At WWE’s Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view on July 9, 2017, Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman clashed in an intense Ambulance Match—a brutal stipulation where victory is achieved by forcing an opponent into the back of an ambulance and shutting the doors. Their rivalry had been brewing for months, filled with destruction, chaos, and personal animosity, making this contest one of the most anticipated matches of the night.
From the moment the bell rang, both superstars wasted no time bringing the fight to each other. Strowman, the larger and more powerful competitor, dominated early on, using his sheer strength to toss Reigns around like a ragdoll. Reigns, however, relied on his resilience and agility, countering Strowman’s power moves with quick strikes and well-timed counters.
The match quickly spilled outside the ring, with both men using the surrounding environment to inflict damage. Strowman drove Reigns into the steel steps, showcasing his monstrous power, but Reigns responded with a thunderous drive-by dropkick that briefly staggered “The Monster Among Men.” However, Strowman proved why he was one of WWE’s most dangerous competitors, absorbing the punishment and retaliating with devastating force.
The brutality escalated when Strowman attempted to drive Reigns through the announce table, but Reigns managed to escape, using a steel chair to weaken his larger opponent. Reigns delivered several chair shots to Strowman, but in a shocking moment, Strowman shrugged off the blows, roaring in defiance. The sight of Strowman walking through chair shots with no sign of pain left the audience in awe.
The action moved up the entrance ramp, where the ambulance was parked, waiting to claim a victim. Strowman continued his assault, tossing Reigns against the vehicle with a sickening thud. Despite the punishment, Reigns refused to stay down, delivering a Superman Punch that sent Strowman staggering. He attempted another, but Strowman caught him in mid-air and launched him against the side of the ambulance.
With the vehicle doors open, Strowman attempted to throw Reigns inside to end the match. However, Reigns desperately fought back, using every ounce of his strength to avoid defeat. He landed another Superman Punch and attempted a Spear, but Strowman sidestepped, sending Reigns crashing directly into the ambulance. Taking advantage, Strowman slammed the doors shut, securing the victory in a dominant display.
But the chaos didn’t end there. Enraged by his loss, Reigns burst out of the ambulance and ambushed Strowman. He threw him inside and took control of the vehicle, driving it out of the arena. In a shocking moment, Reigns reversed the ambulance at full speed, crashing it into a production truck with Strowman still inside.
WWE officials and emergency personnel rushed to the scene, desperately trying to free Strowman from the wreckage. Miraculously, Strowman refused medical assistance, stumbling away covered in blood and bruises, proving once again that he was truly an unstoppable force.
The Ambulance Match between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman at Great Balls of Fire 2017 remains one of the most memorable and chaotic matches in WWE history, cementing their rivalry as one of the most intense of the era.
