Roman Reigns is still the Universal Champion after brutally pummeling cousin Jey Uso to a stoppage victory. Elsewhere, Randy Orton’s past victims found payback and Drew McIntyre prevailed to retain the WWE Title in a savage Ambulance Match, Sasha Banks finally got her hands on Bayley in surprise fashion, Sami Zayn became the undisputed Intercontinental Champion in a wild Triple Threat Ladder Match, and much more.
SmackDown Tag Team Championship: SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS, Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Lucha House Party (with Gran Metalik).
Lucha House Party may have resolved their leadership questions, but it wasn't enough to defeat Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles on the WWE Clash of Champions Kickoff.
Cesaro & Nakamura isolated Lince Dorado early, keeping him grounded and unable to execute high-risk maneuvers. Dorado eventually squirmed out of Cesaro's grasp to tag in Kalisto, who immediately quickened the pace and hit a huge DDT to Cesaro on the outside thanks to Dorado’s help.
Kalisto & Dorado were firing on all cylinders, but Cesaro countered Kalisto's Salida del Sol. Moments later, he combined with Nakamura for the Swing into the Kinshasa to retain the championship. (Via WWE.com)
Cesaro & Nakamura isolated Lince Dorado early, keeping him grounded and unable to execute high-risk maneuvers. Dorado eventually squirmed out of Cesaro's grasp to tag in Kalisto, who immediately quickened the pace and hit a huge DDT to Cesaro on the outside thanks to Dorado’s help.
Kalisto & Dorado were firing on all cylinders, but Cesaro countered Kalisto's Salida del Sol. Moments later, he combined with Nakamura for the Swing into the Kinshasa to retain the championship. (Via WWE.com)
Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn defeated INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION, Jeff Hardy & AJ Styles. (Ladder match)
The dust has settled in the Intercontinental Title debate, and Sami Zayn is the rightful champion after winning a jaw-dropping Triple Threat Winner Take All Ladder Match against Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles.
The Great Liberator used cunning to prevail, though all three competitors dished out plenty of pain in one of the most brutal and bizarre Ladder Matches in history.
Hardy once again unleashed his inner daredevil, authoring another indelible Ladder Match moment when he delivered a massive Swanton Bomb from the top of a ladder to Zayn, who was laid across another ladder.
But Zayn's use of handcuffs, rather than a spectacular maneuver, played a decisive role. Tethering Jeff's pierced earlobe to one ladder with one pair of cuffs and Styles' wrist to a ladder support with another pair, Zayn ensured no one could stop him from scaling above the ring and pulling down his and Jeff's titles for the amazing victory. (Via WWE.com)
The Great Liberator used cunning to prevail, though all three competitors dished out plenty of pain in one of the most brutal and bizarre Ladder Matches in history.
Hardy once again unleashed his inner daredevil, authoring another indelible Ladder Match moment when he delivered a massive Swanton Bomb from the top of a ladder to Zayn, who was laid across another ladder.
But Zayn's use of handcuffs, rather than a spectacular maneuver, played a decisive role. Tethering Jeff's pierced earlobe to one ladder with one pair of cuffs and Styles' wrist to a ladder support with another pair, Zayn ensured no one could stop him from scaling above the ring and pulling down his and Jeff's titles for the amazing victory. (Via WWE.com)
RAW Women's Championship: RAW WOMEN'S CHAMPION, Asuka defeated Zelina Vega by submission.
Zelina Vega was not, in fact, ready for Asuka.
The Empress of Tomorrow turned aside Vega's challenge for the Raw Women's Title, but not before Vega impressed in her biggest challenge to date.
Vega appeared to injure Asuka's left arm early, then deftly targeted the damaged limb, smashing it into the steel steps. La Muñeca created a surprising situation, dissecting the much more experienced champion by countering an Asuka Lock attempt into an armbar and applying a rope-assisted crucifix. (Via WWE.com)
The Empress of Tomorrow turned aside Vega's challenge for the Raw Women's Title, but not before Vega impressed in her biggest challenge to date.
Vega appeared to injure Asuka's left arm early, then deftly targeted the damaged limb, smashing it into the steel steps. La Muñeca created a surprising situation, dissecting the much more experienced champion by countering an Asuka Lock attempt into an armbar and applying a rope-assisted crucifix. (Via WWE.com)
United States Championship: UNITED STATES CHAMPION, Bobby Lashley (with The Hurt Business) defeated Apollo Crews (with Ricochet) by submission
Business remains good for Bobby Lashley and company, as The All Mighty defeated Apollo Crews to retain the United States Title for The Hurt Business.
MVP showered Crews with vitriolic trash talk at ringside throughout Lashley's beatdown, though Crews gave Lashley all he could handle, turning the tide after sending the titleholder into the ring post before hitting a powerslam-standing moonsault combination.
