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WWE heads overseas on Saturday for its much anticipated Clash at the Castle pay-per-view at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The show will begin at 1 p.m. ET and will be streamed on Peacock.
This is the company’s first ppv in the United Kingdom in nearly two decades and they’ve gone out of their way to pump this up as a big deal. The main event will undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns put his two-year title reign on the line when defending against Drew McIntyre. As always with these events, you can win big on DraftKings Sportsbook with a $10,000 free-to-play pool available to everyone across the country.
Here are live updates and results from the show:
Undisputed WWE Universal Championship - Roman Reigns (c) defeats Drew McIntyre via pinfall
Without Paul Heyman or The Usos at his side, Roman realized early on just how alone he really was in Cardiff.
HERE. WE. GO.#WWECastle pic.twitter.com/CUCRQG4idc
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
Karrion Kross also got involved, throwing a water bottle in Drew’s direction from ringside.
Message sent by @realKILLERkross at #WWECastle and @DMcIntyreWWE has taken notice! pic.twitter.com/7eu1WpBnGg
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
But after a cautious beginning, Roman took control of the match and remained in control for quite a while. So much so that while Drew was down, Reigns got on the mic and shouted for the crowd to acknowledge him. They, uh, did not, but the time allowed McIntyre to suddenly respond with a Glasgow Kiss.
Does Cardiff acknowledge @WWERomanReigns? @DMcIntyreWWE has something to say about that!#WWEClash @PrincipalitySta @visitwales pic.twitter.com/SRp5nq7IiQ
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
Reigns evaded the first THREE Claymore attempts from Drew. On the first attempt, Roman ducked out of the ring and then stopped McIntyre in his tracks twice, first with a Superman Punch and then with a Spear that caught the challenger flush. But Drew would kick out each time, much to the delight of the 62,000-plus inside Principality Stadium.
THIS IS AWE-SOME! #WWECastle pic.twitter.com/R4lMw5NOmP
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
Then we had ABSOLUTE CHAOS. While Roman was arguing with the ref, Drew kicked him in the back, which knocked the referee out of the ring. Suddenly, Austin Theory’s music hits, and he runs down to the ring with his Money In The Bank briefcase. But any thoughts of a cash-in were short-lived as British boxing champ Tyson Fury, sitting near the timekeeper, knocked Theory out.
.@_Theory1 just attempted to cash in his #MITB contract and @Tyson_Fury just decked Austin Theory at #WWECastle!!! pic.twitter.com/ysPJGE9aS5
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
And then, the outrageous finale: Drew Claymore’s Roman, but Reigns ... kicks out!! They brawl for a bit before Drew hits ANOTHER Claymore. This is it! Drew is gonna win it!
BUT NO ... as the referee is counting to three, Solo Sikoa, The Usos’ younger brother, pulls the ref out of the ring. Roman gets up, hits yet another Spear, and Drew doesn’t kick out of this one.
It's @WWESoloSIkoa!!!#WWECastle pic.twitter.com/GFEnDvgk8U
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
The reign of the Head of the Table continues. 734 days and counting.
#AndStill @WWERomanReigns continues to make history at #WWECastle! pic.twitter.com/mNcxE14Hgw
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
Seth Rollins defeat Matt Riddle via pinfall
Here’s how Seth made his way to the ring. Just call him “Rocketman.”
The #WWECastle look from @WWERollins. pic.twitter.com/L0e9F6bccI
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
This match was awesome, because of course it was. These two never disappoint. A ton of big, high-impact moves.
Rollins hits the Pedigree on Riddle #WWECastle pic.twitter.com/J0ByHMElw1
— BeyondThe3Count (@BeyondThe3Count) September 3, 2022
.@WWERollins just used @SuperKingofBros signature Bro Derek at #WWECastle! pic.twitter.com/HKQEDuwAH9
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
But this match came down to Rollins using his mind games to get Riddle off of his game. As he was leveling Riddle in the corner, Rollins told repeatedly that he is a loser and that is why his wife and kids want nothing to do with him.
Rollins then started imitating Randy Orton, and all of this caused Riddle to snap. He tried to hit Rollins with a chair, but Rollins dodged it and used Riddle’s rage to sucker him right into a stomp. That set up another stop, one from the second rope to win the match.
SETH ROLLINS WINS IT WITH A STOMP FROM THE SECOND ROPE
— ᴜɴᴄʟᴇ ᴅʀᴇᴡ (@westonroad_) September 3, 2022
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE MATCH#WWECastle pic.twitter.com/UOpCF8rc6C
The Architect cackled and teased Riddle relentlessly while the crowd continued to serenade Rollins with his entrance theme, as they did throughout the entire match.
"See you NEVER, Pal!"@WWERollins is your winner at #WWECastle pic.twitter.com/9ItiMh1Iwn
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 3, 2022
Edge and Rey Mysterio (w/ Dominik Mysterio) defeat The Judgement Day via pinfall
LUCHADOR EDGE!
An entrance for the ages from @EdgeRatedR at #WWECastle! pic.twitter.com/KaS652rKiZ
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
The Judgement Day were rolling early until Rey tripped up Priest on the barricade, allowing Edge to get the hot tag.
