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Finn Balor established himself as a threat to Seth Rollins ahead of their Aug. 21 SummerSlam bout. John Cena and AJ Styles set up their epic rematch. Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar took turns delivering finishing moves that served as messages to each other before their encounter at the summertime spectacular. Yet none of those Superstars were able to climb the ladder to the top spot in this week's rankings. With tension building on both Raw and SmackDown and Superstars jockeying for position before SummerSlam, the most prominent wrestlers proved to be those looking to avenge significant defeats or assert themselves as credible championship ...

After Raw delivered a thorough, one-sided ass-kicking in the first week of WWE's latest brand extension, SmackDown needed a strong second effort to keep from re-establishing itself as the clear No. 2 show in the WWE Universe. The red brand would not make things easy for its competitor, delivering another strong broadcast featuring excellent performances from Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Sasha Banks, Charlotte and Enzo Amore. SmackDown's Randy Orton made a surprise appearance, dropping Brock Lesnar with an RKO, and Roman Reigns appeared to ignite a rivalry with United States champion Rusev. SmackDown countered with a showcase devoted to Dolph Ziggler and his ...

Anything can happen in WWE. The company has sworn by that mantra for over two decades, and it’s served it well. Every show has at least one "OMG" moment—a shocking swerve or a jaw-dropping spot—that trends on Twitter. And SummerSlam—the second-biggest show of the year after WrestleMania—is the prime time for hot controversy. Some of the moments on this list made fans angry. That’s the understandable outcome of poor booking and questionable creative decisions. Other moments on this list were uneventful in outward appearance, but they were fraught with backstage drama. Fans only learned about the controversy later on. But whichever the case, every ...

Randy Orton vs. Brock Lesnar is the perfect match in many ways. The two men came up together from Ohio Valley Wrestling, they both became top main event wrestlers and they're both future WWE Hall of Fame members. Their similar paths have now intersected in a big way. But this should not just be a match for nostalgia's sake; this should be a rare loss for Lesnar and an important win for Orton. The Viper was the only real choice to face The Beast. Lesnar has beaten everyone of major importance in WWE. John Cena, Triple H, The Undertaker, Big Show and Dean ...

The electric collision of talent that is the Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor rivalry isn't flawed so much as unfinished. Balor's clash with Rollins at SummerSlam has massive promise. To maximize it, WWE must display more of who Balor is. There's work to be done on the front of character development. That being said, fans have good reason to be excited. WWE boldly chose to rocket an unproven asset straight into the No. 1 contender's spot for the new WWE Universal Championship. The company backed Balor right away, banking on his potential stardom on day one of his arrival to Raw. That's the kind ...

With Eva Marie, WWE is stubbornly trying to turn a show pony into a war horse. Long before Marie had any business being in the ring, she debuted on Raw in 2013. She was atrocious. She was a little leaguer who was flailing at major league fastballs. She has since refined her mat game at the WWE Performance Center, rehabbed her career at NXT and worked privately with former tag team champ Brian Kendrick. Marie, though, isn't ready to compete in the ring. At NXT, she looked like a student in the early stages of learning the craft. Even so, WWE drafted her to ...

As WWE continues to reshape its rosters following the Raw-SmackDown brand split, old names are sure to populate the New Era. Rumors point to Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) being on that list, but wrestling fans know to be wary of what floats around online. WWE alumni are certain to step back into the ring for the company. Jinder Mahal and Rhyno already have. WWE is trumpeting Shelton Benjamin's return to SmackDown. Before the draft, Dave Meltzer, founder of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, tweeted that WWE had reached out to a number of older wrestlers: But will WWE's search for roster depth and veterans to aid all ...

This week's Monday Night Raw brought with it a host of new rivalries heading into WWE SummerSlam 2016. One of the most noteworthy moments of the show was the briefly announced new partnership between Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens to combat the most popular babyface team in WWE, Enzo Amore and Big Cass. At first, it seemed like an odd turn of events for two wrestlers who were recently on the edge of main event contention, but WWE has been teasing this alliance for months. Owens and Jericho have had a friendly animosity toward each other whenever they have crossed paths, ...

For nearly 30 years, SummerSlam has been one of the signature events on WWE's schedule, an August spectacular dedicated to the hottest feuds, biggest matches and most prestigious championships. On Sunday, August 21, the company will deliver a broadcast on its WWE Network featuring two heavyweight title bouts: Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler. Each of those bouts has the potential to join the long list of epic championship encounters from years past, including but not limited to Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect and Kurt Angle vs. Steve Austin. What are the best championship matches in SummerSlam ...

The 2016 WWE draft, which took place back on July 19, sent shock waves throughout the WWE Universe, forever shaking up the landscape of Raw and SmackDown Live. It has been years since the brand split was last in effect in WWE, but it has already proved to be beneficial to everyone on the roster. From an increased amount of television time for the midcard faces to a surplus of stories, both Raw and SmackDown feel significantly more important than they did a few short weeks ago. Granted, it's still too soon to say whether bringing back the brand extension was a ...