SLAMMING OUR WAY TO THE HOTTEST SHOW OF THE SUMMER VOLUME 1 - 8/6/2018

SLAMMING OUR WAY TO THE HOTTEST SHOW OF THE SUMMER

VOLUME 1

The Card to Date (8/6/2018)

Here we go, I am actually writing my first SummerSlam piece.

A little personal history: I, like many fans my age, have seen every SummerSlam when they actually aired. In fact, I’ve probably seen many of them multiple times and I know I have watched specific matches dozens of times (Honky v Warrior; Rude v Warrior in the Cage).

In fact I personally believe more pivotal moments have happened at Summerslam than WrestleMania.

Ok, done.

Let’s talk 2018 for now.

Today, Monday, is only August 6, Summerslam is only 14 day away on Sunday, August 19th and we already have what seems to be a stacked card.

Let’s take a look shall we?

Nine total matches and every main roster title is on the line except or the RAW Tag Titles. Will the B Team defend at Summerslam at all? Probably, but I’ll bet it will be on the Pre-Show.

I would start breaking down the matches themselves now, but I think that would be useless. I wouldn’t be surprised, in fact I expect it, if some of these matches get changed in some way leading up to the show.

Look at the SD Live Women’s Title Match, it was supposed to be Becky’s chance at a one-on-one title shot, but they went and added Charlotte to the match for no real reason. Maybe so both can carry Carmella?

For now I’m going to break down the card like this:

MUST SEE:
WORLD Title Match: AJ Styles versus Samoa Joe

• These two have had great matches, I expected it again. It would be nice if the WWE would build off their decade long past.

LOOKING FORWARD TO:
Braun Strowman versus Kevin Owen – With the Money in the Bank Briefcase on the line.

• Kevin Steen would kill Braun. I’d love to see a better match then Extreme Rules, and I am hoping for it. Both guys have a reason to fight.

Cruiserweight Title Match: Cedric Alexander versus Drew Gulak

• Love Ced. Love Drew. Could steal the show. Expect to see placed on the Pre-Show.

IC Title Match: Dolph Ziggler versus Seth Rollins

• Again? Yes.

SD Live Tag Titles: The Bludgeon Brothers versus ????

• Really open on this match, but I hope it’s The Bar. 

YAWN:
US Title Match: Shinsuke Nakamura versus Jeff Hardy

• I’ve soured on Shinsuke, his act is getting old – even as a heel. Jeff, no thanks.

SD Live Women’s Title: Carmella versus Becky Lynch versus Charlotte Flair

• I was really hoping for a Lynch win in a one-one-one match, even then I wasn’t looking forward to the match. With Charlotte added, it just makes me think they are going to keep the strap on Carmella.

RAW Woman’s Title Match: Alex Bliss versus Ronda Rousey

• I like Bliss. I like Ronda. I don’t expect much of a match, more of a showcase for Ronda. It’s too soon anyway, but that won’t stop them putting the title on Ronda.

UNIVERSAL Title Match: Brock Lesnar versus Roman Reigns

• Who cares anymore?

This is all I am going to do for a breakdown at the moment. Why? Because I am expecting the standard WWE move of making them more ‘interesting’ and ‘must see,’ by changing things up. I wouldn’t be surprised to see more stipulations added, or another match turned into a Triple Threat.

We’ll see.

Keep in mind I have written this BEFORE tonight’s RAW has happened.

My next SummerSlam piece will be Thursday or Friday, where I will discuss any SummerSlam news, notes, new matches or match changes coming out of this week’s RAW and SMACKDOWN LIVE.

Next week, starting Wednesday, August 15th, I will break down the entire card and post my official prediction on Saturday, August 18th.

For now, let try and enjoy the ride to SummerSlam

ACE MASTERS