SummerSlam 2017 delivered one of the most intense and hard-hitting main events in WWE history when Brock Lesnar defended his Universal Championship against Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe, and Braun Strowman in a fatal four-way match. This match was an all-out war, showcasing the sheer power and resilience of each competitor in a bout that left the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats.
As the bell rang, the energy in the Barclays Center was electric. The four behemoths immediately collided, with no alliances forming in the chaos. Samoa Joe quickly went after Brock Lesnar, attempting to lock in the Coquina Clutch, but The Beast Incarnate powered out. Meanwhile, Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman reignited their rivalry, trading brutal strikes.
Early in the match, Strowman showcased his monstrous strength by tossing both Reigns and Joe across the ring. However, Lesnar quickly reasserted his dominance, suplexing everyone in sight. His suplex barrage was interrupted when Strowman took him down with a thunderous running powerslam. The Monster Among Men wasn’t done, as he continued his rampage outside the ring.
One of the most jaw-dropping moments of the match came when Strowman slammed Lesnar through two separate announce tables. The Barclays Center erupted as the Universal Champion lay in the wreckage. But Strowman wasn’t finished—he overturned the third announce table on top of Lesnar, momentarily taking The Beast out of the match. Medics and officials rushed in to check on Lesnar, eventually taking him away on a stretcher.
With Lesnar seemingly out of the equation, the match continued with Joe, Reigns, and Strowman battling for supremacy. Joe attempted to lock in the Coquina Clutch on Reigns, but The Big Dog fought out of it. Reigns then hit a Superman Punch on both Joe and Strowman, trying to seize control. However, Strowman recovered quickly, planting Reigns with a devastating powerslam.
Just when it seemed like Strowman had the match won, Lesnar made his shocking return. The Beast stormed back to the ring, looking more furious than ever. He went straight after Strowman, delivering a German suplex that barely moved The Monster. Undeterred, Lesnar took Strowman down with a massive F-5, but the pinfall attempt was broken up.
The closing moments of the match saw a flurry of finishing moves. Joe nearly choked out Lesnar, but Reigns broke it up with a Spear. Reigns then set his sights on Lesnar, hitting multiple Superman Punches and a massive Spear. However, Lesnar somehow managed to counter, lifting Reigns onto his shoulders and delivering a brutal F-5. The Beast covered Reigns for the three-count, successfully retaining the Universal Championship.
This match was a true showcase of carnage and resilience, solidifying Lesnar’s dominance while proving that Reigns, Joe, and Strowman were forces to be reckoned with. The WWE Universe witnessed an unforgettable war at SummerSlam 2017, one that remains one of the most thrilling fatal four-way matches in WWE history.
