WWE SummerSlam 2017: Jinder Mahal, Brock Lesnar retain titles

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On a day of breathtaking pro-wrestling fights, Brock Lesnar and Jinder Mahal defended their respective titles. But others were not so lucky. High flying Neville defeated Akira Tozawa to regain the Cruiserweight title, then the Usos got the better of The New Day to become new SmackDown Tag Team champions.

WATCH: Jinder Mahal survives nasty crash to defend WWE Championship title

In the women's section, challenger Natalya defeated Naomi for the SmackDown Women's title, while Sasha Banks defeated Alexa Bliss to win the Raw equivalent.

In the Raw Tag Team title match, former Shield members Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose made their reunion worthwhile by defeating Cesaro and Sheamus.

Yes, ever resourceful AJ Styles defeated Kevin Owens to defend the United States title.

But none of those fights measured up to the Fatal 4-way fight for the Universal title, which featured the four top dogs in the business today. Lesnar somehow the carnage, including a series of slams from Braun Strowman and a medical 'time-out' to defend the title.

Before the main event, Jinder Mahal beat Shinsuke Nakamura to retain the WWE Championship title. He thus became the third superstar to defend this particular title in SummerSlam debut.

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RESULTS SO FAR

1. 6-man tag team: The Miz and The Miztourage defeated The Hardy Boyz and Jason Jordan
2. Cruiserweight Championship: Neville defeated Akira Tozawa
3. SmackDown Tag Team Championship: The New Day lost to The Usos
4. SmackDown Women's Championship: Natalya defeated Naomi
5. Singles match: Big Cass defeated Big Show
6. Singles match: Randy Orton defeated Rusev
​7. Raw Women's Championship: Sasha Banks defeated Alexa Bliss
8. Singles match: Finn Balor defeated Bray Wyaat
9. Raw Tag Team Championship: Cesaro and Sheamus defeated Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose
10: United States Championship: AJ Styles defeated Kevin Owens
11: WWE Championship: Jinder Mahal defeated Shinsuke Nakamura
12: WWE Universal Championship: Brock Lesnar won Fatal 4-way against Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman
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8:22 AM IST: Roman Reigns saved the match by disturbing Brock Lesnar's count over Samoa Joe. Moments earlier, the Beast had inflicted Joe a series of suplexes. Reigns, for his part, hit Lesnar with a Superman punch.

He then released a huge roar, in the hope of finishing the fight, but he was slammed by Lesnar. And that's enough.

What a night. #SummerSlam @BrockLesnar @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/3q3Q3i69Yu — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017

Brock Lesnar did it. He defended the title despite taking a medical time out. Here's the winning moment

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8:27 AM IST: Lesnar, then, dominated the ensemble with a series of suplexes. But he lost the ground after Strowman pushed him out of the ring. Reigns then readied himself for an assault to his opponents, but he too found it tough to handle Joe's grip. Then, Strowman joined the fight with a drop kick to Joe, only to get a Superman punch from Reigns. It gave Lesnar another go in the group.

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8:24 AM IST: Samoa Joe took over the role of destroyer, and choke slammed Roman Reigns. But that wasn't enough. Braun Strowman joined the tussle inside the ring, even as, to the surprise of everyone, Brock Lesnar returned to defend his title.

We haven't seen the last of #UniversalChampion @BrockLesnar yet! #SummerSlam #Fatal4Way pic.twitter.com/1vsKSUBgfl — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017

Now EVERY one of @BraunStrowman's opponents in this #Fatal4Way match has received his devastating POWERSLAM! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/7c8zRfzASf — WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 21, 2017

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8:21 AM IST: Then, Strowman got some nasty treatment from Reigns. The former Shield front-man used the steel steps brought in by Strowman to punish the most dominant of the three remaining wrestlers.

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8:18 AM IST: There's no disqualification, but Brock Lesnar is out. He is being move from the arena. That couple of slams from Braun Strowman proved too much for the champion to handle. So, the biggest of them all has taken out the champion single handedly, meaning, there will be a new champion today.

When a MONSTER manhandles a BEAST... your #UniversalChampion @BrockLesnar gets sent straight through the ANNOUNCE TABLE! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/rIQlGkYfpq — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017

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8:16 AM IST: This is not for the faint-hearted. These huge men are hell bent on destroying each other with unthinkable moves. And laughing at the moment is Braun Strowman.

