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WWE SummerSlam 2022 Card

WWE has confirmed the following matches for SummerSlam:

• Last Man Standing: Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar
  
• SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan vs. Ronda Rousey
  
• United States Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Theory
  
• Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos takes on The Street Profits (with Special Guest Referee Jeff Jarrett)
  
• Pat McAfee vs. Happy Corbin
  
• Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch
  
• Riddle vs. Seth “Freakin” Rollins
  
• Logan Paul vs. The Miz
  
• The Mysterios vs. The Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor and Damian Priest (No Disqualification)

While we’re talking SummerSlam, you can also check out our WWE SummerSlam event hub for all the latest news related to the show.

It looks like WWE will be looking to add a big star to the SummerSlam card amid uncertainty with Brock Lesnar.

July 22, 2022 will forever go down in wrestling history. Vince McMahon, the former longtime Chairman and CEO of WWE, announced his retirement.

He not only leaves behind those two roles, but he won’t have anything to do with creative or any other executive role within the company goring forward.

The news apparently did not sit well with Brock Lesnar, who essentially told WWE brass that if Vince is out then so is he.

Enter Goldberg?

Cultaholic is reporting that WWE could be making overtures to Goldberg for a WWE Undisputed Universal Title match against Roman Reigns if Brock Lesnar ditches SummerSlam.

Lesnar was scheduled to be featured on the July 22 episode of WWE SmackDown but he exited the TD Garden in Boston, MA hours before the show was scheduled to go on air.

Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline has reported that WWE does have someone in place should Lesnar not make it to the show but the company is trying to keep the original plans intact. Bryan has NOT confirmed whether or not the replacement is indeed Goldberg.

Pretty much everyone is in agreement that Vince McMahon didn’t retire due to old age. He has come under fire after two Wall Street Journal reports uncovered alleged million-dollar hush pacts with former employees.

The second WSJ report claimed that Vince has paid millions in NDAs over the course of 16 years.

Next Saturday, WWE will host their annual Summerslam Premium Live Event, marking the first time the show has happened outside of the month of August.

The show will be headlined by a Last Man Standing match between Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar, in what WWE is billing as their final match.

Both Raw and SmackDown Women’s Titles will also be defended, as well as Logan Paul’s singles debut when he faces The Miz.

The Rating

A lot has been said about WWE ratings over the past week, ever since it was reported that there are plans in place for Monday Night Raw to become a TV-14 show.

While that hasn’t happened yet, the Peacock streaming app lists next weekend’s Summerslam premium live event carrying a TV-14 rating.

TV-14

The impending TV-14 rating has excited WWE fans, who believe the show will push the envelope, but the change did not come from WWE.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that the decision for Raw to change came from WWE’s broadcast partners at the USA Network.

The belief is that the new rating will not see the return of blading, as WWE is against blood except in exceptionally rare circumstances.

It is believed that the rating will allow for more profanity on Monday Night Raw but little else will be changed.

It appears WWE management isn’t too thrilled with how the 2022 SummerSlam card has shaped up.

The big WWE summer event will be held inside Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. In the main event, Roman Reigns will put the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship on the line against Brock Lesnar.

That title match will be contested under Last Man Standing rules. This is being billed as Lesnar’s final chance at dethroning Roman.

WWE has heavily teased Money in the Bank briefcase holder Theory cashing in on the winner.

There will also be two women’s world titles matches on the card. Liv Morgan will defend her SmackDown gold against Ronda Rousey, while Becky Lynch will look to take the Raw Women’s Championship from titleholder Bianca Belair.

WWE Not Happy With SummerSlam

WrestleVotes reports that there are those in WWE management who aren’t pleased with the SummerSlam card despite being the ones to put it together.

“In the most WWE of ways, I had a source tell me this morning “they really don’t like the SummerSlam card” ‘They’ being the people who put it together. Um, what?!”

WrestleVotes report on SummerSlam

This year’s SummerSlam event will be taking place on July 30. Here’s how the card is shaping up:

• WWE Undisputed Universal Title: Roman Reigns (c) vs Brock Lesnar (Last Man Standing Match)
• WWE SmackDown Women’s Title: Liv Morgan (c) vs Ronda Rousey
• WWE Raw Women’s Title: Bianca Belair (c) vs. Becky Lynch
• Seth Rollins vs. Riddle
• WWE United States Title: Bobby Lashley (c) vs Austin Theory
• WWE Undisputed Tag Team Titles: The Uso’s (c) vs The Street Profits (Jeff Jarrett is special guest referee)
• Pat McAfee vs Happy Corbin 

We now know who the special guest referee for a key WWE SummerSlam title match will be.

At this year’s SummerSlam event, WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions The Usos will put their gold on the line against the Street Profits. One stipulation added to the match is that there will be a special guest referee.

During the July 15 episode of SmackDown, that referee was revealed.

Jeff Jarrett Will be Referee for WWE SummerSlam

At the conclusion of the most recent SmackDown show, Adam Pearce announced that Jeff Jarrett will be the official for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship match at SummerSlam.

The move makes sense for the Nashville area. Jarrett is quite popular in the state of Tennessee. This year’s SummerSlam show will be held inside Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

After the announcement was made, The Usos and the Street Profits brawled to end the July 15 SmackDown show.

We now know why John Cena won’t be in the ring for a match at WWE SummerSlam this year.

WWE recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Cena on the June 27 episode of Raw in Laredo, TX. Many expected Cena and Theory to kickstart a feud on the show, which would lead to a showdown on July 30.

While the seeds were planted for a potential rivalry between Cena and Theory during a backstage segment, it won’t be for a SummerSlam match.

When Cena addressed the WWE Universe, he said he didn’t know when he was going to wrestle again but promised he has more than just one match left in him.

Why John Cena Isn’t Booked For SummerSlam

Theory has now been booked for a rematch with Bobby Lashley, who defeated him at Money in the Bank earlier this month to capture the WWE United States Championship. They’ll collide inside Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee for SummerSlam.

Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live noted that John Cena has begun filming for season two of Peacemaker. This would explain why he won’t have the time in his schedule to make it to one of WWE’s biggest premium live events of the year.

Theory is the men’s Money in the Bank briefcase holder. WWE has been heavily teasing that he will attempt to cash in on the winner of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the Undisputed Universal Championship at SummerSlam.

It’s led some to speculate that Theory could be WWE’s top champion going into WrestleMania in 2023 with John Cena possibly challenging him.

It’ll be interesting to see when Cena’s schedule will allow him to get back inside the ring for a match.

Another match for the 2022 SummerSlam premium live event has been announced.

New Tag Title Match Announced

WWE has announced that The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) will defend their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) at WWE SummerSlam.

The Usos defeated The Street Profits at WWE Money in the Bank. However, Montez’s shoulder was up during the pinfall, giving the Street Profits a valid reason for a rematch.

WWE had the following to say in their announcement post:

Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos say there isn’t a team in WWE who can beat them. After a controversial finish to their recent title matchup against The Street Profits at WWE Money in the Bank, however, their status as “Undisputed” has now come into question. And that question will be settled, one way or the other, in a rematch at SummerSlam!

The Usos have been on an absolute tear since becoming champions, overcoming the best that SmackDown has to offer in their record-setting reign, including unifying the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships against RK-Bro and emerging victorious in a close battle with Shinsuke Nakamura & Riddle on the blue brand.

Although Jimmy & Jey also officially retained the tag team gold against explosive former titleholders Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins at the WWE Money in the Bank Premium Live Event, a replay showed that Ford’s shoulder was clearly off the canvas before the three-count.

At The Biggest Event of the Summer, The Street Profits will be up and looking to both knock The Usos down a peg and finally lay claim to the Undisputed Tag Team Title. Can Ford & Dawkins take back the the championship gold, or will another climb to “Mount Bloodline” knock the wind out of them once and for all?

Find out at SummerSlam, streaming LIVE on Saturday, July 30, at 8 ET/5 PT on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network everywhere else.

Possible Street Profits Breakup

It was recently reported on the Wrestling Observer Radio that the current plan for Montez Ford is for him to be pushed as a singles star. This could be where the official breakup of The Street Profits takes place.

• WWE Wants To Push Top Tag Team Performer as Singles Star

Another match for the 2022 WWE SummerSlam premium live event has been announced.

On the June 17 SmackDown, Happy Corbin confronted Pat McAfee following a loss to Madcap Moss. Corbin harassed the commentator due to Pat constantly calling him a bum. McAfee made sure that the crowd laughed Corbin out of the arena.

The next week, on the June 24 SmackDown, Pat challenged Corbin to a match at SummerSlam.

At Money in the Bank on July 2, after the show went off the air, Corbin attacked the commentator and accepted his challenge.

This is going to be Pat’s second match on the main roster. He had his first main roster match at WrestleMania 38 earlier this year when he defeated Theory.

The match will take place at WWE SummerSlam on July 30 at 8 p.m. ET. It’ll be held in Nashville, TN at Nissan Stadium. So far, the only other match announced is Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship in a Last Man Standing match.

WWE had the following to say in their announcement post:

It will be no laughing matter when Pat McAfee tangles with Happy Corbin at SummerSlam!

McAfee's issues with Corbin became apparent on the June 17 edition of SmackDown. Just moments after losing a Last Laugh Match against Madcap Moss, an irate Corbin attempted to take out his frustrations on the blue brand announcer. In response, the outspoken McAfee led the WWE Universe members in Minneapolis in laughing a humiliated Corbin right out of the arena.

The following week, McAfee challenged Corbin to a showdown at The Biggest Event of the Summer and proclaimed he was ready to feel alive. Corbin responded at WWE Money in the Bank with a brutal attack after the show went off the air and let the electric commentator know his challenge was accepted.

The passionate, fearless McAfee claimed an eye-opening win against Theory at WrestleMania, but will he have what it takes to overcome the former King of the Ring, Mr. Money in the Bank and United States Champion.

Find out when SummerSlam streams LIVE on Saturday, July 30, at 8 ET/5 PT on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else!

Liv Morgan made history on Saturday night by winning the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match, cashing in on Ronda Rousey later in the show and capturing the SmackDown Women’s Championship.

We now look ahead to SummerSlam, where Morgan is slated to be featured in a top match on the summer spectacular.

• Wrestling World Reacts To Liv Morgan’s Emotional Money In The Bank Victory

Money in the Bank

Liv Morgan had a career-altering night at Saturday’s WWE Money in the Bank.

After winning the women’s MITB ladder match in the first match of the show, she would cash in on the same night after SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey successfully retained the title over Natalya.

After Ronda’s title defense, Liv ran to the ring and cashed in immediately. As soon as the match began, Rousey locked Morgan in the ankle lock.

Morgan then kicked Rousey’s bad knee that had been worked over in the match with Natalya, allowing Liv to roll her up and get the win.

SummerSlam Plans for Liv Morgan

On today’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer explained that the current plan for Liv at SummerSlam on July 30 is to defend the title against Ronda.

There apparently has been some speculation that WWE might utilize Charlotte Flair and reignite her feud with Rousey at this upcoming event.

Charlotte has been off of WWE TV for a while after getting married to AEW star Andrade El Idolo.

Dave said, “Right now, the plan is Liv Morgan and Ronda Rousey at SummerSlam, which kind of surprises me in a lot of ways, especially because they didn’t leave with any heat. Ronda just hugged her, walked out of the ring, and let her have her moment.

“They’ve been building for this with Liv Morgan for a while. It is interesting, though, as I think almost everybody figured it was going to be Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey at SummerSlam, and it’s not.”

As of right now, WWE has not yet confirmed these plans for Liv, Ronda, or Charlotte.

H/T to Andrew Ravens of WrestlingNews.co for the transcription

WWE is said to have a plan B in place for a major SummerSlam match.

This year’s SummerSlam event is set to take place inside Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The premium live event will air live on July 30.

