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Seth Rollins Overpowers Roman Reigns in Raw Contract Brawl

Published 14 July 2026

The road to WWE SummerSlam reached a fever pitch on the July 13 edition of Monday Night Raw from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, headlined by a violent contract signing between World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and challenger Seth Rollins. The long-time rivals made their championship match official for the upcoming premium live event, but the proceedings erupted into a physical brawl that saw Rollins stand tall over the champion to close the broadcast.

The contract signing, overseen by General Manager Adam Pearce, served as the final segment of the show. After both men signed the agreement for their SummerSlam showdown, a heated verbal exchange escalated quickly. Rollins struck the first blow, sparking a fight that saw Reigns briefly retaliate with a Superman Punch before Rollins regained control. The challenger ultimately laid out the champion with a Pedigree followed by a Stomp, leaving Reigns defeated in the ring as the program concluded. The confrontation added another intense chapter to one of WWE's most storied rivalries, stemming from their time as brothers in The Shield.

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