Guess who threw this... #SummerSlam #Fatal4Way pic.twitter.com/WEAxxoOTX0 — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017

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8:11 AM IST: Seconds into the match, and Lesnar has already dominated his three rivals. But Braun Strowman responded by throwing the Beast outside of the ring. Then, Roman Reigns rammed Lesnar with a deadly spear. Samoa Joe, taking advantage of the melee, chock slammed Reigns.

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8:05 AM IST: There will be no rules when these four super humans take the ring. And there's no odds, in fact, nobody dares to bet. All four of them are already in the ring, with champion Brock Lesnar's conduit Paul Heyman ready with his choicest words.

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8:00 AM IST: That brought us to the main event, featuring Brock Lesnar, Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman for the Universal Championship.

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7:54 AM IST: Jinder just survived a nasty submission move from Nakamura. A smart move from Jinder to use the rope to his advantage. He lifted an onrushing Nakamura and left the challenger to the mercy of the top rope. Bad landing. The champion then committed a huge mistake, going for a spear and missing the target. He crashed into the post. Then, Singh Brothers joined the fight, giving Jinder enough time to regroup himself.

.@SinghBrosWWE took it upon themselves to step into the ring, & @ShinsukeN was having NONE of it! #SummerSlam @DiGiornoPizza #CrispyPanPizza pic.twitter.com/VW73TZXTUS — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017

Then, one choke. It did the trick, and Jinder is still the WWE champion.

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7:51 AM IST: Jinder landed a huge blow to the face of Nakamura. The challenger, tied down by a stronger opponent, bade his time, looking for an escape. Jinder tried to use the corner post, only to let loose his opponent. Then, Nakamura landed a series of body kicks. Nakamura got the count going, but it's only two.

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7:47 AM IST: Nakamura, the challenger, has dominated the initial proceedings with a some clinical performance, but with Singh Brothers helping Jinder's cause, the Japanese wrestler lost the plot. The WWE champion, then showed his prowess by locking Nakamura.

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7:43 AM IST: First attack from Nakamura, a kick. But Jinder overpowered his Japanese rival with a tight grip.

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7:40 AM IST: Then, it's the turn of Jinder Mahal, the Modern Day Maharaja. He entered the ring with Punjabi rap blazing through the Barclays Center.

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7:38 AM IST: What a way to get himself introduced. American violinist Lee England Jr. welcomed Shinsuke Nakamura with a virtuoso performance. Brilliant.

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7:30 AM IST: Two more to go. Up ahead is Jinder Mahal vs Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Championship.

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7:28 AM IST: Then the moment of truth came. AJ Styles pinned Kevin Owens after delivering a punch Owen's face to remain still the United States champion. Owens left the ring dejected.

Every other title that was contested changed hands tonight...until NOW, because @AJStylesOrg didn't want none of that! #SummerSlam #USTitle pic.twitter.com/ZvBGapCgHt — WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 21, 2017

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7:25 AM IST: What a moment. Owens produced a suplex, forcing the ref to have a count. But Styles just survived. It was followed by desperate kickings from both the wrestlers, with most of the attempts missing the intended targets. Styles finally got his chance, but he ended up receiving a power bomb. Owens then claimed that he got his man, but ref denied. Confusion abound. Ref and Owens ensued in a fight.

THIS just blew @shanemcmahon's MIND! #SummerSlam #USTitle @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/9i0z0Kfmoo — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017

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7:21 AM IST: Then, Styles got his moment with the ref. He even pushed McMahon. Now, the ref has taken the centre-stage.

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7:17 AM IST: Face buster from Styles to keep Owens quiet for some time. But, Owens, once up, produced a brilliant counter. Both the wrestlers then engaged in a series of punches and kicks even as guest referee McMahon kept himself in a safe distance. But that change when a cannonball of falls trip the ref. Then Styles landed on both his opponent and ref. Owens countered with a body bump, resulting on a count. Owens, not happy with the ref's work, complained.

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7:07 AM IST: And seconds into the match, Styles landed a knee on Owens.

