Currently there are four matches announced for Summerslam 2008 as of Juy 29, 2008. More matches may be announced for ECW, Smackdown, and RAW as the PPV draws near. I would like to share my thoughts on each match and tell which outcomes would benefit their specific brand.
First Match: Edge vs. Undertaker (Hell in a Cell)
This match has been something that all wrestling fans have been asking for since the Undertaker's career was ended by Edge. Undertaker was always a thorn in the side of Edge and Vicky. Now that edge has crossed the wrath of Vicky, she actually did something people were happy about...bring back the Undertaker.
I think that having Undertaker win would bring back a big crowd to Smackdown. Triple H was brought over to boost ratings, but as mentioned on Bleacher Report, Triple H is portrayed more as an "unstoppable being" than a wrestler. Having a crowd pleaser like the Undertaker, who can be a face wrestler but still so very creepy, would help give Smackdown the boost it needs over a confusing RAW and ECW. Seeing Edge get dismantled in the HiaC match would bring a smile to many, many fans of Smackdown.
Second Match: Triple H vs. The Great Khali (WWE Championship)
As stated by Fred Richani in his article "Triple H vs. The Great Khali—Don't Sleep on This Match Just Yet", this match may not be what people want to see, but it can help Smackdown as well, if the right person wins. And who might that be? As Fred says, and I agree, The Great Khali.
Fred goes into greater detail in his article, but I wish to state some of his points. Triple H is seen right now as almost this greater force in the WWE. He only faces heels and dismantles them. Someone needs to be brought in that can give Triple H a challenge, and knock him down a notch without losing too much rep. Allowing Khali to win would help to do this, and it would also help to bring in other stars for a show at the title. Allowing Triple H to win basically starts the story all over again, and it would be nothing more than a repeat of the story with Edge.
Third Match: Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy (ECW Championship)
Hopefully, anyone who has been watching ECW wonders why Mark Henry is the champ. He may be strong, tough, and powerful...but the man has no real persona of a champion. He has no real wrestling style, no in-ring presence (other than his large figure), and he has a very goofy grin. Having Tommy Dreamer challenge Mark for the title was a good move, but I think premature. It seems ECW wants to make Mark Henry into this unstoppable champion, and bringing in Tony Atlas was a move to make that idea more...believeable.
Allowing Mark Henry to win would give ECW a more consistent champion, but Mark Henry doesn't have the ability to carry the ECW into new realms. Right now, Theodore Long is on a good move by having the "Superstar Initiative"...bringing in new talent to establish them on ECW. Matt Hardy would be the kind of champion that these new guys would feel they could compete against...but if Mark Henry is kept as champion, what other "strong, powerful" wrestler is there that can bring Mark Henry down?
Fourth Match: Batista vs. John Cena
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5 months ago
Speaking of ur insight, i'd like ur insight on something...it's a topic that i'm thinking about writing about...what do u think would be a more anticipated match, either for a Summerslam or Wrestlemania, Edge vs. Undertaker (Hell in a Cell) or HHH vs. Undertaker (Hell in a Cell)??? Hit me back, deuces...
from 5 months ago
Do you want my insight here or posted on your profile?
5 months ago
It dnt matter...u can post it here since it relates more to ur article..
from 5 months ago
Well, to me, I think Edge vs. Undertaker would be more anticipated mainly because Triple H to me is slowly running his course as far as storylines go. I think that Edge has more potential to become a rising star.
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