WWE SummerSlam 2018: 3 Matches you shouldn't miss

The WWE Summerslam 2018 is fast approaching. Known as the "Biggest party of the summer," Summerslam is WWE's annual August pay per view which marked its debut on August 29th 1988. Since the opening match between The British Bulldogs and The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers way back in 1988, the event has presented hundreds of matches and has created countless memorable moments. At SummerSlam, We have seen records broken and some unexpected returns.

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This years SummerSlam has so many intriguing encounters on its roster. It is rumored that SummerSlam will run just as long as WrestleMania did with the WWE trying to boost the WWE networks numbers by running longer pay-per-views. One thing for sure that it's going to be epic. Now let's look at the three matches that is promising and has the potential to keep you on the edge of your sits. These are the matches that you should not miss at any cost.

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#3 Braun Strowman vs Kevin Owens

Strowman vs Owens for Money in the Bank

This is a singles match for the Money in the Bank contract with a stipulation that if Braun Strowman loses by any means, he will lose the contract. This two have had a long history between them. Strowman won the money in the bank ladder match throwing Owens off a ladder through two tables. On the next night on Raw, Owens made a futile attempt to befriend Strowman. Strowman attempted a powerslam on Owens but Owens escaped.

Over the next few weeks, Strowman continuously embarrassed Owens including flipping his car over in the parking lot, locking him inside a portable toilet and spraying him in the face with air freshener. As a result, the two wrestlers were locked in a steel cage match at Extreme Rule which saw Kevin Owens defeat Braun Strowman after the latter threw Owens from the top of the cage onto the announce table.

As Owens touched the floor first, he was ruled the winner. After the match, medical personnel took Owens out on a stretcher. On the July 23rd episode of Raw, Owens vowed to take everything away from Strowman. And that is why a rematch has been scheduled at the SummerSlam. This match is going to be awesome and one that you shouldn't miss.

Bliss vs Rousey

This is a singles match where WWE Raw Women's Championship is on the line. This match surely has a lot of hypes. Let's discuss the history between these two women. It is safe to say that WWE Extreme Rules 2018 laid the foundation for Ronda Rousey vs. Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam. Fans have been going crazy for Rousey since she made her official WWE debut at the Royal Rumble in January.

The conflict between Rousey and Bliss began when Bliss interrupted Rousey's first title opportunity against Nia Jax. Bliss attacked both the superstars thus causing the match to be thrown out and then cashing in her contract and becoming a five-time Women's Champion. This angered Rousey and that resulted in Rousey attacking the newly crowned titleholder on the next night on Raw.

But while doing so, she made a mistake of attacking Raw General Manager Kurt Angel as well thus earning herself a 30 day suspension. At Extreme Rules, Bliss successfully defended her title by beating Nia Jax. Rousey who had been suspended, came out from the crowd and attacked Bliss and Mickie James.

Raw General Manager Kurt Angel then came out and stated that since Rousey had broken her suspension, she would be suspended for another week. Angle then scheduled Bliss to defend the title against Rousey at SummerSlam as long as Rousey did not break her suspension again. And That's how we have this intriguing encounter to enjoy at SummerSlam.

Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns

#1 Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns

WWE Universal Championship is at stake when this two superstars go against one another on Sunday. This is the biggest match of the night. It's a mouthwatering encounter to see this two superstars fighting for the Universal Championship. This is a repeat of Wrestlemania 31. Now the interesting thing to know here is that Reigns has never beaten Lesnar. They faced each other on three separate occasions, but on each of those occasions Reigns was unable to see off Lesnar. Lets look at Lesnar's record in SummerSlam since 2014

2017: Brock Lesnar (c) def. Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and Samoa Joe

2016: Brock Lesnar def. Randy Orton

2015: The Undertaker def. Brock Lesnar

2014: Brock Lesnar def. John Cena (c)

The numbers are certainly in the beast's favor, but you never know what will happen. A match is not won until it's really won. One thing for sure this is going to exceed our expectations.

So all in all, the roster for SummerSlam 2018 is looking very promising and you should definitely watch the show on Sunday.

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