SummerSlam is always one of WWE’s biggest events of the year. It also happens to be WWE’s only stadium show in the month of July this year.

The company had plans of using Allegiant Stadium to host the July 2 Money in the Bank show, but lagging ticket sales derailed that plan.

It had been reported that there were plans in place for a big WWE Undisputed Universal Title match at SummerSlam but some changes are likely in order.

Backup Plan For Roman Reigns’ Opponent

WWE had been targeting a title match between WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Randy Orton for SummerSlam. Fightful has reported that WWE now fears that Orton’s back injury could keep him out for the remainder of 2022.

Orton may need surgery.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE does have a backup plan in the event Orton can’t go. It’s noted that the backup plan is not Riddle.

Roman is scheduled to put his gold on the line against Riddle on the June 17 episode of WWE SmackDown. If Riddle loses, then he can never challenge Roman for the championship again.

There will be a big fight feel for this year’s SummerSlam event when it comes to one title match.

WWE SummerSlam will take place inside Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on July 30. Some big names are expected for the show.

Many anticipate the likes of Roman Reigns, Ronda Rousey, Charlotte, and potentially Brock Lesnar to appear. With this being a stadium show and one of WWE’s biggest events of the year, the heavy hitters will be out in full force.

Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reports that Roman Reigns is currently set to put the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on the line against Randy Orton at SummerSlam.

WWE has been running an injury storyline with Orton. The story told by WWE is that Orton could barely walk ahead of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title match against The Usos on the May 20 episode of SmackDown.

Sports Illustrated recently reported that Reigns isn’t scheduled to be on the Money in the Bank card. If that plan sticks, then Roman’s next title defense will likely be against Orton instead of Riddle.

The SmackDown brand has been feeling the effects of Roman’s new WWE deal in recent weeks. The new contract allows Reigns to work fewer dates and his absence has been noticeable on the blue brand.

The popular Starrcast wrestling fan convention is returning this summer after a 3-year hiatus.

On Friday, SEScoops received word that Starrcast V is headed to Nashville, Tennessee, from July 29th – 31st. This coincides with WWE SummerSlam weekend.

The event will also be made available worldwide, exclusively on FITE.

“The number one question I’ve gotten over the past three years, at live shows, on social media, or in interviews is, ‘When is the next STARRCAST,’ said STARRCAST founder and creator Conrad Thompson.

“I’m so happy I can finally answer; July 29th through the 31st at the beautiful Nashville Fairgrounds. As our Top Guys at AdFreeShows.com know, when my team and I get together on these events, our goal is to over-deliver for the fans, and the line-up and events we have scheduled for STARRCAST V will make it a can’t miss event for any wrestling fan.”

FITE COO Michael Weber also commented on partnering with STARRCAST once again

“Having already worked with Conrad Thompson and his team on the previous four, very-successful STARRCAST events, FITE is excited to present STARRCAST V. The excitement that a STARRCAST event brings to those in attendance, and extending to those watching at home, is second-to-none,” said Weber. “I have fans to this day talk to me about re-watching the stage shows and events from the past STARRCAST events on FITE. We can’t wait to be in Nashville to present what’s going to be another historic event for professional wrestling fans.”

Starrcast tickets go on sale Friday, May 20th. For more information, visit Starrcast.com.

Theory is teasing a SummerSlam showdown with John Cena.

It’s no secret that WWE is pushing Theory as the next big thing. Theory is aligned with Vince McMahon on TV and has been labeled as the WWE Chairman’s new “Chosen One.” Some reports have even claimed that WWE is trying to make Theory the next John Cena.

Theory vs. John Cena At SummerSlam?

Theory recently took to Instagram Stories to drop a big tease regarding a potential match with Cena (h/t The Brass Ring).

Theory is the reigning United States Champion. He captured the gold on the April 18 episode of Raw. He pinned Finn Balor to win his first singles championship in WWE.

WWE seemingly dropped its own hint of a possible collision between Theory and Cena. During the April 25 episode of Raw, Mustafa Ali returned and said he was hoping Theory would have an open challenge for the United States Championship.

During John Cena’s runs with the United States gold back in 2015, he held open challenges with the title on the line. If Theory eventually does the same, then it would be yet another hint.

Theory stoked the flames of a potential rivalry, taking to social media to claim he’s a better U.S. champ than Cena was. Cena responded, warning Theory to not get too big for his britches.

WWE SummerSlam 2022 tickets will go on sale next Friday, April 22nd at 10pm CT.

This year’s SummerSlam takes place Saturday, July 30, from Nashville, Tennessee at Nissan Stadium. The venue is home to the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and has a maximum capacity of over 69,000 people.

SummerSlam start at $25 and will be available via Ticketmaster.com. Wrestling fans interested in attending SummerSlam can register for presale opportunities at WWE.com.

This year will mark first time WWE’s summer spectacular emanates from Tennessee. It’s the second consecutive year that SummerSlam is held in a football stadium. Last year’s event was held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

WWE is also offering SummerSlam Priority Passes, which provides “immersive VIP experiences” that will include premier seating, a dedicated stadium entrance, premium hospitality offerings and meet-and-greets with WWE Superstars and Legends.

Visit OnLocationEXP.com for details on the Priority Pass experiences.

• Watch Brock Lesnar Attack John Cena After SummerSlam 2021 Went Off Air

The call of letting Becky Lynch squash Bianca Belair for the SmackDown women’s championship during her SummerSlam return has been one of the most controversial booking decisions from WWE officials this year.

The EST of WWE recently had an interview with Peter Rosenberg on Cheap Heat. Among other things, she opened up about the disappointing SummerSlam loss.

Bianca admitted that losing to Lynch in 26 seconds was a hard blow. She mentioned how the day was very chaotic and she felt like the title was snatched away from her very quickly. Though she also credited her husband for keeping her intact:

“SummerSlam, that was a day. That whole day was so chaotic. Everything was so last minute. This one sitting beside me here [Montez Ford] really kept me intact and constantly checked my perspective.

