Seth Rollins defeated Dolph Ziggler to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion in the opening match of tonight’s SummerSlam pay-per-view at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The match saw interference from Dean Ambrose and Drew McIntyre, who were at ringside.
Rollins is now a two-time Intercontinental Champion. Ziggler won the title back at the June 18 RAW, defeating Rollins.
Below are photos and videos from tonight’s title change:
We’re kicking things off at #SummerSlam streaming LIVE with the LUNATIC FRINGE himself, @TheDeanAmbrose! pic.twitter.com/ww0ytMgH0S
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 19, 2018
#SummerSlam opens up with an #ICTitle SHOWDOWN as @WWERollins looks to win back the gold against @HEELZiggler! pic.twitter.com/SB1f7O8Ye1
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
This is what it’s ALL about to kick off #SummerSlam: @HEELZiggler‘s #ICTitle! pic.twitter.com/l3E8TkIvzn
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
Is @DMcIntyreWWE going to be a deciding factor with @TheDeanAmbrose evening things up at ringside?
Let’s find out… #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/1hov8i1Hxv
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
The first encounter…#SummerSlam @TheDeanAmbrose @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/aqtdPGY1ek
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 19, 2018
No shortage of confidence in the #ICChampion @HEELZiggler thus far…#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/sC4jBB5DvC
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
Looking like the meanest head coach you’ve ever seen on the sidelines…#SummerSlam @TheDeanAmbrose pic.twitter.com/ikytXrcSkA
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
BLOCKBUSTER time for @WWERollins! Is this the turning point he needs to get back to #ICTitle glory?! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/JsITs12Cjt
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 19, 2018
Which cornerman will prove more valuable?#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/smgQJjz7KW
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
With @TheDeanAmbrose in his corner and momentum on his side, @WWERollins is looking UNSTOPPABLE in this #ICTitle Match! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/M44tGNSWKD
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
This one is ALL @HEELZiggler right now.#SummerSlam #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/D4gVcWz1L5
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
.@barclayscenter is going ????? for this #ICTitle showdown!#SummerSlam @WWERollins @HEELZiggler pic.twitter.com/pMwab0c7h2
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
A LITTLE HELP FROM HIS FRIEND for @WWERollins…#SummerSlam #DirtyDeeds pic.twitter.com/1BwkZ3FXZe
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 19, 2018
HE’S DONE IT!@WWERollins STOMPS his way to his SECOND reign as #ICChampion to kick off #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/BtJUHKz4AV
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018
