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The main event of SummerSlam 2022 was a match for the WWE Universal Championship, featuring Roman Reigns defending his title against John Cena. Reigns had been champion for over a year at this point, but Cena had returned to WWE in June after a hiatus and quickly challenged him for the belt. In a highly anticipated match, Reigns was able to retain his championship after hitting Cena with a series of Spears for the pinfall victory.
Another marquee match on the card was for the WWE Championship, as Bobby Lashley defended his belt against Keith Lee. Lashley had been dominant as champion since winning the title in March, but Lee was a rising star in WWE and had been on a hot streak leading up to the match. In a hard-hitting battle, Lashley was able to overcome Lee and retain his championship with a submission victory.
The card also featured a number of other high-profile matches, including Seth Rollins taking on Rey Mysterio in a No Holds Barred match, Charlotte Flair defending her Raw Women's Championship against Ronda Rousey, and Edge facing off against AJ Styles.
In addition to the in-ring action, SummerSlam 2022 featured a number of special appearances and surprises. The show opened with a tribute to Vince McMahon, with various WWE superstars and executives reflecting on his impact on the industry. Later in the show, former WWE champion CM Punk made a surprise appearance, interrupting a promo from Paul Heyman and setting up a future showdown with Reigns.
Overall, SummerSlam 2022 was a successful event for WWE, drawing a large crowd to Nissan Stadium and receiving positive reviews from fans and critics alike. It marked a new era for the company following McMahon's retirement, and set the stage for the future of WWE's programming and storylines.
