[7.0] "good show, some really fun matches and good moments, dom and finn betraying rhea and priest and roman return were amazing."

[8.0] "Das war einer der besten PPV/PLE abseits von Mania seit Jahren. Storys wurden beendet, weitergeführt und neu begonnen. 4 Titelwechsel, welche alle gut sind mit einem sehr guten Match zwischen Priest vs Gunther und sonst großen Momenten wie dem Turn von Dom und Finn oder Reigns Comeback. Ja rein wrestlerisch war das nicht die beste Wrestling Show mit Matches wie Bron/Sami, Bayley/Jax und Cody/Solo aber dennoch war das ein sehr guter Unterhaltsamer PPV/PLE."

[4.0] "Very lackluster, bloated show. There was only two matches I enjoyed and thought were worth watching. The rest ranged from atrocious to barely passable. It doesn't help that even if the show was a home run it would still feel like a disappointment with all of the commercials and worthless filler in between matches."

[8.0] "Very good show overall, some weak points with the IC match feeling a little weird after MITB, the Nia Jax match falling flat, especially with not any real story built for the match, the main event was a little slow, the LA Knight was the highlight for me with some big spots and finally a title for him after some good work over the last couple years, Gunther being crowned as world champion is excellent and excited for 2 new world champions moving forward."

[8.0] "While not perfect, SummerSlam was a great launching pad for the stories that would continue to progress as WWE transitioned from the summer period to the fall (not taking into consideration how they fumbled a few of them). With the crowning of FOUR new champions, and Romans return, it truly felt like, at the time, WWE was ready to shift gears into their next progressing stories heading into fall & winter. A great start for it all. I enjoyed most of the matches, yes even Drew/Punk (bracelet lore good), and the show flowed well too despite being filled with ads all over the place. Rhea/Liv - ***1/2, Sami/Bron - **3/4, Logan/LA - ***3/4, Nia/Bayley - ***, Drew/Punk - ****, Priest/Gunther - ****1/4, Cody/Solo - **3/4."

[3.0] "This was a terrible event that didn't have a single good match on the entirety of the card. There was plenty of bad though. Sami Zayn vs Bron Breakker was basically a repeat of their match at Money in the Bank. Seth Rollins being the most entertaining part of Drew McIntyre vs CM Punk took me out of it and it was focused too much on the bracelet. Gunther and Damian Priest was going to be fun until they did The Judgement Day angle and Finn cost Gunther. Cody vs Solo was the slowest match in history."

[7.0] "Aside from the main event, this was honestly a fairly strong show from beginning to end. Well, a -consistent- show, if nothing else. Everything that happened here ended up mattering a lot for the rest of the year, Drew v. Punk, Paul v. Knight, and Gunther v. Priest all ended up being very special and solid matches. Hell, somehow Bayley got a serviceable match out of Nia Jax, of all people. WWE had some stinker PPVs in 24 but this isn't one of them."

[6.0] "Match 1: 7/10 Match 2: 5/10 Match 3: 7/10 Match 4: 6/10 Match 5: 8/10 Match 6: 8/10 Match 7: 5/10 Overall Total: 6.57/10"

[6.0] "WWE SummerSlam developed many stories focusing on the company's two biggest stables, the implosion of Judgment Day and the return of Roman Reigns, but looking in the ring (which is what matters in a wrestling show), it was bad, the card had ONE good match and it wasn't even all of that, in addition to several meaningless things like Sami being "squashed", Roman helping Cody, Gunther needing help to beat Priest and especially the hottest feud in the company being reduced to a stupid bracelet. For those who like soap operas will love this show, for those who want to see great matches, this show is a huge disappointment. Liv vs. Rhea: Mexican soap opera, terrible match, highlight Dom's turn (*3/4), Sami vs. Bron: the guy who ended Gunther's reign lost in 5 minutes (**), Paul vs. Knight: match of the night (***3/4), Bayley vs. Nia: better than I expected, but the result is terrible (***1/4). Drew vs. Punk: they reduced the feud to a bracelet, what a joke (***). Damian vs. Gunther: the guy who doesn't even beat Jey Uso cleanly almost beat Gunther cleanly, go figure (***). Cody vs. Solo: Roman's return totally saved this match, Solo is not a main eventer under any circumstances (***)."

[4.0] "Boring show. Nothing really stood out as great or good. I wouldn't choose to watch this again. Liv/Rhea was overbooked crap, Zayn/Breakker was very underwhelming. The only match that was solid was Gunther/Priest. I expected that though. Finn turning on Priest was solid although a bit odd the way it was executed. Too many dirty finishes on this show. We need more clean wins."

[9.0] "Kind of understand everyones frustrations with the PLE, but I absolutely loved it, this was the best of the year for me, started off with the Womens World Title match which was decent but Dom turning on Rhea was unexpected and crazy. The IC title match was good in the short time it got and it did well in cementing the unstoppable badass bit with Bron Breakker. The US title match was super fun to watch, and im happy we have a new US Champ. The WWE Womens title was actually pretty fun to watch for me. Drew vs Punk was very interesting seeing Punk return to the ring and the storytelling with Seth & Punk. The World Heavyweight title match was brutal and hard hitting, and Finns interference added more to it. The main event was a bit underwhelming but I enjoyed all of it. Overall, not one thing was bad with this show in my opinion, everything solidly delivered."

[10.0] "Had the most sensible booking of any HHH ppv this year. It shines in that it sets up the rest of the year well from a creative standpoint and the trigger was finally pulled on Bron Breakker and Gunther. Roman returning was great, a lot of the matches fell flat though. Cody/Solo Bloodline Rules was not good, Rhea/Liv was meh, Bron/Zayn was weirdly restrained and they topped it and then some on TV in that 2/3 falls main event. I liked Priest/Gunther and Knight/Paul. Again, the strength of the show was the creative."

[8.0] "Massive improvement over last year's mediocre show. Probably the best summerslam since 2013. Roman Reigns is simply the biggest superstar of his generation. Carries such a presence and aura around him. Also we had 4 title changes, all of which were the correct picks. A new superstar is born in Bron Breakker, LA knight finally has his moment, Gunther is the world champ and the Judgement Day saga may possibly be the hottest story in wrestling currently. Punk vs McIntyre was entertaining AF and my match of the night. Full of soap opera drama and great storytelling."

[8.0] "A very good show, with some very cool matches. The only problem is that the results are a little too predictable."

[6.0] "This was a very solid show with 4/7 of the matches being good and the rest being underwhelming. CM Punks return match was probably my favorite just because Punk is my favorite of all time. Gunther vs Damian Priest was MOTN and LA Knight getting his moments were the ups of the show. The main event was terrible but the Roman Reigns return was a plus. Overall didn't enjoy this show."

[5.0] "Bis auf das WWE World Heavyweight Title Match war die Show eine ziemliche Enttäuschung. Da kam kein Match in den Bereich solide und die Show zog sich dann auch noch extrem. Das kann die WWE doch deutlich besser.Vor allem der Main Event ist da negativ zu nennen. Eingriffe schön und gut, war bei dem Match auch zu erwarten, aber die da hat man es übertrieben. Noch dazu wirken so Run Ins mit Musik und gefühlten 15km bis zum Ring auch nicht wirklich gut."

