Wrestling fans, get ready for one of the biggest events of the year! WWE SummerSlam 2024 is just around the corner, and the card is shaping up to be a blockbuster. According to Dave Meltzer in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, eight matches are either confirmed or expected to be announced soon. Let’s break down the action you can look forward to!
Firstly, two matches were set after the King & Queen of the Ring event in May. GUNTHER and Nia Jax, winners of the respective men’s and women’s tournaments, earned their title shots. GUNTHER will face Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship, while Jax challenges Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship.
Adding to the excitement, the highly anticipated match between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa for the Undisputed WWE title was made official after a dramatic segment on “WWE SmackDown.” Logan Paul is also set to defend his United States Championship against LA Knight, who signed the contract on the July 12 episode of “SmackDown.”
Bron Breakker is looking for redemption as he challenges Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship, a rematch from their clash at Money in the Bank. Though Ilja Dragunov has recently been added to the storyline, it appears the rematch will be a one-on-one battle.
In another thrilling bout, Rhea Ripley is expected to return from injury to reclaim the WWE Women’s World Championship from Liv Morgan. Meltzer noted that this match is “strongly expected” to happen, assuming Ripley is cleared in time.
Rumors are swirling about a potential showdown between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, depending on Punk’s return timeline. Additionally, Seth Rollins might be joining the action, though his role remains unclear.
Finally, there is speculation about a Women’s Tag Team Championship match, possibly involving Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn defending against teams like Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill, or even Damage CTRL.
As SummerSlam approaches, stay tuned for more updates and get ready for an epic weekend of wrestling!