WWE SummerSlam: Dolph Ziggler Vs. Rusev
- Stewart is backstage trying to get more autographs for his son, this time Stephen Amell and Neville. The lights go low and smoke fills the room as Stardust plays mind games.
Rusev vs. Dolph Ziggler
We go to the ring and out comes Dolph Ziggler and Lana. Lana has ditched the business suits and is wearing a denim outfit to look like Ziggler. Rusev is out next with Summer Rae. They have words to start the match and Ziggler unloads on Rusev. Rusev comes back and goes for a suplex but Ziggler dropkicks him. Ziggler takes it to the corner and mounts Rusev with right hands as fans count along. Rusev sends him to the mat. Ziggler misses a splash in the corner.
Rusev takes control and works Ziggler over for a 2 count. More offense by Rusev as he takes his time now. Rusev talks some trash and applies a bear hug and wears Ziggler down for a few minutes. Rusev with a big sideslam for another 2 count. Ziggler fights back but Rusev presses him high. Ziggler turns it into a DDT and they both go down as Lana looks on. They get to their feet and trade shots in the middle of the ring. Rusev misses in the corner as Ziggler moves. Ziggler unloads and hits a splash in the corner, then a neckbreaker. Ziggler drops an elbow for a 1 count. Rusev ends up hitting a heel kick for a close 2 count. Rusev gets frustrated as Summer looks on.
Rusev goes to the top but Ziggler runs up and brings him down face first into the mat. Ziggler with a 2 count. Rusev blocks a superkick and slams Ziggler on his head. Rusev runs the ropes and hits an impressive somersault senton for a 2 count. Ziggler ducks the big kick but Rusev catches him. Ziggler with a sunset flip for a 2 count. Rusev misses again and Ziggler applies a sleeper hold. More back and forth. Ziggler hits the Fame-asser for a 2 count. Ziggler jumps on Rusev's back but gets pushed off. Rusev puts Ziggler on his face again and hits a big kick. Rusev calls for the crush and stomps on Ziggler's back. He applies The Accolade and Lana comes over to cheer on Ziggler. Summer confronts her and gets dropped with a slap. Rusev breaks the hold and yells at Lana. Ziggler rolls to the floor as fans chant for Lana.
Rusev follows and holds Ziggler in front of Lana as she yells. Summer drops Lana with a big shot. Ziggler recovers and superkicks Rusev onto the announce table, laying him out. Ziggler tries to make it back in the ring but they both get counted out.
Double Count Out
- After the announcement, fans boo. Ziggler goes after Rusev but Rusev hits him and bring it in the ring. Ziggler turns it around and beats on Rusev. Summer comes in to push him off. Lana makes the save and they have a catfight. Ziggler and Rusev separate them but fans want more. Rusev exits with Summer from the ramp while Lana and Ziggler look on from the ring. Ziggler's music hits to end it.