MINNEAPOLIS — Following a resounding opening night, WWE SummerSlam 2026 has come to a close, and what a weekend it was in Minnesota.
After a resounding opening night, night two of the two-day event took place Sunday, Aug. 2, with the final six matches of the weekend pulling off a wild night of wrestling.
The SummerSlam main event between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins was a classic end to a long rivalry, with the World Heavyweight Championship match ending in a move you might not have expected. A new WWE Women’s Champion was crowned – an interim one – and it was a result got everyone excited for the winner. Titles did change hands, and all of that came after stunning return opened the day.
USA TODAY Sports has the full results and highlights from
SummerSlam 2026 night two:
Watch: SummerSlam post show
World Heavyweight Championship match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Seth Rollins
In possibly the last time they face off, Reigns and Rollins stare each other down before coming face-to-face in the middle of the ring. Rollins' mind games are already at work, but Reigns in chirping back before they finally tangle up to official get it underway. The challenger continues to mess with Reigns and gets the early upper hand.
After some suicide dives to continue the attack, Rollins clears the announcer's table, but gets a swift uppercut from Reigns. The match spills over the barricade and goes into the crowd as they each trade shots, with Rollins using a some nearby stuff for his attack before Reigns lands a suplex right on the hard surface. Reigns tried the spear through the barricade, but that fails.
Rollins taunts Reigns by trying to do the spear, but he gets caught. Reigns picks him up for a powerbomb onto the announcer's table that sends him crashing down. The "OTC" clears the other table, trying to inflict more damage, yet Rollins counters it and gives Reigns a taste of his own medicine.
SHIELD BOMB TO ROLLINS ☝️@WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/oKE04rEu6w
— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2026
SHIELD BOMB TO REIGNS 🤯
— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2026
THIS IS NUTS!!! pic.twitter.com/suhZFM9mfI
When both stars rush into the ring, Rollins greets Reigns with a pedigree that nearly gets the win. Rollins then tries the stomp that Reigns counters with a Superman punch, and he also gets the near count. Reigns is the first one on his feet and yells out for the spear, but Rollins dodges it and stomps him. Reigns just kicks out of that pin attempt.
Rollins picks Reigns up and puts him on the top turnbuckle. He gets sent down, but quickly climbs back up for a suplex that Reigns hangs onto and turns into a guillotine choke. Rollins goes down as the submission is locked, trying to power himself to break it. He does by picking Reigns up, but Reigns goes right into a spear that falls just short of getting the win.
Frustration is setting in for Reigns as he talks down to Rollins while punching him. Rollins gets up and suprises Reigns with a spear as both stars are on the ground, with the challenger now giving Reigns some words. A flurry of moves goes down that sees Reigns stomp Rollins and that also can't close out the match.
Both stars get up and the passion gets reignited as they trade pleasantries, trading punches. A big uppercut from Reigns knocks the official down and Reigns pays homage to Dean Ambrose with Dirty Deeds. He gets ready for the spear, but again gets the referee. Rollins then stomps him as both stars are down.
A little homage to the 3rd Shield Member 😤 pic.twitter.com/F1HaFb2S5O
— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2026
The "Visionary" then grabs the chair and everyone knows what's coming. Back in the ring, Rollins is about to hit him with it just like several times before, but he doesn't do it and Reigns hits him. The "OTC" then grabs the chair and tosses it aside. It surprises Rollins as Reigns says they're going to settle this in the ring. The go face-to-face and start beating each other up.
Rollins lands the Pedigree and after a missed stop, does get it in and then climbs up for a flying stomp that Reigns avoids. He spears Rollins and gets back up for the running spear, but the referee still hasn't gotten up. Frustrated, Reigns looks right at Rollins and spears him one more time. The official does get up, and he counts to three as Reigns finally takes down the Rollins.
REIGNS BEATS ROLLINS!!! ☝️
— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2026
AN INSTANT CLASSIC AT #SUMMERSLAM! pic.twitter.com/CV8lrCTCu1
After the match, Reigns and Rollins sit across the ring from each other as they take it the battle they just endured.
Reigns gets up and puts his fist out, just like The Shield days. Rollins gets up, puts his mask down and joins Reigns with the fist, signaling the mutual respect of each other.
The FINAL Chapter in the story of The Shield 🛡️#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/sRBaT7H3rz
— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2026
Analysis: The "OTC" reigns supreme over his longtime rival.
