WWE Considering Madison Square Garden for SummerSlam 2021 *UPDATE* Maybe Vegas Instead

[Chris]

source: f4wonline.com

According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Madison Square Garden is under consideration for hosting this year's WWE SummerSlam.

On Monday, PWInsider reported that WWE's big summer pay-per-view is set for Sunday, August 22nd with the location yet to be finalized. Last month, Sports Illustrated reported the plan was for SummerSlam to be held in front of a live crowd.

The legendary New York City venue hosted the very first SummerSlam in 1988 featuring The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage) vs. The Mega Bucks (Andre The Giant and Ted DiBiase) with Jesse Ventura as special guest referee.

They brought the August PPV back to MSG in 1991 (Hogan and Ultimate Warrior vs. Sgt. Slaughter, General Adnan and Col. Mustafa with Sid Justice as special referee) and 1998 (WWE Champion Steve Austin vs. Undertaker).

Originally scheduled for Boston, MA, but canceled due to the pandemic, last year's event was held at the ThunderDome at Orlando's Amway Center.

 

[O-Blaze]

Please! I love shows in MSG.

 

[Shane]

I’m gonna have to scoop tickets

 

[Chris]

Las Vegas leading candidate to host WWE SummerSlam

SummerSlam 2021 may be headed to the Las Vegas area. Dave Meltzer has confirmed that Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada is the leading candidate to host

www.f4wonline.com

 

[O-Blaze]

Fuck Vegas

MSG MSG MSG

 

[Kiffy Lube]

If they do Vegas, I need an exclusive hooker package.

 

[Marty McFourth]

I'd personally prefer MSG, the atmosphere is great there.

Vegas is cool though. I'm quite hyped for Summerslam already.

 

[Barry Poppins]

If they go Vegas they better bring back the Rome aesthetic. Shit was awesome.

 

[Hoss]

If they go Vegas they better bring back the Rome aesthetic. Shit was awesome.

I wouldn't count on it. Especially since they not going back to Caesars Palace.

 

[OMB]

They gonna be doing it on lv from that new Raiders arena

 

[Buffy]

WWE is bringing in rapper Cardi B to be the host of this year’s SummerSlam, according to Andrew Zarian of the Mat Men Podcast. Zarian also broke the NXT moving to Tuesday, and when WWE was bringing live crowds back stories.

On Friday’s WWE SmackDown, Cardi B’s “Up” played during a commercial for this year’s big event and is expected to be the theme song for SummerSlam.

WWE President & Chief Revenue Officer Nick Khan said in February how WWE is looking to pull in younger audiences — specifically with popular acts, like Bad Bunny and Cardi B.

“Yes, and specifically the two that you just mentioned,” Khan says, referring to Bad Bunny and Cardi B, in response to a question about WWE partnering with popular musical acts. “Obviously, there is no touring right now, so the ability to get Bad Bunny for however long this run is going to be — and you’re going to see a lot of him — I don’t believe that would have existed in a world where Bad Bunny was on tour. That’s going to be a continual effort, so we’re always going to watch Bad Bunny, Cardi B to get involved.”

Earlier this year, Cardi B commented on being mentioned on RAW, and engaged in a fiery back-and-forth with Lacey Evans on Twitter.

SummerSlam is set to take place on Saturday, August 21. The location will be announced on June 5 during the 2021 Belmont Stakes’ pre-race show.

Source: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/05/wwe-reportedly-wants-big-name-to-host-summerslam/

 

[Hoss]

YIKES

 

[Kiffy Lube]

Can we just get Bad Bunny again?

 

[Buffy]

Cardi B alone would make me not watch Summerslam.

 

[Barry Poppins]

I guess I'm skipping SummerSlam.