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We are merely a few days away from the second biggest pay-per-view on WWE's annual calendar, SummerSlam 2021. The show is set to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
WWE has already announced a stacked card for the show with several marquee matches that fans are looking forward to. With so much going on in the world of professional wrestling, there is huge pressure on the company to deliver big with the event this Saturday.
Here are all the top rumors you need to know ahead of WWE SummerSlam 2021. Be sure to comment down and let us know your thoughts on the same and predictions for the show.
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#5 Multiple title changes expected at WWE SummerSlam 2021
As of the writing of this article, a total of seven title matches have been announced for WWE SummerSlam 2021. According to Cageside seats, multiple championships could change hands at the pay-per-view.
The main event of the show will see Universal Champion Roman Reigns defending his title against John Cena. While Reigns heads into this match as the favorite, one can never completely rule out a surprise Cena victory.
As for the WWE Championship, Bobby Lashley will be defending his title against Goldberg. The chances of the title changing hands at SummerSlam are higher, although the Hall of Famer winning the title could lead to a massive negative reaction from the fans.
On the women's side, RAW Women's Champion Nikki A.S.H. will be defending her title against Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair in a triple threat match. Nikki hasn't been booked very well over the last few weeks, getting pinned clean by both Ripley and Flair, and might lose her title this Saturday.
As for the SmackDown Women's Championship, there is some uncertainty around the match - more on that in the next slide.
The title with the highest chance of changing hands is the RAW Tag Team Championships. This past week on the Red brand, Randy Orton and Riddle, together known as the RK-Bro, officially reunited and are set to challenge AJ Styles and Omos for their titles at SummerSlam.
Considering their high popularity among fans, it is very likely that the two will walk out as the new RAW Tag Team Champions.
#4 Update on the SmackDown Women's Championship match at SummerSlam
SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair is scheduled to defend her title against Sasha Banks in a high-profile match at SummerSlam. However, the two missed multiple house shows recently due to "unforeseen circumstances". PWInsider then reported that there were concerns backstage that the match might not take place at the event.
"PWInsider.com has spoken with several sources inside the company who expressed concern their announced match will not take place at Summerslam this weekend, but there is nothing confirmed in that regard," stated the report.
However, they have now given a new positive update on the status of Banks vs. Belair at The Biggest Party of the Summer. According to this latest report, barring "something unforeseen," the two are cleared to compete at the pay-per-view.
"For those wondering about the status of Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair after they missed this past weekend's WWE live events in the Carolinas, PWInsider.com has been told they are "cleared" to perform and barring "something unforseen" will be at Friday Night Smackdown and Summerslam this coming weekend," stated the latest report.
Fans were earlier concerned about the well-being of both Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair due to them abruptly missing house shows but are relieved now with this latest update. We should get a confirmation on the status of this match on the upcoming episode of Friday Night SmackDown.
#3 Nikki Bella could appear at WWE SummerSlam
WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella was in the news recently for her posting pictures of her new short-haired look. She also teased an appearance at SummerSlam. This has got fans talking about her potentially coming back alongside Brie Bella for one final run in the company, something The Bella Twins have teased very recently.
Nikki Bella was recently referred on SmackDown during the heated promo battle between Universal Champion Roman Reigns and John Cena ahead of their clash at the upcoming pay-per-view. The Tribal Chief name-dropped Nikki and took a shot at her and Cena's relationship.
"20 years of missionary was good enough for you, but it wasn't good enough for Nikki Bella," said Roman Reigns.
#2 Becky Lynch will be in attendance at WWE SummerSlam
Former RAW and SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch is set to be in attendance at SummerSlam 2021, according to PWInsider.
"PWInsider.com can confirm that currently, Lynch is slated to be in attendance at the 8/21 Summerslam PPV. Whether Lynch makes an appearance or not remains to be seen but the plan is to have her in Las Vegas," stated the report.
It has been over 15 months since her last on-screen appearance and fans have been eagerly waiting for her return. There are also reports of her being "ring ready" and her latest training images just show that she is in great shape, all ready for her grand return. Could she appear on-screen at the pay-per-view?
#1 Big E unlikely to cash-in at WWE SummerSlam
SummerSlam, being WWE's second-biggest show of the year, seems to be a perfect opportunity for Mr. Money in the Bank Big E to cash in his contract. Imagine the pop that his cash-in would receive from a stadium full of fans in Las Vegas.
However, according to Cageside Seats, it is unlikely that he will cash in his Money in the Bank contract at the pay-per-view. The SmackDown star is currently not on the match card of the event as well, but WWE would like to have him make an appearance in some manner.
It should be noted that last week on SmackDown, Baron Corbin stole Big E's Money in the Bank briefcase backstage and ran away with it. There was a segment between the two during a recent live event where Corbin was able to once again escape with the MITB briefcase.
We might just see a segment between the two at The Biggest Party of the Summer where Big E regains his contract from Corbin, much to the delight of the fans.
You can check out Mr. Money in the Bank's thoughts on winning the MITB briefcase in the interview below with Sportskeeda Wrestling's Rick Ucchino.
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