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WWE SummerSlam: Four title changes on night of huge drama in New York

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WWE SummerSlam delivered four title changes on a dramatic night in New York

Four WWE titles changed hands on a night of huge drama and significance at SummerSlam.

In the main event, Roman Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar to win the Universal title and Ronda Rousey won the Raw women's championship from Alexa Bliss.

Ronda Rousey wins WWE title

The SmackDown women's title also has a new owner after Charlotte Flair pinned Becky Lynch in a triple threat which also included champion Carmella and Seth Rollins regained the Intercontinental title from Dolph Ziggler.

Ronda Rousey won the WWE title at SummerSlam on Sunday night
Image: Ronda Rousey won the WWE title from Alexa Bliss

AJ Styles retained the WWE championship despite being disqualified in his match against Samoa Joe after he savagely attacked Joe with a steel chair.

Shinsuke Nakamura retained the United States title with a straightforward win over Jeff Hardy which included an appearance - but no more - from Randy Orton.

Finn Balor resurrected the Demon King for his match against Baron Corbin
Image: Finn Balor resurrected the Demon King for his match against Baron Corbin

The Bludgeon Brothers were disqualified in their SmackDown tag title defence against The New Day, retaining the straps as a result, and The B Team overcame The Revival with a fortuitous win which ensures they keep the Raw tag belts.

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Seth Rollins and Dolph Ziggler competed for the Intercontinental title in the opening match
Image: Seth Rollins and Dolph Ziggler competed for the Intercontinental title in the opening match

Finn Balor appeared as the Demon King to defeat Baron Corbin in short order and The Miz inflicted a defeat on long-term rival Daniel Bryan after being handed some kind of weapon by his wife Maryse from the front row.

Braun Strowman ensured his possession of the briefcase will continue after a rapid-fire win over Kevin Owens.

Shinsuke Nakamura defended his United States title against Jeff Hardy
Image: Shinsuke Nakamura defended his United States title against Jeff Hardy

Strowman appeared prior to the main event match between Reigns and Lesnar but did not involve himself in the match in any way. That interaction will now have to come at a later date.

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