WWE SummerSlam 2024 results: Bron Breakker pins Sami Zayn; wins IC title
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Bron Breakker has been on a path of destruction
The Intercontinental Championship was on the line as Sami Zayn defended it against the deadly Bron Breakker. Since dethroning Gunther at WrestleMania XL, Zayn has not faced a more deadly opponent than Breakker, who has terrified Monday Night Raw since his draft.
Zayn defeated Breakker at WWE Money in the Bank in Toronto, but The Badass continued to assault the champion, Spearing him at every turn, forcing Zayn to put his championship on the line once more.
Bron Breakker is the new WWE Intercontinental Champion
The match between Bron Breakker and Sami Zayn for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam 2024 was an exhilarating contest from the very start. As the bell rang, Breakker charged in for a spear, but Zayn leapfrogged him, causing Breakker to crash into the ring post and tumble to the floor. Zayn capitalized with a tope con giro, firing up the crowd and taking control early on.
Back inside the ring, Zayn attempted a high-risk maneuver off the top rope, but Breakker rolled through and countered with a powerful lariat in the corner. Breakker’s aggression was on full display as he sidestepped a Helluva Kick from Zayn and began jawing at his opponent. He lifted Zayn into a military press, but the savvy veteran slipped out and nearly secured a pin with a schoolboy.
Breakker regained control with a devastating lariat that took Zayn off his feet. He followed up with shoulder blocks in the corner, prompting referee Aja Perera to intervene and warn him off. Zayn tried to mount a comeback, blocking an exploder suplex attempt and setting himself up for a high-risk move. Breakker joined him up top, and after a brief struggle for position, executed an Avalanche Frankensteiner that wasn’t enough to keep Zayn down.
As the match progressed, Zayn began to string together some offense, leapfrogging into a lariat and blocking Breakker’s Blue Thunder Driver. Zayn’s momentum was briefly halted when Breakker cut him off with a spear. With the straps down, signalling his determination to finish the match, Breakker charged off the ropes and delivered a devastating spear to Zayn.
In the end, Bron Breakker pinned Sami Zayn, becoming the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. The victory marked a significant milestone in Breakker’s career, showcasing his power and resilience against one of WWE’s most cunning and experienced competitors. The crowd erupted as Breakker celebrated his hard-fought win, setting the stage for a promising reign as champion.
Winner: Bron Breakker
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