The deal is sealed. At SummerSlam on August 5, Finn Balor will get his next crack at Seth Rollins and his coveted World Heavyweight Championship. After another heated confrontation between the two during Monday Night Raw this week, it seems like Balor turned eagle-eyed for his next encounter against Rollins and won’t likely let this opportunity slide at any cost.
Balor’s heat with Rollins is deep-rooted. Seven years ago at SummerSlam, “The Demon” defeated “The Visionary” to become the first-ever WWE Universal Champion. Unfortunately, Balor badly injured his shoulder in the process and had to compromise his newly won title due to it. After they rekindled their old rivalry in the recent past, Balor seemed to be keen to end their unfinished business. That said, not only their unfinished business, The Judgement Day member looked to finish Rollins’ career as well.
WWE made Seth Rollins and Finn Balor SummerSlam match official after a lot of back-and-forth
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Seth Rollins, the newly minted World Heavyweight Champion, has been on a roll as of late. He keeps putting his title on the line and successfully defending it so far in the hope of building up his reputation in the company as an active champion. But now, it seems like both his prestigious championship and his decorative WWE career are at serious stake as Balor launched a vicious threat in Raw last night.
In recent months, the rivalry between the two took heights. Balor has been fierce and destructive, as he has been denied at every turn. He was almost on the verge of getting himself there on the World Heavyweight Championship title picture against AJ Styles at Night of Champions, but Rollins took his prey right away. However, Balor regained his control during their recent encounter at Money in the Bank, but couldn’t sustain at the end. His Judgment Day cohort Damian Priest is to be blamed as he caused distraction during the closing stages. But now, he’s iron-willed to take proper revenge on ‘The Visionary’
On the July 17 episode of WWE Raw, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins sat down with Byron Saxton for an interview. With WWE SummerSlam right around the corner, Rollins was asked how he tipped to defend the title. The Champion made it clear that he wanted to retain his prize in no less than a marquee match. Shortly afterward, Balor interrupted and demanded a rematch. After their match was made official, Balor exchanged strong words with Rollins. He warned him saying, “I’m gonna take your career”
Finn Balor: “i’m gonna take your career” #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/0LB68eq6Ee
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) July 18, 2023
WWE World smelled of a huge stipulation in the conversation for their next bout at SummerSlam.
Finn Balor’s recent threat to Seth Rollins left the WWE world in high hope for a unique SummerSlam match
Balor’s savage way to handle Rollins during the backstage interview last night added to the growing tension to a great extent. It came as natural to fans, unlike a scripted promo. The seamlessness of the aggressive words them to brace up for witnessing a blockbuster bout in August.
Fans predicted that the match between the two stars at SummerSlam may not be a standard affair.
Finn Balor. Seth Rollins. Face to face. That wasn’t a promo for either man, that was a conversation between two soon to be opponents. You could sense the tension and it culminated in a brawl. Great stuff.#WWERaw
— LSW (@ItsLSDub) July 18, 2023
I really like This feud a lot
— GabeKarabinchak (@karabinchakg) July 18, 2023
One user even compared it with Steve Austin’s way of handling JR backstage ahead of WrestleMania 17.
I loved this setup. Made me so pumped for this match. Reminds me of the Austin Rock backstage with JR to hype wrestlemania 17.
— Trey Myers (@treybo12) July 18, 2023
They appreciate Balor operating on his fiery aura and hope to see something unthinkable.
Finn Balor is on fire as of late
— KrippD (@Krippdad13) July 18, 2023
Dangerous Balor is the best Balor
— ☠️💀JC2000💀☠️ (@JC_CHILL_) July 18, 2023
That Seth Rollins Finn Balor promo was intense!#WWERaw
— Korankye (@thesonoflights) July 18, 2023
Some of them hope their bout to last longer in the SummerSlam.
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Really hope they get more time at Summerslam
— Aaryan Saheb (@AaryanSaheb2) July 18, 2023
Now, only time will say how the highly hyped-up fight will pan out.
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