Wrestling fans have truly been spoiled this summer with some amazing wrestling.
Throughout this summer, we have seen banger after banger (from all over the world, mind you), and we potentially have another on the way with the season’s most notable event, SummerSlam.
At SummerSlam, we’ve got one of the biggest matches of the year on top of the card and an undercard that is worthy of sitting all the way through until the main event rolls around.
Naturally, I have predictions. Here is what a rundown of what I think will go down in Motown.
Undisputed WWE Universal Championship (Tribal Combat): Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey Uso
The story leading up to SummerSlam has been great, but the outcome has never been in doubt.
In short, Reigns will retain his title along with his status as Tribal Chief, extending his already historic reign. With that said, I fully expect WWE to pull out all of the stops with this one. That means there will be plenty of interference and an overabundance of familial drama.
Buckle up folks, this could get wild.
Winner: Roman Reigns
Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar
As of this writing, there has been no added stipulation to their third encounter. Whether one is added or not means nothing to me, as I believe Rhodes will finish this particular story with a win.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
WWE World Heavyweight Championship match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Balor
With Damian Priest looming in the background with the Money in the Bank briefcase, this could get pretty interesting.
For all we know, Priest could take a page out of Rollins’ playbook and cash in during the match, making it a triple threat.
Cash in attempt or not, I think Rollins will retain his world title, mainly because I think the only person that should take that title away from the current champion is Gunther.
Since Gunther is still on the road to becoming the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time, he is probably not going to pursue the world title until he has broken the long-standing record.
And yes, that could mean Priest fails at cashing in his Money in the Bank contract.
Winner: Seth Rollins
WWE Women’s Championship match: Asuka (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair
While I think Priest may fail in his attempt to cash in his Money in the Bank contract, I think IYO SKY will successfully cash in hers.
However, that comes after Charlotte Flair wins her 15th world title in WWE, which would put her one shy of tying her father for 16 world title reigns.
WWE seemingly looks for ways to get Charlotte Flair extra title runs, so I can easily see the company have her defeat Asuka and Belair, only to quickly lose it to IYO SKY.
It’s happened before, when Carmella cashed in on Charlotte Flair back in 2018.
Winner: Charlotte Flair, but eventually, IYO SKY
WWE Intercontinental Championship match: Gunther vs. Drew McIntyre
As of this writing, Gunther is a little more than a month away from surpassing Honky Tonk Man to become the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in history. Since I believe Gunther is going to break that record, the prediction is easily Gunther retaining.
However, I fully expect this to be a brutal affair that will leave a few bruises before it is said and done.
Winner: Gunther
MMA Rules: Shayna Baszler vs. Ronda Rousey
An MMA rules match is kind of hilarious given that WWE is about to be part of a media conglomerate that features the most prominent mixed martial arts promotion in the world under its umbrella.
If this match took place in the UFC, the prediction would definitely be Rousey winning. But since this is simulated combat and not real fighting, I’m going to go with Baszler to pick up the much-needed win.
If the reports of Rousey stepping away from wrestling are true, it would make even more sense for Baszler to come away with the win and use it as a springboard to bigger and better things.
Winner: Shayna Baszler
Logan Paul vs. Ricochet
As I wrote back in a previous column, being paired with Paul has benefitted Ricochet. But like Tribal Combat, the outcome has never been in doubt.
Paul hasn’t won a match in over a year, and Ricochet represents a quality opponent to finally get back in the win column.
Winner: Logan Paul
SummerSlam Battle Royal
As of this writing, the full field has yet to be unveiled. However, I don’t need to see the entire field to know that this has be LA Knight’s moment to shine.
Winner: LA Knight