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Roman Reigns leads winners, highlights
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Roman Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Seth Rollins in a highly emotional and intense main event at SummerSlam 2026, marking a significant moment in their long-standing rivalry.
- Chad Gable won the Intercontinental Championship in his hometown of Minneapolis by submitting Penta, delivering a redemption story and earning a major career milestone.
- Chelsea Green captured the interim WWE Women’s Championship in a multi-person ladder match, capitalizing on Jade Cargill’s interference and receiving strong crowd support in the process.
- Baron Corbin defeated Trick Williams to become the new United States Champion, ending Williams’ promising run, though the match received criticism for its pacing and booking decisions.
- Kevin Owens made a surprise return from a neck injury to win a four-way match against Finn Balor, Sami Zayn, and Gunther, becoming the No. 1 contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
