Roman Reigns's comeback at WWE SummerSlam 2024 and Five Wise Booking Choices
The main events at Cleveland Browns, which Stadium are the WWE title fight between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa, the Women's World Championship match between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan, and the highly anticipated match between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk. At least theoretically, SummerSlam is one of the most highly anticipated SummerSlams in the last century and a major event that will impact both Raw and SmackDown going forward.
The SummerSlam at Ford Field in Chicago last year had the biggest live gate and was the "most-watched" event in the show's illustrious history. WWE usually books a few highly anticipated feuds, but this year's event has the potential to break those records once more. Additionally, the program ought to provide the groundwork for a number of upcoming narratives and matchmaking that will propel WWE into 2025.
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WWE has to make the following five wise booking choices for SummerSlam 2024.
LA Knight And Bron Breakker Win Their First Singles Titles
WWE has the opportunity to award LA Knight and Bron Breakker their first singles belts. Both are extremely hot performers.
After falling short against Zayn at Money in the Bank last month, Breakker will go up against Zayn for the Global title at his second consecutive pay-per-view. In the meantime, LA Knight will finally meet Logan Paul and have the opportunity to win the Intercontinental title.
Paul should definitely give up the title, and Knight is the best option considering that he has only faced two title defenses in his over 300-day tenure. Knight, one of the most well-liked talents in WWE, is not thrilled that he is not expected to be included in the world championship conversation anytime soon, but a significant victory against the easily disliked Paul is a welcome consolation prize.
Liv Morgan Outscores Rhea Ripley
Liv Morgan took Rhea Ripley's championship and is attempting to take her man. Their captivating rivalry seems to have created the scenario for Greer to eventually exact retribution on Morgan. Folks, don't move so quickly.
Ripley vs. Morgan is a highly anticipated rivalry that promises to be entertaining and controversial for many more months, possibly even into the fall. Dominik Mysterio, who isn't even officially a competitor in the bout, is the X-factor in this situation.
In addition to Mysterio, Ripley and Morgan have been involved in a back-and-forth over the Women's World Tournament, which Ripley has never officially lost. If Ripley defeats Morgan decisively at SummerSlam, it would be simple to give him a "feel good" moment. But then, what would WWE do?
Drew McIntyre Loses to CM Punk, But McIntyre Remains Vibrant
While there truly isn't a poor choice in this situation, punk victory is the preferable one. This is mostly because Punk ought to win his first fight in ten years and do it in a way that intensifies their rivalry; in this regard, additional guest judge Seth Rollins might play a role. The feud between McIntyre and Punk has undoubtedly been the best in pro wrestling this year; in fact, it has been so good that Punk's popularity has apparently drawn attention from WWE, which is considering offering him a new contract as a kind of compensation.
McIntyre vs. Punk isn't going to end there. Rather, it's probably going to lead to two or three additional fights, maybe including a main event match at the appropriately named Bad Blood tournament in October. Though Punk might possibly receive an unexpected help from Rollins to get there, Punk should prevail and force an opportunity at Bash in Berlin later this month. However, after the bout, Punk will be viciously attacked and knocked out.
As Judgment Day starts to fall apart, Gunther wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Over the past few years, Gunther has been arguably the most dominant talent in all of pro wrestling. Finn Balor, a fellow WWE star, has called him the finest wrestler in the world.
After losing the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 40, Gunther bounced back swiftly, returning to the top of Raw as the red brand's main heel. In that capacity, he has excelled to the point that he has even assisted Damian Priest, his SummerSlam opponent, in taking a surprising turn as a babyface.
With the return of Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes retains
Perhaps because it feels like a stand-in rivalry for something greater, Rhodes vs. Sikoa—a WWE title battle, mind you—is perhaps the fourth or fifth biggest match at WWE SummerSlam.
The plot writes itself here as Sikoa has crowned himself “The Tribal Chief” in Reigns’ place and expelled Paul Heyman and Jimmy Uso from The Bloodline. Rhodes should be able to hold off Sikoa, especially because the encounter is now being conducted under "Bloodline Rules." This will allow Reigns to make a comeback and officially start a feud between the original Bloodline and the new look Bloodline.
Reigns' involvement in the Bloodline saga is expected to continue, as the genuine Tribal Chief is expected to make an appearance at SummerSlam, regardless of whether he truly assists Rhodes in winning or returns after Rhodes wins.