I was champion, and then to lose my title to Becky Lynch in 26 seconds,” said Bianca Belair, “It’s a hard blow, especially because I feel like I was just getting started and it got snatched away so quickly.”

• Bianca Belair On When She Found Out About Changes In Her SummerSlam Match

The former women’s champion also discussed the aftermath of the show. She mentioned how she doesn’t usually look at people’s reactions online. However, her mother encouraged her to look at the comments supporting her after her loss.

Despite the unpleasant experience, Bianca Belair is keeping a positive outlook. She said that nobody can stop her from getting what’s for her and she will eventually get back to the top of the mountain.

H/t to Fightful for the transcribed quotes.

Sean Waltman has thrown in his two cents on Bianca Belair’s controversial SummerSlam loss.

Belair entered Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada as the SmackDown Women’s Champion. She was expected to put her title on the line against Sasha Banks. Belair made her way to the ring when it was announced that Banks was unable to wrestle.

Becky Lynch made a surprise return and asked Bianca for a last-minute title match. Bianca accepted and Becky nailed her with a cheap shot followed by a pump handle slam for the three-count. The match didn’t make it to the 30-second mark.

During an edition of his Pro Wrestling 4 Life podcast, Waltman expressed his dismay with how WWE booked Belair’s title loss.

“Bianca is on her way to being a MEGA star, and a lot of people are really emotionally invested in her. You can’t do that to people in this day and age,” Waltman pointed out. “You used to be able to do it. That’s why I was saying that was the old mentality, but everyone knows what’s going on. The fan base is incredibly educated, and WWE, I’ve heard them compare themselves to Marvel. Marvel, when it comes to fan service, they’re amazing. This ain’t it.

“You can’t sh*t on a huge portion of your fan base like that. I’m a huge Becky Lynch fan, really big. I was so happy with her run and when she got the bloody nose, cut the promo and all that sh*t, and I’m still a big fan. This did her no favors. It was just unbelievable. Bianca, she’s a thoroughbred. It’s just totally unbelievable that she would get beat that quick by anybody in that f*cking roster. MAYBE Nia [Jax].”

It has been reported by PW Insider that Lynch will be turning heel following her actions at SummerSlam. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter later reported that Lynch was the one who requested the heel turn.

SummerSlam gave people a lot to talk about. From Brock Lesnar’s return to a returning Becky Lynch squashing Bianca Belair, the PPV created both positive and negative buzz for WWE.

Dave Meltzer talked about the PPV on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio. He provided a lot of interesting backstage tidbits about the event.

According to Meltzer, WWE originally planned to hold off the Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns match till WrestleMania 39 in 2023 but they changed the plans. After the SummerSlam confrontation, it looks likely for the upcoming Saudi event.

As for John Cena, despite the beatdown angle after last night’s event, he seems to be done with the company. There are no immediate plans to bring him back anytime soon and he is not being discussed for any future storylines as of now.

The company apparently knew that Sasha Banks will not make it to SummerSlam 8 days prior to the event. So they brought Becky Lynch back earlier than planned.

Though it’s not known whether the short match was a result of Lynch not being ready for a longer bout or just a creative decision. There was no mention of the reason behind Sasha’s absence so it’s hard to say when she will be back.

Some fans were concerned about the new US Champion Damien Priest. He looked to have injured his hip during the show but he was said to be fine backstage.

Fianlly, WWE announced during the show that there were 51,326 fans attending the SummerSlam 2021 event. The actual number was close to 45,000.

Nikki Bella is not a fan of how the SmackDown Women’s Championship reign of Bianca Belair came to an end.

Last night (Aug. 21), WWE SummerSlam took place inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Belair was expected to put her gold on the line against Sasha Banks. Wrestling Inc. reported that Banks was off the card and WWE ended up having Becky Lynch replace her as a surprise.

Fans didn’t get much of a match, however. Lynch extended her hand to Belair but ended up taking a cheap shot followed by a pumphandle for the three-count. The match lasted about 27 seconds.

During a post-SummerSlam event, Nikki Bella made it clear that she wasn’t happy with the finish to Belair vs Lynch.

“I can tell you what wasn’t my favorite moment and it was when she lost [points over to Bianca Belair, who was also at the event]. That definitely was not my favorite moment. I don’t actually know if I had a favorite moment, because, you know, I’ve always backed the women and always for the women.

“You have someone like Bianca, who is such an incredible talent and you can’t help but get frustrated when you see moments like that of like, a championship that meant so much and was lost within seconds. So, I have to admit, for this SummerSlam, there truly wasn’t anything that was my favorite moment.”

Belair recently commented on the quick loss, saying she was glad to be a part of the moment. Belair vowed to get the SmackDown Women’s Championship back in the future.

Bray Wyatt was released from WWE on July 31st, but that hasn’t prevented fans from supporting the former WWE Champion at live events. WWE sent shockwaves throughout the wrestling world when they announced Wyatt ‘s contract was terminated after 11 years with the company.

“We want Wyatt” chants have been audible at WWE TV tapings since his departure. During Sunday’s SummerSlam kickoff show, a large Fiend sign was shown at ringside. It did not take long for security to approach the fan and confiscate the sign, which incorporated the Fiend mask into the Las Vegas Raiders logo.

Bray Wyatt’s Future

Bray Wyatt’s 90-day non-compete clause runs through the last week of October. He will be unable to work for other wrestling companies until then, but it is believed he’ll be joining All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

The night CM Punk returned to wrestling at AEW Rampage: The First Dance, Bray Wyatt posted an Eddie Van Halen Quote on Twitter. Many wrestling fans are interpreting this as another indication that we have not seen the last of Bray Wyatt inside the squared circle.

Becky Lynch made her triumphant return to WWE during the SummerSlam PPV. The Man went on to reclaim her throne and won the SmackDown women’s championship during her comeback.

The new champion was interviewed backstage after the show. She was asked how it feels to be back. She responded by saying: “The Man is back, and it feels good!”

