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Out of all of WWE's 'Big Four' pay-per-views, SummerSlam is the one with the least recognizable identity.
WrestleMania is the biggest show of the year, Royal Rumble hosts the most exciting match of the year, and Survivor Series has become the battleground for 'brand warfare' between RAW and SmackDown. As a result, it is a bigger challenge to pinpoint Mr. SummerSlam as compared to the other three events.
Shawn Michaels is Mr. WrestleMania, while the other two can be determined based on Superstar's track record in the titular gimmick matches. Stone Cold Steve Austin and Randy Orton might be Mr. Royal Rumble and Mr. Survivor Series, respectively.
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However, quite a few Superstars would be in contention for the title of Mr. SummerSlam. This is based on their in-ring performances and the level of their accomplishments at The Biggest Event of the Summer.
Basing this list on a combination of high-quality matches and memorable moments, here are five WWE Superstars who can be considered Mr. SummerSlam. Who do you think should receive the nickname? Let us know in the comments below.
#5 Randy Orton (WWE SummerSlam record: 7-7-1)
While he is a contender for Mr. Survivor Series as well, Randy Orton has enjoyed some monumental moments at SummerSlam over the years.
He defeated Chris Benoit at the 2004 edition to become the youngest world champion in WWE history. The Viper would face the who's who of WWE legends at the event over the years, beating The Undertaker in 2005 and John Cena in 2009. He also faced Hulk Hogan at SummerSlam 2006, which remains the Hulkster's final WWE match.
However, Randy Orton's greatest match at the August supershow may have come in 2011. He defeated Christian in an excellent No Holds Barred Match for the World Heavyweight Title. Two years later, at SummerSlam 2013, The Viper turned heel and cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on Daniel Bryan.
Orton's recent record at The Biggest Event of the Summer isn't the greatest, though. The 14-time world champion put over the likes of Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre over the years while fighting Kofi Kingston to a no contest at SummerSlam 2019.
But his biggest defeat at the event came when Brock Lesnar busted him open at the end of the 2016 event. Nevertheless, Randy Orton has always had high-profile matches at SummerSlam.
#4 Bret Hart (7-4 at WWE SummerSlam)
SummerSlam's early years saw Bret Hart steal the show year in, year out. His first few matches at the event came alongside Jim Neidhart, with the two of them making up the Hart Foundation. Their contests against The Brain Busters in 1989 and especially Demolition in 1990 remain tag team classics.
Hart's progression up the card was showcased at SummerSlam as he won the Intercontinental Championship from Mr. Perfect in 1991. The Hitman lost the IC Title to The British Bulldog in an emotionally charged contest at Wembley Stadium, SummerSlam 1992.
While matches against Jerry 'The King' Lawler and Isaac Yankem DDS left a lot to be desired, Bret Hart wowed the world at the 1994 edition of the August supershow. He retained the WWE Championship over his brother, Owen Hart, in a brilliant Steel Cage Match.
The two-time WWE Hall of Famer would further his SummerSlam legacy in 1997, where he won the world title from The Undertaker in yet another excellent contest. Bret Hart was remarkably consistent at The Biggest Event of the Summer and contributed to its emergence as a major pay-per-view.
#3 Edge (8-2 at WWE SummerSlam)
Edge is more of an understated contender for Mr. SummerSlam. He has had some memorable matches at the event while remaining incredibly consistent over his career. The Rated-R Superstar has a favorable win-loss record too.
Edge's first major match at SummerSlam was a TLC in 2000, where he teamed up with Christian to defeat the Hardy Boyz and the Dudley Boyz. Following that, one could chart the WWE Hall of Famer's career progression through his matches at SummerSlam.
He defeated the likes of Eddie Guerrero, Chris Jericho and Matt Hardy at the event over the years. Edge rose up the card and retained his WWE Championship against John Cena at SummerSlam 2006. His winning streak came to an end in 2008, when he took on The Undertaker inside Hell in a Cell.
But what further helps the 11-time world champion's case is his pair of post-retirement returns at The Biggest Event of the Summer.
While his 2011 appearance with Christian was fun, Edge's return on the SummerSlam 2019 Kickoff Show was even more explosive. He hit Elias with a spear - his first since retiring from the ring. The Rated-R Superstar is set to shine on the SummerSlam stage once again, with a match against Seth Rollins coming up.
#2 Brock Lesnar (6-4 at WWE SummerSlam)
Looking at his blockbuster list of matches at the event, it is hard to argue against Brock Lesnar being Mr. SummerSlam. He has headlined every edition he was a part of, aside from two of them.
Even then, The Beast Incarnate enjoyed excellent showings against Kurt Angle in 2003 and CM Punk ten years later. The latter will go down as an absolute classic - the quintessential 'David vs. Goliath' contest. Now, let's look at Lesnar's unbelievable record in SummerSlam's main events.
He won the WWE Championship months after making his debut, defeating The Rock at The Biggest Event of the Summer in 2002. Along with wins over Triple H and Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar crushed John Cena in the most one-sided main event in SummerSlam history at the 2014 edition.
Lesnar had another few wars at the August supershow, taking on The Undertaker in 2015 and Seth Rollins in 2019. Both matches showcased the 8-time WWE world champion at his best. His Universal Championship defense against Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and Samoa Joe in 2017 was also excellent.
The Beast Incarnate has helped SummerSlam become a force once again, thanks to the rising importance of his matches in recent years. Brock Lesnar's star power will be missed at this year's event.
#1 Seth Rollins (6-1 at WWE SummerSlam)
In terms of modern-day WWE Superstars, very few have a SummerSlam resume quite like Seth Rollins. He has remained very consistent since his debut at the event in 2014, with all of his matches delivering in the ring.
The Savior of SmackDown has won an entire WWE Grand Slam at SummerSlam.
Rollins won an entertaining Lumberjack Match with Dean Ambrose in 2014, before enjoying a stellar performance against John Cena a year later. His white gear was not the most impressive thing about him at SummerSlam 2015, as he beat Cena to remain WWE Champion and win the US Title.
While he failed to become the first-ever Universal Champion against Finn Balor, Seth Rollins has not lost at SummerSlam since 2016. He reunited with Ambrose the following year, winning the RAW Tag Team Titles from The Bar. Rollins became Intercontinental Champion in 2018, defeating Dolph Ziggler for the belt.
While all of his previous matches did well, The Architect's greatest SummerSlam showing may have come against Brock Lesnar in 2019. He pinned The Beast Incarnate clean to win the Universal Championship.
Rollins defeated Dominik Mysterio in the latter's first-ever WWE match at SummerSlam last year. The level of the opponent may have drastically changed, but the in-ring quality remains high. Expect another classic encounter, as Seth Rollins is set to face Edge at SummerSlam 2021.
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