WWE SummerSlam 2023 Results: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor Full Match & Winner

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August 6, 2023 at 8:07 AM IST
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WWE SummerSlam 2023 Results: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor Full Match & Winner

Detroit, 5 August 2023 - As SummerSlam, World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins will once again battle The Judgment Day's Finn Bálor, with Señor Money in the Bank Damian Priest surely stalking in the shadows.





Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Finn Bálor for the World Heavyweight Championship takes place on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.



WWE SummerSlam 2023: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor Full Match Highlights

Before the bell rings, Finn launches a surprise attack on Seth from behind. Seth retaliates by running Finn into the corner, and the referee intervenes to separate them and officially start the match.



As the match begins, they exchange punches. Seth follows up with a back elbow and chops Finn as they circle around the ring. Seth delivers Irish whips and forearms into the corner. Finn counters with boots to Seth, followed by a kick to the arm, a double-leg takedown, and a boot to the chest. Finn proceeds to punch Seth, focusing on his ribs and then wrapping Seth's arm in the ropes. Finn applies an armbar, and then transitions into a hammerlock, continuing to target Seth's shoulder. He maintains the armbar, dropping a knee on Seth's arm for added pressure. Finn unleashes shoulders in the corner and delivers a chop, followed by another armbar. Finn persists in working on Seth's shoulder, while Seth fights back with punches and chops.





Seth executes a float over into a side Russian leg sweep. Balor responds with a Fujiwara armbar, but Seth manages to reach the ropes, forcing a break. Finn then sends Seth into the corner with an Irish whip, and Seth answers with a clothesline. Seth delivers a kick and grabs Finn by the beard, following it up with a headbutt. He proceeds with Kawada kicks, a knee, and a discus clothesline, coming close to a pinfall. Seth sets up for a pedigree, but Finn counters with a double leg takedown. Seth surprises Finn with a Falcon Arrow, almost securing the victory. Finn is sent to the floor, and Seth hits three consecutive suicide dives, propelling Finn into the announce table.





After returning Finn to the ring, Seth goes up top. However, Finn fights back with a forearm, causing Seth to drop his arm on the top rope. Finn then sends Seth shoulder-first into the ring post. Finn sets up for a powerbomb into the ringside barrier, but Seth counters with a back drop onto the apron. Finn strikes Seth's arm and runs him into the ringside barrier with a powerbomb. He follows it up with a sling blade and prepares for a running dropkick, but Seth catches him with a superkick. Finn manages an elevated elbow drop, nearly getting the pinfall. Balor applies a cross arm breaker, and Seth attempts a one-arm powerbomb, sending Finn into the turnbuckles. Seth follows up with another buckle bomb. He then climbs up top and executes a frog splash, coming close to a victory.






Rollins delivers a powerful KO forearm to the back of Balor's head. Balor responds with a double stomp and a running dropkick, sending Rollins into the turnbuckles. Balor then climbs up top, aiming for Coup de Grace, but Seth intervenes and hits a superplex. Balor counters with an inside cradle, nearly securing the win. Rollins follows up with an enzuigiri, and Balor responds with a Pele Kick.





Finn and Seth continue to exchange punches. Seth delivers a rolling elbow, but he misses with a second attempt. Finn responds with a running dropkick into the corner. Balor climbs up top for Coup de Grace, but Rollins manages to move out of the way just in time. Seth then hits Finn with a kick and follows it up with a pedigree, coming close to securing the victory.





Damian Priest enters the ring with his briefcase in hand. Seth attempts the Stomp, but Finn counters with a rollup, almost getting the pinfall. Balor then goes for a sunset flip, but Seth drops down and gets a near fall. Priest delivers a forearm to Seth, and Balor follows it up with a pedigree, coming close to a victory.





At this moment, Rhea and Dom appear at the ring. Priest suggests Balor use the briefcase, but Finn declines. Rhea and Dom distract the referee, allowing Seth to knock Priest off the apron and hit the Stomp on Balor. Despite this, Balor manages to kick out. Seth goes up top and executes a crossbody on Priest outside the ring. He kicks Dom and hits the Stomp. Balor responds with a sling blade on Seth, followed by a dropkick. He then hits Coup de Grace, but only manages a two-count pinfall.





Finn urges Priest to assist him, and Priest drops the case into the ring to distract the referee. Taking advantage of the distraction, Rollins delivers a Stomp onto the briefcase, securing the three-count victory.



WWE SummerSlam 2023: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor Match Winner

WINNER: Seth Rollins (retains championship)

WWE SummerSlam 2023: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor Start Time

The Match takes place on August 5, at 8 ET/5 PT, streaming live on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network everywhere else.



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