Full SummerSlam 2024 Primer

WWE’s SummerSlam 2024 is promising to be one of the biggest events in the history of WWE. SummerSlam is one of the WWE’s ‘Big Four’ pay-per-views, a summer spectacular labelled as ‘The Biggest Party of the Summer.‘ As always, this year’s show looks set to deliver on the hype with hard-hitting matches, heated rivalries, and maybe even a few surprises. Welcome to the ultimate guide to SummerSlam 2024—everything you need to know about the buildup to the event, the major bouts on the card, and what WWE fans can look forward to in WWE’s summer spectacular.

History and Significance of Summer Slam

SummerSlam has been one of WWE’s flagship events since it was established in August 1988. It is one of the main events of WWE’s pay-per-view schedule, along with WrestleMania, the Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series. Originally scheduled for August, SummerSlam is usually filled with some of the year’s most anticipated rivalries and championship bouts. The event has brought out some of the most memorable matches in the history of wrestling, including the Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog match in 1992 and the Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker match in 2015.

Summer Slam is the climax of many angles that started early in the year, most of the time during WrestleMania. This year is no different, as WWE has not rested on its oars from WWE Mania 40 to establish stunning feuds and new rivalries that are expected to produce fireworks at the Summer Slam 2024.

In the course of this paper, we are going to analyze the Road to SummerSlam 2024.

The journey towards SummerSlam 2024 has been characterized by strong hype-ups, which WWE would need to leverage on in view of the competition’s increasing popularity and the changing demographics of the wrestlers. Starting with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, and Bianca Belair, WWE has built several important narratives for the event. Every bout on the card is unique, and most of them have been brewing for weeks.

We will then analyze the main events, the history of each event, and what people can expect when SummerSlam 2024 is live.

Main Event: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes—WWE Universal Championship

The WWE Universal Championship is on the line as Roman Reigns puts his title on the line against Cody Rhodes at Summer Slam 2024. This match is the second encounter in their much-anticipated rivalry that kicked off in earnest at WrestleMania 39, where Reigns emerged victorious over Rhodes in a title defense but with the assistance of The Bloodline.

The Backstory:

It’s worth remembering that Cody Rhodes returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 after years of absence and immediately became one of the biggest stars of the company. He soon focused on the Universal Championship and became the most dangerous contender for Reigns’ record-breaking title run. As fans of wrestling, everyone was eagerly waiting for Rhodes to beat ‘The Tribal Chief’ at WrestleMania 39, but Reigns got the win in a rather dubious fashion.

Since then Rhodes has been obsessed with facing Reigns again, having to go through a lot of obstacles, including the Hell in a Cell match with Brock Lesnar. However, Reigns has kept on winning and establishing himself as the most dominant champion in WWE’s new generation. The WWE Universe waited for the rematch to happen, and they finally got it at the SummerSlam 2024 event.

Match Expectations:

It will be a physical and passionate bout because Rhodes will seek to prove himself after a long time and Reigns will want to continue to prove that he is worthy of being the longest reigning Universal Champion in WWE history. Look forward to The Bloodline being very active and the near fall on occasions by Rhodes. The key question remains: Will we see Cody Rhodes ‘complete the narrative’ and win the title, or is it Reigns’ time to continue his dominance?

Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Bálor—WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor have had a rather tumultuous relationship as both have faced each other in the past, most notably at the SummerSlam event where Bálor was crowned the first ever WWE Universal Champion only to have to vacate it the following day on account of an injury. Skip to the year 2024, and they are expected to face each other again for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

The Backstory:

The storyline between Rollins and Bálor has been reignited in recent months, with Bálor growing more and more impatient in his pursuit for the big gold prize in WWE since his return from injury. Rollins, on the other side, has been on a high that has seen him successfully defend his championship against a number of opponents. These two have been on the opposite side for several months now, and Bálor’s faction known as Judgment Day has been a part of these confrontations.

