5 unexpected things that happened at Summerslam 2018

Summerslam 2018 was one of WWE's better pay-per-view of 2018, as the booking, the quality of the matches and the angles that were perfectly set up to be explored more on Raw and Smackdown Live helped the show achieve that status.

And while many of those factors are responsible for the success of the pay-per-view, it was actually the things fans never saw coming that really made this show stand out.

From superstars showing aggression they have never shown before to new champions being crowned in unconventional ways, Summerslam 2018 was a night of wrestling that entertained the masses, satisfied most of the hardcore fanbase but took every by surprise with some unexpected decisions.

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#1 Owens gets squashed

Well, that job in TNA doesn't sound so bad now.

One of the most shocking and unexpected things that happened at Summerslam 2018 was the sight of Kevin Owens being booked as a jobber, as Braun Strowman had squashed him in a matter of minutes in their high stakes Money in the Bank contract match.

After enduring just one chokeslam and one power slam, KO had enough and was handed the most embarrassing loss of his main roster WWE career.

While losing to Braun Strowman ain't embarrassing by any means, it is the fact that KO is a former World Champion and main event talent. Where WWE takes Owens from this point is quite unclear, as there is no possible way they could rejuvenate his credibility after burying him like that.

#2 Becky turns on Charlotte

A perfect heel turn.

Becky Lynch has always felt like the outcast in NXT's version of the four horsewomen, as Bayley, Sasha Banks and Charlotte have always been one step ahead of the "Irish lass kicker." However, at Summerslam Becky finally put her 'living in the shadow days' behind her as she destroyed Charlotte after their Smackdown Live Women's Title match.

While Charlotte becoming Women's Champion once again is quite repetitive at this point, Becky's shift in persona made that entire match feel one level higher than it should be. And you only need to listen to the crowd reaction when Lynch finally snaps and completes one of the best heel turns in Summerslam history.

#3 Balor brings back his alter ego

Balor's most powerful form made a comeback at Summerslam.

While it was one of WWE's biggest mistakes of the night in bringing back Finn Balor's alter ego for a midcard clash with Baron Corbin, the thrill of witnessing Balor finally being booked like a total badass made this moment really awesome.

Moreover, what made this appearance from Balor more unexpected was due to the fact no one expected it, as many thought WWE was saving it for Balor's big matches at Wrestlemania or the Royal Rumble. Anyhow, Balor absolutely squashed Corbin as if the man was not taller or bigger than him, which leaves an important question lingering, does this mean a main event push for Balor?

#4 AJ Styles destroys Samoa Joe

Joe made it personal Styles made him hurt.

AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe was one of the most anticipated matches heading into the 2018 Summerslam event, as fans could not wait to witness these two storied rivals go at it one more time, and they did not disappoint. Styles and Joe had crafted an excellent match that made each and every move performed in their match feel painfully important, but there was one moment that will stand out in this dream match, and it isn't a crazy spot or high-risk move.

Samoa Joe's mini promo towards the end of this match was brilliant, savage and absolutely perfect coming from him, as Joe's insulting words to Styles family sent the WWE Champion into a frenzy never seen before in a WWE ring. Styles sent Joe threw a barricade and assaulted him with multiple chair shots that left him laying in a pile of his own broken bones. Whether it was Samoa Joe's promo or Styles crazed assault, this match was unexpectedly personal and violent.

#5 The booking of the Universal Title match

An unexpected but convenient way of ending this

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Finally, the reign of Brock Lesnar is over and more importantly thank goodness that there will be no more Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar matches, as at Summerslam, Roman Reigns beat Brock Lesnar. While many knew that conclusion was coming this match was booked in a very frantic manner, as Bruan Strowman came down to the ring to challenge the winner of the main event to a Universal Title match right afterward.

And from there on out this match was chaos, from spears flying everywhere to Lesnar destroying both Reigns and Strowman, WWE did a good job in tying up the main narrative of who is going to be the Universal Champion. And even though many expected Roman Reigns to become the champion, no one expected it to go down ion such a way.