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Punk Defends Title, Femi Upsets Lesnar, Morgan Retains

8/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

CM Punk retained the Undisputed WWE Championship by defeating Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026 in Minneapolis.
Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match, marking the first such bout at SummerSlam since 2008 and Lesnar’s tenth main-event appearance.
Liv Morgan retained the Women’s World Championship over Iyo Sky in the opening bout of Night 1.

History

Historical Context

In August 2008, SummerSlam introduced its first Hell in a Cell match when Edge defeated The Undertaker, establishing the stipulation as a marquee attraction. WWE launched a dedicated Hell in a Cell PPV in October 2009, cementing the format. The 2026 SummerSlam in Minneapolis revived the concept, pitting Brock Lesnar against Oba Femi in the first SummerSlam Hell in a Cell bout since 2008.

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Story summary

CM Punk retained the Undisputed WWE Championship by defeating Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026 in Minneapolis.
Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match, marking the first such bout at SummerSlam since 2008 and Lesnar’s tenth main-event appearance.
Liv Morgan retained the Women’s World Championship over Iyo Sky in the opening bout of Night 1.

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