WWE Summerslam - Ranking the 5 Best Editions in the History of the Event

#1 Summerslam 2013

A Perfect Event with three show stealing matches.

Marquee Matches - Alberto Del Rio(c) vs Christian for World Heavyweight Title, CM Punk vs Brock Lesnar in a No Disqualification Match, John Cena(c) vs Daniel Bryan for WWE Title

How can one even argue on which edition of Summerslam is the best when the 2013 edition is miles ahead of all the others. With three matches who could have stolen the show on any other night and a jaw-dropping surprise to end the show, WWE presented a splendid edition of their biggest event of the summer that can easily be regarded as one of the best pay per views in the history of WWE.

It is not easy for three matches to get THIS IS AWESOME chants from the crowd, but Summerslam in 2013 holds that unique distinction. Even though Christian was years behind his peak at that time, his clash with Alberto Del Rio was the biggest surprise of the night. Christian's never say die attitude, coupled with Del Rio's viciousness and the chemistry between the two superstars had the fans on their feet during the closing moments of the match.

Then it was war, as the two pure Paul Heyman guys, CM Punk and Brock Lesnar brought the house down with one of the most violent and personal clash in years. It was Punk's final stunning match before his departure 6 months later and can easily be termed as the best match of Brock Lesnar's second WWE Stint by a huge, huge margin.

Completing this trifecta of show-stealing matches was the other World Title match, where Daniel Bryan finally reached the top of the ladder following his clean victory over John Cena to win the WWE Title after a 27-minute slug fest.

However, it was the aftermath that left a bigger impression, as Triple H turned heel, joined hands with Randy Orton and helped him win the WWE Title in his Money in the Bank cash in, bringing an end to a night that was indeed the most memorable edition of Summerslam.