[8.0] "This was an amazing PLE their second best this year Priest vs Gunther stole the whole show Roman return was great LA finally winning a championship well deserve and the match with Logan was good. I was going to give this a 9/10 but that Main event was not great it should have been more violent so I'm gonna take away 1 point. Overall a outstanding PPV well delivered."

[8.0] "This Summerslam easily put last years to shame. from a returning CM Punk, to priest and Gunther putting on a masterclass. To Roman returning to fight off his bloodline. This event shocked me in many ways. Implosion of the judgement day, and explosion of LA Knight"

[10.0] "This is a great SummerSlam. Although there are some that are not so excellent, it's okay and I still enjoy it. Great matches and storytelling thoughout the card. I can't pick between CM Punk VS Drew McIntyre or Damian Priest VS Gunther for the best match of the night. Both of them are simply very good and chef kiss."

[7.0] "I last sat down to watch a wrestling show almost three years ago. Since then, I've kept up with the industry mainly through Twitter, only watching the occasional match. That changed this past month, as I kept waking up excited to check out what had happened the previous night on WWE's programming. It was finally time for me to dive back in, and what better time than during the so-called 'biggest party of the summer'? I'm happy to report I had tons of fun, with almost every single match delivering, whether in storytelling or in-ring action. If the product stays this entertaining, there's no doubt I'll keep on watching."

[10.0] "I absoultely loved this show. The focus of this show was absoutely on the moments and not the matches. Not to say the matches weren't good, Gunther VS Priest is awesome and many other matches on this card go hard. The only real dud in my opinion is Zayn VS Breakker. Morgan VS Ripley is a fine enough match ending with a killer angeling, Knight VS Paul is a blast of brawl, Jax VS Bayley goes very hard for no reason, McIntyre VS Punk (while the worst of their triology) is still solid. The main event, as I said in my comment of it, is just a worst version of the Wrestlemania 40 main event but it is still a fun match. 4 title changes, a killer World Championship match, moments on moments and the return of Roman Reigns to cap it off? Easily one of my PPV/PLEs of the year."

[8.0] "8- For me it was good event. Some good in ring action, story lines introduced + progressed, turns, and memorable moments."

[5.0] "Die erste Hälfte war ganz okay, aber irgendwie fühlte sich vieles unwichtig und nach Schema F an. Der Main Event hat mich regelrecht enttäuscht, obwohl ich schon wenige Erwartungen hatte. McIntyre gegen Punk war schon das interessanteste und beste Match hier, aber aus den falschen Gründen"

[7.0] "Very good ppv ruined by its awful main event. All the matches were solid, Gunther vs Damian and LA Knight v Logan were awesome, but it was a mistake to make Cody v solo the main event."

[8.0] "SummerSlam had its share of highs and lows. Roman Reigns dramatic return was definitely a highlight, and Gunther vs. Damian Priest delivered a hard-hitting, entertaining clash that really stood out. However, the show overall was a bit underwhelming. The main event between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa felt predictable and didnt quite live up to the hype. While there were some exciting twists, like Finn Balors shocking betrayal and Liv Morgans intense match with Rhea Ripley, the show seemed more focused on advancing storylines rather than delivering a string of great matches. As for CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre, it was a match with a lot of build-up, but it didnt quite hit the heights fans were hoping for. The story between them was compelling, but the execution felt a bit flat, but it builds to what's coming between them. Overall, while there were some memorable moments and surprises, the show didnt fully hit the mark for a major event. It wasnt terrible and definitely had its entertaining moments, but it left a lot to be desired."

[7.0] "This was a good show for the most part but there were some weak points. The worst match was the main event , all the other matches wrestling wise were better , this was mostly all about Romans return to confront Solo , there were some fun spots between Cody and Solo , but the main part of the bloodline rules match is the surprises or the returns.My favorite match was Gunther vs Priest , they delivered it was just a hard hitting match and they held nothing back. One highlight spot was the strike exchange between Gunther and Priest. The turn at the end from Balor was surprising and good. Match ratings Liv vs Rhea 7/10 , Bron vs Sami 8/10, Logan vs La 7/10, Nia vs Bayley 7/10, McIntyre vs Punk 7/10 , Gunther vs Priest 8/10 , Cody vs solo 6/10."

[6.0] "No matches really over delivered except maybe Punk/McIntyre and Cody/Sikoa and a few matches probably under delivered. It's a bold move to have 3 "shocking turns" be the finish to matches (including the opener and the main event) when there's only 7 matches total. It really could have used a high energy tag match or less Nia Jax, but by no means a bad show, just a hair above average probably. The main event really felt like a watered down version of the WrestleMania main event without the same star power. WWE's product has definitely become more watchable over the last few months, but the "sameness" of matches is maybe worse than ever."

[7.0] "Der größte Summerslam aller Zeiten? Wohl eher nicht. Das Main Event und das Punk Match haben enttäuscht. Gunther hatte das Match of the night. Aber generell eine solide aber keine sonderlich gute Show. Trotzdem habe ich mich unterhalten gefühlt."

[7.0] "Der Turn von Dominik Mysterio im Opener bringt nun endlich alle Personen in dieser Story in die richtige Konstellation. Rhea als das Babyface, Liv und Dominik als die Heels. Für Livs Wahrnehmung als Champion war es wichtig, dass sie nicht sofort ihr erstes Match gegen einen starken Herausforderer wie Rhea verliert. Für Judgment Day könnte es ebenfalls eine neue Richtung bedeuten und eine hoffentlich erfrischende Neuausrichtung ohne Ripley und Priest. Breakker gegen Zayn fand ich soweit OK, wobei dieses Match das bei Money in the Bank hätte sein sollen. Im Nachhinein hat es keinerlei Logik, dass Zayn im ersten Match gewonnen hat. LA Knights Sieg über Logan Paul war ein unterhaltsames Match im Logan-Paul-Stil. Generell ist es cool, dass der IC und der US Titel momentan so viel bedeuten, dass man damit durchaus heiße Midcard-Matches auf die Beine stellen kann. Jax-Bayley war nicht besonders gut und der kurze Tease mit Tiffany am Ende auch eher sinnlos, da das Match danach einfach weitergeht, als wäre nichts geschehen. Nia als Champion brauche ich nicht, was aber generell für die komplette Person gilt. Drew und Punk zeigen ein Match, das sehr vom Storytelling lebt und für diesen Moment OK war. Gunther könnte als World Champion einen ebenso bedeutsamen Title Run kriegen wie es bereits bei seiner IC Regentschaft der Fall war. Im Main Event fand ich es komisch, dass mit Owens und Orton ausgerechnet die beiden Leute Cody zu Hilfe eilten, die die Bloodline vorher mit großen Angles noch ausgeschaltet hatte. Generell war das Match sehr overbookt, was aber anscheinend das Markenzeichen von Bloodline Rules ist. Die Zuschauer waren gegen Ende etwas sehr ruhig, was vielleicht daran lag, dass sie befürchteten, Roman Reigns nicht zu sehen. Als dieser dann herauskommt, kehrt das Publikum auch stimmgewaltig zurück. Es war ein cooler Moment, als Reigns seinem langjährigen Widersacher Cody hier dann zum Sieg verhilft. Insgesamt war die Show vielleicht etwas zu voll mit vielen Clips, langen Entrances und Füllmaterial, aber dennoch fand ich sie unterhaltsam und sie bringt viele neue Story-Richtungen für die nächsten Wochen."

