WWE Summerslam video: Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins (WWE Universal championship)
Aug 22, 2016 at 8:28 AM
It was the first ever WWE Universal Championship match at the biggest event of the summer, the 29th anniversary of Summerslam from Brooklyn, New York. Seth Rollins was handed the opportunity to participate in the match whereas Finn Balor had to overcome two matches to get into the match.
He became victorious in fatal-4-way match followed by a one-on-one match against, Roman Reigns to get ticket to the main event of Summerslam. Finn Balor’s alter ego, The Demon King appeared to compete against Seth in the championship match.
.@StephMcMahon and @RealMickFoley unveil the new @WWE Universal Championship at #SummerSlam! https://t.co/30uRrirZgg
— WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2016
#TheMan @WWERollins is ready to stake his claim as @WWE #UniversalChampion! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/2IgwjWN86A
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 22, 2016
The #DemonKing @FinnBalor has ARRIVED in @barclayscenter! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/IktAhVVNjL
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 22, 2016
Enter the #DemonKing…
WATCH: https://t.co/OZApDR6TTk #SummerSlam @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/uXr5YzBosv— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 22, 2016
We expected to see a great match as these two future torch-bearers for the company was scheduled to battle it out.
After a hard fought match between the two of them, it was Finn Balor’s alter ego, The Demon King who was able to put his hands on the WWE Universal Championship.
The #DemonKing @FinnBalor doesn't take his eyes off the @WWE #UniversalTitle… #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/sxzWLgBUiK
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 22, 2016
#DemonKing @FinnBalor LAUNCHED into the barricade by @WWERollins with the @WWE #UniversalTitle at stake! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/PKZNCDNjot
— WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2016
Pinfall or submission is the ONLY WAY to win this match and the @WWE #UniversalTitle! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/Z1qUMnZbVL
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 22, 2016
Will the #DemonKing rise to the #UniversalTitle?#RiseToTheOccasion with @DiGiornoPizza this #SummerSlam! https://t.co/WNDLO8nETg
— WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2016
DDT PLANTS @WWERollins as @FinnBalor looks to turn the tables! #SummerSlam #UniversalTitle pic.twitter.com/rHSS8mKQrk
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 22, 2016
#DemonKing @FinnBalor connects with 1916! WATCH NOW: https://t.co/OZApDR6TTk#SummerSlam #UniversalTitle pic.twitter.com/TDdyBJ6HR5
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 22, 2016
Is this match over yet? NOT EVEN CLOSE! #SummerSlam #UniversalTitle @WWERollins @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/NY5ZeVsw6Z
— WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2016
ONE-TWO-THREEEEEE! @FinnBalor hits @WWERollins with #CoupDeGrace to win the @WWE #UniversalTitle! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/Z0SZRrSk8U
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 22, 2016
Say hello to the FIRST @WWE #UniversalChampion…#DemonKing @FinnBalor! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/gdU5TM8FsD
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 22, 2016
HISTORY IS MADE as #DemonKing @FinnBalor celebrates the @WWE #UniversalTitle! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/KlcCNbZkPi
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 22, 2016