15 Amazing stats and facts from WWE SummerSlam

SummerSlam has always been one of WWE's biggest PPV's of the year. Now that we're just a few days away from the 30th edition of SummerSlam, here are some interesting stats and facts from the history of SummerSlam.

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#15 Birthplace of the TLC match

TLC — or Tables, Ladders and Chairs — matches are so popular among the WWE fans that they now have their own pay-per-view. It all began with the incredible TLC match between the Dudley Boyz, the Hardys and Edge & Christian at SummerSlam 2000.

The first-ever TLC match was born out of GM Mick Foley’s frustration that the three top tag-teams in WWE kept bringing their signature weapons to the ring with them which invariably caused chaos. Foley eventually brought them together to finish their rivalry for good and incorporated tables, ladders and chairs into a single match-type and the rest, as they say, is history.

#14 SummerSlam 1992 was shown in the USA 2 days after the actual show

SummerSlam 1992 is one of the most memorable SummerSlams of all-time. Taking place at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, the show was headlined by a bout between Bret Hart and the British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

SummerSlam 1992 was originally supposed to take place back in the good old USA from Washington DC but the venue was later shifted to Wembley – partly due to WWE’s growing popularity in England as well as the chance to sell out a much bigger arena.

SummerSlam 1992 took place on August 29, 1992, but wasn’t shown in the US on PPV until two days later on August 31, 1992. This would not have been possible in the internet age and gives SummerSlam 1992 this unique feat.

#13 The first SummerSlam main-event

The first ever SummerSlam event, held in 1988, was headlined by the Mega Powers joining forces to take on the Mega Bucks (Ted DiBiase and Andre The Giant). This match culminated from two feuds — Hogan and Andre’s feud over Andre’s heel turn which cost Hogan the Championship and Savage’s feud with Ted DiBiase Sr.

However, Vince McMahon’s original idea for the main-event was quite different. The original plan was to bring Ric Flair in from the NWA and have him challenge Randy Savage for the WWE (then WWF) Championship.

However, Flair felt a last-minute obligation to the NWA and ended up not signing with WWE in 1988. He would later sign in 1991.

#12 Opening and closing

The only WWE Superstar to have ever opened and closed the same SummerSlam PPV is none other than Alberto Del Rio in 2011.

SummerSlam 2011 kicked off with a six-man tag match pitting Alberto Del Rio, The Miz and R-Truth against Kofi Kingston, John Morrison and Rey Mysterio. The show didn’t start off well for Del Rio as the babyfaces pulled off the win.

Del Rio later came out to cash-in his Money In The Bank contract on CM Punk who had just defeated John Cena, with a little help from Kevin Nash.

#11 Most losses

When it comes to a category like most losses, even though it’s just for SummerSlam’s, seeing John Cena at the top of the pile must come as surprising. Although, on the flipside, that also means Cena has been in a LOT of SummerSlam matches.

As of this writing, days before Cena’s match at SummerSlam 2017 against Baron Corbin, Cena has 9 SummerSlam losses to his name.

Interestingly, both Booker T and Jeff Hardy are 0-5 at SummerSlam. If the Hardys win this Sunday, Jeff can finally pick up one for the W column.

#10 Most matches

The crown for the most number of SummerSlam matches in WWE history goes to the ‘Phenom’ The Undertaker. Taker has had 15 matches at SummerSlam and has come out with 9 wins.

Taker’s first SummerSlam match was at SummerSlam 1992 when he defeated Kamala. His last SummerSlam appearance came at the 2015 edition of the PPV where Take defeated Brock Lesnar via submission.

#9 Best win-loss record

The best win-loss record for SummerSlam is held by the immortal Hulk Hogan who has a 6-0 record at the biggest party of the summer. The Hulkster is followed by The Ultimate Warrior who holds a 5-0 record at SummerSlam.

#8 Most consecutive matches

John Cena will face Baron Corbin this Sunday at SummerSlam. Cena’s match against Corbin will be the 14th consecutive SummerSlam PPV where John Cena has had a match and that is an all-time record – one that may not be broken for a while.

#7 US Championship at SummerSlam

The US Championship has regained some of its relevance since the brand split but as far as SummerSlams are concerned, the US Championship hasn’t been particularly relevant SummerSlam over the past few years.

As far as the record books show, the US Championship has only changed hands twice at SummerSlam. The first time was in 2005 when He-Who-Can’t-Be-Named (Chris Benoit) defeated Orlando Jordan for the US Championship.

The second time was in 2015 when Seth Rollins beat John Cena in a title for title match to win the US Championship...with a little help from John Stewart.

#6 Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam

Unlike the US Championship, the Intercontinental Championship has regularly been defended at SummerSlam. Over the years, the Intercontinental Championship has changed hands at SummerSlam a whopping 14 times.

#5 Years apart

When we think of professional wrestling, the Hulkster is one of the first names we think of. Amongst all the accolades and records Hogan holds to his name, one record Hogan holds is the longest amount of time between SummerSlam matches — 1991 to 2005.

Hogan main-evented SummerSlam 1991, teaming up with Ultimate Warrior and defeating Sgt. Slaughter, General Adnan and Col. Mustafa. Hogan’s next SummerSlam match came more than a decade later in 2005 when he defeated Shawn Michaels.

#4 Every title changing hands

There has been one SummerSlam where every title has changed hands and that happened in 2014. Interestingly, only three titles were on the line on the night – the WWE Divas Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, and the WWE Championship.

All three titles changed hands.

#3 No title changes

On the opposite end of the spectrum, there has been one SummerSlam where no titles changed hands and that happened in the 2003 edition of the PPV.

5 titles were on the line on the night – the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, WWE World Tag-Team Championships, the US Championship, WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship – and every champion retained.

#2 Cash-ins at SummerSlam

There has been a lot of talk of Carmella cashing in her Money In The Bank briefcase this year at SummerSlam. There were rumours that Corbin could cash-in as well but sadly for him, he lost his chance earlier this week on SmackDown when he failed in his attempt to cash in on Jinder Mahal.

As far as Money In The Bank cash-ins are concerned, there have only been two cash-ins at SummerSlam. Alberto Del Rio cashed in at SummerSlam 2011 on CM Punk and Randy Orton cashed in his contract in 2013 against Daniel Bryan. Could Carmella join this exclusive club on Sunday?

#1 Bret Hart – SummerSlam triple crown winner

Bret Hart is a living legend. Amongst the titles, Bret Holds are 5 WWE Championships, 2 Intercontinental Championships, 2 Tag-Team Championships, 2 WCW World Heavyweight Championships as well as 2 King Of The Ring wins.

Apart from these, Bret has not just won numerous championships at SummerSlam but also managed to become a triple crown winner at SummerSlam. He’s won a WWE Tag-Team Championship (1990), a WWE Intercontinental Championship (1991) as well as a WWE Championship (1997) at SummerSlam.