• Update On SummerSlam’s Status & Future Shows
As we reported earlier, WWE Officials are concerned that they could be forced to move back to the ThunderDome setting in the coming weeks due to the current COVID-19 situation.
There’s also some doubt regarding SummerSlam’s status at the Allegiant Stadium on August 21.
Wrestlevotes is reporting the following about SummerSlam:
“Source says SummerSlam happening at Allegiant Stadium is still the plan, with the event being just 2 weeks out. WWE has had conversations with the city and venue, and as of this very moment, all things remain on track.”
The Mat Men Pro Wrestling podcast is reporting that WWE is working on a backup plan and is looking at various venues to run the shows from, if they have to return to the ThunderDome setting.
The following matches have been announced so far for SummerSlam 2021:
– Universal Championship Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. John Cena
– WWE Championship Match: Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Goldberg
– RAW Women’s Championship Match: Nikki A.S.H. (c) vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley
Also Read: Ryback Enters SummerSlam Contest – Takes A Shot At John Cena & Paul Hey
WATCH: Lana Teases Fans With Her Hot Body In A Bikini:
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (August 4, 1991) – WWF Wrestling Challenge
On this day in 1991, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Wrestling Challenge’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and featured matches, promos & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF SummerSlam 1991’ PPV.
Here’s the match-card:
– Ted DiBiase vs. Jason Anderson
– The Berzerker vs. Ken Johnson
– The Bushwhackers vs. Jim Peterson & Mike Starr
– The Mountie vs. Randy Thatcher
– The British Bulldog vs. Bob Bradley
– SummerSlam Report
– Col. Mustafa vs. Jeff Sanders
