3 matches that can steal the show at SummerSlam

SummerSlam will emanate from The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York this Sunday, streaming live on the WWE Network and on PPV world-wide. The show is expected to run for seven hours, with two hours reserved for the Kick-off.

As the mega-event approaches, anticipation for the event's biggest matches keeps increasing with each passing second. WWE is pulling out all the stops to ensure that its second biggest event is truly one for the ages.

This year's event will see Brock Lesnar defend his Universal Title against Roman Reigns in what might be his last match in the company. Also, Ronda Rousey will look to capture her first Women's Championship when she takes on her arch-rival Alexa Bliss.

Furthermore, AJ Styles will defend his WWE title against Samoa Joe in a deeply personal rivalry. Daniel Bryan will finally have the opportunity to get his hands on his biggest adversary - The Miz in a grudge match. All of WWE's main roster championships will be on the line at the event as well.

With such a loaded card, any one of the mentioned matches could steal the show. However, many fans have their eyes on the three particular matches which could potentially steal the show.

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#3 Seth Rollins vs Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship

Dean Ambrose is back!

This rivalry has received a much needed impetus with the return of Dean Ambrose. Seth Rollins has come so close to regaining his Intercontinental Title on numerous occasions, but the numbers game has always gotten the better of him.

Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler have dominated Rollins thus far, but Ambrose has leveled the playing field, and has evened the odds.

The in-ring quality of the match is undoubtedly going to be great, but it's the possibilities that make this match a must-see. Ambrose could turn on Rollins immediately after he helps Rollins recapture the title, or Ambrose could possibly align himself with Ziggler and McIntyre to form a villainous stable.

The crowd will definitely be red-hot for this match.

#2 The Miz vs Daniel Bryan

Yes! Yes! Yes!

'Daniel Bryan vs The Miz' has been years in the making. Back in 2010, The Miz was Bryan's trainer during the original NXT season. The two didn't have the best working relationship at all, and they always locking horns even on the main roster.

However, this rivalry reached a whole new level in August 2016. On an episode of Talking Smack, Bryan called The Miz ' a coward'. The Miz retaliated with one of the best shooting promos in WWE history.

He taunted Bryan over his retirement, and forced him to walk away. The Miz would then go on to copy Bryan's wrestling arsenal. The Miz continued his verbal assaults on Bryan, and now Bryan has had enough of the Miz.

The crowd is firmly behind Daniel Bryan. This could possibly be Bryan's last match in WWE, so fans will surely be on the edge of their seats.

#1 AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe for the WWE Championship

Will this happen at SummerSlam?

WWE would be making a huge mistake if this match doesn't go on last. Samoa Joe's fiery promos have really drawn the ire of AJ Styles, and this rivalry has become extremely personal. The fans have never seen Styles so emotional, but Joe has definitely gained an upper-hand on Styles by bringing up Styles' personal life on television.

This match is going to be a treat for hardcore fans. Their classic encounters in TNA are still fresh in our memories. Fans are itching to watch this match under the bright lights of WWE. Fortunately for fans, we will see that come to fruition on Sunday.

An instant classic is almost inevitable when you put these two in the ring.