5 times that Summerslam was better than Wrestlemania

#4 2011

Cena and Punk delivered an amazing main event bout

Wrestlemania 27 will go down infamously in history as one of the worst Wrestlemania’s in recent memory. The card was plagued with average matches such as the ridiculous Cole vs Lawler rivalry as well as a lacklustre main event between the Miz and John Cena. Furthermore, the main event was hindered by a messy screw finish involving The Rock which really didn’t help.

CM Punk v Randy Orton was the best match on the card, but unfortunately they were only given 14 minutes to work. WM 27 also had a couple of other decent bouts such as Rhodes vs Mysterio and Undertaker vs HHH but overall, the show was weak.

The 2011 Summerslam event on the other hand, was extremely solid. Barrett vs Bryan was a very good midcard bout and the event would only get better. Orton and Christian delivered an enthralling no holds barred match. The main event was even better as WWE champion CM Punk battled WWE champion John Cena with special guest referee Triple H to determine who was the true undisputed WWE champion. Punk would win only to get screwed by Kevin Nash followed by a shocking Del Rio cash-in.

It’s safe to say that Summerslam 2011 well surpassed its bigger cousin.