WWE SummerSlam 2022 live results: Logan Paul beats The Miz, McAfee beats Corbin

NASHVILLE — Roman Reigns retained the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship with a victory over Brock Lesnar in an action-packed Last Man Standing Match to close out SummerSlam.

It was a matchup billed as their final encounter ever and after a violent back-and-forth affair, Reigns finally buried Lesnar in a pile of chairs and broken tables for the 10-count.

Austin Theory did make his way down the ramp, but before he could cash in, Lesnar gave him an F-5 and Reigns further attacked him and left him face down at ringside.

Reigns’ victory likely brings him to a showdown vs. Drew McIntyre at Clash at the Castle on September 3 in Cardiff, Wales.

Results from the rest of the card: Logan Paul def. The Miz Logan Paul hits The Miz with Miz’s own finisher, the Skull Crushing Finale, to win his match at SummerSlam. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

In his WWE singles debut, social media star Logan Paul defeated The Miz after delivering the Skull Crushing Finale. Of course, that’s Miz’s own finisher, a move Logan Paul learned when he teamed with the A-Lister at WrestleMania to defeat The Mysterios.

The Miz turned on Paul following that April matchup, leading to a rivalry that culminated with this meeting at SummerSlam.

Paul’s match was filled with big spots. He clotheslined The Miz outside the ring to start the action and then nailed a springboard moonsault. Later on, Paul hit Miz with an impressive Blockbuster followed by a running powerslam. Then, he tossed The Miz into another one of his own moves, the Figure Four, and followed it with a flying crossbody from the top rope.

Ciampa, who had been helping the Miz over the past few weeks, interfered and then refused to leave ringside when the referee ejected him. AJ Styles’ music hit and came Paul’s aid. After Styles chased Ciampa out of the picture, Logan hit The Miz with Styles’ finisher, The Phenomenal Forearm. Then, in the biggest spot of the night so far, Paul sent The Miz through the announce table with a Frog Splash.

Once back in the ring, The Miz attempted to punch Logan Paul with a chain wrapped around his wrist, but Logan evaded the shot and hit him with The Skull Crushing Finale for the 1-2-3.

What’s next: Logan Paul once again impressed with his in-ring work, and now that’s he under contract with WWE, he could be featured at either Crown Jewel or Survivor Series in November. The Miz, meanwhile, can seemingly take a loss and not let it affect his credibility. He should return to the mid-card picture, or possibly even a program with AJ Styles. It’s also likely that Ciampa and Styles will take things a bit further.

Raw women’s championship: Bianca Belair def. Becky Lynch Bianca Belair defeated Becky Lynch in the opening match of SummerSlam 2022. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

In a rematch of their matchup at last year’s SummerSlam, Bianca Belair turned the tables on Becky Lynch to retain her Raw women’s championship.

Lynch attempted a second Manhandle Slam, this time from the second turnbuckle, only for Bianca to reverse the move into a Spanish Fly. Belair capitalized and then immediately dropped Becky with a second KOD for the pinfall victory.

After the pin, Lynch in an uncharacteristic move for her heel character, embraced Belair and hugged her to close out their long-standing rivalry.

Suddenly Bayley’s music hit. Bayley, who’s been sidelined since last July with a torn ACL, stood on the ramp with a smirk on her face. But she didn’t return alone.

Dakota Kai, who was released by WWE in April, made a surprise appearance alongside the former champion and was also joined by former NXT champion Io Shirai — referenced on TV as Io Sky. Before they could seemingly attack Belair, Becky came to her aid, completing her face turn.

What’s next: Clearly, it’ll be Bayley and Belair feuding over the Raw women’s championship after her long-awaited return. Seemingly, Becky will be involved in a program with either Io Shirai or Dakota Kai, or maybe even a tag-team match with Bianca against the trio at some point.

Pat McAfee def. Happy Corbin

SmackDown analyst and former All-Pro punter Pat McAfee defeated Happy Corbin after he connected with a low blow followed by a roll-up after it appeared he was going for the Panama Sunrise.

Corbin attempted to finish the match with End of Days, but collided with the referee when McAfee escaped, leading to an illegal kick to the groin.

The action kicked off when McAfee connected with a Hurricanrana, but Corbin later rebounded with a shotgun dropkick inside the ring followed by a Deep Six. Corbin took the fight to the outside and attacked McAfee on the announce table in front of his partner, Michael Cole.

McAfee later connected with a Superplex and then a flying Senton to the outside. When the action returned to the ring, Corbin attempted the End of Days leading to the finish.