Reports of Sasha Banks potentially being pulled from SummerSlam had come out a few weeks before the show but officials did not confirm it until the day of the event.

The match was still on until Bianca Belair made her entrance. She was only informed after she got in the ring that the boss will not be able to compete on the show.

It was then announced that Carmella will be replacing the former women’s champion in the SummerSlam match. Carmella came out for the fight but Becky Lynch made her return before the bout could start.

Lynch got in the ring and attacked Carmella. She replaced Carmella in the women’s championship match and Becky ended up defeating Belair in a quick fashion.

Other notable moments from the show include another massive return and multiple other title changes. You can check out the complete SummerSlam result at this link.

Brock Lesnar made his surprise return after the SummerSlam main event where Roman Reigns defeated John Cena. The Beast Incarnate received a massive pop from the audience on his comeback.

The former world champion confronted Reigns on the show but the tribal chief backed out from a fight. The event ended with the former world champion standing tall in the ring while a shocked Roman Reigns retreated to the stage.

Though while Lesnar didn’t get the fight he was looking for with Reigns, it didn’t stop him from getting physical after SummerSlam.

As seen in the video below, Brock ended up attacking John Cena after the cameras went off air. He delivered multiple suplexes to Cena before finishing things with an F5:

Since the events took place after SummerSlam went off air, it’s hard to say if they mean anything for the future and if we are gonna see Cena and Lesnar coming face to face anytime soon.

One thing that seems to be confirmed is that we are going to get the inevitable rematch between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar very soon. It would be interesting to see which side Paul Heyman takes in this battle.

The PPV featured another massive return apart from Brock Lesnar and included multiple big title changes. You can check out the full SummerSlam results here.

WWE SummerSlam aired live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roman Reigns put the Universal Championship and his WWE career on the line against John Cena. Bobby Lashley defended the WWE Title against Goldberg. Nikki A.S.H. defended the RAW Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair in a Triple Threat match. Both Becky Lynch and Brock Lesnar made their returns to WWE during the PPV as well.

SummerSlam Results

1. Big E def. Baron Corbin & got his MITB contract back (Kickoff Show)
2. RK-Bro def. AJ Styles & Omos to become the new RAW Tag Team Champions
3. Alexa Bliss def. Eva Marie
4. Damian Priest def. Sheamus to become the new United States Champion
5. The Usos def. The Mysterios to retain the SmackDown Tag Team Championships
6. Becky Lynch def. Bianca Belair in a squash match to win the SmackDown Women’s Championship
7. Drew McIntyre def. Jinder Mahal
8. Charlotte Flair def. Nikki A.S.H. & Rhea Ripley to become the new RAW Women’s Champion
9. Edge def. Seth Rollins via submission
10. Lashley def. Goldberg to retain the WWE Championship
11. Roman Reigns def. John Cena to retain the Universal Championship

Here are the takeaways from WWE SummerSlam 2021:

RK-Bro Are The New RAW Tag Team Champions

AJ Styles & Omos defended the RAW Tag Tag Team Championships against RK-Bro (Randy Orton & Riddle) in the first match of SummerSlam. Orton and Styles started off the action and Randy connected with a Suplex of his own. Riddle tagged in and continued to beat AJ down.

Styles rolled out of the ring and slammed on the announce table out of frustration before tagging in Omos. Riddle ran towards Omos but it backfired and he shoved him to the canvas. Omos lifted Riddle up for a bit before sending him to the canvas with a massive Body Slam.

AJ tagged back in applied a Headlock to Riddle in the middle of the ring. Styles connected with a Backbreaker and started taunting Orton on the apron. Riddle escaped and leaped across the ring to tag in Orton. Randy leveled Styles with a Clothesline and bashed Omos in the face.

Orton hit AJ with a Powerslam and booted Omos off the apron. Randy planted Styles with the draping DDT and set up for the RKO but Omos dragged AJ out of the ring. Omos delivered a Chokeslam to Riddle on the ring apron as Styles got back into the ring.

Riddle shoved Omos into the ring post but Styles hit Riddle with a beautiful reverse DDT outside the ring. AJ set up for the Phenomenal Forearm but Orton got out of the way. Randy went for the RKO but Styles countered into a roll-up. Orton kicked out and planted Styles with an RKO for the pinfall. RK-Bro are the new RAW Tag Team Champions.

Alexa Bliss def. Eva Marie

Alexa Bliss faced Eva Marie tonight on SummerSlam. Doudrop was ringside and Lilly was in the corner. Eva slammed Alexa to the mat and started slapping Lilly. Bliss got annoyed and leveled Eva with a Clothesline. Bliss followed it up with a Senton and started petting Lilly. Alexa gave Lilly a kiss as Eva and Doudrop were arguing because Doudrop wouldn’t take the doll.

Bliss bounced Eva’s face off the bottom turnbuckle and made her way to the top rope. Alexa went for Twisted Bliss but Eva got out of the way. Eva went for the cover but Bliss was able to kick out at two. Alexa then planted Eva with a DDT for the pinfall victory as Doudrop laughed. Doudrop didn’t help Eva Marie up and grabbed a microphone. Doudrop announced that this match was lost by Eva Marie. Doudrop took Eva’s robe and started posing as the crowd cheered her on.

Damian Priest Is The New US Champion

Sheamus defended the United States Championship against Damian Priest tonight. Sheamus dominated early but Damian responded with a big elbow to the face. Priest connected with a sitout Falcon Arrow for a near fall and then knocked the US Champion out of the ring.

Priest went for a springboard flip and came up a bit short. Sheamus tried to brace him but Damian landed hard on his back on the floor outside the ring. The champion capitalized and sent Priest into the ring post. Back in the ring, Sheamus applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring to slow the action down.

Damian batted to his feet and escaped with an Arm Drag. Sheamus focused his attack on Priest’s back with a massive Backbreaker and flexed with Damian across his knee. Sheamus went for a Powerbomb but Priest countered into a Hurricanrana in which he again landed rough on neck/back.

