WWE is set to take Detroit by storm this summer after its announcement that SummerSlam 2023 will take place in Detroit's Ford Field stadium.
The news that the pay-per-view event will be held at the home of the NFL's Detroit Lions on August 5 later this year was first reported by Detroit's local online newspaper, The Detroit News. Shortly afterward, WWE's Dan Ventrelle confirmed the news, saying: We are excited for Ford Field to host WWE's biggest event of the summer and look forward to the WWE Universe converging on Detroit to celebrate SummerSlam's long-awaited return to Michigan. The executive director of the Detroit Metro Sports Commission, Dave Beachnau, expressed his delight, saying: Landing WWE SummerSlam at Ford Field is a signature win for Detroit and continues the momentum of the Detroit Sports Commission in attracting major sporting events to the region. Metro Detroit enjoys a special place in WWE history and has produced many iconic moments. Thank you to the entire WWE family for entrusting us with this incredible opportunity, and we look forward to delivering a first-class experience. Roman Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar in a Last Man Standing match at the 2022 SummerSlam.