from start to finish. In the end, it was Belair who emerged victorious, retaining her title via pinfall in 18:01.
Singles Match: Seth Rollins vs. Omos
Next up was a highly anticipated showdown between Seth "The Visionary" Rollins and the massive Omos. The two superstars traded blows and showcased their incredible athleticism throughout the contest. Rollins ultimately secured the win with a roll-up, defeating Omos in 10:31.
WWE United States Title Triple Threat Match: Austin Theory vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Bronson Reed
The action then shifted to a thrilling WWE United States Title triple threat match featuring Austin Theory, Bobby Lashley, and Bronson Reed. This chaotic contest saw all three competitors give it their all, but in the end, it was Theory who capitalized on a momentary distraction from Lashley to secure the pinfall victory and earn himself a shot at the title.
WWE SmackDown Women's Title Match: Rhea Ripley vs. Zelina Vega
The ladies' division took center stage with a WWE SmackDown Women's Title match between champion Rhea Ripley and challenger Zelina Vega. This intense, technical bout showcased the impressive grappling skills of both competitors. In the end, it was Ripley who successfully defended her title via pinfall in 7:11.
San Juan Street Fight: Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest
The main event of the evening saw WWE's latest crossover superstar, Bad Bunny, take on Damian Priest in a hard-hitting San Juan Street Fight. This wild and unpredictable contest featured plenty of high-flying action and brutal brawling. In the end, it was Bunny who emerged victorious, defeating Priest via pinfall after delivering a devastating seated senton in 25:03.
Six-Man Tag Team Match: The Bloodline (Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and Solo Sikoa) vs. Kevin Owens, Matt Riddle, and Sami Zayn
The evening concluded with an explosive six-man tag team match pitting The Bloodline - comprising Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and Solo Sikoa - against the unlikely trio of Kevin Owens, Matt Riddle, and Sami Zayn. This frenetic contest saw all six competitors give it their all, but in the end, it was The Bloodline who emerged victorious, securing the win via pinfall in 22:05.
Singles Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar
The night closed out with an unforgettable showdown between Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar. This intense, back-and-forth contest featured both competitors trading blows and showcasing their incredible strength. In the end, it was Rhodes who emerged victorious, defeating Lesnar via pinfall in 9:43.
As the final bell rang, the Coliseo De Puerto Rico erupted into a sea of cheers and applause, celebrating an unforgettable night of wrestling action. The WWE's premium live event in San Juan will undoubtedly be remembered as one for the ages.
Card Details
- Date: 05 Jun 2023
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Coliseo De Puerto Rico
- Attendance: 17966
- Type: Premium Live Event
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 05 Jun 2023
Matches
Bianca Belair
(C)
defeat IYO SKY in a WWE RAW Women's Title Match
Match Time: 18:01Seth Rollins defeat Omos in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:31Austin Theory
(C)
defeat Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed in a WWE United States Title Triple Threat Match
Match Time: 06:51Rhea Ripley
(C)
defeat Zelina Vega in a WWE SmackDown Women's Title Match
Match Time: 07:11Bad Bunny defeat Damian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight
Match Time: 25:03The Bloodline (Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa) defeat Kevin Owens, Matt Riddle and Sami Zayn in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 22:05Cody Rhodes defeat Brock Lesnar in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:43