Priest battled back and planted Sheamus with a DDT. Damian made his way to the top rope and hit a spin kick for a near fall. Sheamus hit a flying Clothesline off the top rope and followed it up with an Alabama Slam for a two count. The Celtic Warrior hit a big headbutt but Damian shrugged it off and connected with a Chokeslam.

Damian leaped off the top rope but Sheamus was ready and hit a knee to the face. Sheamus went for the cover but Damian was able to kick out at the last moment. Sheamus locked in a Heel Hook in the middle of the ring but Priest broke free by ripping off Sheamus’ mask. Damian unloaded some punches and a big kick to the face. Priest followed it up with the Reckoning for the pinfall victory. Damian Priest is the new United States Champion.

Opinion: It sure looked like Damian Priest got banged up and was still able to put on a hell of match with Sheamus. They both worked their ass off and I thought that this was the match of the night so far.

The Usos Retained The SmackDown Tag Titles

The Usos defended the SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Rey and Dominik Mysterio. The Mysterios controlled the match early and sent The Usos out of the ring. Dominik connected with a Splash and then another one in the ring for a two count.

The Usos took control and took turns beating the hell out of Dominik for the next few minutes. Rey finally tagged in and planted Jimmy with a Tornado DDT. Rey climbed to the top and hit a Senton. Jimmy Uso leveled Rey with a Superkick for a near fall before tagging in Jey.

Jey climbed to the top rope and connected with the Uso Splash but somehow Rey kicked out at two. Jey slammed Dominik on the apron and both superstars fell to the floor. Rey set up Jimmy for the 619 and then went for a Frog Splash but Jimmy got his knees up. The Usos hit Rey with double Superkicks and then Jey hit the Uso Splash for the pinfall victory. The Usos are still the SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

Becky Lynch Returned & Won The SD Women’s Title

Bianca Belair was set to defend the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Sasha Banks but she could not compete tonight. Carmella was announced as the replacement and the crowd booed as they were hopeful for the return of Becky Lynch. However, right before the bell rang Becky Lynch’s theme hit and The Man returned to a great reaction.

Becky booted Carmella in the ribs and threw her out of the ring. Lynch slammed Carmella into the steel steps and stood across from Belair int he ring. The crowd chanted “yes” and Becky asked for a microphone. Becky challenged Bianca Belair to a match for the SmackDown Women’s Championship and Bianca accepted.

Lynch bashed Belair with a cheap shot after extending her hand for a handshake. Becky followed it up with a Uranage for the pinfall victory. Becky Lynch is the new SmackDown Women’s Champion.

Opinion: Becky Lynch is incredible and it is awesome to see her back. However, I couldn’t stand this. I have no problem with Becky walking out of SummerSlam with the title but I don’t get why Bianca Belair was made look like a goof in the process after building her up so much. I’m sure this will lead to a rivalry but the way this match went down soured the moment for me.

Drew McIntyre def. Jinder Mahal

Drew McIntyre faced Jinder Mahal tonight at SummerSlam. The action quickly spilled out of the ring and Drew hit a big overhead Suplex. Back in the ring, Mahal got in some offense before Drew quickly took back control. McIntyre continued to dominate and hit the Future Shock DDT. Drew then hit the Claymore for the pinfall victory. Veer and Shanky attacked McIntyre after the match but they ran away after he brought Angela the word into the ring.

Charlotte Flair Is The New RAW Women’s Champion

Nikki A.S.H. defended the RAW Women’s Championship tonight against Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair. Despite being the champion, Nikki made her way to the ring first. Nikki sent Flair across the ring with a Suplex and then hit Rhea with a Dropkick. Flair threw Nikki to the outside and battled with Ripley.

Nikki got back into the ring and got Ripley in a Headlock. Ripley quickly escaped and went for the Riptide but Nikki rolled her up for a near fall. Flair leveled Ripley with a Clothesline and delivered a Fallaway Slam to Nikki. Charlotte made her way to the top rope and went for a Moonsault but Ripley got her knees up.

Ripley went for the Riptide on Nikki but she countered into a Crossbody. Charlotte booted Nikki out of the ring and decked Ripley with a big boot for a near fall. Ripley battled back with a boot to the face of her own and then a Northern Lights Suplex for a two count.

Charlotte knocked Ripley out of the ring and perched Nikki up on the top turnbuckle. Nikki hit some punches and a Tornado DDT off the top for a two count. Charlotte went for a Fallaway Slam but Ripley snuck up from behind. Ripley planted Charlotte with a German Suplex as she delivered a Fallaway Slam to Nikki.

Ripley climbed to the top rope and leveled Charlotte with a missile Dropkick for a near fall. The action spilled out of the ring and Charlotte traded punches with Ripley. Nikki leaped off the top turnbuckle and took them both out with a massive Crossbody. Back in the ring, Ripley and Nikki teamed up and lifted Charlotte up for a Suplex. Charlotte countered into a double DDT and posed in the middle of the ring.

Charlotte hit Ripley and Nikki with some chops as the crowd chanted “woo!”. Charlotte connected with a ridiculous corkscrew Moonsault outside the ring. Back in the ring, Ripley got Nikki in the Texas Cloverleaf but Charlotte broke it up. Ripley then got Flair in the Cloverleaf but Charlotte countered into the Figure Four. Charlotte bridged into the Figure Eight but Nikki broke it up just Rhea looked like she was going to tap.

Nikki planted Charlotte with the Swinging Neckbreaker but Rhea broke it up at two. Rhea went for the Riptide but Nikki countered into a DDT. Nikki couldn’t go for the cover because Ripley fell out of the ring. Nikki made her way to the top rope as Charlotte stumbled to her feet. Nikki went for a Crossbody but Charlotte got out of the wya. Charlotte got Nikki in the Figure Eight and she tapped out. Charlotte is the new RAW Women’s Champion.

