Ranking all Summerslam main events from worst to best

#9 John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar - Summerslam 2014

Suplex, repeat

As we move into the top 10 Summerslam main events, we come across one of the most memorable matches in the history of the PPV. John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar was not so much a match as a complete destruction of the 16-time World Champ.

Due to Daniel Bryan's injuries, Cena was inserted into the title picture and took the beating that was probably reserved for the leader of the YES movement. Due to the anti-John Cena sentiment that pervades the WWE Universe, most fans loved every second of this main event.

Lesnar needed something to complement his recent Wrestlemania victory over The Undertaker, and taking out a legend in such easy fashion was more than enough. This was a really fun match and stands as a true highlight of Brock's recent run with the company.

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#8 The Undertaker vs. Bret Hart - Summerslam 1997

Three of the company's best

In the second half of 1997, the WWF were doing everything right. So many of their main storylines, for example, were well thought out and pieced together. Bret Hart vs The Undertaker in the main event of Summerslam that year, as well as being a great contest in its own right, also paved the way for two of 1997's most important matches.

Shawn Michaels was the special guest referee and was forced to count his rival to victory after accidentally hitting The Deadman over the head with a steel chair. Shawn would then go on to face Taker in the first ever Hell in a Cell match and eventually screw Bret Hart out of the WWF Championship at Survivor Series.

While the company were still getting Steve Austin ready for the main event, the WWF was all about Bret, Shawn and Taker, and putting them together in the ring for that year's Summerslam led to nothing but gold.

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#7 John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan - Summerslam 2013

The Bryan era begins

There was something about Daniel Bryan back in 2013 that fans were drawn to. He was the most exciting prospect many had seen in a long time, and following a highly entertaining feud and partnership with Kane, we all knew he was ready to headline on a bigger stage.

John Cena hand picked Bryan to be his opponent for Summerslam 2013 and the two went out and delivered in a big way.

This was a classic confrontation, showcasing Bryan's highly advanced wrestling skills and John Cena's ability to bring his A game when it was called for. After Punk and Lesnar had threatened to steal the show an hour earlier, these two were not fazed and proceeded to prove the bookers right in their decision to put them on last.

This match will also be remembered for kicking off the Daniel Bryan and Authority angle that led to his coronation as champion at Wrestlemania 30.