5 Reasons why WWE has started Superstar trades between brands

#4 Setting the stage for SummerSlam 2020 with a string of fresh feuds

If the latest reports are to be believed, WWE is going to go ahead with SummerSlam 2020 even if the city of Boston ends up canceling the PPV amidst the coronavirus outbreak. At the moment, SummerSlam is scheduled to emanate from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on August 23, 2020 and WWE has backup plans in case it gets canceled.

WWE went out of its way to turn WrestleMania 36 into a memorable affair. The two cinematic matches were a great example of WWE turning an unfortunate situation into an advantage. It could be a possibility that WWE is setting the stage for a bunch of top matches for SummerSlam by switching Superstars between brands. It's no secret that SummerSlam is one of the biggest PPVs of the year, and is widely regarded by many as the 2nd biggest show after WrestleMania. These trades could open a wide variety of possibilities on the road to SummerSlam, with several storylines getting slow, months-long builds.

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