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<p>WWE SummerSlam 2024 aired from Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 3, and was packed with jaw-dropping moments, intense rivalries, and unforgettable matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. From shocking upsets to triumphant victories, the Biggest Party of the Summer delivered non-stop action and drama.</p>



<p>During the Countdown to SummerSlam, Michael Cole introduced Joe Tessitore as the newest addition to the WWE commentary team.</p>



<p>Rapper, singer, and songwriter Jelly Roll kicked off the show with an introduction from Triple H. He performed &#8220;Liar&#8221;, which is one of the official theme songs for the event.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">WWE Women’s World Championship<br>Liv Morgan (c) def. Rhea Ripley</h2>



<p>Despite Ripley dominating much of the match and overcoming a dislocated shoulder, Morgan capitalized on a key distraction from Dominik Mysterio.</p>



<p>Ripley attempted to use a steel chair, but Mysterio intervened, preventing a disqualification and allowing Morgan to land her Oblivion finisher. After Ripley kicked out, Mysterio distracted the referee, allowing Morgan to hit the Oblivion onto the steel chair to secure the win and retain the title. </p>



<p>After the match, Mysterio made his allegiance clear by kissing Morgan and leaving the arena with the champion.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">WWE Intercontinental Championship<br>Bron Breakker def. Sami Zayn (c)</h2>



<p>Bron Breakker, determined to win the Intercontinental Title after his close call at WWE Money in the Bank, immediately attempted a Spear at the opening bell. However, Sami Zayn evaded, causing Breakker to crash into the ring post. </p>



<p>Despite the setback, Breakker fought on as Zayn executed a Blue Thunder Bomb and an exploder suplex. </p>



<p>As Zayn prepared for the Helluva Kick, Breakker countered with a Spear, followed by a second decisive Spear, securing his first Intercontinental Title victory.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">WWE United States Championship<br>LA Knight def. Logan Paul (c)</h2>



<p>Chaos ensued before the match even began, with Knight smashing a window on Paul’s Hummer and dropping him with a neckbreaker on the announce table. </p>



<p>Once the bell rang, Paul showcased his athleticism with a springboard moonsault to the outside, while Knight nearly secured the victory with a fisherman’s superplex. </p>



<p>After Knight attacked Paul’s entourage, Paul used brass knuckles, courtesy of Machine Gun Kelly, to gain an advantage. However, Knight countered Paul’s springboard clothesline attempt with a BFT, pinning Paul to win his first WWE championship.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">WWE Women’s Championship<br>Nia Jax def. Bayley (c)</h2>



<p>Bayley hit a Bayley-to-Belly, and Jax responded with an Annihilator, but both kicked out. Bayley became the first to kick out of the Annihilator, frustrating Jax. </p>



<p>In a show of strength, Bayley powerbombed Jax and followed with a Flying Elbow, but Jax kicked out again. Exhausted, both competitors were interrupted by Tiffany Stratton, who appeared ready to cash in her Money in the Bank contract. </p>



<p>Bayley knocked Stratton off the apron, but the distraction allowed Jax to deliver two more Annihilators, securing her victory and the title.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Special Guest Referee Seth Rollins<br>Drew McIntyre def. CM Punk</h2>



<p>CM Punk and Drew McIntyre finally unleashed their pent-up animosity in a brutal showdown, with Seth Rollins as the special guest referee. </p>



<p>McIntyre struck first, sending Punk throat-first into the steel rungs and delivering multiple powerbombs. The tension escalated when McIntyre attempted to use a steel chair, only for Rollins to intervene. </p>



<p>A series of near falls followed, including a slow count by Rollins that allowed McIntyre to kick out after a roll-up by Punk. As emotions ran high, Punk reclaimed his stolen bracelet from McIntyre but was blindsided by a Claymore. </p>



<p>A distracted Punk argued with Rollins, leading to a GTS on the referee. McIntyre seized the opportunity, delivering a low blow and another Claymore to secure the victory, regaining Punk’s bracelet in the process.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">WWE World Heavyweight Championship<br>Gunther def. Damian Priest (c)</h2>



<p>Damian Priest and Gunther engaged in a physical and intense battle in their first one-on-one encounter. Priest relentlessly chopped Gunther, leaving his chest bloodied. Despite the punishment, Gunther fought back, even booting Finn Bálor in the face when he came to support Priest. </p>



<p>Gunther, with his chest scarred, berated and pummeled Priest, who eventually rallied with a Razor’s Edge and South of Heaven Chokeslam. Priest had the match won, but Bálor surprisingly placed Gunther&#8217;s foot on the ropes, breaking the count. </p>



<p>As Priest confronted Bálor, Gunther locked in a Sleeper Hold, and despite Priest&#8217;s initial escape, he succumbed to the hold after a failed attack on Bálor, allowing Gunther to win his first World Heavyweight Title.</p>



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<p><strong>In-Ring Segment</strong>: The Miz &amp; R-Truth took to the ring to announce an impressive attendance of 57,791 at the show. Shortly after, A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory &amp; Grayson Waller) interrupted to insult Cleveland’s NFL team and mock Jelly Roll&#8217;s music, dubbing themselves the &#8220;Rock &amp; Roll Express.&#8221; </p>



<p>However, this turned out to be a setup. Jelly Roll ambushed Theory and Waller with a steel chair, delivering a Chokeslam to Theory. The segment concluded with The Awesome Truth and Jelly Roll teaming up to hit Theory with a triple Five Knuckle Shuffle.</p>



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<p><strong>Backstage</strong>: Cody Rhodes met with Arn Anderson before his match. Anderson reassured Rhodes, mentioning that he still held some influence backstage. He also hinted that Rhodes had friends who would be arriving later that night, suggesting that Cody wouldn’t be alone in facing whatever challenges awaited him.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Undisputed WWE Championship &#8211; Bloodline Rules Match<br>Cody Rhodes (c) def. Solo Sikoa</h2>



<p>Sikoa dominated early, hitting a Spinning Solo and two headbutts. Rhodes landed a Cross Rhodes, but interference from Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa put him in jeopardy. Kevin Owens and Randy Orton arrived to neutralize the intruders, leaving Rhodes and Sikoa to battle. </p>



<p>Sikoa hit a Spear for a near fall, but Rhodes fought back. Just as Rhodes was setting up another Cross Rhodes, Jacob Fatu attacked, delivering a frog splash through the announce table. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Roman Reigns Returns</h3>



<p>Sikoa nearly won, but Roman Reigns made a shocking return, taking out Sikoa with a Superman Punch and Spear. Rhodes then hit a final Cross Rhodes to retain his title, locking eyes with Reigns as the event concluded.</p>



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