15 WWE SummerSlam 2018 Impulse Reactions
1. Roman's Empire
This entry title has been gathering dust since WrestleMania 31.
When Seth Rollins charged down to the ring with his golden briefcase and the golden ticket within, the dream sequence title win was shelved. When he finally ascended in 2015, he didn't make it long enough to warrant words before Sheamus rocked up to Brogue Kick him back into the long grass. Even when he did get the big win on the big night, 'The Big Dog' couldn't even generously be considered the steward of WWE's future. Dallas fans at WrestleMania 32 entertained themselves with "anyone but Roman" (and, ironically, Bray Wyatt) despite his clunky main event with Triple H playing out as if he'd just slain the mightiest beast.
Just like he finally did here.
The aforementioned insertion of Braun Strowman at the start of the match was as inspired as it was required. Concentration on the felled 'Monster Among Men' stopped audiences bailing out, or battering Roman with the usual barrage of grief.
Rollins' 2015 cash-in was considered the "Heist Of The Century". WWE may have pulled off an even greater one here.