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There was definitely a LOT more that was good about WWE SummerSlam 2020 when you weigh it against the negatives. For one, the show did not go too long, even though one has to wonder if it comes at the cost of Payback 2020 airing just a week after WWE SummerSlam 2020.
But more importantly, the atmosphere for WWE SummerSlam 2020 was absolutely great and it was especially cool to see Kishan Prasad from Sportskeeda during the course of the show. It was a marked improvement over what we saw from the WWE Performance Center and honestly, a major improvement over SmackDown this week as well.
Honestly speaking, if you're going to use this review as a guide on whether or not to watch WWE SummerSlam 2020, I'd encourage you to go ahead and do so, because it really was a pretty solid affair.
#1 Best: The seeds for Sasha Banks vs. Bayley have been sown at WWE SummerSlam 2020
One of the biggest issues with WWE that is brought up time and again is the lack of continuity in their programming when you have promising storylines dropped for reasons unknown. This was certainly not the case at WWE SummerSlam 2020 where Bayley defeated Asuka with a little bit of help from Sasha Banks, but then Asuka managed to defeat Sasha Banks ensuring that she only has one Championship while her 'best friend' has two.
And now, Sasha Banks and Bayley have to come together at Payback to defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, and this could certainly be the site of a major rift between the two. We've already seen hints of dissension between the two women and the events of WWE SummerSlam 2020 should ensure a proper feud.
#1 Worst: Renee Young and Sonya Deville bid farewell to the company at WWE SummerSlam 2020
For WWE to lose Renee Young is one thing, but for them to lose both Renee Young and Sonya Deville on the same night is a really big blow indeed. This is technically not a 'worst' from a technical sense, but WWE SummerSlam 2020 saw two of the most gifted female performers in the company depart and one has to feel a tinge of sadness at that.
One assumes that Renee Young will move to AEW following her WWE stint, but one wonders what the future holds for Sonya Deville following her defeat at WWE SummerSlam 2020 to Mandy Rose. Does it mean that Sonya Deville is taking time off to deal with the issues that she's had to deal with prior to WWE SummerSlam 2020 or she has left the company altogether.
#2 Best: WWE SummerSlam 2020 sees the return of The Big Dog Roman Reigns
WWE has not seemed the same ever since Roman Reigns took some time off to escape the pandemic that's been plaguing the world around us. We at Sportskeeda are glad to report that Roman Reigns returned to the company at WWE SummerSlam 2020 and showed that he is still the monster that we remember him to be. And the face of SmackDown should change following WWE SummerSlam 2020 because of the instant impact that was felt after Roman Reigns' arrival.
Funnily enough, Brian Thornsburg of Sportskeeda remarked on the writer's chat while the show was happening that while WWE SummerSlam 2020 was a great event, there was no aspect of the show that we didn't see coming before Roman Reigns made his big return to WWE.
There will be another article delving into Roman Reigns' return coming your way shortly after this one goes up. The good news is that Roman Reigns is back in business and that is good news for everyone.
#2 Best/Worst: A pretty underwhelming finish at WWE SummerSlam 2020
In an interview with Randy Orton leading up to WWE SummerSlam 2020, the Legend Killer mentioned that he has no chemistry with Bray Wyatt and honestly, such is not the case with Drew McIntyre at all. The two men told a solid story and the use of the Figure Four leg lock was a great nod to Ric Flair, who played an integral part in the story leading up to WWE SummerSlam 2020. Unfortunately, the end of the match was a bit of a disappointment and it left a lot to be desired.
One has to wonder whether it was the right call to have Randy Orton not win at WWE SummerSlam 2020 considering that he has all the momentum in the world right now and needed the big win. But all said and done, when it's done and dusted, this wasn't the worst thing in the world and comes down to what one's taste and expectations. For what it was, the WWE Championship match at WWE SummerSlam 2020 was an entertaining affair.
#3 Best: Dominik and Seth Rollins work together to tell us a fantastic story at WWE SummerSlam 2020
Stephanie Chase pointed out a very interesting fact about the ring attire worn by Seth Rollins during WWE SummerSlam 2020 in the Tweet linked above. And this was not the only bit of storytelling that happened during the Dominik Mysterio and Seth Rollins match at WWE SummerSlam 2020, because these two men went back and forth in a contest for the ages. One has to rate this match even over the Sasha Banks vs. Asuka match, which was exceptional, but actually looked dangerous in some spots.
Tom Colohue sums up Dominik's debut performance in the Tweet above because this is a man who came into this big match with the highest of expectations and he delivered. And now his career truly begins and is destined to flourish following WWE SummerSlam 2020, considering that he delivered and then some. His father must be very proud of him, and also another former WWE star must be smiling down at him, right now.
#3 Worst: Why did Retribution not crash WWE SummerSlam 2020? And where is Alexa Bliss?
As good as the show was, it was far from perfect from a storytelling perspective. Why would Retribution logically crash RAW and SmackDown and choose to miss out on WWE SummerSlam 2020, considering that it's a much bigger show and there is a greater potential for vandalism during the night?
Also, Alexa Bliss, who was featured so prominently in the video package before the Universal Championship match at WWE SummerSlam 2020 was nowhere to be seen during the actual contest. Of course, she could always show up on the SmackDown following WWE SummerSlam 2020 but this just feels like a lost opportunity from a storytelling perspective.
Even though WWE SummerSlam 2020 may be done and dusted, for now, the madness continues with the contest linked above. Just reply to the embedded tweet with merchandise showing whom you were supporting at WWE SummerSlam 2020 and you could win big prizes and official merchandise from WWE. Best of luck to you guys!