Match Expectations:

The fans should prepare for a fast-paced, and more importantly, a skillfully executed contest between two of the most talented WWE wrestlers. Rollins and Bálor are one of the best duos in the WWE today, and their past bouts have been spectacular. That added twist of Judgment Day’s involvement might have a significant impact on the bout, thanks to the possible help from Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio on Bálor’s side. As for the winner, Rollins should rely on his wits and ring knowledge to pull through once again, but if everything goes as planned, then Bálor might just come out of the match as the winner.

Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley—WWE Women’s Championship

In SummerSlam 2024, another great match will be staged where Bianca Belair will go head-to-head with Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship. This has been a long time coming because both women have established themselves in WWE and have never shared a one-on-one bout in the main event until now.

The Backstory:

Bianca Belair has been one of WWE’s top stars since she won the SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37. She is strong, athletic, and very charming, which has endeared her to fans. Rhea Ripley has also been equally forceful, especially after joining Judgment Day and clinching the Women’s Championship.

There are few matches that fans have been waiting for more than this one, and WWE has been wise in keeping both of these wrestlers mostly separated for much of 2023. Finally, SummerSlam 2024 is the right time and the place where these two titans will face each other in the bout that will be remembered for a long time.

Match Expectations:

Prepare for a tough match between two of the best performers of WWE wrestling. Belair’s speed and power will be countered by Ripley’s vicious striking and psychological warfare. This match could be the highlight of the event as both women did not hold back in showcasing who is the best in WWE’s women division.

Gunther (c) against Drew McIntyre—WWE Intercontinental Championship

The highly anticipated match of SummerSlam 2024 is the Intercontinental Championship match between Gunther and Drew McIntyre. Gunther is the current Intercontinental Champion that has reigned for the longest time in the recent past and has been a force to reckon with on SmackDown. McIntyre’s aggressive approach on the ring made him gain respect from the fans and wrestlers, but he is focused on defeating Gunther and becoming the new champion.

The Backstory:

Gunther has been dominating the Intercontinental Championship as far as his reign as the champion is concerned. He has beaten every contender on his way from Sheamus to Ricochet and has made the belt even more prestigious. However, one must look at the case of Drew McIntyre differently. The former WWE Champion is eager to get back to the top of WWE, and a win over Gunther at the Summer Slam will definitely help him in that regard.

McIntyre has a legitimate reason to be back from an injury, and he has been very much looking forward to regaining the title from Gunther at SummerSlam. The two men have fought before and have had very violent battles in the past, such as in WWE 39, but this time the battle is much more personal.

Match Expectations:

This should be a physical one with lots of hard hitting, as both Gunther and McIntyre are known for their stiff shots and their style in the ring. McIntyre is going to be at his worst if Gunther’s reign is to be in danger, but the champion has always shown that he can rise to the occasion no matter how hard the challenge is. This should be one of the most grueling contests on the card, as both men have their resources tested.

Other notable matches and storylines

Edge vs. LA Knight

Edge, the WWE Hall of Famer, will go head to head with the current sensation, LA Knight, which might be one of the featured bouts of the evening. LA Knight has been one of WWE’s rising stars in 2024 and has gained the fans’ attention due to his charisma, promo ability, and wrestling ability. A victory over Edge would make Knight the new top star of WWE, as many people believe in his capabilities.

The second match is the Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus match.

Becky Lynch will finally come face to face with WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus in the SummerSlam 2024 event. It has been going on for months now, where Stratus went heel and was targeting Lynch to solidify her position in wrestling. This match could have been the torch handed over moment, or there was one last big moment left in Stratus.

The show of Summer Slam of 2024

SummerSlam is not only a wrestling event but a grand event or show. It is not just the grand entrances, but WWE always ensures that SummerSlam is a big event that deserves the importance. This year, it is scheduled to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, a large stadium that will definitely host a lot of enthusiastic WWE fans. You should be prepared for pyro, fancy stages and stage designs, and perhaps some more comebacks to enhance the fun factor.

Conclusion

SummerSlam 2024 is on course for being a night of memories, big fights, and, of course, controversy. Having some of the best talents in WWE and some of the most heated feuds, this year’s event has the potential to be considered one of the best in the SummerSlam series. Whether it is the Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes match or Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley, SummerSlam 2024 will provide all the entertainment that WWE fans look forward to in “The Biggest Party of the Summer.”.