Final Thoughts on SummerSlam
WWE SummerSlam Sunday night from New Jersey was one of the more lackluster SS's that I can remember. They did not have the 80's star power of the last two years with Hulk Hogan, and the three main advertised main events, only one really delievered - that being John Cena vs Randy Orton. The HHH vs King Booker match seemed like a complete squash to me, and the Khali vs Batista match was awful, which we've come to expect with each and every Khali match.
The other return of Rey Mysterio was just bizarre. Silver body paint? That made no sense to me from the start, plus, did someone forget to tell Rey to lose about 15 pounds before his return? He looked dare I say - fat. I mean, his gut was bigger than at any other time I have ever seen it, and he went from being this fast, dynamic wrestler to this fat, dynamic wrestler. The match with Chavo was good, but again, a complete squash in the end as they had Mysterio go over clean.
Now don't get me wrong, I knew, you knew, we all knew that HHH and Mysterio would not lose in their comeback matches, but it would have been nice to protect both Booker and Chavo a little bit here. I still thought there was enough heat to carry out programs for a few more weeks with Booker and Chavo as the heels in matches vs HHH and Rey, but with clean wins with finishing moves, it almost seems like both programs are already over. Nevermind the fact that Triple H on RAW last night was more of a comedy act and nothing about him being in the ring as a wrestler really came up. Of couse one would take next week that we'll be seeing HHH vs Carlito, but then again, who knows.
I felt that Batista would win the title, which was a total letdown, meaning that we'll see Khali for a few more weeks with the strap. Why they just continue to insist to keep the belt on Khali at this point is beyond me. He can't wrestle, is not over with the fans, and makes the belt seem like a joke. Batista is more over now than ever, give him the belt back and at least let him get in another feud or two before he gives the belt right back to Edge upon his return.
As for Cena, I called this one. Just when you think the belt is going another way, the company decides to keep it where it is. I thought the match was good with Orton, but again, this show was a downer for me, so even the main event could have been better. The crowd made it strong, and now with Cena keeping the strap and Randy taking out his Dad on RAW, they will for sure have a rematch at Unforgiven, which was the plan from the start.
For now though, things will stay the same. Khali keeps his belt (ugh) and Cena remains the champ. Overall, SummerSlam was not as good as the previous years, and I expect them to run pretty much the same card out for Unforgiven next month in Tennessee.
