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#3. Hope isn't true: WWE internal speculation about SummerSlam cancelation

Is SummerSlam in jeopardy for WWE?

WWE's return to the road could come to a halt before it even gets fully started. While RAW, SmackDown, and pay-per-views are now in front of full-capacity live audiences, the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has led to speculation that governments may ban public gatherings.

There is reportedly an internal discussion and belief that SummerSlam might have to be canceled. However, Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net reported that the promotion might be forced to return to the Thunderdome or the Performance Center. Sportskeeda Wrestling's Vatsal Rathod wrote:

"According to Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net, WWE internally expects that they will have to return to the Performance Center or go to another venue with the ThunderDome structure in the next couple of weeks. The rising cases of COVID-19 in the United States could lead to large public gatherings being restricted once again."

The report additionally stated that the company's return to the road could come to a screeching halt. Given the situation last year, it's almost certain that WWE, AEW, or any promotion would have a backup plan in such a case.

We hope this isn't true because it's supposed to be the biggest WWE pay-per-view of 2021. Unfortunately, if cases do rise rapidly, then governments will be left with no option but to have another lockdown.