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Roman Reigns Survives Seth Rollins, Retains World Title At WWE SummerSlam

August 2, 2026 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Roman Reigns Seth Rollins Image Credit: WWE

Roman Reigns has beaten his Seth Rollins curse, defeating his rival to retain the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE SummerSlam night two. The main event of Sunday’s PLE, saw Reigns and Rollins go to war in a lengthy chapter of their feud with Reigns’ World Championship on the line.

The two battled back and forth, hitting not only their finishers but each other’s finishers as well multiple times. They traded powerbombs through commentary tables and even referenced their former Shield ally Jon “Dean Ambrose” Moxley when Reigns hit a Paradigm Shift.

Late in the 33-plus minute bout, the ref went down due to as mistimed spear. Both men took advantage in various ways and Rollins brought a chair in the ring, referencing his famed turn on the Shield. Reigns avoided the swing though and got the opportunity to nail Rollins with it, but he tossed it aside to get past his rage at Rollins. He ultimately was able to pick up the win after three straight Spears for the pinfall.

After the match, the two stared at each other from seated positions across the ring. Reigns then stood and grabbed his title, walking to the center of the ring. He held his fist out in a Shield-like gesture and Rollins rose to his feet slowly, joining the gesture in a show of respect. Roillins then left as Reigns celebrated in the ring. You can see clips from the WWE SummerSlam match below.

Reigns’ reign as World Heavyweight Champion stands at 106 days. He won the title from CM Punk at WrestleMania 42.

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