WWE SummerSlam 2017: 5 mistakes WWE should avoid at Summerslam 2017

Wrestlemania feels like a lifetime ago, doesn't it? After many a B pay-per-view following "The Showcase of the Immortals", Summerslam 2017 is upon us. While it may feel like a star-studded affair like years past, we are certain that it will be an eventful show, all said and done. The scary thought in this regard is whether or not the event will be 'good' memorable or 'bad'.

WWE has the potential to make this grand affair one of the most memorable SummerSlams in its glorious history. That is provided that the points we outline in this article are taken into account and heed to the fullest.

Here are five mistakes WWE is bound to make at SummerSlam, that may not just make the pay-per-view underwhelming, but have seriously detrimental long-term consequences.

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#5 Have Rusev lose to Randy Orton

Rusev will seriously lose all momentum if this happens!

Randy Orton won the Royal Rumble match this year and went on to win the championship at Wrestlemania 33 as well. However, his reign at the top was anything but extraordinary, as Randy Orton was unable to connect with fans at any significant level.

Some even dubbed Jinder Mahal's reign as the face of the company as a welcome change when compared to Orton's disappointing tenure as WWE Champion.

Rusev lost in his comeback effort in a Flag match to John Cena, and it seems like he may lose to Orton as well. After all, Orton has lost his last three pay-per-view matches in a row. Orton certainly needs a big win on a big stage, and WWE may think that Rusev is the right man to put him over.

Not only will it kill Rusev's momentum entirely, it will push a star who hardly has any more equity in 2017. The need of the hour is to create new stars that look strong, and therefore, Rusev needs to win at all costs.

#4 Have Baron Corbin cash in his contract

Nakamura needs a dominant run as WWE Champion

Rumours had surfaced recently that WWE's Jinder Mahal experiment had been an absolute failure, as the company made little or no progress on the monetary front in India.

We believe that WWE may want Nakamura to defeat Mahal at SummerSlam, in front of the hardcore Brooklyn crowd, only to have Baron Corbin cash in his Money in the Bank contract, and become WWE Champion. We don't mean any disrespect to Baron Corbin, but Nakamura is a far more unique character, in the larger scheme of things for WWE.

It may be wise to give Shinsuke Nakamura a run with the belt, to make him look like a dominant player for the long haul, instead of having him lose immediately afterwards. After all, the way Shinsuke Nakamura has been booked on the main roster hasn't done him any favours.

#3 Have Jason Jordan become the new Intercontinental Champion

Jordan is anything but ready for the big leagues, right now!

No, this match has not been made official yet, but we are certain we are heading towards a clash between The Miz and Jason Jordan for SummerSlam.

With one week to go, we are certain that Kurt Angle will announce a match between his son and the A-Lister for SummerSlam. Yes, Jordan is getting the biggest push of his life, but he is not ready to hold the gold right now.

The Miz has done wonders with the Intercontinental Championship and having Jason Jordan hold the title will just devalue it, once again. Jordan needs far more character development before he can hold the second most valuable prize!

#2 Keeping the Universal Championship title on Brock Lesnar

WWE has the chance to create a brand new star!

Vince McMahon is someone who, once committed to a vision, is hardly ever willing to let go of it. By all indications, he wants a match between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania next year, and he is committed to see it through, to the end.

So instead of putting the belt on a full-time member of the roster, he is likely to allow Lesnar to carry it all the way to Wrestlemania in New Orleans. This is a bad decision, especially because it sets a bad example for the full-time roster.

By putting the Universal Championship on Samoa Joe or Braun Strowman, WWE can create a brand new unbeatable monster who could take Brock Lesnar's place. Even Roman Reigns, appearing with the championship on RAW, on a weekly basis, would be an improvement to the current situation.

Let's hope Lesnar drops the championship, and leaves for the time being, to pursue his goals in the UFC.

#1 Not have the Hardyz on the card

Let's face it! They are quite possibly the biggest attraction in the whole roster.

When Matt and Jeff Hardy showed up at Wrestlemania, they blew the roof off the place! It would be almost criminal to not have them at the second biggest show of the year.

While it looked like The Hardyz were going to take on The Revival and possibly The Club at SummerSlam, Scott Dawson's injury may have put those plans on hold for the time being (you can also read our 5 potential opponents for the Hardyz at SummerSlam 2017). Even if it is a backstage vignette, The Hardyz need to be on the SummerSlam card for sure, awoken or not.

Let's hope that our advice does not fall on deaf ears and WWE does indeed take these precautions to create a product that fans can relish to the absolute fullest. Join us for more SummerSlam preview articles, on the road to the biggest show of the summer, by visiting Sportskeeda.