Lashley responded with his own renowned strength, though, delivering a huge superplex and dropping Crews with a massive chokeslam before forcing him to tap out with the Full Nelson. (Via WWE.com)
MVP showered Crews with vitriolic trash talk at ringside throughout Lashley's beatdown, though Crews gave Lashley all he could handle, turning the tide after sending the titleholder into the ring post before hitting a powerslam-standing moonsault combination.
Lashley responded with his own renowned strength, though, delivering a huge superplex and dropping Crews with a massive chokeslam before forcing him to tap out with the Full Nelson. (Via WWE.com)
RAW Tag Team Championship: RAW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS, The Street Profits defeated Andrade & Angel Garza.
The Street Profits are still lifting their red cups as Raw Tag Team Champions, but not without some controversy following their victory over Andrade & Angel Garza.
After appearing to be on shaky ground as a duo for months, Andrade & Garza look better than ever without the services of Zelina Vega, showcasing seamless teamwork early and likely shocking the champions as much as they stunned the WWE Universe.
Garza nearly secured the titles after executing a top-rope Spanish Fly, but Montez Ford narrowly kicked out.
Ford hit a step-up enzuigiri on Andrade before tagging in Angelo Dawkins, who hit a huge spinebuster for the win, though Andrade appeared to kick out before the official's count of three. (Via WWE.com)
After appearing to be on shaky ground as a duo for months, Andrade & Garza look better than ever without the services of Zelina Vega, showcasing seamless teamwork early and likely shocking the champions as much as they stunned the WWE Universe.
Garza nearly secured the titles after executing a top-rope Spanish Fly, but Montez Ford narrowly kicked out.
Ford hit a step-up enzuigiri on Andrade before tagging in Angelo Dawkins, who hit a huge spinebuster for the win, though Andrade appeared to kick out before the official's count of three. (Via WWE.com)
SmackDown Women's Championship: RAW Women's Champion, Asuka defeated SMACKDOWN WOMEN'S CHAMPION, Bayley by disqualficiation.
With Nikki Cross not medically cleared to compete against Bayley as scheduled, “The Role Model” instead offered up a SmackDown Women's Title opportunity for any challenger. She likely wasn't expecting Raw Women's Champion Asuka to answer the call.
The less-than-100-percent Asuka, who retained her title earlier in the night after defeating Zelina Vega, seemed to catch “The Role Model” by surprise and overwhelm her. Bayley was in dire straits after suffering a German suplex on the floor, but she struck Asuka with her now-trusty steel chair to get herself disqualified and keep the SmackDown Women's Title.
Bayley's night was far from over, though. Former best friend Sasha Banks struck her with a steel chair and unloaded on her with a Kendo stick, achieving some payback for Bayley's despicable assault earlier this month.
However, the SmackDown Women's Champion retreated before The Boss could continue to wield the steel chair against her. (Via WWE.com)
The less-than-100-percent Asuka, who retained her title earlier in the night after defeating Zelina Vega, seemed to catch “The Role Model” by surprise and overwhelm her. Bayley was in dire straits after suffering a German suplex on the floor, but she struck Asuka with her now-trusty steel chair to get herself disqualified and keep the SmackDown Women's Title.
Bayley's night was far from over, though. Former best friend Sasha Banks struck her with a steel chair and unloaded on her with a Kendo stick, achieving some payback for Bayley's despicable assault earlier this month.
However, the SmackDown Women's Champion retreated before The Boss could continue to wield the steel chair against her. (Via WWE.com)
WWE Championship: WWE CHAMPION, Drew McIntyre defeated Randy Orton. (Ambulance match)
The ghosts of kicked skulls past came back to haunt Randy Orton and cost him a chance to win his 14th World Title against WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. Big Show, Christian, Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair — all victims of The Viper in recent months — left their mark in a barbaric Ambulance Match won by McIntyre.
Orton looked for an early kick to the skull after hitting an elevated DDT, but he found his foot restrained by Big Show. The World's Largest Athlete then slammed The Apex Predator through the announce table.
McIntyre took advantage, but he later potentially injured his knee when a Claymore attempt missed the mark, instead ripping the ambulance's driver-side door straight off its hinges.
The hostilities spilled backstage where Orton was met by Christian, who emerged to pummel The Viper, again turning the tables in McIntyre's favor.
Orton and McIntyre later fought to the hood of the ambulance, where Orton savagely gouged the champion's eye before dropping him on the windshield to shatter it.
Both men scaled the top of the ambulance, where Orton found himself blasted by Sweet Chin Music from Michaels, who then tossed The Legend Killer off the top of the vehicle.
