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Reigns Retains, Corbin Captures US Title, Green Wins Interim Women’s

8/3/2026

Summary

Roman Reigns Retains

Roman Reigns retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Seth Rollins at SummerSlam Night 2 in Minneapolis, the only champion to keep his title.
Baron Corbin captured the United States Championship by beating Trick Williams.
Chelsea Green won a five-woman ladder match to claim the Interim WWE Women’s Championship.
Kevin Owens returned, entered the No. 1 contender match and pinned Sami Zayn to become the Undisputed WWE Championship’s No. 1 contender.

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Chelsea Green Wins

Chelsea Green’s ladder-match victory was featured on Netflix’s “WWE Unreal” season, linking the title win to the show’s storyline.
Interference from Jade Cargill’s allies Michin and B-Fab kept Chelsea Green in contention during the match.
Chelsea Green out-climbed opponents Charlotte Flair, Lash Legend, Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton after they fell from the ladder.
Analysts described the feel-good payoff as likely to boost Chelsea Green’s popularity on SmackDown.

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Reigns vs Rollins

Wheatley American Vodka presented the Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins World Heavyweight Championship match at SummerSlam Night 2.
Fox News Digital streamed the bout live and offered a direct download link for its app.
Lil Yachty appeared at the United States Championship match with a “Trick Stick” prop to influence the contest.
Danhausen’s comedy against the AAA Mega Champion was highlighted at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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Roman Reigns Retains

Roman Reigns retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Seth Rollins at SummerSlam Night 2 in Minneapolis, the only champion to keep his title.
Baron Corbin captured the United States Championship by beating Trick Williams.
Chelsea Green won a five-woman ladder match to claim the Interim WWE Women’s Championship.
Kevin Owens returned, entered the No. 1 contender match and pinned Sami Zayn to become the Undisputed WWE Championship’s No. 1 contender.

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