Both stars laid it all out on the line for a very captivating main event, one that had several twists and turns that sent everyone on a roller coaster of emotion, unsure what the result was going to be. While there were some things that didn't make sense like the no count out or some missed spots, it was great story beginning to end as they each tried to win the mental war they had waged on another. Of course the callbacks were going to happen, and there were some sweet touches in there that made it better.
It only made sense for Reigns to conquer the one thing he hadn't been able to in his career, and what a moment it was for them to show a sign of respect and appreciation for each other. Reigns has now officially captured it all in WWE, and his dominance will continue as he carries the title out of SummerSlam.
Roman Reigns enters the ring
Aura. Reigns has arrived as the crowd acknowledges the "OTC."
ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR OTC ☝️@WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/ClnyOC9Dp4
— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2026
Seth Rollins uses Shield in entrance
The challenger is pulling out the mind games. His entrances starts with the iconic Shield callsign before "Burn it Down" plays. He comes out wearing a modified version of the vest and mask he wore during the Shield.
BURN IT DOWN 🔥@WWERollins pic.twitter.com/6X58EYXmz3
— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2026
Justin Jefferson appears
The Minnesota Vikings star is in the stadium with a Vikings title belt and hypes up the main event.
Intercontinental Championship match: Penta (c) vs. Chad Gable
The now respected opponents shake hands before starting their highly anticipated bout, and its quick jump as both wrestlers get right after it with fast-paced sequences. The intensity is pumping as they each go all out on just about everything they do, going all over in and out of the ring. Gable gets busted open rather suddenly has blood appears on his cheek.
This match is PHYSICAL 👊 pic.twitter.com/mOuLsBC8ik
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
Penta targets the left shoulder of Gable to try and slow him down, and the challenger responds by trying the same thing. Outside of the ring, Gable executes a moonsault as he starts to pull everything out of his arsenal. He gets a diving headbutt in the ring but the pin attempt doesn't land as the hurt shoulder is bothering him. A Mexican Destroyer on the outside of the ring nearly ends it for Gable.
Penta tries to get another one in, but he falls right into an ankle lock. Gable has it in place and Penta tries to get out, but the lock is in. Penta taps out and Gable is the new Intercontinental Champion in the biggest win of his career.
CHAD GABLE IS INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION!!! 🏆
— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2026
The FIRST singles Title in @WWEGable's WWE career!! pic.twitter.com/qlsq4FDSOL
Gable is emotional after the win, and Penta picks him up as raises his arm to congratulate the man that has finally accomplished his dream. His family joins him in the ring as "you deserved it" chants come in.
My name is Chad Gable, and I was born, raised and lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota," he said. "I can finally say I am the Intercontinental Champion."
NEVER GIVE UP 👏@WWEGable pic.twitter.com/mxFSLpZf3R
— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2026
Analysis: Gable gets it done.
It was a long time coming but it was one of the best stories of redemption, a journey that set the stage for the perfect ending. You knew this was going to be a great match, and while it didn't get as much time as it definitely could've used, Penta and Gable delivered. They each got the chance to shine and put it all on the line for a great bout with a finish everyone can appreciate.
This should continue a magnificent 2026 for Gable as he rises toward top card contention, and this should be a great Intercontinental title run.
Chad Gable makes hometown entrance
The Minnesota crowd roots on his hometown star, with Gable doing the Vikings' "Skol" chant with the crowd.
LISTEN TO THIS PLACE 🤩@WWEGable is a true Hometown Hero! pic.twitter.com/Zqq54eit7P
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
What is a Human Monies on a Pole match?
Danhausen and Dominik Mysterio meet in a Human Monies on a Pole match, and it's exactly what it is sounds like. A bag of money is put above the ring, and either star must grab it to win. It stems from the money The Judgement Day alleges Danhausen stole from them.
Human Monies on a Pole Match: Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio
Neither star wastes any time trying to end the match, trying to grab the bag of money instantly to no luck. Mysterio is on offense mostly but Danhausen is quick to end those threats. JD McDonagh comes out soon to help Mysterio out, and he is unable to stop an ambush by the Minihausens. They try to grab the money for Danhausen, but there is a height problem, and Mysterio comes to push them all out.
With McDonagh and Mysterio teaming up on everyone, Joe Hendry appears to even the playing field. That leaves Danhausen and Mysterio to fight it out, and just when Mysterio is about to grab the bag, Danhausen curses him. Pyro causes him to fall down, leaving the lane open for Danhausen to grab the bag and win.
