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SummerSlam is all set to give the fans a memorable experience this weekend as The Biggest Party of the Summer has some entertaining matches lined up. Not only has WWE done a great job of building these matches towards SummerSlam, but the fact that this will be WWE's first pay-per-view to not take place at the Performance Center since Elimination Chamber adds to the excitement.
SummerSlam will take place at the Amway Center and will be the first PPV to be held in the 'Thunderdome', where WWE has created the virtual environment of a live audience.
Let us now see how some of the backstage happenings in WWE could affect SummerSlam 2020:
#5 Sonya Deville to leave WWE after her match at SummerSlam?
Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose were set to face each other in a 'Hair vs Hair' match at SummerSlam. However, the match has been changed to a loser leaves WWE match now.
The reason for the change in stipulation could be the harrowing experience Sonya Deville had to undergo this past week. As per reports, a stalker had broken into her house with the intention of kidnapping her. Some timely action and a call to 911 saved Sonya Deville that day.
As per the reports, Mandy Rose was also present with Deville at the time the incident took place. The accused even messaged Deville saying that he wanted to kill the person she was with, talking about Mandy Rose.
It is understandable that Sonya Deville wants some time off after the experience and the loser leaves WWE stipulation could be a way for WWE to write off Sonya Deville.
Though Sonya Deville is still under WWE contract, it is unlikely that WWE would not grant her wish of leaving the company, at least for the time being.
#4 Brock Lesnar to make a return at SummerSlam?
Brock Lesnar has been out of action since WrestleMania 36, where he lost the WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre. WWE's original plans reportedly had Lesnar make his return at SummerSlam for a rematch against The Scottish Psychopath.
However, WWE decided that it wasn't worth the trouble to bring Lesnar back with no live audience. WrestlingNews.co have reported that Vince McMahon is optimistic now and could be looking to bring back big names like Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns
There is now speculation amongst some people in the company that now that they are running shows at the Amway Center that this will open the door for names like Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns to return.
It was also stated by WrestleVotes that we can expect some big names to return after the debut of ThunderDome on SmackDown.
If Drew McIntyre retains the WWE Championship at SummerSlam, it would be the perfect surprise for the WWE Universe if The Beast Incarnate comes out after the match and lays out the champion, thus setting up their rematch.
#3 John Cena hints at being involved at SummerSlam
John Cena is one of the most active social media users and knows very well how to use it to pique the interest of fans. In his latest Instagram post, he has displayed a blurred photo of himself with the caption 'Stone Cold SummerSlam'.
What could this mean?
Well, the former 16-time World Champion is a master troll so it possible that the post means nothing. On the flip side, it could also mean that he may be involved in SummerSlam in some way.
Like mentioned previously, reports have stated that big names can be expected to return after WWE have moved to the Amway Center and began with the Thunderdome experiment.
Heard that throughout the weekend, WWE has things planned that are “different but pretty cool". They are treating this ThunderDome as a restart of sorts. Expect a return or 2 along with some new storylines ideas.
John Cena was last seen in a FireFly Funhouse match at WrestleMania 36 against Bray Wyatt. It would be interesting if Cena somehow gets involved in the Universal Championship match at SummerSlam and help his former foe 'The Fiend' pick up a win.
#2 Corey Graves to come out of retirement at SummerSlam?
Corey Graves recently took to Twitter to post a message saying that it's been a while since he was so excited that he couldn't sleep. Although the message could merely mean that Corey Graves is excited about Thunderdome and SummerSlam.
Corey Graves is known to give out cryptic information on his social media from time to time. Graves has stated in the past that he would love to make an in-ring come back if given the opportunity, much like Edge.
Edge suffered a career-ending injury and announced his retirement 9 years ago. However, he returned to WWE this year at Royal Rumble and has had 2 stellar matches with Randy Orton since then.
Corey Graves has become the voice of WWE over the years, currently serving as the announcer of SmackDown. It is possible that former NXT Tag Team Champion Corey Graves has a major announcement to make during the SummerSlam weekend.
#1 Dominik Mysterio likely to lose at SummerSlam
Dominik Mysterio will get a big match against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam. This will be the debut match for Rey Mysterio's son in WWE. You may think Dominik is getting such a major match at WWE's second-biggest PPV of the year because Vince McMahon is fond of him. However, that may not be the case.
The reason for Dominik Mysterio getting such a push is because of his father Rey Mysterio. It was reported that the former WWE Champion wanted his son to get a singles match at SummerSlam before he re-signed with WWE after his contract had expired.
Now that Rey Mysterio has finally signed a new contract with WWE, it is likely that Vince McMahon will go ahead with his vision of how Dominik should be booked. Though it was believed that Dominik might pull an upset over Seth Rollins with the help of Rey Mysterio and his allies, it seems highly improbable now that Vince McMahon gets to book his run as he wants.
