With summer season nearly over, WWE will finish the season on a excessive be aware. Detroit is the place to be, as WWE presents its SummerSlam occasion on August 5.
SummerSlam takes place at Ford Subject, the primary time WWE has had an occasion in that venue since WrestleMania 23 in 2007. The present will air on Peacock within the U.S. and the WWE Community exterior of it.
A number of of WWE’s prime stars are performing: Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and Asuka. Additionally performing will likely be a few of those that transcend wrestling: Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey, and Logan Paul.
Who will stroll out of SummerSlam with gold and bragging rights?
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Whereas we do not know the precise order, right here is the total record of matches that may happen at SummerSlam.
WWE SummerSlam 2023 match card
Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar 3
One of many prime bouts on the cardboard will likely be Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar 3.
On the RAW after WrestleMania, Lesnar turned on Rhodes after teasing a tag staff with him. A cause was by no means given for the betrayal. At Backlash, Rhodes beat Lesnar through rollup after Lesnar dominated the vast majority of the match. An enraged Lesnar acquired his revenge, beating Rhodes at Night time of Champions after breaking his arm, forcing the latter to move out following an armbar.
Lesnar returned a couple of months later, attacking Rhodes. Difficult him to a match, Rhodes acknowledged he wasn’t afraid of “The Beast Incarnate.” The trilogy match will settle every part between the 2.
Per Wager On-line, Rhodes is the -800 favourite, whereas Lesnar is the +425 underdog.
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Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey Uso in a Tribal Fight match for the Undisputed WWE Common Title
Roman Reigns defends the Undisputed WWE Common Title and his standing as Tribal Chief in opposition to Jey Uso.
The Bloodline lately imploded, with The Usos superkicking Reigns on an episode of SmackDown. At Cash within the Financial institution, Jey pinned Reigns in a “Bloodline Civil Conflict” tag match, the primary time Reigns ate a pinfall in three years.
The bout is a rematch from 2020, when Reigns defeated Jey inside a Hell in a Cell match, forcing Jey to affix The Bloodline.
Per Wager On-line, Reigns is the -2000 favourite to retain the Undisputed WWE Common Title, whereas Jey is the +700 underdog.
Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Finn Balor for the World Heavyweight Title
In a rematch from Cash within the Financial institution, Seth “Freakin'” Rollins defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title in opposition to The Judgement Day’s Finn Balor. Rollins beat Balor to retain the belt, and Balor wouldn’t let the loss go.
Balor beat Rollins at SummerSlam in 2016 for the Common Title however was injured following a Rollins powerbomb on the surface barricade, forcing him out of motion for months.
Per Wager On-line, Rollins is the -160 favourite to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Title, whereas Balor is the +120 underdog.
Asuka (c) vs. Charlotte Aptitude vs. Bianca Belair for the WWE Ladies’s Title
Asuka defends the WWE Ladies’s Title in opposition to former champions Charlotte Aptitude and Bianca Belair.
Asuka beat Bianca Belair at Night time of Champions for the title. Belair, who wished a rematch, was interrupted by Aptitude, who challenged and misplaced to Asuka through DQ after Belair interfered. With Injury CTRL’s Iyo Sky holding a Cash within the Financial institution briefcase, the three will likely be cautious of her whereabouts.
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Per Wager On-line, Asuka is the -120 favourite to retain the WWE Ladies’s Title, adopted by Aptitude (+175) and Belair (+250)
Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Intercontinental Title
Gunther seems to interrupt the Honky Tonk Man’s report of a single-reign title run when he defends the WWE Intercontinental Title in opposition to Drew McIntyre.
The champion since June 2022, Gunther beat Sheamus and McIntyre in a candidate for Match of the Yr at WrestleMania.
McIntyre went on hiatus however returned at Cash within the Financial institution, making his intentions recognized. The 2 then agreed to a match at SummerSlam.
Per Wager On-line, Gunther is the -500 favourite to retain the WWE Intercontinental Title, whereas McIntyre is the +300 underdog.
Logan Paul vs. Ricochet
A YouTuber meets a high-flyer as Logan Paul faces Ricochet.
All of it goes again to the Royal Rumble when Paul and Ricochet carried out a flying clothesline from reverse sides of the ring. There was no follow-up till Paul acquired added to a Cash within the Financial institution ladder match that included Ricochet. Ricochet put Paul via a number of tables through a Spanish Fly, and an enraged Paul attacked him after the match. They later agreed to a bout at SummerSlam.
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Per Wager On-line, Logan Paul is the -400 favourite, whereas Ricochet is the +250 underdog.
Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler
It’s a battle between the 4 Horsewomen of MMA as Ronda Rousey faces Shayna Baszler.
Rousey picked Baszler on her staff for The Final Fighter years in the past. She later teamed with Baszler in WWE, profitable the WWE Ladies’s Tag Crew Titles. Throughout a title protection at Cash within the Financial institution, Baszler turned on Rousey, dropping the titles and destroying their friendship.
Baszler later lower promos saying she was the rationale Rousey acquired into WWE. After brawling for a number of weeks, the 2 agreed to a “battle” at SummerSlam.
Per Wager On-line, Shayna Baszler is the -800 favourite, whereas Ronda Rousey is the +425 underdog.
SummerSlam Battle Royal
It was introduced Uncooked and Smackdown stars will compete in a battle royal on the occasion, with Sheamus and LA Knight the primary contributors of the match. It’s unknown at this second what the winner will obtain.