It's time to head to Cleveland for one of the biggest events of the summer. Cleveland Browns Stadium will host WWE SummerSlam on Saturday night with an incredibly extensive slate of matches set to take place in front of thousands of fans. The tentpole event is expected to feature six title bouts and one non-title bout that could steal the show.
The most important title fights could also make for interesting theater. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will face Solo Sikoa. Rhodes was spurred into a second Bloodline Rules match after overcoming the circumstances against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. But this time it could be different, as Sikoa's version of the bloodline appears to be more ruthless. Additionally, world heavyweight champion Damian Priest is looking to fend off a formidable challenge from long-time reigning intercontinental champion Günther. There are many possible paths, including the type of help Priest receives from his stablemates in Judgment Day.
Additionally, CM Punk will have his first singles match on WWE television since 2014 when he takes on Drew McIntyre with Seth Rollins serving as special guest referee. The three men all have problems with the others and bad blood is definitely boiling over.
Elsewhere, there's the love triangle between women's champion Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley. When Ripley suffered a real injury and was forced to relinquish the title – thanks to Morgan – the current defending champion began to approach Mysterio. Since Ripley was off TV, a relationship seemed to develop between Morgan and Mysterio, but when Ripley returned, Mysterio swore that he hated Morgan and was loyal to Ripley. Now the two meet on Saturday, with Mysterio sure to play his part.
Check out the confirmed matches for WWE SummerSlam below. The event will air live on Peacock on Saturday, with the main card beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
WWE SummerSlam Matches 2024
CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (*Special Guest Referee Match): The most anticipated SummerSlam match is probably the one that doesn't involve a title. WWE did a masterful job telling the story of Punk and McIntyre. The Scot repeatedly mocked Punk's susceptibility to injury after Punk was injured in the ring with him at the Royal Rumble. Punk retaliated by ruining McIntyre's WrestleMania moment, Scotland's homecoming, and the Money in the Bank cash-in. McIntyre put Punk in the hospital with a brutal attack in Chicago between Clash at the Castle and Money in the Bank, further adding to their blockbuster showdown in Cleveland. People wondered how Seth Rollins' long-standing issues with each man would impact the match. Rollins will serve as special guest referee for Punk vs. McIntyre and says he will enforce the rules as he sees fit throughout the match.
WWE Undisputed Championship – Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Solo Sikoa (Bloodline Rules Match): Rhodes ended Roman Reigns' dominance at WrestleMania, but he's far from done with The Bloodline. The Sikoa-led version of the faction was dramatically upgraded with the addition of Jacob Fatu. The Bloodline defeated Rhodes, Orton and Kevin Owens in a six-man tag team match at Money in the Bank, giving Sikoa a legitimate claim to challenge Rhodes for the undisputed title at SummerSlam.
World Heavyweight Championship – Damian Priest (c) vs. Gunther: Gunther defeated Randy Orton in the finals of the King of the Ring tournament, solidifying his shot at the world title at SummerSlam. Priest's run as world champion has been solid, but he has yet to stand on his own two feet. Priest defeated McIntyre at WrestleMania 40, Clash at the Castle and Money in the Bank, but needed Punk's support each time. Many expect record-breaking former Intercontinental Champion Günther to be crowned world champion at SummerSlam.
WWE Women's Championship – Bayley (c) vs. Nia Jax: Jax defeated Darkhorse finalist Lyra Valkyria and was crowned Queen of the Ring. Since then, Jax has not played a central role on SmackDown, but her new alliance with Tiffany Stratton could give her an advantage over fighting champion Bayley.
Women's World Championship – Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley: “Mommy” is home and Morgan has a real problem. Morgan's injury-revenge tour was unintentionally authentic. Ripley was legitimately injured in a backstage brawl with Morgan, a story that builds on the legitimate injury Morgan previously suffered in a match with Ripley. Thanks to an assist from Dominik Mysterio, Morgan then captured the women's world title from Becky Lynch. After weeks of courting Mysterio and helping him defeat his estranged father Rey Mysterio, Morgan planted a kiss on Dominik, which preceded Ripley's return shortly thereafter. The rivals will collide at SummerSlam with the women's world title on the line.
US Championship – Logan Paul (c) vs. LA Knight: There was no way WWE would leave Paul out of a PPV event in his hometown. Knight has been on the hunt for Paul for months, breaking into Paul's mansion to use his swimming pool and pinning Paul in a Money in the Bank qualifier. On the July 19 episode of SmackDown, Knight urged Paul to sign a contract to defend his title at SummerSlam. Knight looks poised to win his first main roster title and capture the United States Championship in one fell swoop.
Intercontinental Championship – Sami Zayn (c) vs. Bron Breakker: Breakker is the worst new guy on Raw, but his inexperience cost him an Intercontinental title shot with Zayn at Money in the Bank. Breakker had a chance at redemption after defeating Ilja Dragunov in a No. 1 Contenders match on the July 22 episode of Raw.
*Rollins will serve as a special guest referee
