New WWE Universal Champion Crowned On RAW, Triple H Returns (Photos, Videos)
Kevin Owens became the second-ever WWE Universal Champion on tonight's RAW from Houston.
He defeated Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Big Cass in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match to win the vacant title, which was relinquished by Finn Balor after suffering an injury at the hands of Rollins at SummerSlam.
The match saw Cass get eliminated first, by Owens. Reigns was eliminated next, by Rollins after Triple H made a surprise return and attacked Reigns outside of the ring. This led to Triple H turning on Rollins, hitting him with a Pedigree and allowing Owens to get the title. Triple H then celebrated with Owens before stopping at ringside to stare at Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon. He then walked off as Owens was left to celebrate in the ring.
Below are photos and videos from the match:
Who will leave #RAW as its 2nd Universal Champion? We'll find out in mere minutes on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/fV1KkBiyuo
? WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2016
Didn't have to wait long for a showdown between @WWERomanReigns and @BigCassWWE! #RAW #UniversalChampionship pic.twitter.com/OAV5bC83Re
? WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2016
The #EmpireElbow connects for @BigCassWWE! #RAW #UniversalChampionship pic.twitter.com/5fIH7ImqgV
? WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 30, 2016
A little homage to #CactusJack from @FightOwensFight...right in front of @RealMickFoley! #RAW #UniversalChampionship pic.twitter.com/y5q6ZryrMc
? WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2016
Normally, it's a #BigBoot...
THIS? The BIGGEST Boot! #RAW #UniversalChampionship @BigCassWWE pic.twitter.com/PqoHzb9478? WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 30, 2016
WHAT THE?! @TripleH just showed up to #Pedigree @WWERomanReigns! #RAW #UniversalChampionship pic.twitter.com/Qcd0jUvGPa
? WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2016
.@WWERollins eliminates @WWERomanReigns...@FightOwensFight eliminates @WWERollins! #RAW #UniversalChampionship pic.twitter.com/RegP6DIl3V
? WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2016
BOTH @RealMickFoley and @StephMcMahon are in SHOCK after @TripleH's actions on #RAW! #UniversalChampionship pic.twitter.com/VEyMWhYkDK
? WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2016
It's a WHOLE NEW GAME!! @FightOwensFight is the NEW @WWE #UniversalChampion, thanks to COO @TripleH! #RAW pic.twitter.com/ubphGf6Fqx
? WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2016