Published 11:36 IST, September 5th 2020
Roman Reigns set to defend his title against cousin Jey Uso at WWE Clash of Champions
On SmackDown, Jey Uso defeated Corbin, Matt, Sheamus in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become the number one contender for Roman Reigns' Universal title.
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Last week, WWE anunced that Big E, Matt Riddle, King Corbin and Sheamus will face each or in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become number one contender for WWE Universal Championship. However, on latest episode, Jey Uso made his return and replaced Big E in Fatal 4-Way Match after former NXT Champion was attacked by Sheamus in opening segment. Uso went on to win match and is w scheduled to face his cousin Roman Reigns at WWE Clash of Champions 2020 for Universal title.
Fans were shocked to see Jey Uso win as y wanted Big E or Matt Riddle to come out on top. re is some speculation that feud could take a personal turn as Jey Uso was seen disagreeing with Roman Reigns, who has turned heel after making his in-ring return. two cousins traded some words after Roman Reigns addressed WWE Universe in opening segment, which displayed how much Big Dog has changed.
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WWE SmackDown results: Roman Reigns addresses WWE Universe
WWE Universal Champion kicked off show with his new advocate Paul Heyman. Heyman picked up mic and introduced Roman Reigns before making it clear that he didn’t corrupt Reigns; it was Reigns who contacted him and saved him from being cast aside by Lesnar and WWE. Paul Heyman claimed that Roman Reigns took those steps because he was also cast aside by fans and promotion. Heyman n slammed " Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman, claiming that two superstars are t worthy of carrying promotion.
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Paul Heyman proclaimed that WWE made right decision to t include Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman in Fatal 4-Way Match as y don’t deserve a title shot. As Roman Reigns stared at camera, Heyman added that Reigns' rule is going to be bigger and badder. "This is my island, and when you have this kind of power, all you have to do is show up and win," said Roman Reigns to end promo.
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WWE SmackDown results: Roman Reigns squares up to Jey Uso
After segment, Roman Reigns ran into his cousin Jey Uso backst. Jey Uso asked Reigns why he has t been answering his calls for weeks, to which Reigns said he’s been busy with work. Uso n asked Reigns why he's working with Paul Heyman. Roman Reigns blew off question saying "everything is under control".
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WWE SmackDown results: Roman Reigns to meet Jey Uso for Universal clash
Jey Uso replaced Big E in Fatal 4-Way Match against King Corbin, Matt Riddle and Sheamus. superstars wasted time in going after each or as soon as bell rang. Jey Uso started strong by blasting Corbin with a superkick. However, King recovered and took over match until he got attacked by Sheamus. After returning from break, Matt Riddle tried to take control, but Sheamus thrashed him with a series of punches and kicks. Sheamus n tapped Uso in a Cloverleaf, but former Tag champion broke free and hit him with a superkick. Corbin appeared from behind and threw Jey Uso out of ring and started punishing Riddle. However, Sheamus surprised him with a Brogue Kick. Riddle took out Sheamus with a Bro To Sleep, but Uso hit Original Bro with a top-rope splash to win match.
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11:36 IST, September 5th 2020