What’s next: With another feud seemingly concluded, Happy Corbin should move onto a new singles program while McAfee will return to his commentary position on Fridays. Surely, he’ll emerge for another match at Survivor Series in November.

Undisputed WWE tag team championship: The Usos (c) def. The Street Profits

In a rematch of their instant classic at Money in the Bank, The Usos retained the Undisputed tag team championships with a pinfall victory over The Street Profits with Jeff Jarrett as the special guest referee.

After Angelo Dawkins connected with a Spinebuster, followed by the Frog Splash from Montez Ford, it appeared they would finally topple The Bloodline, but Ford himself was hurt from the maneuver and took a few extra seconds to go for the pin.

Afterward, the Usos hit Dawkins with the double Superkick, followed by the 1-D for the finish.

The Street Profits were in control earlier in the matchup after Ford came through with a series of kicks followed by a standing Shooting Star Press. Ford then delivered a running Blockbuster before Dawkins cleared the top rope with a somersault to the outside. Inside the ring, The Street Profits teamed up for a double Suplex before Jimmy turned the tide with a splash from the top rope. Jey joined him, and Jimmy delivered another splash, this time in conjunction with his brother on both Ford and Dawkins.

What’s next: The Usos still possess both the Raw and SmackDown tag team titles, so it will be interesting if they split the belts at some point soon. The Usos will need to find new challengers, while we wait to see if Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins split and pursue a singles run.

WWE SmackDown women’s championship: Liv Morgan (c) def. Ronda Rousey

In an abbreviated match for the Smackdown women’s championship, Liv Morgan retained the title when Ronda Rousey’s shoulders touched the mat for the three count while she applied the arm bar on Morgan. Morgan, however, also tapped to the armbar which should have resulted in Rousey winning.

Rousey, surprised with the result, snapped and attacked Morgan, putting her in another arm bar, and then put the referee into one as well.

What’s next: It looks the program between Morgan and Rousey will continue, but with a new element now that Rousey is a heel.

WWE United States championship: Bobby Lashley (c) def. Theory Bobby Lashley quickly put away Theory at SummerSlam. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

A rematch of the United States championship bout from Money in the Bank, Bobby Lashley again defeated Theory to retain the title.

Theory attempted a third consecutive Rolling Thunder maneuver, but The Almighty military pressed him and then tossed him in the Hurt Lock for the submission victory.

Before the bell rang, Theory attacked Lashley with his Money in the Bank briefcase and then connected with Rolling Thunder into a Blockbuster. Lashley slammed Theory into the mat before Theory attempted to leave the match, walking up the ramp only to be stopped by Lashley.

Once inside the ring, Theory then hit Lashley with a Rolling Thunder into a dropkick. Moments later they traded punches in the center of the ring before Lashley scooped Theory up for the running powerslam. Lashley proved to be too much for Theory, who still has the Money in the Bank briefcase that looms over the rest of the night.

What’s next: The match wasn’t all that long, and the rivalry is now clearly over. Lashley should find a new challenger on Monday Night Raw, while Theory could walk out of SummerSlam with an even bigger prize. After all, he stills holds the Money in the Bank briefcase and has repeatedly teased a cash-in after the main event that pits Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar in a Last Man Standing Match for the Undisputed Universal Championship.

No disqualification match: The Mysterios def. Finn Balor and Damian Priest (The Judgement Day) Edge returned to attack The Judgement Day after a two-month hiatus. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Edge returned to exact revenge on his former faction, The Judgment Day, and helped The Mysterios score the victory in a No Disqualification tag team match.

The Mysterios had Finn Balor and Damian Priest set up for a double 619 but were reeling after Rhea Ripley interfered. That’s when Edge, one of WWE’s biggest stars, made his return after approximately a two-month absence from TV.

He did so with a new look — and music — accompanied by fire and brimstone. He hit both Balor and Priest with a Spear before Rey Mysterio scored the pinfall.

As expected there were a ton of high-flying spots from the Mysterios. Dominik Mysterio first connected on a suicide dive, which was followed by his father’s springboard moonsault. Then Dominik hit Balor with a flying crossbody inside the ring.

Rey pulled out a chair to turn the tide after some sustained offense from The Judgment Day, and after hitting Priest, slid with it under his stomach for a splash on Finn on the outside. Rey then hit Finn Balor with a Hurricanrana from the top rope before they attempted the double 619, leading to the conclusion of the matchup and perhaps the rivalry.

What’s next: Edge could enter a singles program with Balor, which has the potential to deliver some incredible matches. The Mysterios, meanwhile, should return to the mid-card tag-team picture.