#USChampion @AJStylesOrg knows how to use EVERY part of the ring to his advantage... #SummerSlam #USTitle pic.twitter.com/eGXJeiRLDv — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017

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7:03 AM IST: Up next is AJ Styles vs Kevin Owens for the United States Championship. The match will be officiated by special guest referee Shane McMahon. Expect some dirty fighting here. Owens is defending the title.

Coolest referee ever? #SummerSlam #ShaneOMac @shanemcmahon pic.twitter.com/KSf2xIzRDC — WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 21, 2017

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6:59 AM IST: What a move from Rollins. Despite receiving a heavy blow, he regained to thwart a possible match-ending double team from Cesaro and Sheamus. Then, the former Shield members quickly finished off the contest with some deadly moves. Ambrose pinned Cesaro to pick up the win. What a reunion. They are the new Raw Tag Team champions.

WHAT A SEQUENCE leading to @TheDeanAmbrose & @WWERollins becoming the NEW #RAW #TagTeamChampions! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/CjHhE68iAW — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017

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6:55 AM IST: Carnage in the arena. First, 'Lunatic' Ambrose ran straight to Sheamus, then Rollins used his body as a weapon, taking a leap and landing above the Irish. But as team, Sheamus and Cesaro are dictating the terms. Cesaro, who was sidelined in the last couple of exchanges, put his rest to good use by grabbing Ambrose and doing his nauseating swing routine. Poor Ambrose.

It's OK...@WWERollins knows by now that this comes with the territory when teaming with @TheDeanAmbrose! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/4ZfhpOOWF1 — WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 21, 2017

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6:50 AM IST: Moments later, Ambrose elevated Cesaro to complete a double-team with Rollins. Cesaro had a rough landing. It was followed by an one-on-on between Ambrose and Cesaro, with both the wrestlers indulging their respective show offs.

6:45 AM IST: This is insane! Cesaro, who's involved in an intense Tag team match, got himself carried away by the noise from a certain section of the crowd. The Swiss superman abandoned, momentarily, the match and entered the stands and grabbed a inflatable ball with USA flag print. He tore up the ball. Meanwhile, the former Shield members took advantage and raided Sheamus.

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6:30 AM IST: Coming is Raw Tag Team Championships match between Cesaro-Sheamus and Seth Rollins-Dean Ambrose. It sure is one of the most keenly awaited matches.

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6:28 AM IST: Demon King Finn Balor defeated Bray Wyatt despite all best efforts from Eater of Worlds. Wyatt was looking for his dreaded Sister Abigail, but Balor hit a footstomp to the chest to end the match.

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6:20 AM IST: Compare these two entrances. Creepy!

Game on, @FinnBalor... #SummerSlam @WWEBrayWyatt pic.twitter.com/hUDbd2v8rp — WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 21, 2017

There's a DEMON among us... #SummerSlam @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/wgRBNXLXub — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017

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6:15 AM IST: Bray Wyatt, carrying his lantern, entered the arena with his fireflies. He will face Finn Balor in a singles match. Haunting entrance from both.

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6:02 AM IST: Alexa Bliss taped out to concede the Raw Women's Championship belt. Sasha Banks is the new champion.

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5:47 AM IST: Alexa Bliss-Sasha Banks match-up for the Raw Women's Championship is underway.

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5:41 AM IST: What a start from Rusev. He literally ambushed Randy Orton. The 15-time world champion was onto his pre-match routine, while Rusev attacked him from behind. But that's all from the Bulgarian. Once the bell rung to officially announce the start of the match, Orton produced a stunning RKO to end the match. It lasted seconds.

Going out the same way he came in... #SummerSlam @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/aM4ScY0OBn — WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 21, 2017

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5:35 AM IST: Coming up is another singles match, between Randy Orton and Rusev. Meanwhile, Kurt Angle and Daniel Bryan engaged in a Yes-No battle backstage.

Will #RAW's matches be better than #SDLive's? The other way around? Either way, #SummerSlam is awesome! @RealKurtAngle @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/TYlJTWBBut — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017

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5:32 AM IST: Even as Big Cass continued to receive a beating from Big Show, Enzo Amore escaped from the shark cage. The very act resulted in a chaos, allowing Cass to regain his composure. Then, in the melee, Enzo ended up getting a kick from his purported partner. It was followed by a couple of kicks, firmly planted on the face of Big Show, and the winner is Cass.

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5:20 AM IST: Up next is Big Show vs Big Cass in a singles match with Enzo Amore suspended above the ring in a shark cage.