[5.0] "Mixed bag of a show really. There's some good stuff on here, but there's nothing really close to blow away great, or even great outside of Gunther/Priest really. This was more so, a show about moments rather than wrestling quality which is a shame to see on a show like summerslam. Overall a fine show to watch but nothing crazy."

[4.0] "This was very disappointing, it was predictable frome the results to the returns, the matches were either disappointing or just straight up bad. I liked the results and that's almost it, knight vs paul was a nice match and gunther vs preist was fantastic but those are the only good matches at the show. Everybody knew roman was gonna comeback 2 months before the show"

[9.0] "Summerslam '24 was probably my favorite PLE this year (aside from Wrestlemania). On every level, it was almost the Platonic Ideal of what I want in a good wrestling event. Ripley/Morgan was aggressive, and dramatic. I would argue this was Liv Morgan's best match to date, with her pulling out more complex moves than I've seen her do in the past. The fake-out-into-sincere-betrayal by Dominick was fantastic. Logan/Knight was probably my favorite of either of their matches. The start outside the ring was "Turned Up To 10" in intensity. Knight gave a top-turnbuckle Muscle Buster (i think it was supposed to be a suplex, but Logan didn't fully lean in) that was preposterous. Knight's win was well deserved and well earned. I understand the short length of Sami/Breakker was controversial, but it worked for me! I took it as Bron doing what he does best: learning and adapting. He had Sami's number, said "Not today, Canadian" and basically squashed him. It was quick, but (again) very aggressive. Punk/McIntire was my "Mark Out" moment. There was so much tied into this one match, they really didn't need to do much to get me into it. I liked the story of it, what with Punk just being physically outclassed at every turn by Drew, and then "hoisted by his own petards" due to his own emotions at seeing Seth with his bracelet. I saw some complaints that he looked especially winded in this, but my counter to that is he seems to wrestle with the mindset of making it look like an effort. He did the same thing back in his first WWE run. Bayley/Jax was my low point of the night, but by no means did I dislike the match. It had a bit of a slow start. This served to differentiate it from the rest of the night in not being quite as interesting. That being said, the second half picked up the pace. Stratton made it "seem like" she was trying to cash in, but Bayley denied that. This led to Nia just obliterating Bayley with a wild sequence and getting the belt. Bayley's run was a bit lackluster, so hopefully this leads to a refresh. Priest/Gunther was yet another incredibly physical match. Those two beat the hell out of each other, with Gunther looking a bit worried at times. With yet another Judgment Day betrayal by Finn Balor, Gunther won the belt. It's a fitting conclusion to Damien's run: each of his wins were due to interference, so his loss is due to interference. Cody/Solo was my favorite match I've seen Solo have. I thought he looked and moved great and was dominating Cody a lot. Jacob Fatu looked incredible, as always. Roman's return was everything I wanted it to be, and he made his intentions very clear. All in all, this was a fantastic PLE where every match both advanced stories, worked physically, and didn't overstay their welcomes."

[4.0] "I was hyped for this, but unfortunately most of the matches were incredibly lackluster. It felt like the event was used solely as build-up, as opposed to it being treated as the event it should be. Not the worst event in the world, but not worth rewatching. I love how WWE builds stories during the shows, but I feel like events like these should be used a lot better."

[7.0] "Overall, a very enjoyable show. I'd rate it somewhere between a 7-8, so I'll settle on a 7.5 There wasn't anything here that was spectacular as everything that happened was foreshadowed well in advanced, but predictability isn't necessarily a bad thing. That said, the in-ring work was a little lacking for my taste, with all but one match having some interference, and the one match that didn't was the shortest match of the night. Liv/Rhea was fine once they started actually started grappling, and Rhea showed her acting chops here with that shoulder injury and her reaction to Dom's betrayal. Liv showed that she can at least hang with Rhea when it matters. The important stuff came after the match however with Dom showing his true colors. Great storytelling and hot way to open the show. Not much to say about Bron/Sami; it felt more like a formality than an actual match since they had the actual match last month; Really wish they just pulled the trigger then because this match was much weaker as a result. Anyway, the right guy won. LA Knight/Logan Paul was a good match and I'm really impressed by how much Knight has improved in the ring while maintaining his popularity from last year; this moment was well-deserved and arguably came much later than it needed to. Hopefully Smackdown can have an actual midcard again. Nia/Bayley was whatever, Triple H did not care an iota about Bayley's title reign so its hard to be invested in Nia's win, but it legitimatized QOTR and furthers the story with her and Tiffany. Drew/Punk had arguably the biggest to live up to given the months of buildup it had, and while it kind of fell short as a blood-fueled match, it excelled in the storytelling and told the tale of Punk being the instrument of his own destruction, in a way that mirrors what's been happening to Drew for the last couple of months; this is definitely not the end for them and hopefully they bring that hatred to their next fight. Priest/Gunther was, predictably, the MOTN. Its literally impossible for Gunther to have a bad match, but points to Priest for keeping pace; he's not as gifted of a technician as Gunther, but he has the power to make up for it. The crowd was super hot for this match, just two big guys going at it. Favorite moment was Priest getting second wind after seeing Gunther attack Balor, only to be repaid by Balor's betrayal a few moments later and losing the match because he took his eyes off his opponent. The fabled Judgment Day implosion that's been building since last year is finally here. Points where its due, Priest arrived as Champion and now feels like a legitimate main eventer and now has tons of sympathy as a result of Balor's betrayal. Gunther takes his rightful place as the top Champion of Raw right before Berlin, where he'll probably defend it against Seth or Drew. I'm gonna ignore the dumb Awesome Truth segment as I didn't even see it. Which brings us to the main event, Cody/Solo. Yea, this match was... fine. It was extremely difficult to invest in this match because everyone and their mother knew Roman was coming, and god bless him, but nobody ever believed for a second that Solo was going to beat Cody and even everything Solo did was immediately overshadowed by Jacob Fatu doing it much better. (praying he isn't hurt too bad). But yea, this was all about Roman's return and it did not disappoint. He left no ambiguity over his intentions and immediately laid out Solo, while subtly acknowledging that he's not finished with Cody. With both of them on Smackdown, that show will get a much needed boost in quality. But yea, great show if you're into WWE's brand of storytelling, but if you're more into the matches, then I can see why this could be a disappointing event for some."

[8.0] "The show was enjoyable with many surprises, including Dominik betraying Rhea and Balor turning on Priest. The return of Roman Reigns was very exciting. This PLE also featured CM Punk's first 1v1 match since his WWE return. Several well-chosen title changes added to the overall excitement of the event."

[4.0] "I've been disappointed with Triple H's booking.SummerSlam is a prime example of his failings. The storylines that centered around a bracelet and a necklace are cheesy. The desire to book people like Nia Jax. The long and fruitless reign of Logan Paul. Not to mention shows that start at four PM and have then two hours of wrestling. Yes, they'll be more profitable than ever with all the advertisements, but at what cost? Eventually, fans will stop watching the stream and instead just watch highlights on Twitter. All in all, SummerSlam 2024 was a one-match card, and that match was fine. The event as a whole is nothing more than a four out of ten. No reason to ever rewatch the event."

