Coming off of Money in the Bank last month, WWE was in a state of turmoil. The WWE Champion left the company with the title and the Chairman of the WWE was relieved of his duties. Everything was up in the air and wrestling fans’ heads were spinning with all the speculation on what would happen next. In the first time in what seemed like ages, the WWE was in total and utter chaos. It made things unpredictable and incredibly exciting, but it may have acted like a double-edged sword as this PPV has been built around one match.
That match is CM Punk vs. John Cena II. It should be one incredible match, but a PPV like Summerslam, which should be the second biggest PPV to WrestleMania, WWE should have added more matches to this card and actually hyped up some of these matches other than the main event. At this point in time, some of WWE’s biggest young superstars such as The Miz, Alberto Del Rio and John Morrison are not even booked. To make this card feel as big as WrestleMania, WWE should have stacked it to the brim with the biggest matches of the summer like John Morrison vs. R-Truth and The Miz vs. Rey Mysterio. The excitement that fans had leading up to Money in the Bank was for the event as a whole, the excitement for Summerslam has only been for CM Punk vs. John Cena and that could be a big problem for this show. We will have to see as WWE Summerslam 2011 originates from the Staples Center in downtown L.A. for the third consecutive year this Sunday evening.
Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett
Ever since the first season of NXT, Daniel Bryan and Wade Barrett have always been at odds with one another. In the last few months, the two never really crossed paths with one another as Barrett dealt with the collapse of the Corre and Bryan was feuding with Cody Rhodes. That all changed on July 17th when Bryan took out Barrett just before grabbing the Smackdown Money in the Bank briefcase. Now Barrett would like some revenge. This match could lead into a long feud between the two great technical superstars. Daniel Bryan and Wade Barrett should be able to pull out a great match if given the right amount of time.
Prediction: Daniel Bryan wins
Kelly Kelly (c) vs. Beth Phoenix for the Diva’s Championship
The times are a changing in the Diva’s Division. That is if Beth Phoenix and Natalya, the self-proclaimed “Divas of Doom”, have their way. These two divas have taken it upon themselves to take out all the brittle models, which seem to dominate the division, and bring prestige back to the WWE’s Women’s division. The only diva standing in their way is the current Diva’s Champion, Kelly Kelly. Even though Kelly Kelly may act tough, you still have to back it up. If she cannot back it up, the Fabulous Firebird will take the opportunity the squash the WWE’s version of Barbie and take the butterfly belt as a token of her victory.
Prediction: Beth Phoenix wins the Diva’s Championship
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry
For the past few months, Mark Henry has been on a rampage destroying superstar after superstar. Two of his most notable victims were the likes of the Big Show and Kane. For a point, it looked like no one could stand up to this monster of a man. Then came out the Celtic Warrior and with a thunderous slap the match was set for Summerslam. WWE has not done a good job of hyping this match, but personally I am really looking forward to it. This match will not steal the show, but it could possibly be one of the best big man matches we have seen in a long time. I know I said the same thing about Big Show vs. Mark Henry, but a man can hope.
Prediction: Sheamus wins
Christian (c) vs. Randy Orton in a No Holds Barred Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
This feud between Christian and Randy Orton will finally come to an end this Sunday and what a great way to end this feud. For months now, Orton and Christian have been at each other throats fighting over the World Heavyweight Championship. With the way their match ended at Money in the Bank, the No Holds Barred stipulation fits perfectly. It should make for a phenomenally brutal title match. When all the dust has settled, it will be Christian that gets the last laugh. Christian should not relax for too long as a recently turned Celtic Warrior looks to be ready to challenge for that World Title.
Prediction: Christian retains
CM Punk vs. John Cena with Triple H as the Special Guest Referee for the Undisputed WWE Championship
Money in the Bank came and went and in its fallout now stands not one, but two WWE Champions. How could this dilemma have happened? Well the cynical fan such as myself, would say it was due to poor booking on WWE’s part. There were so many different story opportunities WWE could have gone with, the one they chose seemed a little sloppy in my opinion. Enough of the complaints about the story behind this match, due to the classic these two had last month in Chicago, this match has a whole lot to live up to. Hopefully WWE does not overbook the ending of this match, but naming Triple H as special guest referee kind of makes people think there will be some sort of screwjob-like finish. After all things are said and done, it comes down to the two competitors in the ring. There should be no doubt that CM Punk and John Cena will do anything in their power to make this match as good as or better than their match at Money in the Bank.
Prediction: CM Punk becomes the Undisputed WWE Champion
When it comes down to summing up Summerslam 2011, it is not a one match show. It just feels that way due to how much hype CM Punk vs. John Cena II has received compared to the rest of the card. These last two months have been so exciting, but to be honest I am still a little cautious. We will just have to tune in this Sunday at 8 pm to see if Summerslam can step out of the huge shadow that July’s Money in the Bank PPV casts.
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