DANHUSEN WINS HUMAN MONIES ON A POLE 🤑@DanhausenAD pic.twitter.com/Y46BLblCIU
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
Analysis: That was something.
You should expect complete chaos with a Danhausen match, and that's exactly what we got in a match that was all over place. McDonagh, the Minihausens and Hendry all came out in a complete mess of a match that was entertaining, but also a mess.
Again, you shouldn't expect a classic bout with Danhausen, but it was still a little fun.
Ladder match for Interim WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill vs. Chelsea Green vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Lash Legend
The heat between Flair and Cargill couldn't wait much longer as they start fighting outside of the ring to officially get the action going. Each star then gets their shot at each other. The friendship between Stratton and Green helps out as they work together to clear the field, but they can't contain Cargill and Legend. However, it does help get Flair off of Stratton later on.
Green is the first star to get a chance to climb up the ladder, but it's quickly stopped by Cargill as she lands a Jaded to her on a ladder. When Cargill tries to climb up, Stratton stops it. After bouncing Legend's head off the ladder, Legend response with a brutal powerbomb.
Flair sees an opportunity to grab the title, but just as she touches it, Cargill takes the ladder down with Flair hanging on. Legend comes in to help drag Flair down in a scary move that could have ended badly.Stratton finds an open window, but Green comes back into the ring. She says sorry, and pushes her off the ladder and onto the rest of the competitors outside of the ring. Green is all alone, about to take the title when Cargill's backup in Michin and B-Fab come out to stop it, attacking Green as the fan hype instantly dies.
CHELSEA SENDS TIFFY TIME FLYING 🫢
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
B-Fab and Michin just HAD to get involved 😩 pic.twitter.com/C88XvEAdmd
Cargill gets helped up the ladder, and Flair springs back up to contest Cargill. Legend and Stratton try to come back but fail, and Cargill and Flair take each other out.
However, Green is still there and comes back to life. She's all alone, and she climbs to grab the title and become the champion as the crowd goes wild.
CHELSEA GREEN IS THE INTERIM WWE WOMEN'S CHAMPION!!!! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/po8ZdKO1QM
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
Analysis: Finally, Green has done it.
One of the most desired results of the year, Green has been a great soldier in WWE, just awaiting that chance to be rewarded with the top prize. The crowd was fully behind her, and it paid off immensely. The build the entire match was fantastic, with a great dose of anticipation. Green snatching the title was one of the loudest pops for a result in recent memory, and it was a fantastic moment.
The match itself was solid, as multi-person ladder matches typically are. It was all executed to a tee, and it makes it even better when the result is one that just makes sense. Pledge allegiance, everyone.
THIS is what perseverance and determination looks like!! 👏@ImChelseaGreen | #ANDNEW pic.twitter.com/Wtp94DMebJ
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
Charlotte Flair honors late fan Scarlett
The gear for Flair is a personal one, as it honors Scarlett Guillen, who was an 8-year-old fan with a cancer that developed a close bond with the WWE star. Guillen died in July.
Charlotte's attire look likes a tribute to Scarlett Guillen ❤️❤️#Summerslam pic.twitter.com/hroADMmH2X
— Wrestlelamia.com (@wrestlelamia) August 2, 2026
Jade Cargill wears Prince-inspired gear
Cargill pays tribute to a Minnesota icon with gear resembling Prince.
Jade Cargill fait son entrée rendant hommage à Prince #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/3XdDRAW5TH
— FabiShow (@fabien_fichaux) August 2, 2026
United States Championship match: Trick Williams (c) vs. Baron Corbin
The fight immediately starts with the champion taking it to Corbin, in and out of the ring. Williams decides to bring a table out, but setting it up allows Corbin to regroup and put a halt to Williams' rhythm. Corbin unleashes several punches to Williams, including gouging at his eyes.
Lil Yacthy tries to intervene, just to get shoved into the barricade by Corbin. However, the rapper whips out the kendo stick, scaring Corbin off and perfectly setting Williams up to get back in his flow. He picks Corbin up, but again he gets poked at. An odd lull happens that results in Lil Yacthy hitting Corbin with the stick while the official isn't looking, nearly setting a win for Williams.