[8.0] "8/10: This was by far the best summerslam in terms of winners/decision making/storytelling. Every decision was feasible, no crappy disappointments, 4 title changes, and I dont think any of it made me sad. Liv got dom, rhea got betrayal, just like damian, who got bamboozled by balor. Drew still possesses punks bracelet, bron breakker finally showed his domination, wwe finally listens to tweets and gets la knight the title and logan paul is now presumably a one off guy. Bayleys reign comes to an end, and nia jax wins the title after being the qotr, people are still salty for her win, while some think its well deserved. The overbooked main event, roman returns, cody wins it for pharaoh, the ppv ends on a good note. This is my 3rd or 4th ppv watched live on tv, and it was pretty good, one thing is for sure, that this summerslam will make great matches at mania 41, and the bash in berlin seems like a mini backlash for summerslam, so cant wait to see that."

[10.0] "From a wrestling perspective, this is a 5 at best. But the angles and pay off to stories that have been months in the making and some even years in the making, make this a 10/10. This was a true fan service event and dedicated to rewarding the fans who have been following the product all these months."

[7.0] "Alles in allem eine gute Veranstaltung. Leider war der Main Event nicht so ganz, wie ich es persönlich erhofft hatte. LA Knight und Bron Breakker haben beide endlich Titelgold und Gunther endlich den World Titel, was er sich redlich verdient hat."

[7.0] "Not the strongest on the wrestling side but absolutely strong on the storytelling side. One of the best SummerSlam's in history because of that fact, it felt like a shorter WrestleMania with how many storylines were at their peak going into this and twists, conclusions or raised new questions"

[10.0] "I really don't see why the rating is this low, as I thought this show was perfect. Liv and Rhea had a banger opener with lots of great spots, and Diminik turning on rhea was great too, banger opener. Bron and Sami although short was effective and did what it needed to do. Bron learned from his mistakes the first time and showed his domianance. LA Knight and Logan delivered a straight up banger. Both cooked in thr ring with LA Knight getting his moment and finally winning the US Title. Bayley and Nia didn't really pick up until the end but when it picked up it got good., Bayleys powerbomb was insane and I loved the finish with Tiffany accidently or not, distracting Bayley allowing Nia to pick up the win. Im glad Tiffany didn't cash in yet as I feel that she needs to hold the briefcase for a bit longer. Punk vs Drew with Seth as the ref was perfect storytelling. Althoughy I wish it was a bit more extreme, still a very solid match. Like the story they told where Punk ultimantley beat himself in the end. In terms of in ring quality Priest vs Gunther was hands down the match of the night. A hard hitting match with both preforming well. Loved Finns turn on Priest as I thought it was done very well. Interseting to see how long Gunther holds the title for, and intrested to see where this leads the entire Judgement Day too. As far as the actual match Cody vs Solo was just ok but we all know that did not matter as Roman's return was simply amazing. Love that they're using his mania 40 theme as well. Exicted to see where it leads Cody too, and the entire Bloodline. Overall, I think Summerslam was the second best PLE of the year so far only behind Mania 40. This was really well done with every booking descion being the right call in my opinion. Exicted to see how Bash at Berlin turns out."

[6.0] "6/10 is about right. Barring Sami vs. Bron EVERY SINGLE MATCH had interference on this show. Dom interfered for Liv, Stratton interfered for Nia, people whose names I don't know interfered for Logan Paul, Finn interfered for Gunther (Seriously? Gunther can't beat Priest clean? ), Drew vs. Punk was built entirely around Seth being a distraction, and in typical Bloodline fashion EVERYONE interfered in that match. Punk and Priest even had the exact same finishes in their matches where they were both too stupid to pay attention to their opponent and lost for it due to a 3rd party. And who the hell booked LA Knight to no-sell brass knuckles? The only reason it's as high as a 6 despite all that is because the matches themselves weren't bad outside of Bayley and Nia, but Jesus Christ can we get a clean finish on the 2nd biggest show of the year?"

[8.0] "I would argue strongly that Summerslam 2024 is probably one of the best Summerslam shows WWE has ever put out. And you know what cements that? Consistency. This show benefits greatly from bell to bell entertainment and generally fast paced action that hardly slows down at all. Even the so called worst matches on the card by default still find themselves to be entertaining in their own rights. Not to mention the surplus of storyline developments and new character turns. There is very little to not like on this show. Anyone who argues otherwise is just a smark looking for excuses to complain."

[6.0] "Konnte den Summerslam aufgrund meines Urlaubs erst diese Woche nachholen. Der Opener ist an sich in Ordnung und passt auch sehr zur Story inkl. dem Turn von Dominik. Das Match selber lebt mir aber zu sehr von dem ganzen Drama und dem anfänglichen Weglaufen von Liv. Bisschen mehr hatte ich mir erhofft. Breakker vs. Zayn ist sehr kurz, da man wohl die Dominanz von Breakker unterstreichen wollte. War okay. LA Knight vs. Logan Paul mit dem bis dahin besten Match und endlich ist Logan den US Title los. Nix Jax vs. Bayley hat mir leider wenig gegeben. Da ich auch schon wusste wer gewinnt, hatte ich von Anfang an aber auch wenig Lust drauf, wenn ich ehrlich bin. Match war echt nichts besonderes und Jax als Champion brauche ich so gar nicht. Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk war ein nettes Match, allerdings hatte ich mir etwas ganz anderes erhofft und war daher schon ein wenig enttäuscht. Es wirkte jetzt nicht wie das große Grudge Match zweier Wrestler, die sich hasse, da es sich doch sehr um Seth Rollins drehte. War jetzt nicht schlecht und in Ordnung aber eben nicht das, was ich mir erhofft habe. Gunther vs. Damian Priest ist mein MOTN, wobei ich den Eingriff nicht gebraucht hätte. Generell hatte der Abend zu viele Eingriffe. Der Main Event ist mir dann zu lang und zeigt, dass Solo nicht für diesen Spot bereit war. Tonga Loa patzt natürlich mal wieder als er mit Rhoes die Ringecke nicht trifft. Alle haben nur auf die Rückkehr von Roman Reigns gewartet, der dann auch unter großen Jubel auftauchte."

[7.0] "A PPV with some matches with poor background that ended up being decent thanks to the in-ring work, good results in general, not dull at any moment, we got the eventual Judgment Day betrayal of the two disciples of Edge who ended up taking the leadership of a stable that didn't have one after they got rid of Edge, Gunther is finally World Champion as he rightfully should, so is LA Knight with the US title; Roman Reigns is back in epic fashion, Bron Breakker starts his path to superstardom with a dominant victory over Sami Zayn, Nia Jax finally wins a Title match, and the Punk-Rollins-Drew feud keeps developing great with an awesome storytelling filled match. Far from great, but it never bored me and I had a good time watching it and it left me excited for what comes next, so it delivered."

