SummerSlam concluded with an action-packed second night from Minneapolis, featuring three championship changes, a major return, and a classic main event that closed the book on one of WWE’s greatest rivalries.
Roman Reigns defeats Seth Rollins
World Heavyweight Championship
Roman Reigns successfully retained the World Heavyweight Championship after a grueling 33-minute battle with Seth Rollins. The longtime rivals delivered a dramatic main event filled with counters, near-falls, and emotional callbacks to their Shield history before Reigns finally put Rollins away with a decisive Spear. The two shared a respectful fist bump afterward, signaling the end of a legendary rivalry.
Chad Gable wins the Intercontinental Championship
Chad Gable captured the Intercontinental Championship by forcing Penta to submit in what many considered the match of the night. The hometown crowd erupted as Gable celebrated the biggest singles title victory of his WWE career with his family.
Chelsea Green climbs the ladder
Chelsea Green survived the chaos of the five-woman ladder match to become the Interim WWE Women’s Champion. The match featured spectacular ladder spots and constant momentum swings before Green secured the championship.
Kevin Owens returns
One of the night’s biggest surprises came when Kevin Owens made his long-awaited return from injury, winning a Fatal Four-Way to become the No. 1 contender to the Undisputed WWE Championship. His emotional comeback received one of the loudest ovations of the weekend.
Other Results
Baron Corbin defeated Trick Williams to win the United States Championship.
Danhausen defeated Dominik Mysterio in the entertaining “Human Monies on a Pole” match.
Final Thoughts
Night 2 delivered strong in-ring action, emotional storytelling, and several memorable moments. Roman Reigns capped the weekend by finally overcoming Seth Rollins, Chad Gable enjoyed a career-defining championship victory, Chelsea Green captured gold in a thrilling ladder match, and Kevin Owens’ return set up a major title program heading into Raw.
Match of the Night: Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
Moment of the Night: Kevin Owens’ surprise return
MVP: Roman Reigns, for closing SummerSlam with another championship-defining performance.
