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Top 3 Summerslam matches of all time

The Biggest Party of the Summer
The Biggest Party of the Summer

The biggest party in the Summer in the WWE family is the Summerslam. Summerslam is the second largest pay-per-view after Wrestlemania which contains an array of classic matches. A memorable Summerslam match boasts of certain qualities like a fabulous storyline, buildup, intensity and lastly, the great drama that follows. Summerslam is the bright, late summary counterpart to the prestigious and dignified Wrestlemania.

Perhaps the most unique part of Summerslam is that it includes a great storyline of the wrestlers. The story of a wrestler trying to overcome an opponent that has been undefeated or the story of an underdog trying to win the championship adds value and quality to the event. Near falls, Drama and chemistry make Summerslam one of the iconic events in the WWE calendar. Let us take a look at The Top 3 Summerslam matches of all time


#3. CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar: Summerslam 2013

A classic encounter between two of the most athletic wrestlers in the present era
A classic encounter between two of the most athletic wrestlers in the present era

This match signified a fight that was taking place inside the WWE. CM Punk felt isolated inside WWE in the second half of 2013 in a fight against the company and the authority figures.

The result was Punk was contested in a No Disqualification match against then time company favorite, Brock Lesnar. Punk’s former boss, Paul Heyman challenged him that he can never win against Lesnar. Punk was attacked by Lesnar, starting the feud which was settled at Summerslam.

The classic encounter between two of the most athletic wrestlers in the present era was something like a David vs. Goliath contest. Brock Lesnar used his brute strength as Punk used his speed and agility to counter attack the monster.

Heyman remains an important figure throughout the match distracting Punk at times from which Lesnar would take advantage of. The match was fast-paced, athletic and brutal with Lesnar defeating Punk with an F-5.

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