WWE Summerslam 2017: Jinder Mahal Vs Shinsuke Nakamura WWE Championship – Match Result
Aug 21, 2017 at 8:33 AM
This marked the first time that an Indian wrestler competed in a WWE championship match at Summerslam. Jinder Mahal created history by walking into the biggest event of the summer with the title around his waist. He had to deal with the most powerful hitter in the WWE, right now, Shinsuke Nakamura.
People were quite curious about this match considering that they have quite the opposite personas. Plus, this is a first-time ever matchup that will be taking place in a PPV like Summerslam.
The #ArtistKnownAs @ShinsukeN is IN THE HOUSE, and he’s brought along a familiar face… @LeeEnglandJr! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/zQBcPIvX29
— WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017
Are we looking at the NEXT @WWE Champion? @ShinsukeN makes his #SummerSlam debut RIGHT NOW on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/vAqEMZGlEd
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 21, 2017
MODERN. DAY. MAHARAJA! #SummerSlam @JinderMahal pic.twitter.com/CBUaycOXJ4
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 21, 2017
Shinsuke Nakamura made his way first into the match. It was expected that he would a get a grand entrance since it’s his return to his debut city of Brooklyn, New York. So, he brought Lee England Jr. alongside him for a special violin performance. Jinder Mahal followed him with his big entrance, going forward as we went into the match.
The ARTIST known as @ShinsukeN is showing NO FEAR in the presence of the #ModernDayMaharaja @JinderMahal… #SummerSlam #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/CFfalyJovs
— WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017
The crowd, as backing up Nakamura from the get going with thunderous Nakamura chants filling up the arena. He started the match on a quick note with some kicks and elbow drops to Mahal. The Singh Brothers distracted Nakamura to give a sigh of relief for Mahal.
A little MOCKERY from the confident @WWE Champion @JinderMahal… #SummerSlam #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/REsi9BOOcU
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 21, 2017
The challenger @ShinsukeN making sure to keep HIS shoulders up as he inflicts pain on @JinderMahal! #SummerSlam #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/AGOt5S5fBh
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 21, 2017
Does @WWE Champion @JinderMahal have victory in sight? #SummerSlam #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/wyEvOPk0LB
— WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017
Nakamura caught Mahal with the running knee and hooked the leg, but Mahal put his foots on the rope to break the pinfall. The champion came back with a knee to the face to Nakamura.
.@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
The era of the #ModernDayMaharaja CONTINUES as @JinderMahal leaves #SummerSlam with his #WWEChampionship! pic.twitter.com/ncR9mNjyJT
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 21, 2017
The challenger retaliated with another kick to Mahal. This time, The Singh Brothers created another distraction by getting on the ring apron. Nakamura neutralised them by shoving off the ring. But, this allowed Jinder Mahal to connect with the Cobra Clutch to pin Nakamura and walk out Summerslam with the WWE Championship.
The @SinghBrosWWE force the distraction AGAIN as @JinderMahal hits @ShinsukeN with the #Khallas to RETAIN his #WWEChampionship! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/1RmCTp7Tj8
— WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2017