John Cena and CM Punk were both reportedly very ecstatic after their WWE Title match at SummerSlam on Sunday.

One source said they had never seen Cena that happy after working a match in the years they have worked with him. Overall, everyone was happy with the way SummerSlam as a whole came off.

Labels: 2011 summerslam, cm punk, john cena

Posted by Matt Loede at 10:00 PM | Permalink | Comments

WWE did everything they could on Sunday night at SummerSlam to keep Kevin Nash's return a surprise. Nash was flown into Los Angeles on Saturday and kept away from the rest of the WWE roster. Only 3 or 4 people in the whole company knew about his return planned for SummerSlam.

On Sunday, Nash was kept away in a different part of the arena and wasn't brought over until right before or during the main event between John Cena and CM Punk. Nash's return wasn't listed on WWE's official booking sheets either.

Labels: 2011 summerslam, kevin nash

Posted by Matt Loede at 9:57 PM | Permalink | Comments

Regarding SummerSlam only having 4 matches announced, word is that as of yesterday, that's all the matches WWE had finalized. Creative had more matches lined up two weeks ago than they did yesterday at RAW. It's expected that 2 or 3 more matches will be added but there's also talk of having longer matches than usual.

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Posted by Matt Loede at 3:41 PM | Permalink | Comments

Following RAW last night the WWE SummerSlam card stands as follows:

WWE Title vs. WWE Title Match
John Cena vs. CM Punk

No Holds Barred Match for the World Heavyweight Title
Randy Orton vs. Christian

WWE Divas Title Match
Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly

Special Guest Appearance: Rapper Cee Lo Green

Labels: 2011 summerslam, cm punk, john cena

Posted by Matt Loede at 3:30 PM | Permalink | Comments

There will be a Divas Battle Royal on next week's RAW where the winner will face Kelly Kelly for the Divas Title at SummerSlam. Word going around is that it will be Kelly vs. Eve Torres at next month's pay-per-view from Los Angeles.

John Morrison vs. R-Truth is also booked for SummerSlam with CM Punk vs. John Cena in a WWE Title vs. WWE Title match. We should know more on the SummerSlam card after tonight's SmackDown tapings.

Labels: 2011 summerslam, cm punk, john cena, kelly kelly

Posted by Matt Loede at 8:10 PM | Permalink | Comments

According to a high level production source on site in Chicago on Sunday, Vince McMahon arrived at the arena with an extension to CM Punk's contract in hand.

The WWE Chairman seems determined to keep Punk in the company, and part of the plan is for Punk to headline SummerSlam, either against Cena in a rematch, or against the Money In The Bank winner in some sort of stipulation match.

"Everything is up in the air," the source said. "Whatever deal Punk cuts will determine the future of the WWE Title!"

Labels: 2011 summerslam, cm punk, vince mcmahon

Posted by Matt Loede at 7:29 AM | Permalink | Comments

The interactive WWE fan experience, SummerSlam Axxess presented by the National Guard, is coming to Los Angeles from Aug. 13–14 at the Nokia Plaza at LA Live.

SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 13
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 14
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

TICKETS
Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 9 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

Tickets available at the Staples Center Box Office, ticketmaster.com, or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

TICKET INFO
General Admission - $20*
VIP – $75*, Includes a special VIP Meet & Greet with Autograph Signing, and more!

VIP Tickets include:
• Autograph from designated Superstar at VIP Autograph Stage – VIP Talent To Be Announced
• Entrance to VIP standing area next to ring at SummerSlam Axxess
• 8x10 Superstar Photo
• VIP wristband required for meet & greet
* does not include fees or taxes

Labels: 2011 summerslam

Posted by Matt Loede at 12:57 PM | Permalink | Comments

WWE had planned Rey Mysterio vs. R-Truth and John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio for this year's SummerSlam pay-per-view but with John Morrison's injury they had to go ahead and do Truth vs. Mysterio for Over the Limit. No word yet if Cena vs. Del Rio is still planned but with August being a few months away, things can and likely will change.

Labels: 2011 summerslam, john morrison, r-truth

Posted by Matt Loede at 1:05 PM | Permalink | Comments

Alberto Del Rio vs. John Cena is currently planned for SummerSlam, with either the World Heavyweight Title or the WWE Title on the line.

When WWE first booked Extreme Rules, they weren’t planning on having the Draft first. Alberto Del Rio has been planned to win the World Title at the pay-per-view, and then he would have moved to RAW in the June Draft with The Miz keeping the WWE Title at Extreme Rules and taking the belt to SmackDown in June.

With the Draft being held early, there is a strong possibility now that Christian will win the World Title at Extreme Rules. If Christian wins, this would be the third pay-per-view since the Royal Rumble where Del Rio was scheduled to win the title but didn’t.

With Vince McMahon changing things and bringing the Draft sooner in hope of locking in the SummerSlam main events early, plans will be changing.

Labels: 2011 summerslam, Alberto Del Rio, john cena

Posted by Matt Loede at 8:41 PM | Permalink | Comments