WWE SummerSlam 2019: Top 5 performers at the PPV

#4 Seth Rollins

When the Beast Slayer burned it down

Seth Rollins conquered The Beast at WrestleMania to win the Universal championship but he couldn't celebrate his run for very long. Brock Lesnar won the Money in the Bank contract earlier this year and cashed it in to win back his title.

But Rollins was not yet prepared to give up on his gold. He clawed his way back to the title shot and finally got the opportunity to face Lesnar at SummerSlam. In the process, he also mocked Lesnar during a segment on Miz TV.

Needless to say, those taunts didn't go down very well with Brock Lesnar. Next week, he attacked Rollins and subjected him to several F5s including three on a steel chair. Later, he went on to brutalize Rollins, even more, when he delivered an F5 that caused Rollins to land on a stretcher.

Fast forward to SummerSlam, both Superstars were prepared to deliver their best inside the ring. Lesnar began to assert his dominance as soon as the bell rang. However, he could not keep Rollins from fighting back.

Rollins injured Lesnar with the help of the post to gain momentum. When Lesnar got back on his feet he returned the favor and started clearing the announce table to deliver an F5. But Rollins found a small window of opportunity and quickly got on top of the turnbuckle.

He then took a high leap and jumped straight at Lesnar as both went right through the table. Rollins then dragged Lesnar back inside the ring and used the 'Burn it Down' chants to fire himself up. He then used a Slingblade to get Lesnar at the right spot and took him down with his signature Curb Stomp.

Rollins pinned Lesnar to win back his Universal title and left his opponent crawling on the floor.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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