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We are set for SummerSlam 2021 scheduled for this weekend. The pay-per-view card boasts several high-profile matches. All the titles in WWE, excluding the Intercontinental Championship and the women’s tag team championship, will be on the line. The show looks solid on paper, but there are still a few crucial things that can go terribly wrong.
Here, we look at some things that shouldn’t happen at SummerSlam 2021 and some things that should. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#1 Should happen at SummerSlam 2021: Becky Lynch returns
At SummerSlam 2021, Nikki A.S.H. will put her RAW Women’s Championship on the line in a triple threat match against Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair. She won the title last month after successfully cashing in her Money in the Bank contract. Since then, both her challengers have pinned her on the Red brand.
Nikki A.S.H. has a massive challenge ahead of her as both the former champions look determined to reclaim the title. It would be best if she retains her championship as it would help maintain the credibility of the MITB winner. However, the result of this match might not account for the biggest news surrounding the RAW Women’s Championship.
Several backstage reports have claimed that Becky Lynch is finally ready for her in-ring return. As long as she is clear to compete, The Man should return at SummerSlam and enter the RAW Women’s Championship picture. Even if WWE doesn’t want to book her in a title feud immediately after her return, she could still engage in a rivalry with Charlotte Flair.
Flair is currently the biggest heel on RAW, and Lynch is one of the most popular babyfaces in the promotion’s history. They have delivered great feuds in the past, and they can do it again after SummerSlam, especially when the Red brand desperately needs to revamp its women’s division.
Seth Rollins has even stated that it is unlikely that Becky Lynch and he will work together once she returns. Thus, we could see her go after the RAW Women’s Championship and reclaim her top spot on the roster.
“We tried to make the best of it, but I don’t think either of us were terribly comfortable with it. Even though we have incredible chemistry as people, as performers, our characters never really vibed on-screen. It’s one of those things where, if she comes back, we’ll stay away from it and won’t touch on it. If something calls for it and we’re in the same segment or story, you can’t pretend like it doesn’t exist. It’s not possible, we’re too high profile for that, but if we’re in two separate places, then no-one thinks about it now," said Seth Rollins.
As unfortunate as it may sound, the title has barely been involved in any good feuds. Booking Becky Lynch’s return at SummerSlam would be the creative team’s best shot at making the pay-per-view memorable while simultaneously drawing fans’ interest towards RAW.
#1 Shouldn’t happen at SummerSlam 2021: John Cena beats Roman Reigns to win the Universal Championship – his 17th world title
Roman Reigns is set to face John Cena at SummerSlam 2021 with his Universal title on the line. The Tribal Chief has undoubtedly been the most dominant heel in WWE since his return last year. He transformed himself into one of the most intriguing characters in the entire pro wrestling business and won over many of his critics.
However, his momentum will take a massive hit if he loses the championship to John Cena. It seemed impossible that Reigns will drop the title until Ric Flair’s recent release. Now, WWE can have Cena win the Universal Championship at SummerSlam and make history with his 17th world title, surpassing Flair’s record.
We understand why the company might want to go down this road, but it won’t be their best decision at the moment unless they are planning a long rivalry between John Cena and Roman Reigns. It would be much better to have Reigns lose the title when Big E cashes in his Money in the Bank contract.
Not to forget, there could be looming threats from Seth Rollins and Finn Balor. Although the possibilities surrounding the Universal Championship are endless, WWE should avoid reactionary booking decisions.
#2 Should happen at SummerSlam 2021: Bobby Lashley retains the WWE Championship
At SummerSlam 2021, Bobby Lashley will put his WWE Championship on the line against Goldberg. The latter recently returned on RAW and demanded a championship match against Lashley. We hope that both superstars will engage in a good match that will hopefully last at least as long as their promos on the Red brand.
It is important that Bobby Lashley retains the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. The creative team have invested a lot in scripting his dominance on RAW. It would all be for nothing if he loses to Goldberg after taking a couple of Spears. The WCW icon doesn’t need another title run, but Lashley might never get another chance to dominate the world championship picture in WWE.
Brock Lesnar returns as Bobby Lashley’s next challenger
Yes, the idea of Brock Lesnar's return seems far-fetched, but hear it out before dismissing the same. Ever since Lashley first arrived in WWE, fans have been itching to see him engage in a good feud with Lesnar. Even The All Mighty admitted that he wants to face The Beast Incarnate. It is a great opportunity to book two superstars who share similar wrestling and MMA backgrounds.
