Tonight’s show is from Ford Field in Detroit. Home of the NFL Detriot Lions
**Match 1 — Ricochet facing Logan Paul. I can’t stand the attitude or anything else about Logan. When Logan brought in Ricochet’s partner Samantha Irvin, that was it. I am surprised how well, Logan has got the basics but this is a world he has no place being a part of. Will see what happens. (This match was first so Logan could fly to Vegas to watch his brother fight) It’s been an interesting match, I am having to pay attention so I don’t miss anything. Thanks to a pair of brass knuckles, Logan steals the win. (Logan Paul has just become a heel in my book)
**Match 2 — The first of 4 Main Events tonight with Cody Rhodes facing Brock Lesner. This match will not be for the faint of heart. (I really wish Brock would go away after this). Cody is making his entrance, and the Universe started singing his theme song, I got goosebumps. Cody’s first SummerSlam in 8 years. I am such a Cody fan but Brock can be a nasty piece of work, who in my opinion needs to leave WWE, never to return. I have no clue where Cody has found the next gear but there is still plenty of fight left. The Universe has helped Cody to get back in this match. Cody just put a kamora on Brock, I have no clue how. After 3 Crossroads, Cody wins. That was a hell of a match. OMG, Brock took off his gloves and offered his hand for a handshake to Cody. I have NEVER seen Brock do that to anyone. (no clue if that was planned or if Brock did that all on his own but what a sign of respect on Brock’s part)
**Match 3 — Battle Royal. Omas was the final entrant. This could be a joke if he wins. It took everyone to finally get rid of Omas. The rumour was L.A. Knight would win. Well, to no surprise he did. Not really impressed by this match. It was because of this match, that Becky/Trish was bumped along with Rhea/Raquel.
**Match 4 — MMA Rules match, with Ronda Rousey facing Shayna Bayzler. I have hated Rhonda being in the WWE. She never really earned anything, it was all handed to her. Shayna has at least been around, paying her dues. I don’t like her much but I hope today that Shayna makes Rhonda tap out. The only way to win is to knock out or submit your opponent. Shayna got the win due to a knockout.
59,194 in attendance at For Field tonight for the show
**Match 5 — The Intercontentional Title on the line when Drew McIntyre goes to war with Gunther. (Question — will Gunther’s sidekicks be banned from ringside or will they show up at some point) It has been 13 years since Drew has held the Intercontentional Title. Gunther looks so awkward jumping off the top rope. Gunther manages to survive but they have both taken a beating. It was a good match, they let it happen without interference from outside.
Payback will take place on September 2 in Pittsburgh.
**Match 6 — Seth Rollin going to war against Finn Balor for the Heavyweight Title. (IMO – They could take the title off Seth so he can have a break to get healed. Seth did share in an interview that his back is playing up. His surgically repaired knee is also giving him issues) Damien Priest has the M.I.T.B briefcase which could also come into play today. The question is would Damien be spiteful enough to cash in, screwing Finn? If Damien did cash in would that move blow up Judgement Day? Well, as expected, Judgement Day showed up, trying to help Finn take the belt. In the end, it was a stomp on the briefcase giving Seth the win but you should have seen the look from Finn to Damien. You know the saying “If looks could kill. . . “
**Match 7 — Charlotte/Asuka/Bianca in a triple threat match for the Smackdown Women’s title. No champion’s advantage tonight. As Hubby Phil said as Asuka came out, need to watch for the evil dye spray to steal another win. I have to admit I got kind of bored with the match at times. Phil called it as Asuka appeared she nailed Charlotte with the aqua-coloured mist. Bianca with the pin Asuka for the win but it was short-lived as Iyo Sky appeared with the M.I.T.B briefcase to cash it in becoming the new Smackdown Women’s Champion. (That is a prime lesson in how you cash in the briefcase if you have it in your possession.
**Match 8 — One more War between Roman and Jey for the Smackdown Men title (Universal title). Solo Sikoa is not with Roman /Paul at this point. Anything can happen in this match but it’s all legal with a No Disqualification match. Roman takes the “Im better than you ” as he usually does approach. Jey has been out there, working, training each week, compared to Roman who has barely had a match since the last PPV. This match is too quiet, the crowd is trying to rally Jey but Roman is going back to the usual stuff, Superman punch got Roman a beating with a kendo stick. Jey took a chair to Roman but you can hear Paul Heyman screaming at Jey to please stop. This match has had its moments for both Jey/Roman to shine. The crowd needs to get back in this match, the sooner the better. Roman with a table in the ring for the first time. Jey puts Roman through the table from the apron. Come on Jey, finish this. Well, Solo Sokia finally showed up, turning this match on its head. ( Are they really going to leave Jey alone to face this? ) (this match is going to bomb out, how can Creative let this happen about everything) Just as I finished writing that statement, Solo was speared by Roman. This has been a real twist, Solo was screaming at Roman, as Jey speared him. Jey was about to pin Roman/ Jimmy pulled him out of the ring. I am stunned, even Phil is speechless. Roman just speared Jey through the table getting the win.
I have no clue what just happened. Phil commented on what a waste of time that was.
My match of the night is the Seth/Finn match. Also will have another look at the Brock/Cody match.
See you on Tuesday for RAW
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