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SummerSlam will feature former 'friends' Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal square off against each other. Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre are both former WWE Champions. Both were members of the '3MB' faction along with Heath Slater.
Although fans might not be expecting something outstanding, this match might exceed expectations. Some matches don't seem interesting on paper but surprise us when they happen. This match might surprise us as well.
The build-up to this match has been rather underwhelming. Jinder Mahal returned to WWE and brought Veer and Shanky along. He claimed that Drew McIntyre used to be his friend, but now it doesn't seem like that.
The rivalry saw Jinder Mahal stealing Drew McIntyre's sword, which turned out to be fake. We also saw Drew McIntyre destroying Jinder Mahal's motorbike and assaulting Shanky with 20+ chair shots. The audience had mixed reactions to these segments.
The feud does not seem that special, but the payoff may be somewhat better.
Here are five possible finishes for Drew McIntyre vs. Jinder Mahal at SummerSlam.
#5. Drew McIntrye wins clean at SummerSlam
Drew McIntrye has been booked as a beast since Royal Rumble 2020, where he outlasted 29 other men to win the match. He went on to beat Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36.
As of now, Drew McIntyre is on the dominant side leading up to SummerSlam. He was able to fight off Jinder Mahal, Shanky, and Veer together. McIntyre is positioned as the next major face of WWE, so it is plausible for him to win this match to keep his momentum.
If WWE thinks that Drew McIntyre deserves better rivalry for the next Pay-Per-View, he will likely beat Jinder Mahal at SummerSlam. Drew could also jump ship to SmackDown in the upcoming WWE Draft.
Jinder Mahal could face Drew on his own or Drew might fight off Veer and Shanky before the match starts. This will ensure a clean win for Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam.
As of now, Drew McIntyre's win is the most likely finish to this SummerSlam match.
#4. Drew McIntyre wins at SummerSlam via Disqualification
SummerSlam could have Drew McIntyre win the match in a not-so-normal fashion.
It is quite common for managers/supporters to interfere in matches. This might happen at SummerSlam, as Jinder Mahal will probably have two supporters by his side.
Veer and Shanky could interfere in the match if Jinder is about to lose. We may see these wrestlers assaulting Drew in the middle of the match. This will lead to Drew McIntyre winning the match via disqualification and protect Jinder Mahal from getting pinned in the process at SummerSlam.
#3. Jinder Mahal wins via disqualification
At SummerSlam, we could see something opposite to what we're expecting. Instead of Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre may be disqualified from the match.
Veer and Shanky could play smart and make the referee believe that Drew McIntyre hit them. This could lead to McIntyre being disqualified. This is a rather common way in WWE to book a finish. Superstars like The Miz and Eddie Guerrero have used this trick to gain an advantage in their matches.
Another way Drew McIntyre may be disqualified from the match is if Shanky and Veer interfere too much. Drew may snap and hit them with chair shots, just like he has done before. Such an incident happened at Survivor Series 2019, where Charlotte Flair suffered a loss due to disqualification.
#2. Jinder Mahal shockingly wins clean at SummerSlam
At SummerSlam, Jinder Mahal may prove that he's still the 'Modern Day Maharaja' by defeating Drew McIntyre clean.
Mahal may not be positioned as a top star right now, but he was pushed heavily back in 2017. He also won the WWE Championship at Backlash 2017. He was involved in rivalries against major stars like Randy Orton, AJ Styles, and Roman Reigns.
Mahal's push came to a halt when he suffered an injury. However, Jinder Mahal is an active wrestler once again. WWE might resume his main event push sooner rather than later.
Jinder Mahal represents India, which is one of WWE's largest fanbase. WWE might make the Indian fans happy by letting Jinder go one up over McIntyre at SummerSlam.
#1. SummerSlam witnesses the debut of Adam Cole after Drew McIntyre wins
Adam Cole has been a top NXT Superstar for a long time. According to the latest reports, Adam Cole's NXT Contract has already expired. SummerSlam may be the perfect time for Adam Cole to debut on the main roster.
It has also been reported that Adam Cole had a personal meeting with Vince McMahon, speculating that Adam Cole is set for a huge push if he debuts on the main roster.
Adam Cole wrestles as a heel, so Drew McIntyre may be the best opponent right now. A rivalry against Drew McIntyre will benefit Adam Cole a lot. His chances of becoming a major star on the main roster will rise for sure.
Post the end of the match, Adam Cole could ambush Drew McIntyre after McIntyre defeats Jinder Mahal at SummerSlam. This debut might become one of the most iconic debuts in recent memory.
