Another summer another slam. This one feels pretty solid and should resolve some story lines while pushing others forward.
Interesting that there are several titles not being contested here. Austin Theory gets a pass with the US belt. He's been sort of a dud. No Rhea but, seriously there is only one person who can challenge her and KO injured means no tag title match. Yet there's still enough here and, with Vince on the shelf for legal and medical reasons, hopefully this gives Trips a free hand.
Also no NXT presence on the card although there will be some in the Battle Royal so let's start there.
Holy Shits are 0 to 4
SUMMERSLAM BATTLE ROYAL
These are always a mess and I assume this is the one that puts LA Knight over. Guessing the final four are LA, Shinsuke, Chiampa and Bronson Reed. Giving it 1 1/2 Holy Shits
RONDA/SHAYNA
As hard as they try to make Rhonda the face she is not beloved by the fans and I think they have done a good job of making Shayna sympathetic which is a major achievement. I assume Rousey take some time off and this gives Shayna the push for a championship shot. 2 Holy Shits
LOGAN/RICK O' SHAY
Spotfest and I think Logan needs a W so who better to give him one. I have grown to respect what Logan Paul does both in the ring and on the mike. 3 1/2 Holy Shits
SETH/FINN
There are four championships on the line and it is hard to believe that none of them will flip. I think this is the most likely since it advances a storyline for Finn, Priest and The Judgement Day. I'm going with Finn with Priest getting involved with his briefcase. Seth will be fine. He doesn't need this belt. 4 Holy Shits
ASUKA/BIANCA/CHARLOTTE
Do the math. Too soon. for Bianca to regain the belt. Charlotte would be boring and predictable. Asuka and the title would benefit the most from the W and let her have a sustained run. She can make anyone look good. I think she retains and all three women will come out looking good. 3 Holy Shits
GUNTHER/DREW
Can't see Drew taking the belt yet So assume a Gunther win with interference from his Nazi henchmen and the feud will continue. Gunther does not know how to put on a bad match and Drew is Drew so this will be a 4 Holy Shit banger
CODY/BROCK
If there was ever a slam dunk it's here. Brock has been kicking the shit out of Cody pretty consistently of late so it's payback. It will be brutal but Cody will get the pin and I believe a new obstacle will emerge to stand between him and the title. 3 Holy Shits
TRIBAL COMBAT TIME
The greatest story ever told in the WWWF/WWF/WWE continues and it should be pandemonium. Would not be surprised if Jimmy and Sami as well as the elders get involved. It almost doesn't matter who wins because there is a lot more to tell in this saga but I assume Roman walks out with the strap in a 4 Holy Shit extravaganza.
Anything can happen on Friday to change or add to the card so, as always card subject to change.
