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WWE will present its second-biggest pay-per-view of the year, SummerSlam, this Sunday from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Jon Stewart, formerly of The Daily Show, will host the 2015 edition of the event. So let's get to our full preview, break down each of the matches, and offer our predictions for what will go down in just a few days.
Dolph Ziggler (w/Lana) vs. Rusev (w/Summer Rae)
Ziggler returned last week on Monday Night Raw to attack Rusev as he stalked toward Lana. Shortly thereafter, he challenged Rusev to a match, which WWE made official later that night. Some fans have been displeased with the booking here, but it will be a pleasure nonetheless to watch Ziggler feed for Rusev. A Rusev win here would extend the feud a bit, possibly to a mixed tag match.
Winner: Rusev
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) (c) vs. Los Matadores (Diego and Fernando) (with El Torito) vs. The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto and Sin Cara) vs. The New Day (Big E and Kofi Kingston) (with Xavier Woods) for the WWE Tag Team Championships
The PTP have not done much wrestling since they won the belts, but it's clear that they decided to throw all these teams in because the PTP and The New Day have fought so many times. The New Day are more popular than ever, so it would be a good idea to put the belts back on them and make them insufferable again.
Winners (and new champions): The New Day
Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
It would be easy to say "who cares?" here, but it's possible Sheamus could beat his rival and then move on to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase later in the night (we'll get to that). Sheamus would then become an arrogant jackass who actually has accomplishments, as opposed to just an arrogant jackass.
Winner: Sheamus
Stephen Amell and Neville vs. Stardust and Cosmic King Barrett
The Arrow star is a huge wrestling fan and has likely been training for this for months. WWE doesn't bring in celebrities to lose, so he and Neville are going over here. But it will be interesting to see how much Amell actually works in this match. He's scary athletic, as evidenced by his leaps over the barricade, onto the apron, and over the ropes two weeks ago. But as far as taking bumps and selling moves, we'll have to see how he does. The smart money says he excels.
Winners: Stephen Amell and Neville
Kevin Owens vs. Cesaro
This is a feud built purely around the wrestling, which is a refreshing change of pace. Owens says Cesaro is an unsuccessful flash in the pan, while the Swiss Superman says Owens brings shame to wrestling every time he competes. This is going to be a treat of a match. Cesaro hasn't won anything meaningful in months, so he needs this win.
Winner: Cesaro
Ryback (c) vs. Big Show vs. The Miz for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
This match was supposed to happen at Battleground before Ryback got a staph infection. It's unlikely WWE would abort Ryback's run with the title this early, so expect him to retain here. Hell, maybe he'll Shell Shock both opponents just to wow us all.
Winner: Ryback
Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper
For weeks, we've read on the dirt sheets that a third member of the Wyatt Family was coming, and that fans would absolutely hate it. For weeks, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns have been playing up the fact that they are inseparable brothers. One plus one equals heel turn here. Ambrose will cost Reigns the match and join the Wyatts.
Winners: Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper
Team Bella (Nikki Bella, Brie Bella and Alicia Fox) vs. Team B.A.D. (Naomi, Sasha Banks and Tamina) vs. PCB (Paige, Charlotte and Becky Lynch)
I am of the opinion that the Divas Revolution is working. It's not perfect, but we're leaps and bounds ahead of where we were with the women in WWE several weeks ago. This match should be fun if it is given proper time and if each of the women is given the opportunity to work. It seems clear that Nikki Bella is not going to lose (or possibly even defend) the Divas Championship until she breaks AJ Lee's record, so the winner of this match should score a pinfall over her and use that as ammunition to get a shot at the belt.
Winner: Team PCB (Paige scores pin over Nikki)
John Cena (United States Champion) vs. Seth Rollins (WWE World Heavyweight Champion) in a Title vs. Title Match
This is a simple story made all the more effective by the tremendous promo work from both men. It's unclear how WWE books their way out of this without a screwy finish. Unless, of course, Cena wins his 16th title and Sheamus immediately cashes in following a beat down by Rollins. Except, Cena will fight off the Money in the Bank holder and leave Brooklyn with the belt.
Winner (and new champion): John Cena
Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar
WWE has used every superlative in the book to describe this match, including calling it "too big for WrestleMania." Taker has been heel-ish here, but I'm still viewing this as a match between two faces. Although, the Deadman has been kicking Lesnar in the crotch more times than Cooler drilled Vegeta in his Super Saiyan nards.
I have no idea how they possibly book this finish, so I'm going to pick the best option I can imagine. Sting comes in and costs Taker his revenge on Lesnar, which leads to a double retirement match at WrestleMania 32.
Winner: BRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOCK LLLLLEEEESNAAAAAR
Do you concur with our predictions? What are your guesses for SummerSlam? Let us know in the comments section.
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