SummerSlam is officially 35 years old this year. The first SummerSlam took place on August 29th, 1988 from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Main event saw “The Mega Powers” Hulk Hogan and “Macho “Man Randy Savage vs “The Mega Bucks” André The Giant and the “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase.
SummerSlam is traditionally known as one of the “Big 4” premium live events along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble and Survivor Series.
WWE is discussing multiple high profile matches for the premium live event on August 5th being held at the Ford Field in Detroit, MI.
WWE wants their biggest stars on display at SummerSlam and a few surprises are in the works.
“Expect this years’s SummerSlam to be have some high profile matches.” – A WWE source tells SW
• WWE Undisputed Universal Championship Roman Reigns vs Jey USO
• Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar
• Becky Lynch vs Trish Stratus
• SmackDown Women’s Championship Charlotte Flair vs Bianca Belair vs Asuka
• Gunther vs Drew McIntyre
• Logan Paul vs Ricochet
• And More!
Expect WWE to have an explosive SummerSlam which is sure to please the WWE Universe. Stay tuned to SW for the latest updates.
