Bold predictions for the SummerSlam's match card

SummerSlam is one of the biggest PPV for WWE and it is the one next in line. Although there is a month for the event to take place, the fans around the planet are already speculating about the matches which can take place on that night.

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WWE has announced that Alexa Bliss will be facing Ronda Rousey for the Raw Women’s Championship if the former-UFC champion can obey her extended suspension. Furthermore, Brock Lesnar will be defending the Universal Championship against the winner of Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley match next week.

Honoring the anticipations for the upcoming event, here are the early predictions for the possible match card for this year’s edition of SummerSlam.

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#1 Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz

This is long due.

Team Hell No lost against the Bludgeon Brothers at Extreme Rules, and Miz didn’t miss the opportunity to rub it in the face of the losing team on the following episode of SmackDown Live. Not to mention, Daniel Bryan took it upon himself to put the Miz in his place.

The history between these two Superstars goes back a long way. The “Awesome One” was the mentor of the “Leader of the YES movement” during the latter’s NXT tenure. Not only this, the “Goat” replaced his mentor in that year’s edition of SummerSlam.

During an interview on “Talking Smack” in 2016, Daniel Bryan called the Miz a coward wrestler who fights in the fear of getting hurt. The accused took this bitterly and lashed out with hurtful words which made the recently returned Superstar leave the interview in between.

Notably, the Miz was traded from Raw thanks to the special request made by the former General Manager of SmackDown Live. Not only this resulted in the dissolution of Miztourage but also brought the rivalries between these two back on the map.

Adding Kane’s injury to the mix suggests that Daniel Bryan will be competing in a one-on-one at the SummerSlam. Who else could be a better opponent for him other than the Miz?

#2 Carmella (c) vs. Becky Lynch – SmackDown Live’s Women’s Championship

Becky could seal her way to SummerSlam next week on SmackDown Live.

The SmackDown Live’s General Manager has scheduled a match between these two Superstars, which if won by Becky Lynch, would happen again at SummerSlam for the Women’s Championship. Despite the fact that the fate of this match will be decided next week, it is safe to speculate that Carmella is going to be on the losing side next week due to the following reasons.

Asuka and Charlotte Flair (injured) have both faced the reigning champion twice. Hence, having the champion face one of them again doesn’t make much sense.

Further, Becky Lynch has been on a roll in the recent weeks with her wins over Billie Kay, Sonya Deville, and Peyton Royce. Hence, it will be perfect to have these two compete for the championship at SummerSlam.

#3 B Team (c) vs. Authors of Pain – Raw Tag Team Championships

Their run would run through SummerSlam.

The newly crowned tag team champions will face the former-tag team champions, Deleters of the World, in a rematch next week on Raw. However, it is unlikely that the titles will change hands again in such a short duration.

Last week, B team defeated the Ascension in a match continuing their winning streak. Although they are the champions, they go as the underdogs in their every match.

If WWE think-tank wants to continue their run as the tag-team champions, Authors of Pain looks like the best opponent for them for the upcoming PPV. Frankly speaking, B Team has still a lot to prove as the tag team champions. Thus, this match can very well find its place in the pre-show.

#4 The Bludgeon Brothers (c) vs. Usos vs. SAnitY

The teams had a stare down at each other a couple of weeks back.

The Bludgeon Brothers have been unstoppable since they have become the SmackDown Live tag team champions. They have defended their titles against the likes of the Usos, New Day and Team Hell No.

Considering the momentum they have gained in the recent history, it could be a Triple Threat match for the titles. The Usos were particularly vocal about the way Team Hell No was granted the shot at the Gold. On the other hand, SAnitY has impressed the WWE Universe in the last couple of weeks.

Given the current landscape of the tag-team division, having these three teams vie for the tag titles appears to be a good bet. What do you think? Sounds off in the comments section below.

#5 Shinsuke Nakamura (c) vs. Randy Orton – United States Championship

Would "Viper" be the next United States Champion?

Shinsuke Nakamura has faced Jeff Hardy twice in the last five days for the United States Championship. More importantly, Randy Orton has ambushed the former champion on both the occasions.

Jeff Hardy has lost his rematch, and the assault he received earlier this week suggests that he will be out for quite some time now. This goes well with the fact that he is genuinely injured and can use a well-deserved time off.

