As seen during this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Roman Reigns defeated Finn Balor to retain his WWE Universal Championship. Prior to the match, the Usos came out and took out Finn Balor.
After a commercial break, it was announced that Finn Balor would still be able to compete. In a match with lots of near falls, Reigns wound up getting the pin.
As Reigns was exiting the ring following his win, a light flashed red and a brief sound like a heartbeat or drum beat was heard.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
The @WWEUsos are DISMANTLING @FinnBalor!! #SmackDown #UniversalTitle pic.twitter.com/CW3o6ZeXwr
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2021
Will @FinnBalor be able compete after a VICIOUS attack by the @WWEUsos???#SmackDown #UniversalTitle @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/Qw30JmTm0V
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2021
.@WWEUsos' surprise attack could jeopardize @FinnBalor’s match against @WWERomanReigns on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/TpUOss9dRh
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2021
Acknowledge greatness.#SmackDown #UniversalTitle @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/dSxmaFssfe
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2021
Can @FinnBalor chop down the Universal Champion?#SmackDown #UniversalTitle @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/59dqqSt3Lq
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2021
.@FinnBalor is FIRED UP!#SmackDown #UniversalTitle pic.twitter.com/3XYfkSxVHf
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2021
AIR PRIN❌E!#SmackDown #UniversalTitle @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/O048t5svjo
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2021
.@WWERomanReigns kicked out! 😱#SmackDown #UniversalTitle @FinnBalor @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/Jr9BEGMkyI
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2021
What was that?#SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/gEspmvDUMt
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2021