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5:14 AM IST: So, we have witnessed three change of hands so far. Earlier, Neville regains Cruiserweight Championship belt and The Usos took the SmackDown Tag Team Championship title.

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5:05 AM IST: Nattie, then, forced the champion to submit after a producing series of punishing moves to Naomi.

The #Sharpshooter... it's a @SummerSlam tradition! @NatbyNature @BretHart #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/BJfaqKzONj — WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 20, 2017

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5:05 AM IST: Natalya took the early honours, but Naomi responded fire with fire. After unleashing a barrage of kicks to Nattie, Naomi lost her footing and barely survived a kick on the back. Meanwhile, Miss Money in the Bank Carmella's watching, James Ellsworth in company.

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4:55 AM IST: Up next is Naomi vs Natalya for the SmackDown Women's Championship title.

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4:50 AM IST: Baron Corbin just subjected John Sena to a Chokeslam and Backbreaker. Huge moment in the match. Cena struggling, for sure. But, as expected from a 16-time world champion, Cena turned the table with a huge slam after shoulder blocking Corbin. And he won the match. Just the perfect appetiser, one would say.

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4:35 AM IST: John Cena, the 16-time 'world champion' is already out to take on Baron Corbin.

This is how you kick off @SummerSlam...with the 16-TIME World Champion @JohnCena! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/weNt2XQYfw — WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2017

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4:28 AM IST: We are moments away from the start of the official SummerSlam 2017.

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4:24 AM IST: The Usos (Jey and Jimmy Uso) defeated the champions The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) with Kofi Kingston to become new WWE SmackDown Tag Team champions. Earlier, The Miz and The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) with Maryse defeated The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Jason Jordan in six-man tag team match.

It's DAY ONE...of the @WWEUsos' SECOND reign as #SDLive #TagTeamChampions! WHAT A MATCH on #SummerSlam Kickoff! #TagTeamTitles pic.twitter.com/N6xwdre0ZP — WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2017

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4:08 AM IST: A little while ago, Jinder Mahal, the reigning WWE Champion said that his SummerSlam opponent Shinsuke Nakamura "is a world class athlete, but he is not in the same league as the #ModernDayMaharaja!"

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4:05 AM IST: Meanwhile, the SummerSlam Kickoff pre-show has already been started. And in one of the most keenly awaited match-up, Neville, the self proclaimed King has regained the Cruiserweight Championship title after defeating Akira Tozawa.

once again.@WWENeville is your NEW @WWE #Cruiserweight Champion! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/NhHyPsLI5s — WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2017

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4:00 AM IST: Here's the complete card:

Akira Tozawa vs Neville (Cruiserweight Championship)
The Hardys and Jason Jordan vs The Miztourage
The New Day vs The Usos (SmackDown Tag Team Championships)
Cesaro and Sheamus vs Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose (Raw Tag Team Championships)
John Cena vs Baron Corbin
Rusev vs Randy Orton
Naomi vs Natalya (SmackDown Women's Championship)
Alexa Bliss vs Sasha Banks (Raw Women's Championship)
AJ Styles vs Kevin Owens with Shane McMahon as special guest referee (United States Championship)
Big Show vs Big Cass
Finn Balor vs Bray Wyatt
Jinder Mahal vs Shinsuke Nakamura (WWE Championship)
Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman (Universal Championship)

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3:50 AM IST: Finally, it's here. Dubbed as the second-biggest pay-per-view event in a WWE calendar, the 30th edition of WWE SummerSlam today at the Barclays Centre, New York will witness 13 intense clashes in the summer's biggest pro wrestling event. But the main event will be the Fatal 4-way battle featuring the four most dominant forces for the Universal Championship – Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe and Braun Strowman. Lesnar is defending the title.

In another big fight, Indo-Canadian wrestler and WWE Champion Jinder Mahal will defend the title against Shinsuke Nakamura. It's his second title defence match in a pay-per-view event.

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Welcome to our live live coverage of WWE SummerSlam 2017. There will be 13 intense clashes in the summer's biggest pro wrestling event. But the Fatal 4-Way clash featuring Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, Samoa Joe and Roman Reigns will be the main event. Then, there is Jinder Mahal defending the WWE title against Shinsuke Nakamura.