Overview

• At SummerSlam in East Rutherford, SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis imposed a steel cage stipulation to curb outside interference in the U.S. Championship rematch.
• Solo Sikoa’s MFT allies repeatedly breached the cage, most notably when Talla Tonga scaled the structure with handcuffs and immobilized Jacob Fatu atop the ring.
• Jacob Fatu broke free of the handcuffs and momentarily thwarted Sikoa’s escape before further interference enabled Sikoa to roll out and retain his title.
• Jimmy Uso appeared to assist Fatu but was quickly neutralized by Sikoa’s MFT members, reaffirming the faction’s control over the match.
• Fatu punctuated the post-match action with a moonsault off the cage onto Sikoa’s allies, underscoring his resilience and hinting at a conclusive rubber match.