Williams tries the Trick Shot and Corbin dodges it. As the referee attends to Williams, the challenger grabs the title to use it. The rapper tries to stop it, and Corbin grabs him. Williams tries to prevent another hit, but he inadvertently shoves his friend through the table set up outside of the ring.
YACHTY THROUGH THE TABLE 🤯#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/DRsQeWKsXg
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
He can't believe it, and when he turns around, there's Corbin awaiting a hit with the title the referee doesn't see. Corbin executes the End of Days and like usual, it does the job as he becomes the new United States Champion.
Baron Corbin is the NEW United States Champion! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/DBBR8nxbpW
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
Analysis: The Trick has been whooped. Williams' hot start to the main roster comes to a screeching halt with Corbin putting an end to his reign.
The match itself was a real drag. It didn't feel like anything was really going on, with several mistimed moments that left too much dead space. Lil Yacthy really saved it with his involvement, and how he accidentally doomed his friend was a creative way to get the title off Williams.
However, putting the title on Corbin seems like a big miss. His return was already questionable, and he suddenly gets the championship and there's no real solid path to go with it. Perhaps a longer feud with Williams is in store, but hopefully it's better than what happened at SummerSlam.
Trick Williams entrance
It's cold like Minnesota. Lil Yachty introduces his friend to the ring for another edition of "Whoop That Trick."
YOU BETTER WHOOP THAT TRICK 🥶@_trickwilliams | @lilyachty pic.twitter.com/g90hpPxzLN
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
Gunther added to No. 1 contender match
We got a triple threat match. SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis comes out to reveal he is adding another participant to the match, and it's the man that beat him in night one: Gunther.
He and Aldis shake hands as he emerges toward the ring.
OMG 😱@Gunther_AUT has been added to the No. 1 Contender's Match! pic.twitter.com/2m8IU4mbXV
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
Kevin Owens is back!
That's not all. Aldis reveals there is another participant, and emerges Owens.
The crowd goes wild as he returns after suffering a devastating neck injury in March 2025.
KEVIN OWENS IS BACK!!!! 😱😱😱
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
THIS IS MADNESS!!! pic.twitter.com/W1BWKhNuVb
Match to be No. 1 contender for Undisputed WWE Championship: Finn Balor vs. Sami Zayn vs. Gunther vs. Kevin Owens
The returning Owens wastes no time getting in some action, attacking Gunther and Balor while Zayn is stunned at what he sees. The two longtime friends stare each other down and hug before they trade blows in true Owens and Zayn fashion. Outside of the ring, Owens goes flying, showing there is no rust in the returning star.
KEVIN OWENS IS SO BACK 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kOQMwCwd2l
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
Inside the ring, Gunther starts to take control as Balor tries to fight off the "Ring General." Owens comes back into the picture and the action doesn't slow down. Zayn is the one that slows Owens down, and when he readies a Helluva Kick on Owens, Gunther rushes to get the sleeper hold in. Then Balor flies in with the Coup de Grâce, nearly getting the victory with it before the pin is broken up.
Owens regroups and gives Balor and Gunther a stunner, and he tries with Zayn before he counters it with a Blue Thunder Bomb. When the friends get back to their feet, Owens executes the stunner on Zayn. With no one in sight, he successfully gets the pin and in his remarkable return, is the new No. 1 contender.
KO IS NO. 1 CONTENDER 💯
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026
Welcome BACK to the KEVIN OWENS SHOW!!! @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/P7Lj5LuV2i
Analysis: How about that for a SummerSlam surprise?
In an event that has been known for them, there may be one more heartwarming than seeing Owens back in the ring. There was doubt he could ever return, and even though it was known he was in Minneapolis, you wondered if it could still really happen. But when that music played, the pop was glorious and met the moment.
The eventual winner was the obvious standout. Gunther, Balor and Zayn also had their windows of opportunity, but from start to finish, it was all about Owens. The pace was good and there wasn't much to complain about in this one, as everyone is happy to see KO is back.
Justin Jefferson opens up night two
The Minnesota Vikings star is back to get the crowd ready for night two.
Get ready for the second half….
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 2, 2026
Night Two of #SummerSlam begins in less than one hour! Watch on the @espn app and @netflix internationally. pic.twitter.com/qqrcrV516R
Who sang national anthem?
Grammy Award-winning artist Darius Rucker sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" to kick off night two.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WWE SummerSlam Night 2 results: Roman Reigns bests rival; winners, highlights
