Finn Balor beats Seth Rollins to claim Raw's new world title
Monday 22 August 2016 11:30, UK
Ireland's Finn Balor became the inaugural Universal Champion at WWE SummerSlam after beating Raw rival Seth Rollins.
Balor, who was only drafted to the main roster from NXT in July, prevailed during a fast-paced finish in Brooklyn on Sunday night, kicking out of one Pedigree, evading another and then dropkicking Rollins before landing a Coup de Grace from the turnbuckle.
The Wicklow-born wrestler, who wore his Demon King bodypaint during his WWE pay-per-view debut, started briskly, attempting an initial Coup de Grace at the start of the match-up.
Balor pinned Rollins just shy of the 20-minute mark inside The Barclays Center to become just the second former NXT Champion to win a world title in WWE - the other man being Rollins.
Sasha Banks, another former NXT standout, shipped the WWE Women's Championship to Charlotte at SummerSlam, having won the gold from Ric Flair's daughter on the July 25 edition of Raw.
Banks looked poised to retain her belt when she caught Charlotte in her Bank Statement move but the challenger rocked back to press her opponent's shoulders to the mat and secure the pin.
Dean Ambrose beat Dolph Ziggler with Dirty Deeds to remain WWE Champion - The Lunatic Fringe mocking his rival's mannerisms throughout - while Intercontinental Champion The Miz saw off Apollo Crews.
Big E returned from his groin injury to punish his attackers Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows - the powerhouse's interjection ensuring Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston lost to Anderson and Gallows via disqualification but retained the WWE Tag Team Titles.
Big E's appearance proved timely for Jon Stewart, too, with the former host of The Daily Show, who had accompanied Woods and Kingston for their match, about to be hurled into the ring post by Anderson and Gallows.
Rusev's United States Championship defence against Roman Reigns ended in a no contest, with the fighters assaulting each other before the match could officially begin.
Officials decided Rusev, who was cracked with a steel chair, was unable to continue, although his evening got worse when Reigns returned to floor him with a spear on the entrance ramp.
WWE SummerSlam booking details
WWE SummerSlam will be repeated on Sky Sports Box Office (channel 491) BUT NOT Sky Sports HD Box Office (492) between 10am on Monday, August 22 and 8pm on Thursday, August 25.
Repeat showings will air at 10am, 3pm, 8pm and 1am, with THE FINAL PLAYOUT starting at 8pm on Thursday, August 25.
The event is priced at £19.95 for UK customers, €24.95 for viewers in the Republic of Ireland.
UK viewers can call 03442 410 888 to book WWE SummerSlam, while customers in the Republic of Ireland should call 0818 220 225. (There may be an additional charge for telephone bookings).
You can also book WWE SummerSlam online by visiting this link:https://my.sky.com/orderboxoffice/
Viewers can also book using their Sky TV remote by pressing the 'Box office' button, scrolling across to the sports tab and following on-screen instructions. (Only bookings via Sky TV remote are recordable using Sky Plus).
Sky TV residential customers only. Commercial customers contact Sky for price and to order. Sky Box Office terms apply. Cable customers should contact their local cable operator.
