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WWE SummerSlam 2018

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Zoha's Wrestling Report

Date: August 19th, 2018

Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)

Location: Barclays Center, New York City, New York, USA

Type: Pay Per View (PPV) - Live Broadcast Date: August 19th, 2018

In a night filled with thrilling matches and unexpected twists, WWE's SummerSlam PPV event left fans on the edge of their seats. As Zoha's Wrestling Report, I'm here to break down each match, highlighting the key moments and storylines that shaped the evening.

Match 1: Seth Rollins vs Dolph Ziggler (WWE Intercontinental Title Match)

Rollins' technical grappling skills proved too much for Ziggler, as he secured a dominant victory in a well-paced 22-minute contest. The winner's momentum carried over into his post-match promo, where he vowed to take down the entire WWE roster.

Match 2: The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) vs The Bludgeon Brothers (WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Match)

In a thrilling tag team match, Big E and Xavier Woods outmaneuvered The Bludgeon Brothers to retain their SmackDown Tag Team Titles. Their high-flying offense and quick tags kept the challengers at bay, securing a 9-minute victory.

Match 3: Braun Strowman vs Kevin Owens (Braun Strowman's Money In The Bank Contract On The Line Match)

Strowman's power proved too much for Owens, as he dispatched his opponent in just 1 minute and 55 seconds to retain his Money In The Bank contract. Expect a showdown with other top contenders soon.

Match 4: Charlotte Flair vs Becky Lynch vs Carmella (WWE SmackDown Women's Title Triple Threat Match)

A hard-hitting women's match saw Charlotte Flair emerge victorious, pinning Carmella after a Natural Selection. Lynch's impressive showing hinted at future title aspirations.

Match 5: Samoa Joe vs AJ Styles (WWE Title Match)

In a grueling contest, Samoa Joe's brutal offense wore down AJ Styles before securing the win via submission in 22 minutes and 44 seconds. A new champion emerges, but what lies ahead for both men?

Match 6: The Miz vs Daniel Bryan (Singles Match)

Miz's cunning and experience allowed him to outmaneuver Bryan, submitting his opponent with a modified STF in 23 minutes and 26 seconds.

Match 7: Finn Balor vs Baron Corbin (Singles Match)

Balor's impressive aerial display was enough to take down Corbin, finishing the match with a Coup de Grâce in just 1 minute and 31 seconds. A momentum-building win for the former Universal Champion.

Match 8: Shinsuke Nakamura vs Jeff Hardy (WWE United States Title Match)

Nakamura's technical prowess proved too much for Hardy, securing a dominant victory via submission in 10 minutes and 58 seconds to retain his WWE United States Title. Expect more thrilling matches from the Japanese superstar.

Match 9: Ronda Rousey vs Alexa Bliss (WWE RAW Women's Title Match)

In an intense match, Rousey dominated Bliss, submitting her opponent with an Armbar in just 4 minutes and 39 seconds to retain her WWE Raw Women's Title. A statement victory for the former UFC superstar.

Main Event: Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar (WWE Universal Title Match)

Reigns' determination paid off as he delivered a thunderous Spear to take down Lesnar, winning his second WWE Universal Title in 6 minutes and 8 seconds. The Big Dog's reign has begun, but what lies ahead for the Beast Incarnate?

That concludes our report on this action-packed SummerSlam PPV event. Which matches did you enjoy the most? Share your thoughts with us at Zoha's Wrestling Report!


Card Details

  • Date: 19 Aug 2018
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Barclays Center
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 19 Aug 2018

Matches

  1. Seth Rollins(C) defeat Dolph Ziggler in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
    Match Time: 22:01

  2. The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods)(C) defeat The Bludgeon Brothers in a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 09:27

  3. Braun Strowman defeat Kevin Owens in a Braun Strowman's Money In The Bank Contract On The Line Match
    Match Time: 01:55

  4. Charlotte Flair(C) defeat Becky Lynch and Carmella in a WWE SmackDown Women's Title Triple Threat Match
    Match Time: 14:42

  5. Samoa Joe(C) defeat AJ Styles in a WWE Title Match
    Match Time: 22:44

  6. The Miz defeat Daniel Bryan in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 23:26

  7. Finn Balor defeat Baron Corbin in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 01:31

  8. Shinsuke Nakamura(C) defeat Jeff Hardy in a WWE United States Title Match
    Match Time: 10:58

  9. Ronda Rousey(C) defeat Alexa Bliss in a WWE RAW Women's Title Match
    Match Time: 04:39

  10. Roman Reigns(C) defeat Brock Lesnar in a WWE Universal Title Match
    Match Time: 06:08