10 Booking decisions that will make WWE SummerSlam 2017 the best PPV of the year

As WWE Summerslam 2017 fast approaches, the WWE Universe will be holding their breath to see what Vince McMahon and his creative team have in store for them. And, there will be quite a bit of trepidation involved. After all, 2017 has been the year of hits and misses.

There have been some really really good pay per views such as the WWE Royal Rumble 2017 and Wrestlemania 33 which were unfortunately ruined by a few questionable booking decisions and the same mistakes have to be avoided this time around.

WWE Great Balls of Fire 2017 is probably, hands down, the best pay per view so far in 2017 but The Biggest Party of the Summer offers a prime opportunity for the WWE to raise its game and put on a show for the ages — as long as they don't fall into the same holes they always have.

So, without any further ado, here are 10 booking decisions that will make WWE Summerslam 2017 the best pay per view of the year:

#10 Turn Enzo Amore heel

While the best booking decision would be to scrap the Big Show vs Big Cass match entirely, the next-best alternative is for Enzo Amore to turn heel during the match and realign with his old buddy.

The storyline has become dull and boring and it seems like the two men need each other in order to click on the main roster. This is a way to salvage what is a dire situation.

#9 Neville makes an impact – even in defeat

No one expected Neville to drop the Cruiserweight Championship to Akira Tozawa on the go-home episode of Monday Night Raw before WWE Summerslam 2017, and while the King of the Cruiserweights has a rematch in store for Sunday, he is not expected to regain his crown.

That's alright, as long he is booked to look strong. Maybe he can lose via bad luck and proceed to destroy Tozawa after the match.

#8 Minimal celebrity involvement

The WWE has become famous for using celebrities to create a greater buzz around its pay per views and this especially holds true for Wrestlemania and Summerslam, the latter of which was held in Hollywood for six straight years before the relocation to Brooklyn. Who can forget Jon Stewart costing John Cena against Seth Rollins?

While celebrities have their place in professional wrestling, it is vital that they do not overshadow the talent on show for WWE Summerslam 2017. With rumours aplenty of the likes of Jon Jones making an appearance at the event, the company needs to ensure that the spotlight is firmly on the wrestlers.

#7 Rusev needs to be The Bulgarian Brute

Professional wrestling fans all around the world have been calling for Rusev to get an actual push and make his mark as a true main event heel but those calls have been duly ignored by the WWE. Summerslam 2017 is a chance to make amends.

A strong showing by The Bulgarian Brute and a victory over Randy Orton would be the perfect platform to get fans excited about Rusev going forward and stabilise the Smackdown Live upper mid-card.

#6 More Fashion Police

Tyler Breeze and Fandango's run as the Fashion Police has been one of the most unexpectedly pleasant surprises of 2017. The two men have really made an impact with their hilarious segments — and they deserve a spot on WWE Summerslam 2017.

Be it the Fashion Files or Fashion Peaks or any other Fashion parody of pop-culture references, it would be a welcome sight to see them with something to do this Sunday in Brooklyn.

#5 Bray Wyatt and Finn Balor are both made to look strong

Bray Wyatt and Finn Balor are both incredibly over with the WWE Universe. Which is why it's a bit of a strange decision to put them in a program together. But, there is an upside with Balor bringing his Demon persona out to play again.

This pretty much guarantees the win for Finn and that he'll be booked strongly but if the WWE want to make the most of this situation, they need to ensure that Bray doesn't get left in the dust and puts on a strong showing himself.

#4 Baron Corbin picks up the win

The whole Baron Corbin situation is bizarre. Did he do something backstage to tick someone off? If not, it makes zero sense to have him cash in his Money in the Bank contract and fail to win the WWE Championship on the go-home episode of Smackdown Live.

If they are to restore The Lone Wolf's credibility, it has to be at WWE Summerslam 2017 with a big victory over John Cena.

#3 Shane McMahon doesn't get involved in the finish to AJ Styles vs Kevin Owens

It seems pretty much impossible for this one to happen, but here's to hoping. AJ Styles and Kevin Owens have had their feud tainted by some dusty finishes and they deserve a clean match with a clean finish in order to showcase their skills.

With Shane McMahon involved though, it doesn't look like it's gonna happen. If by some miracle, Shane doesn't get involved, this could be the match of the night.

#2 Shinsuke Nakamura wins the WWE Championship

nter — Time for The King to pick up his crown

The Jinder Mahal experiment has failed. It's time to toss out like the rubbish it is. With Baron Corbin's Money in the Bank contract out of the way as well, there is only one outcome that will make the WWE Universe happy — a victory for Shinsuke Nakamura.

The King of Strong Style might have had an up and down main roster run so far but there is no doubt that someone as talented as him deserves the WWE Championship.

#1 The return of The Undertaker

Now, I have no idea if the rumours are true, but The Undertaker was spotted getting on a plane to Brooklyn just days before WWE Summerslam 2017. Now, I maybe reading too much into this, but you want to make this the best pay per view of the year? Bring back The Deadman. As simple as that.

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