SmackDown Results: Controversial finish to main event; SummerSlam rematch confirmed for next week 

Roman Reigns (c) vs. Finn Balor - Universal Title match at SmackDown (contd...)

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— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2021

Roman got a Superman Punch for a near fall before going for the Spear on SmackDown. But Balor nearly rolled him up with the inside cradle. The Prince got another near fall before setting up for the finisher in the corner.

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Balor hit the Coupe de Grace, but Roman kicked out of it, hitting a low blow in the process. Reigns pounded on Balor on the mat before locking in the Guillotine. Balor tried to reach for the ropes but failed as Roman made him pass out in the ring and picked up the win via submission.

Result: Roman Reigns def. Finn Balor to retain the Universal Title

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As Roman walked out with Heyman, there was a small tease of Finn Balor's alter-ego, The Demon, before SmackDown went off air.

Grade: A

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Episode grade: B+

We got a huge Universal Championship main event while Becky Lynch's first title match since her return was confirmed tonight. Edge made a challenge for Rollins while Brock Lesnar's return was set for next week at SmackDown in Madison Square Garden.