[3.0] "Do not recommend this show. It suffers from the typical poor pacing of a WWE show, along with a card of matches that top out at just fine. This was more about the storyline turns like Dominik turning on Rhea Ripley, Finn Balor turning on Damian Priest, and the return of Roman Reigns. That's all well and good, and it could make the show for you if you're invested enough. Outside of those few minutes though, there was a lot of wrestling that was acceptable but lacking any juice. The main event was a slog with a crowd just waiting for run-ins, making it the worst match on the show. I had high hopes for Punk/McIntyre, but the match did an incredible disservice to the build. The best match was either Paul/Knight or Gunther/Priest, I wouldn't argue hard If you went either way. But there was nothing on this show that I would tell you to go out of your way to see. It wasn't a horrible show, but I can't say it was a decent one either. 3/10"

[8.0] "[Original comment written August 3, 2024] Overall, I was highly entertained -- as a very new fan of professional wrestling, I am still relatively fresh and impressionable. So while there have probably been many better PPVs, this was my favorite that I have seen. The obliteration of the Judgment Day, courtesy of Dominik Mysterio and Finn Balor, was very well-executed. I must give particular props to Balor -- his glare cuts concrete. The U.S. Championship match was probably the best of the night -- entertaining from bell to bell (and even before the bell), and LA finally gets his flowers. Gunther winning the World Heavyweight Championship was a particular highlight as well, which I am happy to also say about the Intercontinental Championship match between Bron Breakker and Sami Zayn, though I wish that it was slightly longer. I do not envy the roster of RAW with Gunther and Bron running the show, but I do wish both the best of luck in their championship reigns. However, this show was not perfect. I personally found the WWE Women's Championship match to be a bit of a low moment. I have been told that Nia Jax has improved a lot over her time in WWE -- I shudder to think of what she was doing before. Perhaps the biggest disappointment, however, was Solo Sikoa in the main event. People have pointed out a specific lack of aura with him, and when Jacob Fatu made me more excited than Sikoa did over that entire half-an-hour match, that reads very poorly on Sikoa. The return of Kevin Owens and Randy Orton was very nice to see, but it paled in comparison to Roman Reigns. I have never had the pleasure of watching Roman wrestle live on TV (recall that I am very new to this world of wrestling), but he gave me chills before he even stepped out and I cannot wait to see the looming all-out Bloodline War play out. Overall, very well done by the WWE team, I look forward to watching what happens next!"

[6.0] "Solid show although it felt a bit below a big 4 PPV. All of the matches were at least solid but it felt like it was more setting up for something bigger with how the Judgement Day story unfolded. Honestly my MOTN would be the IC title match as I felt it set up Breakker great. Main Event disappointed until the return of Roman. Jelly Roll was at least some fun."

[6.0] "This certainly was a show in which storytelling took precedence, and there's nothing wrong with that as a concept, but a lot of the viewer's enjoyment in that case will likely hinge on how well-told those stories are and how much they resonate. As far as the match quality is concerned, Gunther vs Priest was the best of the night, followed fairly closely by Knight vs Paul. The rest of the matches were fine enough. There was no shortage of outside shenanigans throughout the night, with the most interesting to me being the breakup of the Judgment Day stable via Dominick's turn on Rhea during the opening match (and fair play to Dom, who managed to effectively pull off turning heel despite already being a heel), and then Balor betraying Priest in the Gunther match. Knight vs Paul had the catharsis of Knight finally pulling off a big title win, and I won't be too broken up if it sets Paul outside of the title pictures at least for awhile. Punk vs McIntyre fell somewhat flat to me, despite being arguably the best-built match of the night - it never came close to the level of intensity the build, and even Punk's preshow promo, promised, the bracelet angle was kind of lame, and Rollins as guest ref was an unneeded distraction. Zayn vs Breaker was OK but maybe a notch below their match at Money in the Bank, and begs the question of why they didn't just do the title change there, or just not have their first match until SummerSlam, rather than run it twice. The Women's Title matches were both fine, and probably among the better ones I've seen out of Morgan and Jax respectively. The main event was primarily a vehicle to set up Roman's return, but definitely suffered from general Bloodline fatigue, and Sikoa just isn't a viable main event star, at least at this point. A show that overall falls a bit above the average mark in my book, and does at least offer some interesting developments moving forward."

[9.0] "SummerSlam was a fantastic show all the matches delivered what they needed too and they felt significant. The Priest vs Gunther was match of the night. CM Punk vs Drew Mcintyre as well as Logan Paul vs LA Knight were banger matches. Had really great moments and angles especially Roman Reign's return that you wanna watch RAW and SMACKDOWN too see all the angles and moments that happened at SummerSlam play out."

[6.0] "I'm not sure if the ratings are legit or not, but honestly, I straight up don't give a fck. The show isn't anything extraordinary, nor does it stink that awfully. It's the kind of show youd forget about by the weekend, but it's still somewhat enjoyable to watch. That said, relying on interferences in 6 out of 7 matches is incredibly dull. The opener, while a fine bout, never kicked into the next gear due to the overreliance on Dominik's involvement with the ladies. It could have been better, but it also could have been far worse, so Dom is excused. As for Bron vs. Zayn, making it a quasi-squash match after MITB wasn't the best idea. It could have been a better sprint, showcasing Zayn's urgency to end the match and portraying him as the master strategist they claim him to be. However, he was pretty much dominated. While this did set up Bron for a strong start, I believe there were more stellar ways to achieve that. The LA Knight vs. Logan Paul match was actually quite fun. I agree that every Logan match is the same, but I still enjoy them depending on how good his dance partner is. Now that we're done with him for a while, I hope LA gets a decent run. Nia Jax vs. Bayley was pretty much awful booking-wise. Bayleys reign needed to be recognizable, but its far from that. On the other hand, Nia winning is questionable unless shes going to be cashed in on quickly by Stratton. Honestly, Id rather have seen Stratton screw Jax here to win the belt. I dont think Nia makes an interesting champion. Drew vs. Punk, if wrestled in another promotion, probably would have been a bloodbath. I dont quite get why they didnt have a stipulation other than a special guest referee. Rollins was alright, but he served as a lame excuse for Punk's loss. It was a tame match that didnt portray Drew as a killer beast. Punk was sloppy at times, but at least he managed to wrestle through the match without getting hurt. This match needed to OVERDELIVER. It took months to build. It took three screwjobs from Punk to Drew. It took everything, and it turned into a cartoonish grudge match over a bracelet (which was a fine aspect, but just not enough). This was also Punks first one-on-one match in WWE since his return (excluding house shows). If people point to the MJF/Punk dog collar match over this, believe me, it wont be without reason. Gunther vs. Priest was a great match and clearly the MOTN, with Priest doing a solid job in his final title defense. Balors involvement was limited and done pretty neatly, so its acceptable as is. The only issue with the match, if I had to argue, is how Priest rolled Gunther to the near ropes so Balor could get involved. Its hard to suspend disbelief, but overall, its alright. The main event was a setup for Romans arrival and not much more than that. Redoing a Bloodline Rules match after WM was bold, but it didnt pay off. It started slowly, Roman & KO got involved yet again, and then Roman's music hit. Maybe it needed The Rock, and a staredown between Roman/Rock and Cody/Rock. If they wanted to save that for later, I get it. But for the main event of a big 4, it barely delivers. Still, props to Cody for making Solo look good for a bit."

