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This Sunday, WWE SummerSlam is expected to be amazing. The matches have taken shape nicely. On Raw and SmackDown Live championship storylines and feuds have progressed excellently. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Regardless of which is the favored show, fans will get value for money.
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Recently both shows have afforded new twists which will culminate at SummerSlam. On Raw, Dean Ambrose returned, and Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar formed an excellent ruse on Roman Reigns. Whereas on SmackDown Live AJ Styles and Samoa Joe's feud has only just begun. Regardless of which is the favored show, fans will get value for money. Let's explore some exciting prospects.
# 5. The outcome of the Money in the Bank contract
Braun Strowman has had an immense 2018. He has won the Greatest Royal Rumble and the Money in the Bank contract. However, another successful wrestler has recently challenged his success. That wrestler is Kevin Owens. In recent months Raw television has been eventful full of twists and turns. At Extreme Rules, their feud escalated with Strowman throwing Owens of a Steel Cage.
Originally Owens planned to befriend Strowman but would receive no reaction. In the following weeks, their interactions would increase with Strowman embarrassing Owens. He would tip a portable toilet off of the stage containing a trapped Owens, see video below. These events plus their interaction at Extreme Rules led General Manager Kurt Angle to announce a match at SummerSlam.
Their match is going to be exciting. However, it is the stipulation which will be the most intriguing. Braun Strowman can lose his MITB contract with any outcome. Ultimately he must win by submission or pinfall. Both performers are excellent in the ring. However, their best attribute is generating crowd reactions. This match is going to be extremely exciting. Moreover, it has dramatic consequences for the Universal Championship scene.
Will Kevin Owens be victorious?
#4 Dean Ambrose returning
Seth Rollins and Dolph Ziggler have been embroiled in a feud for months. Moreover, at SummerSlam, Rollins has an opportunity to recapture the Intercontinental Championship. However, recent events on Raw television have captured the attention of wrestling fans.
This week on Raw Ziggler and Drew McIntyre were present in the ring alongside Kurt Angle. They were there to sign the official Intercontinental Championship match contract. The segment was about to finish with Rollins failing to show. However, Rollins appeared at the last moment. After a brief interaction, Dean Ambrose would emerge looking immensely different, see video below.
The inclusion of Ambrose at SummerSlam is interesting. Firstly, it could spark tag team interactions between the four wrestlers. Secondly, it could generate a feud between Rollins and Ambrose, albeit if Rollins becomes champion. Nevertheless, Ambrose returning is lucrative for fans and Raw television.
Is the Shield back together?
#3 The Universal Championship match (Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar)
The feud between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns has existed for years. However, this year it has become interesting. At the Greatest Royal Rumble event, Lesnar and Reigns collided in a Steel Cage match. However, the outcome was controversial. Nevertheless, Lesnar remained champion.
Recently on Raw television Reigns would outlast Bobby Lashley to earn an opportunity to compete again with Lesnar. Moreover, Lesnar faced losing his championship, due Kurt Angle's order, see video below. On July 30th Heyman spent the entire evening negotiating with Lesnar to appear as requested. The night ended with Lesnar turning on Heyman with an F5. However, their actions were a ruse to trick Reigns.
At SummerSlam Reigns again has an opportunity at the Universal Championship. However, fans have expressed their disfavor. This match has extreme benefits for future WWE television, regardless of the outcome. Nevertheless, with Lesnar's UFC intentions it is likely he may lose to Reigns. Therefore, could fans finally witness a Reign's heel turn. Moreover, could Reigns become a 'Paul Heyman Guy'.
Will Roman Reigns turn heel?
#2 The WWE Championship match (AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe)
Throughout history, fans have witnessed epic WWE championship matches. However, some of the best have been at SummerSlam. For example, in 1997 when Bret Hart faced The Undertaker. However, this year the WWE Championship match will be incredible.
The history between AJ Styles and Samoa Joe is extensive, specifically in Impact wrestling. However, their interaction in WWE has been sparse, until now. Recently on SmackDown Live Styles would await his new challenger in the ring. After a tense wait, Joe would attack Styles cemented his challenge for the WWE Championship.
In subsequent weeks Styles and Joe would interact with intense drama. Their feud would become personal, see video below. At SummerSlam, their match is going to be epic. Moreover, their collective talents will afford excellent entertainment value. Considering Styles' lengthy reign, Joe is the perfect individual to dethrone Styles and deserves this opportunity. This match is an exciting prospect for future WWE television.
Will Samoa Joe become WWE Champion?
#1 Daniel Bryan versus The Miz
It began in 2010 when Daniel Bryan debuted in WWE developmental. Bryan was assigned a mentor. His mentor was none other than The Miz. However, their union was shortlived. During the inaugural NXT episode, Miz attacked Bryan, see video below. Ultimately this sparked their feud.
Throughout their respective careers, Miz and Bryan have sparsely entered into any physical contact. However, their verbal interaction has been arguably the best segments in modern WWE history. Most notably their interaction on Talking Smack, see video below. In recent months Bryan returned to ring competition, sparking interest from The Miz. Recently on SmackDown Live, their interactions intensified, when The Miz conducted a scathing video segment on Bryan.
At SummerSlam, their match will capitalize on years of missed opportunities due to Bryan's inability to perform. It will be a battle between two similar performers. Both have been successful in the ring. Both have been successful in TV. Ultimately, their match is about bragging rights. Overall, this match affords two of the very best performers in wrestling.
Who will walk out the victor?
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