Edge def. Seth Rollins In A Great Match

Edge faced Seth Rollins tonight at SummerSlam. Edge came to the ring with The Brood theme before it switched back to Metalingus. Rollins and Edge circled each other before locking up to begin the action. Edge took control and Rollins rolled out of the ring. Seth paced around and finally got back into the ring at an 8 count.

Edge beat Rollins down some more and sent him right back out of the ring. Edge followed Rollins out there and bounced him off the announce table. Seth rolls into the ring but once again Edge quickly sent him to the outside. Rollins dodged a Dropkick and slammed Edge into the ring post.

Rollins did it again and Edge grabbed his head and fell to the floor. Seth brought Edge back to the ring and choked him against the ropes. Rollins connected with a Neckbreaker for a one count. Edge tried to battle back but Rollins caught him with a knee to the face for a two count.

Edge connected with a Flatliner and sent Seth to the corner of the ring. Edge perched him up on the top turnbuckle but Rollins knocked him to the canvas. Rollins hit a Frog Splash and went for the cover but Edge was able to power out at two. Seth and Edge then battled on the turnbuckle again. Edge got the better of the exchange and hit a Swinging Neckbreaker off the top rope.

Rollins went for a Superkick but Edge countered into the Edgecution for a near fall. Edge climbed to the top rope but Rollins caught him with a Suplerplex. Rollins quickly followed it up with a Falcon Arrow for a two count. Seth went for the Curb Stomp but Edge dodged it. Rollins went for the Pedigree but Edge paid tribute to his wife Beth Phoenix and hit a Glam Slam on Seth for a two count.

Seth sent Edge to the apron and went for the Stomp again but Edge got out of the way. Edge slammed Rollins into the ring post and hit a Spear through the ropes and both superstars crashed to floor as the crowd as the crowd chanted “holy sh*t!”. Back in the ring, Edge went for a Spear but Rollins countered into a Pedigree for a two count.

Rollins climbed up the top rope and went for a corkscrew Moonsault but Edge got out of the way. Seth landed on his feet but Edge connected with a Spear but Rollins somehow kicked out at two. Edge went for the Killswitch but Rollins blocked it. Rollins targeted Edge’s lower back with a few kicks and then hit him with a boot to the face. Rollins geared up in the corner and went for the Stomp again but Edge caught him.

Edge applied the Edgecator but Rollins reached the ropes. Edge transitioned into a Crossface in the middle of ring but Seth broke the hold by biting his fingers. Edge bashed Seth’s face off the canvas several times and locked the hold back in. Seth yelled in agony and had no choice but to tap out.

Woods Interrupted Miz & Morrison

John Morrison and The Miz came to the ring and spoke about the 50,000 fans in attendance were all “hurtin for a squirtin” in the words of John Morrison. Xavier Woods interrupted with a big jug water strapped to his back and his hair styled like Razor Ramon/Scott Hall. Woods sprayed Morrison and Miz with water and they flopped around.

Lashley Retained Due To Referee Stoppage

Bobby Lashley defended the WWE Championship against Goldberg tonight at SummerSlam. Lashley and Goldberg circled each other before locking up in the middle of the ring. Goldberg powered Lashley to the corner until the referee separated them.

Lashley went for a shoulder tackle but Goldberg didn’t go down. Goldberg leveled Lashley with a jumping shoulder tackle and then a Body Slam. Goldberg followed it up with a Powerslam. The crowd got restless as Goldberg dominated but Lashley battled back.

Bobby went for a Suplex but Goldberg blocked it. Goldberg and Lashley then had an odd exchange that ended in Lashley awkwardly slamming Goldberg to the canvas. Goldberg set up for the Spear but MVP dragged the champion out of the ring. Goldberg hit Bobby with a Spear outside the ring and rolled him back inside.

Lashley rolled back out of the ring and MVP hit Goldberg with his cane. Goldberg didn’t react at all and then realized MVP hit him and reacted by grabbing his knee. Lashley brought Goldberg to the outside and slammed him into the ring post a few times. Back in the ring, Lashley set up for the Spear but Goldberg couldn’t get to his feet and the referee stopped the match.

The WWE Champion grabbed a chair and beat Goldberg down with it as the crowd appeared to enjoy it as they were chanting “thank you Lashley!”. Gage Goldberg rushed into the ring and Bobby applied the Hurt Lock to him. MVP broke it up and grabbed a microphone. MVP shouted that there is no way that Lashley could have known that was Goldberg’s son and the two left the ring as Goldberg checked on Gage.

Opinion: As Jim Ross would say, this match was bowling shoe ugly. Goldberg looked to be in incredible shape but also appeared to have no control over his limbs during certain portions of this match. I don’t know how else to explain it. He was taking moves to the midsection and somehow landing on his head. It also looks like WWE has set up a potential rematch as well with what happened after the match. I’d like to think that the next encounter between the two won’t be a longer match focused around Goldberg selling an injury.

Roman Reigns Retained, Brock Lesnar Returned

Roman Reigns defended the Universal Championship against John Cena in the main event of this year’s SummerSlam. Cena and Roman circled each other with smirks on their faces. They backed up and let the crowd takeover for bit before locking up in the middle of the ring.

Cena rolled up Reigns for two count and held up two fingers. Reigns laughed and pretended to be scared before locking up with Cena again. Reigns absolutely leveled Cena with a punch to the face and mocked the crowd. Cena rolled up Reigns for another two count and the Universal Champion responded with an elbow to the face.

Reigns applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Cena escaped but the Universal Champion planted him with a Suplex for a two count. The action spilled out of the ring and John connected with some punches. Reigns knocked Cena to the ground and posed on top of the steel steps.

Roman beat Cena down some more and posed with the Universal Championship on the steps. Back in the ring, Reigns apologized to the movie executives for what he is doing to Cena. Roman added that he is WWE and they can have Cena. John battled back and went for a shoulder tackle but Reigns caught him with a punch to the face.

