The Major Change WWE Didn’t Make In SummerSlam Main Event

Roman Reigns made his huge return at SummerSlam but it seems WWE did not make another late pivot to the show’s main event.

At SummerSlam, it was Bloodline Rules after Rhodes agreed to that stipulation on SmackDown meaning anything went and anyone could get involved. Cody Rhodes did have two friends left as a clearly emotional champion walked his trusty dog Pharoah through the backstage area on Pharaoh’s last work trip and bumped into WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson who didn’t offer Rhodes his trusty Glock but did indicate that friends were on the way.

Solo Sikoa silenced the Cleveland crowd as he controlled much of the match but as Rhodes took control with a Cross Rhodes, The Bloodline attacked with Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa taking the fight to the WWE Champion.

Kevin Owens made his return after being taken out by The Bloodline to help out Rhodes and he was quickly followed by Randy Orton who evened the odds. Sikoa kicked out of a Cross Rhodes as Orton and Owens chased off the Guerillas of Destiny and with Rhodes on the verge of victory again, Jacob Fatu attacked.

WWE Did Not Make Late Change At SummerSlam

Fatu splashed Rhodes through the announce table but after apparently hurting his leg doing that, he was unable to help Sikoa further as Rhodes fought back. But with both men laid out, it was time for Roman Reigns to make his long-awaited return to WWE.

Reigns wasted no time in letting fans know what he was going to do as he dropped the self-appointed Tribal Chief with a Superman punch and a spear. A nod from Reigns to Rhodes signalled that he approved of The American Nightmare beating Sikoa which is what he then did with another Cross Rhodes to retain his Undisputed WWE Championship.

Fightful Select has now reported that despite speculation online suggesting otherwise there were no plans for Jimmy Uso or Jey Uso to be involved in the Sikoa/Rhodes match. Many believe The Usos will eventually reunite with Roman Reigns as part of The Bloodline civil war that could lead to a huge WarGames match at Survivor Series.