WWE SummerSlam 2023: Matches, news, rumors, predicted matches, timings, telecast details

“The biggest party of the summer,” has been a cornerstone event in the world of professional wrestling for decades.

The SummerSlam 2023 is one of the most anticipated premium live events of the summer. The event is filled with multiple high profile feuds and exciting storylines that makes the event hyped. The 2023 SummerSlam is will take place this Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, United States. With WWE Summerslam this weekend, here is a detailed preview of the show along with telecast details and a short prediction.

Preview on the Match Card

SummerSlam Battle Royal

On the July 28 episode of SmackDown, WWE has booked the SummerSlam Battle Royal featuring male wrestlers of both Raw and SmackDown brands. The Battle Royal is expected to kick off the 2023 SummerSlam. So far LA Knight, Sheamus, Tomaso Ciampa, Shinsuke Nakamura, Otis, Chad Gable and Ludwig Kaiser are confirmed for the match. Although the number of participants for the match is not confirmed yet, LA Knight has a high chance of winning the match.

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Logan Paul vs Ricochet

The Logan Paul and Ricochet match is one of the great clashes and is expected to be a showcase of great athleticism. It will be an important match for Logan Paul to prove that he is not only a great youtuber, but also a great professional wrestler. Logan Paul is said to win the match, as WWE would never let his high paid signee to be in a series of losing streak. 

MMA Rules Match- Ronda Rousey vs Shayna Baszler

The MMA rules stipulation for Shayna Baszler vs Ronda Rousey is booked on the final episode of Raw before SummerSlam. Since it is the first MMA type of a match in WWE, there is no idea on what the match could turn out to be. One can expect a MMA match similar to UFC, with multiple rounds and breaks between rounds. Ronda Rousey is speculated to win the match by TKO or by Submission proving that she is the greatest mixed martial artist.

Gunther vs Drew McIntyre: Intercontinental Championship

Another match that has a great potential to be the highlight of the evening is the Gunther vs Drew McIntyre’s Intercontinental Championship Match. The clash between these two powerhouses is a feud that has been built for months. Gunther had the upper hand so long that McIntyre and other other wrestlers wouldn’t be able to dethrone him. As per rumors, Gunther’s championship is in a great threat as McIntyre has a 50-50 chance to defeat Gunther for the first time and finally take the Intercontinental Championship from Gunther’s waist.

WWE Women’s Championship- Triple Threat Match

The WWE Women’s Championship has been in a tense state since it got into the hands of Asuka. Two former champions, Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair have fought to covet the title but both ended in a disqualification, resulting in both added to the championship match at SummerSlam. The match is expected to be an extreme contest involving ringside weapons, such as tables, ladders, kendo sticks and chairs. Although all the three are said to risk their bodies on the line, IYO SKY is speculated to cash in the Money in the Bank contract to win the WWE Women’s Championship for the first time.

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World Heavyweight Championship

Seth Rollins and Finn Balor have a seven year long feud, most interestingly everything was around the SummerSlam. The first time when both had a match was at SummerSlam 2016, where Finn Balor defeated Seth Rollins to win the Inaugural Universal Championship. This time they are fighting for the World Heavyweight Championship. Balor already lost the match at Money in the Bank, where distraction from Damien Priest was a major threat. This time Finn has the upper hand with fellow Judgment Day members in his corner. Although the match could turn on either side, Finn Balor might win the match, adding another major championship into Judgment Day.

Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar

It has been a battle for Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar since Raw after WrestleMania. They had a one on one match on two occasions with a 1-1 win each. The rubber match at SummerSlam is the deciding match for them to prove their dominance. It is an important match for Cody Rhodes being the fan’s favorite and a win would help him to remain on the top card. On the other hand, Lesnar losing can be justified but only after a hard fight. The match could witness extreme fights resulting in a bleed, skin tear and bone chilling performance.

Tribal Combat Match

It is the first time WWE has booked a Tribal Combat match between the Samoan cousins for the Universal Championship and Tribal Chief status. The match could be quite similar to a No Disqualification, Street Fight with anything goes stipulation. High use of weapons and interference can be expected with twists and turns. As per rumors, this could be a important milestone in The Bloodline storyline and as per speculation Roman Reigns would retain the championship and the tribal chief status with him.

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WWE SummerSlam Telecast Details

WWE SummerSlam 2023 is said to air live in India this Sunday on August 6, 2023 at 5.30 am IST. You can watch the live action on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 1 HD broadcast channels on TV. The pay-per-view can be viewed live online on Sony Liv, Jio Tv, and Airtel Tv for free. For premium users, it can be streamed live on the WWE Network. WWE streams exclusively in Hindi commentary on Sony Ten 3.

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