Reigns strutted around the ring with a grin on his face as Cena slowly stirred on the canvas. Roman got him in a Headlock again in the middle of the ring. Cena powered to his feet and broke the hold by slamming Reigns into the turnbuckle. John followed it up with a Clothesline and both superstars fell to the mat.

John connected with a couple shoulder tackles and went for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Reigns countered into a Guillotine. Cena countered into a roll-up but Roman escaped and hit the Superman Punch. Reigns went for a Spear but Cena was ready and booted the champion in the face.

Cena hit the Five Knuckle Shuffle and then the Attitude Adjustment for a near fall. John applied the STF in the middle of the ring but Reigns was able to get to the bottom rope to break the hold. Roman got out of the ring and hit Cena with the Drive By as he followed him.

Roman paced around the ring before charging at Cena again. John caught him and hit an Attitude Adjustment through the table. Cena realized he had a chance and quickly brought Roman into the ring. John went for the cover but Reigns kicked out at the last moment and the match continued.

John climbed to the top rope and leaped towards Roman but he countered into a Powerbomb for another near fall. Reigns geared up for a Superman Punch but Cena rolled him up for a two count. Cena went for another Attitude Adjustment but Roman blocked it and hit another Superman Punch but couldn’t keep Cena down.

Reigns started talking to himself before shouting that the match was over. Roman went for a Spear but Cena leaped out of the way and the Universal Champion crashed into the ring post. John brought Reigns to the second rope and hit an Attitude Adjustment but Roman kicked out at two.

Cena mocked Reigns and geared up for a Spear. Reigns booted him in the face and the two superstars traded punches in the middle of the ring. Roman hit two more Superman Punches and Cena fell to the mat. Reigns waited in the corner as Cena slowly made his way up. Roman connected with the Spear for the pinfall victory and retained the Universal Championship.

After the match, Brock Lesnar’s theme hit and The Beast made his way to the ring. Heyman cowered to the corner as Brock circled the ring. Lesnar stood on top of the steps and then entered the ring with Reigns. Brock traded some words with the Universal Champion before backing away. Reigns exited the ring as the crowd booed. Lesnar nodded and bounced around in the ring as Reigns raised the Universal Championship to close the show.

Opinion: Reigns and Cena had a very good match to close the show and Brock Lesnar returning was an awesome moment. Overall, this year’s SummerSlam had some incredible moments and others that are hard to make sense of. Either way, it is an exciting time to be a wrestling fan.

What are your thoughts on this year’s SummerSlam? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

WWE SmackDown Superstar Sasha Banks has reportedly been pulled from the SummerSlam 2021 card this evening.

The company were still promoting her WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship match on the pre-show to the event, however WrestlingINC confirmed in the past few minutes that the former Champion would not be on the show tonight.

There had been rumors of WWE having to cancel the match earlier this week, however reports indicated that both women had been cleared to compete inside of Allegiant Stadium tonight.

Sasha Banks pulled from SummerSlam

It is not currently confirmed exactly why Banks is unable to compete on tonight’s show, however attention now turns to Bianca Belair and how WWE will address this situation on the PPV itself.

There have been rumors of Becky Lynch making her return to the company shortly, and with Sasha Banks unable to appear WWE may well pull the trigger and have ‘The Man’ return tonight as a make-good for fans.

We hope to update on the status of Banks as and when the information is available, keep checking back for more as the news comes through.

The highly anticipated rematch between Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks may not be happening at SummerSlam.

Belair is scheduled to defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Banks tomorrow night (Aug. 20). The bout was feared to have been in jeopardy as both Belair and Banks were pulled from consecutive live events. While nothing had been confirmed, speculation of COVID-19 ran rampant.

WWE fans had some good news when it was reported that Belair and Banks were “cleared” to compete this weekend. The good news didn’t last, however.

PW Insider is reporting that Banks isn’t present for the go-home episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Furthermore, there is reportedly backstage talk that the title rematch could be off the SummerSlam card.

Belair is reportedly in Phoenix, Arizona for SmackDown tonight. It’ll be interesting to see whether or not Bianca Belair will get a replacement opponent if Sasha Banks is unavailable. Last week’s episode of SmackDown ended with Banks using Belair’s hair to apply more force to the Bank Statement.

During last week’s contract signing, Carmella and Zelina Vega attacked Belair, leading to Banks locking in the Bank Statement. It’s possible that they could be involved if Belair needs a new opponent for this weekend’s PPV, but of course, that is just speculation at this time.

SEScoops will stay on top of this story as more details become available.

WWE announced a couple of new matches for the upcoming SummerSlam PPV during tonight’s go home episode of Raw including a new championship match.

The first new match that was announced is between Alexa Bliss and Eva Marie. The two have been feuding in recent times. Tonight’s show featured a segment confirming their upcoming match.

The episode also saw the company announcing the Raw tag team championship match between Randy Orton & Riddle and the current champions AJ Styles & Omos for the SummerSlam PPV.

This week’s Raw saw Randy Orton declaring that R-K-Bro was back after Riddle saved him from a post match beatdown from Styles and his partner. WWE made the title match official after this.

Apart from this, a new stipulation for the match between Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal was announced. McIntyre defeated Veer and Shanky in a handicap match, resulting in the duo being banned from ringside at SummerSlam.

Updated SummerSlam Match Card

After the latest announcements, the card for the upcoming show looks to be almost complete. Here is the updated SummerSlam match card after tonight:

• WWE Universal Championship Match: John Cena vs. Roman Reigns
• WWE Championship Match: Bill Goldberg vs. Bobby Lashley
• Triple Threat for the RAW Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Nikki A.S.H.
• SmackDown Women’s Championship Match: Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair
• SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match: Rey Mysterio & Dominik Mysterio vs. The Usos
• WWE United States Championship Match: Damian Priest vs. Sheamus
• RAW Tag Team Championship Match: Randy Orton and Riddle vs. AJ Styles and Omos
• Singles Match: Edge vs. Seth Rollins
• Singles Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Jinder Mahal, Veer and Shanky are banned from ringside.
• Singles Match: Alexa Bliss vs. Eva Marie