Live SummerSlam Discussion Thread - Saturday August 5th 2023

[Sabretooth]

And damnit if Jason didn’t have a neck like his daddy, we could still be getting FTR/DIY/Alpha

FTR are in aew

 

[Cwalker]

FTR are in aew

That’s why I said could. If those 3 teams can be the focal points and WWE put more emphasis on tag team wrestling than they did…

Maybe they re-sign. Who knows?

 

[Chris]

FTR are in aew

Since when

 

[Dale]

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WWE Women's Champion Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair (Triple Threat Match)​

When SummerSlam descends on the Motor City, Asuka will attempt to retain her WWE Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair in an incredible Triple Threat showdown!

In recent weeks on SmackDown, Asuka's respective title defenses against Flair and Belair have ended in chaotic controversy. Against The Queen, Bianca hopped the barricade to engage the 14-time Women's Champion. Against The EST of WWE, Flair attempted to stop Bayley and Ms. Money in the Bank IYO SKY from interfering in order to protect her own interest, but she accidently took out Belair to cause a disqualification.

With the situation quickly spinning out of control, the WWE Women's Champion, The Queen and EST of WWE will battle it out in a total free-for-all The Biggest Event of the Summer.​

 

[Dale]

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso (Tribal Combat)​

At SummerSlam, "Main Event" Jey Uso will look to dethrone the most dominant champion of the modern era, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.

At WWE Money in the Bank, Reigns and Solo Sikoa fell to The Usos in The Bloodline Civil War with Jey becoming the first Superstar to pin The Head of the Table since WWE TLC 2019!

After the monumental showdown, Reigns was forced to endure Tribal Court live from SmackDown at Madison Square Garden, but he unleashed a trap that saw him and Sikoa lay out both Usos and force Jimmy to be taken out of the arena in an ambulance.

Jey and Reigns have a very complicated story. After the cousins battled for the Universal Championship in 2020, Jey joined forces with The Head of the Table and immediately began to compete on a higher level. Following the return of Jimmy, The Usos went a long way in strengthening the dominance of The Bloodline week after week, including embarking on a historic reign as Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions and helping Reigns overcome his opponents in numerous title showdowns.

As a result of Reigns' abusive behavior, however, Jey and Jimmy eventually left and took the dominant faction down along with them. On the same night that Jimmy got taken out of The World's Most Famous Arena, Jey returned through the crowd and used a steel chair to ambush Reigns and his younger brother Solo before challenging his cousin to a title match. Then in Roman's absence the following week, Jey executed another vicious attack, this time on Solo and Special Council Paul Heyman.

On the July 21, 2023 episode of SmackDown, the match was set with Reigns appearaing to also put his Tribal Chiefdom on the line as well.

Will Jey Uso once again pin Roman Reigns and end the greatest title reign in the modern era?​

 

[Wiseman]

Just gonna say it. The possibility of some really good matches are definitely booked.

 

[Dale]

Ricochet vs. Logan Paul​

The highflying Ricochet will take on “The Maverick” Logan Paul in a matchup of moment makers live at SummerSlam inside Ford Field in Detroit.

Ricochet has captivated the WWE Universe for years with his explosive moves and gravity-defying leaps, but one Superstar that is far from impressed is the arrogant Paul.

As the self-proclaimed most viral Superstar in WWE, Paul believes himself to be the king of content and won’t rest until he defeats Ricochet to claim his throne.

Will Ricochet put a stop to Paul, or will The Maverick walk out victorious?

Intercontinental Champion Gunther vs. Drew McIntyre​

“The Ring General” Gunther faces his toughest test at SummerSlam when he collides with “The Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre.

Ever since McIntyre returned at Money in the Bank, he has made his intentions clear: The Ring General and his Intercontinental Title.

The last time the two were in the ring together, they and Sheamus competed in an incredible Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Match that stole the show at WrestleMania 39. Since then, Gunther has been on a tear, obliterating the likes of Mustafa Ali and Matt Riddle in retentions of his Intercontinental Title.

The Scottish Warrior had been absent since WrestleMania until his thunderous return inside the O2 Arena in London.

Gunther’s desire to protect the sacred mat will be tested, as McIntyre has gotten the better of him on several occasions since his return.

Can McIntyre end the historic reign of The Ring General?

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On paper this looks to be the best card that HHH has put together since he took over, the potential of all the matches is crazy.​

 

[Hoss]

Just gonna say it. The possibility of some really good matches are definitely booked.

Coming in hot

 

[Cwalker]

LA Knight really missing the show

 

[Dale]

Don't be too sure on that

 

[Cwalker]

Blaze…

I’m coming for you

 

[Dale]

Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler​

Former friends, allies, and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler will face off in what is sure to be a personal, hard-hitting matchup.

Their friendship stunningly imploded at WWE Money in the Bank when Baszler attacked Rousey by hitting her from behind, allowing Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships in the chaotic aftermath.

The Queen of Spades followed that up by verbally assaulting her former partner and lamenting the fact that her own path to WWE was much more difficult than Rousey’s.

In the following weeks, the two Superstars have come to blows on several occasions, and with no hesitation, they agreed to battle at SummerSlam on Saturday, Aug. 5 inside Ford Field in Detroit at 8 ET/5 PT in a one-on-one match for the ages.​

 

[Hoss]

They were doing so good up until this

 

[Cwalker]

I mean it’s Ronda’s way out. Had to be done

 

[Hoss]

I mean it’s Ronda’s way out. Had to be done

Do it on Smackdown then