7 Ups & 6 Downs From WWE SummerSlam 2022

3. The Main Event Generally

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Now this could be a polarising point.

This writer likes to gauge a wrestling bout's success on how much fun he had watching it. Yes, there are loads of other factors to consider, but viewer enjoyment is the most important. Generally, he thought the 'Last Man Standing' match between Roman and Brock delivered.

Lesnar kicked things off by leaping on top of Reigns from his tractor (that was like something out of SmackDown: Here Comes The Pain), and Paul Heyman even took an F5 through the announce desk towards the night's conclusion. F*cking hell, someone check on Paul E after that!

Brock and Roman improved on their so-so WrestleMania 38 effort by deploying carnage aplenty. No, WWE cannot do this match again for a long, long time (if they ever do again), but both men can be pleased with what they accomplished here.

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