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List of SummerSlam 2010 Match Results

A complete match-by-match results list for SummerSlam 2010 on August 15, 2010, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

6 itemsUpdated Mar 22, 2026

SummerSlam 2010 at the Staples Center was defined by the massive 7-on-7 Elimination tag team match between Team WWE and the renegade faction The Nexus. The match saw the surprise return of Daniel Bryan to Team WWE, replacing The Miz. John Cena emerged as the sole survivor. The event also saw Kane defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Rey Mysterio, resulting in The Undertaker's return from a vegetative state.

#	Name	Note	Time	Result	Match type
1	Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Kofi Kingston ended in a no contest Intercontinental Championship Match The match was ruled a no contest at 7:05 when The Nexus (Wade Barrett, Skip Sheffield, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, David Otunga, and Michael Tarver) swarmed the ring and attacked both men to send a message to Team WWE.	The Nexus interfered and attacked both competitors	7:05	No Contest	WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
2	Melina def. Alicia Fox (c) Divas Championship Melina defeated Alicia Fox at 5:20 to win the WWE Divas Championship following a snapmare driver. Post-match, LayCool (Michelle McCool and Layla) attacked Melina.	—	5:20	—	WWE Divas Championship Match
3	Big Show def. The Straight Edge Society (CM Punk, Joey Mercury, & Luke Gallows) 3-on-1 Handicap Match Big Show dominated the Straight Edge Society, pinning Joey Mercury and Luke Gallows at 6:45 after hitting a double chokeslam, while CM Punk abandoned his disciples and walked away.	—	6:45	—	3-on-1 Handicap Match
4	Randy Orton def. Sheamus (c) via DQ WWE Championship Match Randy Orton defeated Sheamus via disqualification at 18:55 when Sheamus pushed the referee. Because of the DQ, Sheamus retained the WWE Championship. Afterward, Orton hit an RKO on Sheamus onto the announce table.	—	18:55	—	WWE Championship Match
5	Kane (c) def. Rey Mysterio World Heavyweight Championship Kane retained the World Heavyweight Championship at 13:31 by hitting Rey Mysterio with a chokeslam. After the match, The Undertaker returned from his kayfabe vegetative state, but was surprisingly overpowered and Tombstoned by Kane.	The Undertaker returned but was attacked by Kane	13:31	—	World Heavyweight Championship Match
6	Team WWE def. The Nexus Main Event — 7-on-7 Elimination Match Team WWE (John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Edge, Chris Jericho, Bret Hart, R-Truth, and John Morrison) defeated The Nexus (Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, David Otunga, Skip Sheffield, Michael Tarver, and Darren Young) at 35:18. John Cena was the sole survivor after coming back from a DDT onto the concrete floor to eliminate Justin Gabriel and finally submitting Wade Barrett with the STF.	Daniel Bryan returned as the surprise 7th member of Team WWE	35:18	—	7-on-7 Survivor Series Elimination Match

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 22, 2026.

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