Bobby Lashley makes quick work of Theory.
At SummerSlam 2022, on a night where Austin Theory claims that he is going to cash in his money in the bank contract, he failed to defeat Bobby Lashley for the WWE United States Championship in the third match of the evening.
Fans can check out a full breakdown of the match courtesy of our live coverage:
United States Championship Match
Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Theory.
Before the match, Theory slammed Lashley with the Money In The Bank briefcase. The match began with Theory launching punches on Lashley but Lashley hit a back elbow strike on Theory. Theory hit a rolling blockbuster on Lashley for a near fall. Theory launched more punches on Lashley before taunting the crowd. Lashely hit a running back elbow, a lariat, and a one-arm spine buster on Theory. Theory rolled out of the ring to get a breather but instead got the Money In The Bank Briefcase to walk out of the match, but Lashley confronted him and tossed Theory into the barricade twice. Back in the ring, Theory hit a rolling Shotgun Dropkick on Lashley for a near fall. Lashley hit a flat liner on Theory. Lashley and Theory exchanged strikes before Theory hit a back elbow, but Lashley responded with a Running Powerslam. Lashley went for a spear but slammed himself into the ring post after Theory leapfrogged over Lashley. Theory went for another rolling Shotgun Dropkick, but Lashley got him in a Gorilla Press before locking in the Hurt Lock on Theory for the submission win, retaining the United States Championship.
Winner & Still United States Champion: Bobby Lashley (c).
GO LASHLEY!!!@fightbobby #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/NhyAypO6Mr
— WWE (@WWE) July 31, 2022
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