WWE SummerSlam: 5 startling moments which could send a wave across the WWE Universe

WWE never ceases to surprise its fans, and that’s exactly why they are still the biggest wrestling promotion in the world today. While they continue to add flavor to storylines on weekly shows, the company tends to deliver a few startling moments to the fans whenever a big event takes place.

Take for instance Hell in a Cell where Brock Lesnar appeared out of nowhere to kick down the cell door and end the match between Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns last year. Or how about Lesnar’s shocking entry into this year’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match?

One of our favorites was Bayley’s cash-in of the money in the bank contract the same night she won it against Charlotte who had also just won the SmackDown Women’s Champion. That surely startled us!

In this article, we will look at 5 such moments which WWE could book in order to startle their fans and make SummerSlam a huge and memorable event.

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#5 Ziggler pulls off a heist

Dolph Ziggler seems to have landed himself in a world of trouble as he woke up the Goldberg at the wrong time in his career.

Goldberg is already upset after his average match with The Undertaker and had been stalking for an opponent who could help him redeem himself. It seems like Ziggler has been picked due to his ability to sell moves and make his opponents look better than they already are. Apart from that, his lighter weight will help in Goldberg manhandling him.

However, what if this ends up being Goldberg’s final match inside the square circle? And what if Goldberg plans to give something back to the wrestling community?

In that case, it is possible that after getting manhandled, Ziggler will pull off some heelish tactics to win the match and get a massive push which could put him at par with any other top heel in the company.

While we don’t expect too many surprises to come out of this match, WWE at times has a knack or stunning its fans with some booking decisions!

#4 The Fiend attacks another legend

Bray Wyatt has returned to the ring after a considerable amount of time and has had the pleasure of being in the spotlight at a time when a few legends have allowed him to get a push.

During the Raw Reunion show, The Fiend attacked Mick Foley with the legend's own signature move, the Mandible Claw. Last week, The Fiend appeared once again and took out the legendary Kurt Angle with the same move.

The Fiend is set to take on Finn Balor at SummerSlam, but the event will have a few legendary superstars too. WWE may continue to give Wyatt the push by allowing him to take out legends, and he could attack Goldberg after his match with Ziggler.

If this angle does go forward, it would give Wyatt the biggest possible push and immediately make him one of the top superstars in WWE right now.

#3 Roman’s attacker is revealed to be another bearded beast

Roman Reigns had been getting attacked by a mystery man for a couple of weeks, and the Big Dog was on the hunt to find out who it was. While all the cameras in the WWE couldn’t catch a glimpse of the man who toppled the lighting rig and a handful of speakers, or the license plate of the car that crashed into Reigns’ car, it was Buddy Murphy who caught a glimpse of the mystery man.

Murphy revealed that he saw Rowan at the scene of the crime, which has led to many questions, and a possible booking between Reigns and Daniel Bryan and/or Rowan in the near future.

While most of the WWE Universe is more than certain that the mastermind behind the attacks was Bryan, what if there is a twist in the tale at SummerSlam? What if the mystery attacker strikes again, as is revealed to be the bearded monster who loves to topples rigs and flip over cars?

Braun Strowman has been missing from television for the two weeks Roman has been attacked, and could well end up turning heel in order to get more attention and get the build-up he did during his initial feud with Reigns.

This could also prove to be as big a shock as the time Johnny Gargano was revealed to be Aleister Black’s mystery attacker in NXT.

#2 Charlotte does a Baron Corbin

Remember WrestleMania 35 when Baron Corbin pulled off a victory over Hall of Famer Kurt Angle in a move which upset many WWE fans? We could witness something very similar once again at SummerSlam.

With the match between Charlotte and Trish Stratus being set in stone, it could prove to be Trish’s final time competing inside the squared circle too. Fans are hoping that Trish delivers a memorable performance and pulls off a victory over The Queen to secure her status as The Queen of Queens.

Even though the WWE Universe is behind the Hall of Famer, WWE is more focused at building stars rather than giving stars of the past a feel-good moment.

This ould result in Charlotte also pulling off a victory just like Baron Corbin and coming out of a major event with a major result under her belt. A loss to the Hall of Famer won’t do too much damage to Charlotte, but a win will surely give her bragging rights as a heel.

#1 Lynch tries to interfere in the Universal Championship match only to be stunned

Becky Lynch is scheduled to defend her Raw Women’s Championship against a fresh opponent at SummerSlam. Natalya earned her way into the number one contender’s position and will be a favorite for many to win the match.

On the other hand, many fans are expecting this booking to just be a set up for Ronda Rousey’s return. Natalya was Rousey’s best friend on screen, and it could be the perfect way to bring her back into the championship picture at SummerSlam.

However, under Paul Heyman, we could see a twist in the tale which could make things even more interesting. What if Lynch wins her match, and then tries to interfere in the Universal Championship match which will feature Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins? What if the interference causes the return of Ronda Rousey who takes down the woman who took her title in a heelish way?

We’ve seen the good side of the Baddest Woman on the Planet, but the bad side could end up being even better. With her will to work with Paul Heyman, we could see Heyman unite Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey into an indestructible heel duo who could compete in mixed matches against Lynch and Rollins and take both the championships.