#TheJudgmentDay gets taken out by @reymysterio at #WWECastle! pic.twitter.com/kxueTcWI8W
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
From there, things got absolutely WILD. Edge pulled off a 619 and a suicide dive. Rey was flying all over the place. As Balor went for the Coup de Grace, Dominik distracted the referee, allowing Rey to take down Balor with a hurricanrana off the top rope. Dominik helped out his father and Edge once again, tripping up Balor as he was about to fly over the top rope to the outside.
619 by Edge !!!!! Amazing !!!#WWE #WWECastle pic.twitter.com/r6aJadv63m
— All Wrestling Media (@AWegrp) September 3, 2022
Dominik’s help allowed Rey and Edge to ultimately win ... BUT THAT’S NOT THE STORY.
The story is DOMINIK TURNED! HE FINALLY, FINALLY TURNED! After the match, Dom delivered a swift kick to Edge below the belt and then unleashed a clothesline on his father. Good stuff.
DOMINIK MYSTERIO, WHAT DID YOU JUST DO?!?!?@DomMysterio35 has betrayed @EdgeRatedR AND @reymysterio at #WWECastle!!! pic.twitter.com/5PS0cS3rxo
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
Rey and Edge consoled each other while the baby-faced Mysterio strolled to the back. It’s about time.
Smackdown Women’s Championship - Liv Morgan (c) defeats Shayna Baszler via pinfall
Baszler worked early and often on Morgan’s injured left arm and really dominated the majority of the match.
Just when Baszler looked like she would put the champ away, Morgan gave her a bit of her own medicine by locking in an armbar for an extended period of time.
In her bag! #WWECastle pic.twitter.com/yxz0ZNtPMF
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 3, 2022
Although Baszler was able to escape, that time kept her from being unable to really lock in the Kirifuda Clutch.
#SmackDown Women's Champion @YaOnlyLivvOnce looks to bring the fight to @QoSBaszler at #WWECastle! pic.twitter.com/d6KYrxtT4s
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
Morgan made it to the ropes, responded with a Codebreaker and the ObLIVion to retain her title once again.
IKTR! pic.twitter.com/PFyXQa5njb
— ay (@TOXlCATTRACTlON) September 3, 2022
A pretty quick and simple match without a lot of flair. I would like to see what WWE’s plans are for Morgan from here since she once again didn’t look strong as champion, and the crowd didn’t seem to be enthralled by this match.
Intercontinental Championship - Gunther (c) defeats Sheamus via pinfall
We start with a huge pop for The Celtic Warrior from the U.K. crowd. As Gunther came to the ring, he was joined by Ludwig Kaiser and the returning Giovanni Vinci to reform Imperium. The trio made their way to the ring, where Kaiser and Vinci brawled with Butch and Ridge Holland while Gunther and Sheamus engaged in a long staredown.
#WWECastle pic.twitter.com/ugRLDDxIDi
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
As expected, this match was STIFF. Gunther dominated early with chop after chop after chop after chop, turning Sheamus’ chest a bright red. Then Sheamus came back with a bevy of clubbing blows. Just two men hitting each other as hard as possible.
Things are getting brutal at #WWECastle
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 3, 2022
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Sheamus had a couple of near falls off of White Noise and the Celtic Cross. He tried for the Brogue Kick, but his back seemed to give out. This gave Gunther an opening to hit a so-so powerbomb followed by a fierce clothesline to get the victory.
— YupVidz (@VidzYup) September 3, 2022
The reigning IC champ left the ring flanked by the reformed Imperium while the Cardiff crowd gave the fallen Sheamus another huge ovation.
Despite coming up short for the #ICTitle at #WWECastle, @WWESheamus receives a well-deserved standing ovation from the @WWEUniverse at @principalitysta! pic.twitter.com/28ELRognhx
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
Chops won.. for now. #WWECastle #BangerAfterBanger #ThankYouCardiff pic.twitter.com/Y98VvZs4tv
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) September 3, 2022
Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky defeated Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, and Asuka via pinfall.
Fans chanted and cheered for Bayley throughout the entire match, which clearly — and hilariously — got under the skin of the heel.
The @WWEUniverse at @principalitysta is INCREDIBLE!!!#WWECastle pic.twitter.com/InRAI77RT5
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022
The first few minutes contained a lot of frantic action before Bayley, Sky and Kai spent much of the match doing whatever they could to keep Belair from getting involved in the match. When Belair finally got the hot tag, she picked up the pace and wrecked the trio. At one point, Asuka and Bliss used Belair’s back as a platform to perform a superplex off the top rope on Bayley. it was beautiful.
Belair was in control through much of the final 10 minutes before Bayley held her braid from outside the ring, leading to a Rose Plant followed by Sky hitting a moonsault from the top. Bayley rolled up the Raw women’s champ to get the three count.
Iyo never misses always does a perfect moonsault holy smokes #WWECASTLE pic.twitter.com/Xsfa1KKuh1
— Meli (@AnaMelissaJ15) September 3, 2022
DING DONG!@itsBayleyWWE, @ImKingKota and #IYOSKY made a statement at #WWECastle! pic.twitter.com/jZjmbIkWJh
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2022