LESNAR Vs ROMAN(UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP)STEEL CAGE ROYAL RUMBLE
- 4 years ago
WWE GREATEST ROYAL RUMBLE 2018
Steel Cage Match for the Universal Championship: Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar
In order for Roman Reigns to redeem himself following a crushing WrestleMania defeat at the hands of universal champion Brock Lesnar, he would have to do the unthinkable and defeat The Beast Incarnate inside a solid steel cage.
The idea, a seemingly inconceivable one given the Thanos-like ass-kickings Lesnar has dealt during his title reign, created intrigue for the co-main event of Friday's WWE Network broadcast.
Reigns started the match the same way he ended the last one: firmly in the vise-like grip of Lesnar, who delivered three suplexes to neutralize the determined challenger. An F-5 followed, and Lesnar appeared destined to roll to another successful title defense.
An arrogant, confident smile painted The Beast's face as he hoisted Reigns up for another F-5. Reigns, though, wiggled free and delivered a series of Superman Punches. Reigns nearly escaped the steel structure imprisoning him, but Lesnar grabbed hold of him and pulled him back into the squared circle.
Reigns delivered a big powerbomb to Lesnar, but it barely rattled the champion, who made it to his feet fairly quickly. What did affect Lesnar, though, was Reigns sending him face-first into the walls of the cage. The challenger blasted Lesnar with one spear, then another. The Big Dog, not satisfied with the bit of damage he had inflicted, set up for another.
A third left the champion flat on his back. Reigns covered but netted only a two-count.
As Reigns attempted to leave the cage, Heyman slammed the door in his face, leading to a second F-5 from Lesnar. Reigns shot his shoulder off the mat just in time to avoid another defeat.
Sensing Lesnar may be in danger, Heyman slid a chair into the ring. Lesnar de-gloved and raised the chair overhead, only to be greeted by a spear from Reigns.
Another Superman Punch floored Lesnar, and a fifth spear sent both men through the cage wall and to the floor. As it was determined Lesnar hit the floor first, he successfully retained his title.
Result
Lesnar defeated Reigns.
Analysis
Like Styles vs. Nakamura earlier in the show, this was better than their WrestleMania match. Of course, that does not take much considering how truly awful that match was.
This was a heavyweight battle between two badasses looking for the knockout blow. Forget setup holds; forget submissions or hope spots. This was a fight, and the Superstars portrayed it well.
The finish is an interesting one in that it creates doubt that Lesnar fairly won the match and positions Reigns in a much more favorable position to demand a rematch than he was in following WrestleMania.
Had this occurred on the grand stage, the moans and groans coming out of the bout we were treated to probably would not have been quite as loud.
Steel Cage Match for the Universal Championship: Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar
In order for Roman Reigns to redeem himself following a crushing WrestleMania defeat at the hands of universal champion Brock Lesnar, he would have to do the unthinkable and defeat The Beast Incarnate inside a solid steel cage.
The idea, a seemingly inconceivable one given the Thanos-like ass-kickings Lesnar has dealt during his title reign, created intrigue for the co-main event of Friday's WWE Network broadcast.
Reigns started the match the same way he ended the last one: firmly in the vise-like grip of Lesnar, who delivered three suplexes to neutralize the determined challenger. An F-5 followed, and Lesnar appeared destined to roll to another successful title defense.
An arrogant, confident smile painted The Beast's face as he hoisted Reigns up for another F-5. Reigns, though, wiggled free and delivered a series of Superman Punches. Reigns nearly escaped the steel structure imprisoning him, but Lesnar grabbed hold of him and pulled him back into the squared circle.
Reigns delivered a big powerbomb to Lesnar, but it barely rattled the champion, who made it to his feet fairly quickly. What did affect Lesnar, though, was Reigns sending him face-first into the walls of the cage. The challenger blasted Lesnar with one spear, then another. The Big Dog, not satisfied with the bit of damage he had inflicted, set up for another.
A third left the champion flat on his back. Reigns covered but netted only a two-count.
As Reigns attempted to leave the cage, Heyman slammed the door in his face, leading to a second F-5 from Lesnar. Reigns shot his shoulder off the mat just in time to avoid another defeat.
Sensing Lesnar may be in danger, Heyman slid a chair into the ring. Lesnar de-gloved and raised the chair overhead, only to be greeted by a spear from Reigns.
Another Superman Punch floored Lesnar, and a fifth spear sent both men through the cage wall and to the floor. As it was determined Lesnar hit the floor first, he successfully retained his title.
Result
Lesnar defeated Reigns.
Analysis
Like Styles vs. Nakamura earlier in the show, this was better than their WrestleMania match. Of course, that does not take much considering how truly awful that match was.
This was a heavyweight battle between two badasses looking for the knockout blow. Forget setup holds; forget submissions or hope spots. This was a fight, and the Superstars portrayed it well.
The finish is an interesting one in that it creates doubt that Lesnar fairly won the match and positions Reigns in a much more favorable position to demand a rematch than he was in following WrestleMania.
Had this occurred on the grand stage, the moans and groans coming out of the bout we were treated to probably would not have been quite as loud.