WWE: SummerSlam 2013 Preview

SummerSlam is considered to be the second biggest PPV in WWE’s calendar year. In a few more days, this year’s edition of SummerSlam will roll out from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and the card is stacked with some high profile matches.

When the new General Manager of RAW, Brad Maddox gave John Cena the opportunity to pick his next opponent for SummerSlam the night after the Money in the Bank PPV, John Cena asked the WWE Universe who they wanted to see as the new number one contender.

The answer was unanimous, as the WWE Universe started a huge “Yes” and “Daniel Bryan” chant, which forced Cena to pick the bearded warrior as his opponent. Since then, the two have battled it out on the mic, with Bryan saying Cena mocked the wrestling business.

With Cena getting physical with Bryan, tensions were high this past week on RAW. What will unfold at SummerSlam? With Triple H inserting himself as the special guest referee for the bout, will he influence the outcome? Will Cena beat Bryan? Or will Bryan finally realize his 15 odd year dream of becoming the WWE champion? Also, we cannot forget about Randy Orton, who can cash in his briefcase come Sunday after Cena and Bryan battle it out.

 

Christian won the number one contender’s match a couple of weeks ago on Smackdown, and will face Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight championship. Ever since ‘Captain Charisma’ made his return to the WWE, he has been asking for ‘one more match’, and he earned the right to face the World champion at SummerSlam for the coveted title.

Christian won his first World Heavyweight championship against Alberto Del Rio a couple of years ago, and hence, things can get interesting between the two as their old rivalry is revisited. With Christian being one of the best workers in the business, one needn’t be surprised if he puts on the match of the night along with the Mexican icon.

 

Arguably, one of the most anticipated bouts this year will take place this Sunday, as CM Punk will take on Brock Lesnar, which can get really ugly. Expect nothing less than a physical, brutal brawl between the two ‘Paul Heyman guys’, as they fight to find out who really is the best in the business.

With Paul Heyman siding with Brock Lesnar, he will undoubtedly be the difference maker come Sunday. Will Punk overcome the odds and tame the beast? Or will Brock Lesnar show Punk just why he was the youngest WWE champion in the history of the company? I for one cannot wait to see what happens this Sunday at SummerSlam.