[8.0] "Very good, quality show. A lot of Title changes, JD broke up, Roman Reigns came back and we also crowned a new World Heavyweight Champion. Very eventful show, the entire landscape of WWE change and it will be interesting to see how new storylines and existing storylines will play out."

[10.0] "Great show. Gunther/Priest was MOTN for me but this show was more about big moments than great wrestling. I'm all for that for a show like Summerslam. Roman's big return, Balor's betrayal, Stratton's cash in tease, the Dom turn. All great big moments which will set up more feuds for the next few months."

[7.0] "My rating for this Premium Live Event is a 7/10. The opening match was great with it being the second best match of the night, Rhea looked like a beast with popping her shoulder back in and Liv played her role perfectly. Dom was great as a heel magnet i didn't know it was possible for me to boo him more, so excited to see how this unfolds on Raw. The following match was short but in a good way i just wish Bron was more brutal it just felt a bit lacklustre, still a fun match but could have been better if he was throwing Sami around more. The Logan Paul vs LA Knight match is Pauls weakest match, im just sick of interference this isnt the attitude era please stop. It was enjoyable but the second weakest match of the night for me with it only being a five out of 10. I skipped the womens title match and heavyweight title match, i dont care at all about them. I love gunther but I just find Priest boring, im just glad he's gone. The main event was a massive let down, spent most of it on my phone it was boring, solo just isnt main event worth. The match will only be remembered due to Romans return. Good show let down by a bad main event. 7/10"

[10.0] "Personally I felt this was one of the best shows of the HHH led era of WWE. Monumental storytelling, great in ring action, and a great backdrop being in a stadium. Rhea vs Liv was story at its finest, as well as a good wrestling match. I wasn't a huge fan of Liv prior to this story but she's won me over with her performances. Rhea looked great here considering it was her first match back since Mania, and the Dom extra heel turn was really well done. Bron vs Sami I enjoyed, although I would have liked it to go ten minutes more than I did. The right man won, and clearly Bron is going to be a big player for a number of years. LA Knight vs Logan Paul was probably the biggest shock of the night in terms of in ring action. These two damn near stole the show for my money. Paul is incredible for the amount of matches he's had, and Knight has stepped up his in ring game in the last 12 months. Again, the right man won as its time for Knight to have a title run. Nia vs Bayley was superb. Nia has shocked me since returning with how much she's improved. Its a shame to see Bayley lose, but I feel Nia holding the belt is the best way to go at present. Drew vs Punk with Seth as the ref I absolutely loved. This is everything I want to see from a big time match. The layers of story to this one were top rate, and it sets future matches up between all three participants. Again, Drew needed the win here much more than Punk. Cody vs Solo again was a good main event. I wouldn't go as far as to say great, as the one drawback of a Bloodline Rules match is that everybody is waiting for the interference to start. Roman's return was monumental and is one of the loudest reactions I've ever heard. All in all, a great show that you should go out of your way too watch."

[9.0] "One of if not the greatest Summerslams ever. Everything hit. First, every match had the correct winner. Second, there were so many major plot choices made in literally every match: Dom betrayal, Logan Paul brass knuckle fail, Tiffy failed cash in, Punk screwing Punk, Finn betrayal, Roman return. Literally Trips fired on all cylinders with storytelling here. A comparable show to either night of Wrestlemania, really saying something here. The only reason its a 9/10 instead of a 10/10 is because of some times with painfully average wrestling. Still amazing though."

[9.0] "An excellent PLE this Summerslam. The crowd was on fire, all the fights were at least good, there were some great turns, some memorable twists and title changes. How long has it been since we've had so many changes in a single WWE PLE? LA Knight is deserved, Gunther is deserved and logical in view of Bash In Berlin coming up, only the main event is a blot on the copybook with Solo Sikoa but that was to orchestrate the return of Reigns who for the first time really gets the crowd going without forcing it. Bron Breakker is a future monster, he has talent, a diamond to polish. My only disappointment is that Nia Jax is the champion, even though she's a total loser and has the backing of the Rock family."

"Happy with how all of the storyline moments played out and continued the relevant narratives. I liked all the stuff with Rhea/Liv, Cody/Bloodline, and Drew/Punk. Really nice to see how much Nia has improved over the years, and she and Bayley had a surprisingly good match, despite the lack of heat on the feud itself. I know the Punk/Drew match has divided people, but as a beat in the ongoing story, I really enjoyed it and think it opens up great opportunities for round 2 in the future, as well as other matches between Punk/Seth and even Seth/Drew if they wanted to work in that direction. The only thing I didn't really vibe with with was the Bron/Sami match. I've read that it had it's time cut, but my real issue was that, while I understand and appreciate what they were going for, I feel like the same story and match could have been accomplished at Money in the Bank. I didn't feel like it was necessary to run it twice. Overall, a really enjoyable show. I want to particularly highlight Gunther/Priest match, definitely the highlight for me. Good wrestling, good story, and some really clever and creative use of camera angles."

[8.0] "It's been months that I wanted to make Summerslam being my first recent WWE PPV in 2 years. I was sad when I saw the rating of 5.60, thinking I was about to watch a stinker. And then, I enjoyed most of the show. Incredible how Nia got better. Main event was bad, yeah, but at least Cody won. Punk vs Drew delivered. It's been Revolution 2022 since I haven't had this fun watching a Punk match. Granted, Rollins took a bit of the match away but we saw a great match. Logan is a great wrestler, but he doesn't belong here regardless."