Orton caught McIntyre with an RKO out of nowhere on the bare concrete and nearly shut the WWE Champion in the ambulance until Drew overpowered The Viper, hitting a Claymore and finishing him off with a dose of his own medicine — a kick to the skull.
McIntyre packed Orton into the ambulance and closed the doors, and Flair was more than happy to hop in the driver's seat to wheel Orton away, the debt for his sins having been paid handsomely. (Via WWE.com)
Orton looked for an early kick to the skull after hitting an elevated DDT, but he found his foot restrained by Big Show. The World's Largest Athlete then slammed The Apex Predator through the announce table.
McIntyre took advantage, but he later potentially injured his knee when a Claymore attempt missed the mark, instead ripping the ambulance's driver-side door straight off its hinges.
The hostilities spilled backstage where Orton was met by Christian, who emerged to pummel The Viper, again turning the tables in McIntyre's favor.
Orton and McIntyre later fought to the hood of the ambulance, where Orton savagely gouged the champion's eye before dropping him on the windshield to shatter it.
Both men scaled the top of the ambulance, where Orton found himself blasted by Sweet Chin Music from Michaels, who then tossed The Legend Killer off the top of the vehicle.
Orton caught McIntyre with an RKO out of nowhere on the bare concrete and nearly shut the WWE Champion in the ambulance until Drew overpowered The Viper, hitting a Claymore and finishing him off with a dose of his own medicine — a kick to the skull.
McIntyre packed Orton into the ambulance and closed the doors, and Flair was more than happy to hop in the driver's seat to wheel Orton away, the debt for his sins having been paid handsomely. (Via WWE.com)
WWE Universal Championship: WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPION, Roman Reigns (with Paul Heyman) defeated Jey Uso (with Jimmy Uso) by technical knock-out.
Call him The Big Dog, call him the Universal Champion, and now, call him “The Chief.”
That's what Roman Reigns demands to be called, and after the shocking brutality he unleashed on his own cousin, Jey Uso, to retain the Universal Championship, who would argue otherwise?
The highly personal family issue set the stage for an intense battle from the opening bell, with Reigns happy to engage in trash talk almost immediately.
Jey quickly appeared overmatched, with any offense he mounted quickly stymied by The Big Dog.
But Jey eventually quickened the pace, putting Reigns on his heels after hitting a pair of tope suicidas and a superkick to net a near-fall. He again came close to scoring one of the greatest upsets in WWE history with two more near-falls following a roll-up and his top-rope splash. But in kicking out after the splash, Reigns caught Jey with a low blow and later donned a smile, suggesting it was intentional.
Reigns leveled his cousin with a Spear, resuming the verbal lashing and refusing to cease the beating until Jey acknowledged him as his "tribal chief" before hitting another Spear on his defiant cousin.
Jey's brother Jimmy emerged, pleading for his brother to let him throw in the towel, but a barely conscious Jey insisted otherwise. That was until Reigns proceeded to rain down lefts and rights with Jey unable to protect himself, practically forcing his brother to throw in the towel and forfeit the match.
Disgusted by his cousin's actions, Jimmy gave Reigns want he wanted, calling him "The Chief" after the bell. Paul Heyman crowned Reigns with the same lei Jey wore to the ring to complete the coronation. (Via WWE.com)
That's what Roman Reigns demands to be called, and after the shocking brutality he unleashed on his own cousin, Jey Uso, to retain the Universal Championship, who would argue otherwise?
The highly personal family issue set the stage for an intense battle from the opening bell, with Reigns happy to engage in trash talk almost immediately.
Jey quickly appeared overmatched, with any offense he mounted quickly stymied by The Big Dog.
But Jey eventually quickened the pace, putting Reigns on his heels after hitting a pair of tope suicidas and a superkick to net a near-fall. He again came close to scoring one of the greatest upsets in WWE history with two more near-falls following a roll-up and his top-rope splash. But in kicking out after the splash, Reigns caught Jey with a low blow and later donned a smile, suggesting it was intentional.
Reigns leveled his cousin with a Spear, resuming the verbal lashing and refusing to cease the beating until Jey acknowledged him as his "tribal chief" before hitting another Spear on his defiant cousin.
Jey's brother Jimmy emerged, pleading for his brother to let him throw in the towel, but a barely conscious Jey insisted otherwise. That was until Reigns proceeded to rain down lefts and rights with Jey unable to protect himself, practically forcing his brother to throw in the towel and forfeit the match.
Disgusted by his cousin's actions, Jimmy gave Reigns want he wanted, calling him "The Chief" after the bell. Paul Heyman crowned Reigns with the same lei Jey wore to the ring to complete the coronation. (Via WWE.com)