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We're only a little over two weeks away from the event WWE calls "the biggest party of the summer." With some hiccups, the card is mostly turning out nicely, with little wasted space so far.
The show has the potential to be a watershed event in many different divisions. Ronda Rousey has the potential to usher in a new era when it comes to WWE's women's division, and this might just be the occasion where Roman Reigns' four year long chase of Brock Lesnar finally comes to a close (let's hope!).
While the card isn't finalized yet, some big names are currently off it. Should we expect that situation to continue? It's likelier instead that they'll find their way onto the show, because the company usually likes getting as many big names as possible onto the big 4 shows.
#1 Asuka
Asuka has had a dismal summer, thanks to being put in a horrendous feud with a horrendous Carmella. After the embarrassment at Extreme Rules, though, the company was quick to remind us of Asuka's existence and prowess, as she squashed Billie Kay.
With Charlotte Flair's entry into the SmackDown Women's Championship match this week, the multi-person format became official. WWE often likes expanding multi-person matches.
Asuka is being advertised to face Carmella next week. The house show circuit has also updated its advertisements to feature Asuka in a multi-person match with Charlotte, Becky, and Carmella. The recently updated Hell in a Cell poster also has her face on it.
With all of this, it's likely that Asuka will be inserted into a match with Carmella on SmackDown, tap her out, and get into the title match in Brooklyn.
A fatal 4 way would not only get a big star on the card, but it would further hide Carmella's weaknesses in the ring.
#2 Finn Balor
Finn Balor and Baron Corbin are currently both off the SummerSlam card, but they've gone 50/50 with one another in recent weeks. WWE loves its rematches. It also loves its filler matches. Rubber filler matches are something the company specializes in.
Whether it winds up on the pre-show or if it's conveniently placed between two bigger matches to let fans take a breather, expect these two to have their rubber match at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
#3 Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre has been one of Raw's hottest stars during a very cold period. Despite that, he still hasn't had a major match on pay per view. The company clearly has huge plans for him, though, and they've been slowly pushing him into prominence. Now's the time when he'll get a big stage to show his stuff on.
Rumors have been going around that the Intercontinental Championship match between Dolph Ziggler and Seth Rollins will get more combatants (and possibly more than just one). Drew McIntyre's name obviously looms the largest.
Everyone knows the alliance with Ziggler is only temporary, and this might be the beginning of the split.
#4 Bobby Lashley
Going from calling out Brock Lesnar to feuding with Elias. That's quite the drop indeed. Nevertheless, we are where we are. The match will either be on the pre-show or as a cool down match between two of the bigger contests, but Bobby Lashley will get to be in Brooklyn, beating the life out of Elias.
Was this what Bobby Lashley imagined for his return to WWE? It sure wasn't what his fans were thinking about.
#5 Andrade "Cien" Almas
Andrade "Cien" Almas' match with AJ Styles a few weeks ago reportedly impressed the higher-ups so match that the former NXT Champion is in line for a huge push. It looks like it's already started, as he's been put in an angle with the popular Rusev, where it appears that he's a big reason for the threatened breakup of the partnership between Rusev and his minstrel, Aiden English.
Lana, revolving accents and all, has also gotten embroiled in the mess. She wrestled Almas' business manager, Zelina Vega, this week.
A mixed tag team match is definitely a possibility. And where better to do it than in Brooklyn, if indeed there are big plans for Almas?