Randy Orton has been one of the top heels in WWE, and his vicious attacks on the “Enigma” has made even the Japanese wrestler wondering. From the current standpoint, it is inevitable that these two will face each other in a Heel vs. Heel match for the United States Championship.

#6 AJ Styles (c) vs. Samoa Joe – WWE Championship

The most anticipated match of the Summer.

The biggest of the matches are supposed to happen at the SummerSlam, and this is certainly one of the biggest dream match possible. The fans have been waiting for months for these two superstars have a go against each other.

Since becoming the WWE Champion, AJ Styles has been a true torchbearer for the Tuesday Nights. His mettle will be put to a test if he happens to face Samoa Joe.

These two have torn down the shows at TNA and the time is ripe for these two to leave a lasting impression inside a WWE ring. With the master of the Calf-Crusher facing the master of the Coquina Clutch, it is safe to say that this match might steal the show.

#7 Humongous match for the Intercontinental Championship

These two have taken the IC title at a whole another level.

In the absence of the Universal Championship, the Intercontinental Championship has risen as the most coveted championship on the Monday Nights. Seth Rollins and Dolph Ziggler (c) have treated the WWE Universe to a couple of classic matches in the recent past.

Given Raw’s roster is stacked with the immensely talented Superstars, it will be a good option to have a multi-man match for this championship. Keeping in mind the multi-man match got canceled at Extreme Rules, WWE owes one such match to its fans.

The list of potential participants (other than these two) for this match looks unending with the likes of Finn Balor, Baron Corbin, Bobby Roode, Jinder Mahal and Elias. Even a betrayal from Drew McIntyre to get his name in the hat appears to be a possibility.

#8 Sasha Banks and Bayley vs. the Riott Squad

Could the friends reply to the earlier assaults?

As seen last week on Raw, Sasha Banks and Bayley have resolved the issues in their friendship and are now on the same page. Hence, their opponents should be the one who witnessed their friendship to crack down in the first place, the Riott Squad.

The Squad has been impressive in the last couple of months. This match would prove to be a stepping stone for them to seal their impact on Raw.

On the other hand, the reunited friends would want to prove that they are a better team than ever before. What could be a better way to prove that other than defeating the faction who has been running "riots" on the roster?

#9 John Cena vs. The Undertaker – WrestleMania 34 rematch

Yes, please!

Both these future Hall of Famers has not been part of storylines since they faced each other at WrestleMania. The match was a short affair where the “Leader of the Cenation” was defeated decisively.

Over the years, SummerSlam has featured an icon vs. icon match on numerous occasions. The time is right for these two veterans to have a rematch. The upcoming PPV is still four weeks away, and considering that time with the social media gives an ample opportunity to build their rematch.

The Undertaker is rumored to work a multiple number of days this year. Not to mention, having this rematch could be a stepping stone in their plausible confrontation at WrestleMania next year.

#10 Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Roman Reigns – Universal Championship

There are a thousand ways to make this happen!

Raw will feature a match between Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley next week to determine the number one contender for the Universal Championship. However, it seems difficult to believe that one of them might not face Brock Lesnar.

At this point in time, having this Triple Threat match can arguably be “Best for Business”. Roman Reigns unofficially defeated Brock Lesnar at the Greatest Royal Rumble, which would be a tough fact for the “Beast Incarnate” to digest.

Bobby Lashley defeated The “Big Dog” at Extreme Rules, and there is no reason to believe that WWE will have him lose a week later to Roman Reigns to kill the momentum he just earned.

SummerSlam is still a month away, and there could be a thousand ways to have these three compete for the most coveted prize on Raw. But will the story end with this massive main event? There could always be more in the store. Check out the next page.

#11 Money in the Bank cash in

It's time to become the Champion.

There is a time and a place to do the right thing. Both the time and the place couldn’t be better for a Superstar to cash-in his money in the bank contract, especially if that person happens to be a “Monster Among Men”.

There is no doubt that the main event at SummerSlam is going to be one hell of a fight, which just makes it easier for the contract holder to cash-in successfully.

Considering the push Braun Strowman has got in the last one year, he is destined to win the Universal Championship. Hence, it appears to be a safe bet to say that the “Monster” would walk out of SummerSlam as the Universal Champion.