Well, the main event(s) for the summer's biggest PPV are set and they are some big time clashes. First, in what should be the show ender, WWE Champion John Cena chose to face the absolute hottest and most over star today Daniel Bryan. If their match from 2012 is anything like their upcoming SummerSlam main event, this could be a potential match of the year. Man, I'm so freaking excited for this match. They've been talking about a Bryan/Cena match since June, actually, I remember the dirt sheets reporting that a Bryan/Cena feud was in the works for 2013 so I'm glad that the plans have come to fruition. The chances of Daniel Bryan winning the championship are VERY high in my opinion. The guy is SUPER OVER! The crowd is with him wherever they go. Would it be such a bad thing to give the title to the hottest guy right now? I don't think so. Plus, it could open up so many other feuds in the fall months. The only thing about Bryan winning is Mr. Money in the Bank Randy Orton. An Orton cash in is to always be expected and I'm like 98% sure he's going to win the belt. Orton cashing in against Bryan will make Orton a heel, which would in turn open up even more matches and could ultimately lead to an amazing Fatal Four Way PPV match extravaganza in Punk/Bryan/Cena/Orton. Hey, this is MY blog and I can fantasize if I want to! Bryan and Cena will definitely steal the show and unless Bryan and Punk face each other later this year in the Iron Man match they should have had last year, then I'm picking this match to be my match of the year. Yes, I called it before the match happened!
The other main event consist of Punk/Lesnar. Lesnar has had some pretty good matches since returning to WWE last year and Punk's resume speaks for itself so why not put the two together for a huge main event? I'm looking forward to the match mainly because it is something new. This is a never before seen match and it has the potential of being fantastic. One thing Lesnar hasn't had since coming back is a wrestling match. He's had fights with Cena and Triple H but not just a normal match that can showcase his true wrestling abilities if he still has those skills. While I'm more excited to see the WWE Title match, this is surely going to add to the excellence of this year's SummerSlam card.
So Christian is the #1 Contender for Del Rio's title. It seems like a throwaway match to me. Maybe it's just me but there is no money in Del Rio being champion. I think a Fatal Four Way between Christian/Orton/RVD/Del Rio would have been a solid match for the card. I'm not saying Del Rio/Christian won't be good, I just think there were other options. Hopefully, whoever wins the eventual Rhodes/Sandow match will cash in at SummerSlam because I can't stand Del Rio as champion. I'm pulling for Christian hard to win because of that and it's really ashame but it's WWE's fault for pushing him to the moon and then dropping him so quickly. I think a Christian/Sandow or Rhodes/Del Rio feud would be the breath of fresh air that the World Title picture needs.
Bryan/Cena, Del Rio/Christian, and Punk/Lesnar are three great additions to the big summer PPV. Add Rhodes/Sandow, Wyatt/Kane, and Ziggler/Big E and you have a nice little card. I don't see where mega stars such as Sheamus, Ryback, Orton, or RVD fit in at on this card. I hope WWE doesn't just throw them in some random match-ups at the last minute. Whatever happened to big builds for undercard matches? If AJ/Kaitlyn can do it, I'm sure they can do it with either mid card title holders. And speaking of them, are they even going to defend their titles on the card?
While SummerSlam has a good main event card, it seems like everyone else is going to be lost in the shuffle and that's unfortunate. I hope the World Title match changes to include Orton and RVD and that young guys like Fandango, Miz, Axel, and The Shield get on the MAIN PPV card but if not, I still have the main events to look forward too. And the undercard matches (if they happen) aren't too bad either. This misguided undercard SummerSlam could be something special. Maybe. As long the matches live up to the hype. (Bryan/Cena!!!)
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