Circle your calendars, folks, because August 5 promises to be another spectacle to behold as the early plans for the highly anticipated WWE Premium Live Event have leaked online.
With the dust of the Money in the Bank event still settling, WWE fans eagerly look forward to the summer spectacle, which will take place on Detroit’s Ford Field.
Six high-octane showdowns are reportedly planned for this year’s Summer Slam, including the likes of Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, and even Logan Paul, as per Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer.
Leading the pack of adrenaline-filled encounters is the main event, an emotional standoff between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso. Dubbed as the “Bloodline Civil War,” this showdown promises to be a culmination of one of WWE’s most meticulously crafted storyline, interweaving a family drama with high-stakes professional wrestling.
In their wrestling narrative, Reigns and Uso are no strangers, sharing a storied past of unity, rivalry, and betrayal. Reigns, the “Tribal Chief,” is facing his former right-hand man, Jey, who pinned him in the recent Money in the Bank event, marking the first time in three and a half years that Reigns lost via pinfall. Now, a rematch years in the making will see Reigns defend his thousand-day streak and the Undisputed Universal Championship against his cousin. The high stakes, the family intrigue, and the sheer passion for wrestling promise to make this faceoff one of the most emotionally charged events of SummerSlam.
Elsewhere, the enigmatic Cody Rhodes is set to go toe-to-toe with Brock Lesnar. The last time Rhodes faced Lesnar was in a dramatic encounter at Night of Champions, where Lesnar emerged victorious. Given their past clashes, this rematch promises a classic wrestling showdown, with the hope of settling old scores.
A captivating sideshow to the central wrestling narratives is the proposed “in-ring showcase” featuring Logan Paul. While the identity of Paul’s opponent remains shrouded in secrecy, speculation is rife, and fans are eager to see how the celebrity social media personality fares inside the wrestling ring.
The women’s division will be far from left out of the excitement. Asuka, Charlotte Flair, and Bianca Belair are all scheduled for a thrilling triple-threat match for the WWE Women’s Championship. Trish Stratus is also expected to return to the ring against Becky Lynch in a clash that is sure to send the fans into a frenzy.
Moreover, following Shayna Baszler’s betrayal of Ronda Rousey during the Money in the Bank event, the two teammates-turned-enemies are anticipated to settle their scores at SummerSlam. Given Rousey’s expected departure from WWE, this feud promises to be a fitting finale to their professional relationship.
Another marquee showdown will feature GUNTHER defending the Intercontinental Championship against Drew McIntyre. The encounter comes on the heels of McIntyre’s surprise appearance and confrontation with GUNTHER at Money in the Bank.
While these matches already promise an electrifying SummerSlam, additional potential showdowns are yet to be revealed. Big names like Seth Rollins, WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, United States Champion Austin Theory, and others are yet to have their SummerSlam roles defined.
Seth Rollins, in particular, appears to be primed for an expected rematch against either Finn Balor and/or Damian Priest (a triple-threat match wouldn’t be the worst idea) but would it hurt to throw a curveball and have Dominik Mysterio feud with another top-billing superstar? The two share a history at the event, and with Rollins lacking an obvious opponent for one of the year’s biggest events, what better way to keep the ball rolling than having one of the WWE’s most popular faces go up against its most hated villain?
In any case, this lineup of events and other potential storylines looks to keep wrestling fans on the edge of their seats. From civil war within the Bloodline to former allies turned enemies and social media celebrities entering the wrestling arena, the SummerSlam is building up to be a spectacle that promises to captivate the hearts of wrestling fans worldwide.
As the event approaches, the wrestling world awaits with bated breath for what’s surely an unforgettable night at Detroit’s Ford Field.
