WWE SummerSlam 2024 results: Cody Rhodes defeats Solo Sikoa; Roman Reigns returns
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The match was fought under “Bloodline rules”
“The New Tribal Chief” faced Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam. Solo Sikoa came in with high hopes to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship for The Bloodline.
When Roman Reigns went on hiatus after losing the Undisputed WWE Title to The American Nightmare at WrestleMania, Sikoa assumed the role of Tribal Chief and made huge modifications to the lethal group. After brutalizing his brother Jimmy Uso and bringing in the violent Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, sons of the legendary Haku, Sikoa obtained a new enforcer in the form of the ultra-destructive Jacob Fatu.
Solo made it obvious that he intended to challenge for the championship, and when he pinned Rhodes in a Six-Man Tag Team Match at WWE Money in the Bank, it appeared like a confrontation was imminent.
Cody Rhodes retains as Roman Reigns makes his return
SummerSlam 2024 delivered an electrifying main event as Cody Rhodes defended his WWE Undisputed Championship against Solo Sikoa. Cody’s entrance was nothing short of grand, starting from the loading dock, complete with a pep talk from the legendary Arn Anderson, promising some backup.
The match kicked off with intense circling and a collar-and-elbow lockup, showcasing the competitors’ raw power. Rhodes took an early advantage with a side headlock and shoulder blocks, but Sikoa proved his resilience, sending Cody to the mat with his own shoulder. The back-and-forth continued, with Rhodes hitting a Beautiful Disaster to knock Solo off the apron, followed by a suicide dive that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
The action spilt back into the ring, where Sikoa delivered a spinning wheel kick and a series of Samoan drops, each bringing him close to a pinfall. Cody’s tenacity shone through as he countered a Beautiful Disaster into a revolution Liger Bomb. Sikoa’s relentless offense, including a Tree of Woe headbutt and multiple Spinning Solos, couldn’t keep the champion down.
The turning point came when Rhodes nailed a superplex, setting up for the Cross Rhodes. Just as Cody was gaining momentum, the Guerrillas of Destiny stormed the ring, attacking Rhodes. The odds seemed stacked against Cody until Kevin Owens made a dramatic entrance, delivering a whirlwind of punches and kicks. However, the numbers game overwhelmed Owens until Randy Orton arrived, hitting RKOs and Stunners to even the score.
Despite the chaos, Rhodes maintained focus, hitting a second Cross Rhodes on Solo. The interference continued as Jacob Fatu blindsided Cody with a Senton Atomico and a double jump moonsault, dragging Solo for a near pinfall. Fatu’s attempt to finish Rhodes through the announce desk backfired, as Cody resiliently kicked out and countered with a Cody Cutter.
The climax saw Roman Reigns make a shocking appearance, delivering a Superman Punch to Solo, prioritizing his own faction over the match. Reigns speared Solo, then turned to Cody, signalling his departure from the chaos. Rhodes, unfazed, stared Reigns down while dragging Solo up for a final Cross Rhodes.
Cody Rhodes triumphed by pinfall, retaining the WWE Undisputed Championship. The match encapsulated the intensity, drama, and unpredictability that make WWE events unforgettable, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the fallout from this epic encounter.
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