[8.0] "Summerslam 2024 was make or break for WWE in my eyes, the feuds going into it ranged from fine to amazing but it was really the booking decisions that would decide if I could actually be bothered to watch until Royal Rumble season, it should come as no surprise from my previous ratings that I think WWE has been on a cold streak with PLEs and storyline payoffs, booking decisions as well as not featuring talent as well as they could do. Which has led to me genuinely not being excited to watch WWE for the first time since 2019. So with Summerslam in the books its time to see if WWE are on the path to redemption or if theyve officially become #2 in my eyes. We kick things off with Rhea vs Liv, this feud (while gaining lots of heat with the fans) is not something WWE should be doing in 2024, theyre very talented wrestlers who have history and are fighting for a title that Liv only won because she injured Rhea, this shouldnt be about their boytoy! This was a pretty good match, great selling from Rhea, and Liv played the cowardice heel very well, finish confused me at first but seeing what happened after the match with Dom siding with Liv it made sense, while Id like to see these 2 feud without Dom involved, Im all for another match (even with Dom involved). Dom flipping off the crowd as he walked out was great. (3/5).We move on to Bron Breakker against Sami Zayn now, its nice to hear Sami be referred to as a future hall of famer, Id like for him to win a world title before he retires though, he fully deserves it. This match was fast paced and also fast. Not even 6 minutes for these guys, It was a fun match for the time given and puts over Breakker very well as someone who did their research this time, he will have a great career in WWE and hes grown at lot since we first saw him in NXT 2.0. This was the right booking decision though 100% which is odd considering how bad Triple H has booked this title since Sami won the belt. (3/5). We move on to Logan Paul aginst LA Knight. Now before this week I would have wanted LA Knight to win the title badly, Logan Paul is an awful human being and LA Knight deserves to finally win big, but considering the recent events surrounding Paul on twitter I would have stopped watching the show had he retained. I do not care that he has a nice Buckshot lariat, I do not care that he can do a flippy move or 2, I do not care that he came out with Machine Gun Kelly (whom I also do not like). He is a garbage human and should not be being broadcast in the light of a champion. I do not want to see him in title matches any longer, in fact I would not care if we never saw him in WWE again, in fact that is what I am wishing for. Match was fine, props to LA Knight for dropping Logan with a brainbuster, that might knock some sense into him. But thank the gods LA Knight is the new US champion. (3/5) Nia Jax and Bayley were up now, they have got history dating back to my first attended WWE PLE (that being NXT Takeover London) and they put on a good match here! It was a really good David vs Goliath type of match, Nia Jax has recovered from that spell from 2019-2020 where she was admittedly quite bad exquisitely, Her partnership with Tiffany Stratton is great and if it turns into a face run for Tiffany then I am all for it. Great finishing sequence in this one too. Disappointed for Bayley never really being given much to do as champion by Triple H but hopefully she gets some momentum from this feud. (3.5/5). The Blood Feud is up next with CM Punk against Drew McIntyre, unfortunately with Seth Rollins as guest referee. This was a fine match, in ring wise it was pretty good considering it wasnt No DQ or anything, the issue I have with this match is Seth Rollins getting involved in all of this. To me it really did affect this match, I know theres an underlying story here but did we really need it? If this was a certain other company, CM Punk and Drew would have had a huge blowoff match lasting around 25 minutes with little to no interference , or if there was then it would not have an outcome on the ending of the match. Here were trying to build this Punk vs Rollins match too early, focus on the goldust that you have in front of you to create a spectacle, I hope this feud continues to Bad Blood where we get Punk vs Drew with no Rollins whatsoever (3.5/5). Gunther vs Priest was next, Im running out of words here but this was a great match, stiff as anything and a great story with Finn and Damien, which I expected to implode before this point but props to WWE, they got it right this time with their LONG term booking. Looking forward to Priest vs Balor while also excited to see who Gunther faces in Berlin (4.5/5). Finally its main event time, Cody vs Solo, I personally have been enjoying Solo as the new Tribal Chief, he looks a bit stupid but he carries himself well, I am a bit sick of the bloodline nepotism there seems to be on Smackdown, dethroning DIY after 29 days is crazy to me. But not having it be on the Summerslam card is even crazier. This match was alright, in ring it couldnt hold a candle to Reigns vs Cody which to me is genuinely one of the best matches of all time, Solo doesnt have that ring prescience just yet, I liked this match more than most. They told a story of Solo overcoming Cody in a way Reigns could not, Tanga Loa continued his trend of managing a botch on every single PLE that he has appeared on which is impressive. Praying that Jacob Fatu isnt injured badly. The return of Roman Reigns was huge and sets up some big matches down the road. (3.5/5). Overall thoughts, this was a step in the right direction 100, good booking decisions across the card and some fun matches and fun feuds set up. I am ready to stay on board the WWE train until January at the least, hopefully some of the B shows start picking up as well, Summerslam gets a solid 8 from me."

[6.0] "Apart from Gunther/Priest, there wasn't a ton of great wrestling. Strong character work by Ripley, Morgan, LA Knight, and Bayley; but outside of that, this card isn't all that compelling. What it did accomplish; however, was a hard reset of both SmackDown and RAW, particularly RAW. New champions all over the place were absolutely necessary, with the crowning of Breakker and Gunther immediately making RAW much more interesting. The Bloodline story, while it has absolutely overstayed its welcome by this point, should also get going again with Roman back and the seemingly inevitable reintegration of Zayn and the Usos back into the story."

[9.0] "One of the Greatest SummerSlams of All Time. I really liked this PLE and I consider it as an instant classic. I know that the matches were not that great in wrestling but they delievered very well in story and were decent in-ring too. The feuds and buildups to the matches were great. Rhea Vs Liv was a good match and the ending with Dominik betraying Rhea was great (**** star match) then we have the disappointing quick IC match that started really well but sadly ended quickly (***1/4) then the second MOTN with LA Knight finally dethroning Logan and it was a great wrestling match with unique spots and great story between the two and I consider it a classic US Championship Match. (****1/2), Bayley and Nia Jax was not that bad and actually it was a decent match with a very interesting ending and upcoming storyline between Tiffy and Nia (***1/2). Then a classic and generational match for the ages between Punk and Mcintyre with Seth making it even more interesting. the storytelling in the ring was very top notch making it a summerslam classic (****1/2). then we head to the MOTN and really a great wrestling match between Gunther and Priest and I think the placing of this match on the card made it very underrated, and the Finn betrayal was very great (****3/4). The main event was not that bad as a match and was much better than last year's. The match was slow untill the interferences which made it fire and then the generational return of Roman Reigns made it awesome (***1/2)."

[3.0] "Very disappointing event. The Logan Paul vs. LA Knight match is the only one I might be tempted to watch again at any point. Roman's return was perfunctory--so completely expected from everyone down to the facial expressions--and not enough to make up for the lack of great wrestling capped by a main event that was mediocre at best. Dom & Finn's respective turns add a bit of texture but Dom's turn early in the night made Finn's feel redundant. It also undercut Walter's championship win as something he couldn't have accomplished on his own. Would love to see people like Nia Jax and Solo Sikoa off these high profile shows until they prove that they can bring something to the table independently of how strongly they are booked."

[7.0] "Genuinely solid PLE, with no individual match really falling wildly short of expectations, and some fantastic narrative development with the Judgement Day, return of Roman, and the Punk/McIntyre/Rollins feud. Only drawback would be the lack of a truly spectacular match, with Gunther/Priest coming out as my match of the night."

[6.0] "A very storyline heavy event which was well executed, but with little in the way of really memorable in ring action that you expect from the second largest show of the year. Opener was OK with a nice, rare heel turning more heel moment. Bron winning as quickly wasn't expected but excited to see his run as IC champ. Gunther vs Priest was probably match of the night but nothing spectacular. Nia Jax defeating Bailey was the biggest surprise, even though I never expected Tiffany to successfully cash in her briefcase because WWE was always going to want to cash in on the merch sales from her briefcase first. Was happy to see the US title taken from transphobe Logan Paul, which was only put on him because of his social media status (no Undertaker, he didn't elevate it at all). Punk looked in good shape but feel him and Drew can do much better in their future matches. Cody vs Solo didn't need to be 30 minutes given that most were just waiting for Roman to return. Overall, good storytelling and nice to see four title changes but wouldn't go back and watch any of the matches again."

[8.0] "What a thoroughly enjoyable show, even the low parts was easy to watch. Probably my favourite WWE in some time. Feels like a reset with multiple title changes (8/10)"

[7.0] "It was a good, entertaining show. But I truly feel this is the first show of the Triple H era where all the emotions and the surprise and the thrill of an event like Summerslam was taken away by the predictability of the show. I was not 100% sure on the Balor turn so I got a little heated up in that moment but other than that: Doms turn was so called (and it was done pretty well), every major title change was also super called and the surprise of the night, Romans return, wasnt much of a surprise given how many times Solo mentioned him in his promos. On the wrestling side of things no massive letdowns, pretty average in ring quality, with the exception of the wonderful storytelling in the Drew - Punk match and such hard hitting blows in my MOTN Priest vs Gunther."