If Goldberg is involved in a title match on the back of an argument that revolves around how big of a draw he is, then certainly bringing Brock Lesnar back at SummerSlam would be a great business decision.
This is the one feud in which WWE can go all out in making it seem as real as it can get. They can take it further up a notch by allowing just this one match to take place in an octagon, giving us a proper fight between two top former MMA athletes.
Of course, that won’t happen, but can you imagine how realistic it would have looked despite a pre-determined ending? More than anything, Brock Lesnar’s return at SummerSlam will help WWE retain attention even if CM Punk returns to pro wrestling on AEW Rampage.
#2 Shouldn’t happen at SummerSlam 2021: Edge beats Seth Rollins
One of the biggest matches scheduled for SummerSlam 2021 doesn’t involve any gold. Instead, it is a much-awaited encounter between two incredible superstars who have used their history to craft a brilliant storyline on SmackDown. Seth Rollins cost Edge his opportunity to win the Universal Championship, and The Rated-R Superstar wants his revenge.
Rollins and Edge have been involved in several brutal altercations leading up to SummerSlam. The latter is at his best, while Rollins has brought his Architect gimmick. He even promised that, unlike last time, he wouldn’t hesitate before using a Stomp to end Edge’s career at SummerSlam.
Although these comments rubbed the Hall of Famer the wrong way, he is still prepared to face Rollins, whom he adorable calls “Edge Lite.”
Remember when Eminem said, “Younger me? No, you the whack me. It's funny, but so true, I'd rather be 80-year-old me than 20-year-old you." It’s something like that from Edge's perspective, but at least, in this case, the one challenging the veteran has an actual credible resume to show. The Rated-R Superstar's WWE return is excellent, but does he really need a victory at the pay-per-view?
On the other hand, Rollins could use the win to get back into the world title picture. He is finally gaining momentum and is undeniably epic as a heel. The title feud between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins is a guaranteed hit, especially if both are top heels. Rollins needs a big win over Edge at The Biggest Party of the Summer to step us as Reigns’ next title challenger.
#3 Should happen at SummerSlam 2021: RK-Bro win the RAW Tag Team Championships
The recently reunited RK-Bro have a huge title opportunity awaiting them at SummerSlam 2021. Randy Orton and Riddle will challenge AJ Styles and Omos for the RAW Tag Team Championships at the upcoming pay-per-view. While Styles has been phenomenal as a heel on the Red brand, he can afford to lose his gold to an incredibly popular tag team.
Orton and Riddle share great chemistry despite the contrast in their respective characters. We know that an eventual split is written in the stars, but before that, an alliance with The Viper can work wonders for Riddle’s career in WWE.
Fans love their equation, and it would be great to see them enjoy a good title reign on RAW. This title change could also lead to an extended feud between the two tag teams.
Styles has delivered great matches against Riddle and admitted he wants to put over younger talents on RAW. Randy Orton intends to do the same, and they are trying to help Omos and The Original Bro grow as performers. RK-Bro will likely enjoy a credible title reign after SummerSlam, with the WWE Universe backing them all the way.
#3 Shouldn’t happen at SummerSlam 2021: Alexa Bliss in an underwhelming match
At SummerSlam 2021, Alexa Bliss is scheduled to face Eva Marie, but we are still unsure why. Excuse the dark clouds of doubt hovering over the match, but can viewers really be blamed if we have not seen Marie wrestle in a singles match since returning to RAW? Her role has been chiefly limited to insulting Doudrop and taking credit for victories that she didn’t earn.
We hope that Eva Marie and Alexa Bliss will deliver a good match, as the latter can’t afford to be a part of a forgetful encounter in light of recent events. Her gimmick is inspired by one of the greatest minds to ever work in the wrestling business.
If Bliss is going to continue with that character, the least that the creative team can do is respect the incredible job she has done with this supernatural persona and honor former WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt's vision.
We might see Doudrop eventually align forces with Bliss at SummerSlam, a decision that will help both superstars in the future. Unless this feud miraculously leads to a jaw-dropping match. Alexa Bliss needs to pick up a dominant victory and put an end to this storyline at the upcoming pay-per-view.
