SummerSlam 2026 match grades detail highlights and low points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
SummerSlam 2026 took place at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 1-2, delivering a mix of strong and weak matches. The main event featured a World Heavyweight Championship match between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, which received an 'A' grade for its captivating storytelling. Other notable matches included Liv Morgan's title defense against Iyo Sky and a Hell in a Cell match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar, both earning high marks as well. Despite some lackluster bouts, the event maintained its status as one of WWE's major showcases. Match rankings and grades reflect varying levels of performance across the card.
- •Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins received an 'A' for main event performance.
- •Liv Morgan defended her title against Iyo Sky, earning an 'A-' grade.
- •Hell in a Cell match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar was highly intense.
- •WWE utilized the event to build storylines heading into future programs.
- •Event highlighted surprise returns and unexpected match outcomes.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — SummerSlam 2026 match grades: Ranking all 12 matches, best to worst
"How good were the 12 matches at SummerSlam 2026? Most title matches were strong, while other bouts really fell flat.
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