The much-anticipated 36th edition of Summerslam is set to take place at Ford Field, Detroit, on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. ET, and will be available for streaming on Peacock. SummerSlam, the second-biggest WWE event after WrestleMania, boasts a strong card with thrilling matchups from start to finish.
Highlighted by Brock Lesnar facing off against Cody Rhodes in a match that could conclude their trilogy, SummerSlam also features Logan Paul squaring off against Ricochet after a series of viral moments between the two. Meanwhile, Roman Reigns puts his Undisputed Universal Championship and the title of “Tribal Chief” on the line against his cousin Jey Uso.
Here’s everything you need to know about SummerSlam 2023:
Date: Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (Pre-show starts at 7 p.m. ET) Venue: Ford Field in Detroit
How to watch SummerSlam 2023 in the U.S.:
- Stream exclusively on Peacock
How to watch WWE SummerSlam outside the U.S.:
- Stream WWE SummerSlam from anywhere using ExpressVPN
- Watch on the WWE Network (in select countries)
SummerSlam 2023 Match Card:
- Logan Paul vs. Ricochet
- Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler
- Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes
- SummerSlam Battle Royal (Participants: Sheamus, LA Knight, Shinsuke Nakamura, Otis, Chad Gable, Tommaso Ciampa)
- Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
- Women’s Championship: Asuka (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair
- World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Bálor
- Undisputed Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey Uso
Go-Home Events:
- WWE SummerSlam Go-Home SmackDown card (Friday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m. ET on Fox):
- LA Knight vs. Sheamus
- Asuka, Bianca Belair, and Charlotte Flair appearances
- WWE SummerSlam Go-Home Monday Night Raw results:
- Logan Paul confronted Ricochet and ignited a heated rivalry.
- Gunther cut a backstage promo, expressing his determination to retain the Intercontinental title.
- Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler’s feud continued, with a match set under MMA rules.
- Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes engaged in a heated confrontation.
- Gunther pinned Chad Gable and declared his intention to defeat Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam.
- Becky Lynch called out Trish Stratus, setting up a championship match for the Aug. 14 episode of Raw.
- Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn defeated Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio.
Storylines for WWE SummerSlam:
- Logan Paul vs. Ricochet: Their feud stems from previous encounters, leading to heated exchanges on social media and an anticipated blow-off at SummerSlam.
- Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler: Baszler turned on Rousey during a tag team title defense, sparking a personal feud between the former friends.
- Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes: A heated rivalry, with Lesnar attacking Rhodes on multiple occasions, leading to their SummerSlam match.
- Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyre: The reigning champion Gunther defends his title against a returning McIntyre.
- Women’s Championship: Asuka (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair: A triple-threat match with Belair and Flair vying for the title against the champion Asuka.
- World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Bálor: Rollins defends his title against Bálor, who seeks redemption for their previous encounter.
- Undisputed Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey Uso: A deeply personal match with Reigns putting both his title and family pride on the line against his cousin Jey Uso.
SummerSlam 2023 promises to be an electrifying event, featuring top WWE Superstars in intense rivalries and championship bouts. Don’t miss this action-packed event streaming on Peacock and various platforms worldwide.
Read the full article at: Wwe Summerslam 2023: Match Card, Storylines, Streaming Info, Raw and Smackdown Results, and More!