[6.0] "In terms of entertainment, it was definitely the best PLE after WM, but that is to be expected since hardly anything of note happened in the previous ones. They need to start doing (non tag team) title changes in PLEs that aren't WM or SS, cause that way they deem most of the inbetweens as filler. Liv/Rhea was fine and I liked the spot where Rhea put her shoulder back in place. The turn was executed well and I'm glad for the way it happened, cause it makes some previous segments between Liv & Dom less uncomfortable. Sami/Bron was decent for what it was, but if that's how Bron's title win was gonna be, it could have happened at MITB. Logan/LA Knight was pretty good, but there is no need for brass knuckles in every Logan Paul match. I'm glad LA Knight got the win, but this match could have easily happened at WM, there was no reason to postpone it for the summer. Nia/Bayley was okay, nothing to add here. Glad Nia won, thought it was about time. Drew/CM Punk was a decently entertaining match, but was unfortunately watered down by Seth's involvement. Also, I can't for my life believe that something so obviously insignificant as that bracelet was such a big part of the match's story. Fortunately, the right person won, but I would prefer it if Drew would move on now to a new feud, cause with the way the match was, keeping him in feels like a waste of a great character. Gunther/Priest was good. I would prefer it if it had been a purely wrestling match, but at least it protected Priest. Cody/Solo was alright. "Bloodline Rules" matches don't seem to be nowhere near as chaotic or exciting as they could be for some reason, but they are just a bunch of interferences towards the end of the match. Roman's return was also underwhelming to me. They could have done much more with it, but what was delivered was just the bare minimum."

[5.0] "Wasn't the best, but not the worst either, overall mediocre show that started slow, got a little better with the Zayn/Breakker and the Knight/Paul matches back to back then came to a screeching halt with Jax/Bayley match, picked up again for the next two, then the main event ruined it for me fully, had some good moments, Priest/Gunther was a great match, and it's good to see LA Knight finally get his flowers and win a title of his own, overall, it did what it needed to do in terms of storyline and progression, but felt a little dampened due to it being a flagship show in the company, unfortunate stuff."

[8.0] "Another fun PLE from Triple H. Both of Dominik and Finn leaving the Judgement Day were perfectly executed and I enjoyed both of the matches that involved them, Drew/Punk was good and planted the seeds for the near future, we got a lot of title changes and the main event was decent, and became great with Romans return."

[10.0] "I really liked the way stories interlinking with each other and also earned people getting their wins.i also liked every match has interference but never felt like unnecessary but feels important.Man roman's return pop is amazing.i liked the gunther match most out of all matches glad he wins and damian is great want to see more of him."

[10.0] "By far one of the best shows I have ever seen from any promotion. The work-rate was great, the stories were incredible, and the entire production was out-of-this world good. If Mania XL set the bar for what WWE can do in a whole show, SummerSlam Cleveland intended to outdo the bar."

[8.0] "Very storyline and spectacle focused show, which I personally loved, it pretty much had the feel of a Wrestlemania. Dom turning on Rhea was well done, it was relatively obvious but executed in a way that made you wonder for a while if maybe they were holding off on it. Drew vs Punk had a strange dynamic, at times Seth's presence seemed to overshadow the match itself, but it mostly worked, and the story with the bracelet was well delivered. For me Gunther vs Priest was the match of the night because it delivered great in-ring action and great storyline development, with Finn's betrayal elevating Priest even further as a great babyface. The main event was alright, Roman's return was very much needed here - what a moment!"

"This had a solid card and amazing build, with Punk and McIntyre especially being the highlight going into it. This event might be a victim of its own success though, as I don't think Punk Vs McIntyre as a grudge match fully delivered on what was promised. It was not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but maybe a slight letdown. Still, Rhea and Liv Morgan did very well, as did Gunther and Priest. Still a great watch overall."

[8.0] "Honestly a pretty good show, little surprised a lot of these matches and the card are rated as low as they are, I enjoyed the show a lot. 7.5/10"

[9.0] "Great spectacle in front of a big/hot crowd, with satisfying story beats that everybody was hoping for and got. The opener was very good and the turn everybody was waiting for landed in a major way. Bron vs Sami was a decisive win for Breakker for what should be a title reign that elevates him even further up the card. Logan Paul proved again that despite people's attempt to use controversy to discredit him, he's one of the best overall performers in the entire business and someone that should continue to be one of the franchise players for WWE for years to come. Great moment for LA Knight who has busted his ass to get to this point, and he contributed quite a lot to a great match as well. Nia vs Bayley was the right decision, Bayley's reign had lost most of its luster. Punk vs Drew was a great storytelling match that apparently 40 year old single white men can't relate to. Gunther and Priest was hard hitting and yet another example of why Priest was elevated to the level he's at now. Main event was all about the return of the biggest star of the 21st century, and the people reacted accordingly. Great show top to bottom."

[5.0] "This was a show that moved storylines along in a fairly meaningful way, with notable title changes and angles, but was severely lacking in terms of the in-ring product and match quality. I was mostly looking forward to the Punk and McIntyre match, but found myself severely disappointed with what ultimately ended up feeling like a television match. The main event was typical Bloodline nonsense. The main saving grace was Gunther vs Priest."

[5.0] "Took a few days to get through the entire card. A notable show in every sense of the word. 4 title changes. Big moments. A strong crowd, and what is assuredly the best LA Knight match of all time. Where I think the show falters is in the match quality at the top. The first 3 matches are solid! The Jax/Bayley match is probably the thing people will think is the most skippable. I think where the show falls off and earns its middling rating though is the 3 top of the card matches. Gunther/Priest is completely fine, but doesn't ever truly hit a second gear. Punk/McIntyre completely falls flat on its face, and is worked more like an extended RAW match with an embarrassing angle thrown in, and not the culmination of 6 months of build. I feel like the screaming of "STORYTELLING" from some fans in that match is truly, earnestly embarrassing. I really don't think it will age well. The Main Event is just one of those matches I can't imagine anyone wanting to watch in full again. A match where you fast forward to the entrances that happen mid way, and then further fast forward to watch Roman Reigns return. The only real story in the match being "When will the BS start? ". Combine all of that with the low price of admission, I'd say 5 is fair. If this was a traditional PPV where you had to spend the old school 60 bucks though? Or if I spent hundreds of dollars to be in that crowd? That would have made it a lot rougher."

[5.0] "A show that accomplished its goals but left me wanting. First the stadium looked beautiful, excellent production as always. I was excited for Rhea vs Liv but they made it al about Rhea's shoulder. The first time could have been forgiven but the second time was just overly corny for me. The post match did what it needed to but there was no real drama, it felt like two actors going through the motions, Dom and Liv don't have a ton of chemistry but I'm want to see where they go with it. I did like that Rhea wasn't sad or crying but looked pissed off. Bron and Sami was the match we were hoping for at MITB. A glorified squash, Bron looked like a killer. I look forward to how he's booked going forward. LA Knight vs Paul was good for what it was. I love that the crowd rightfully hated Logan. They hit all their spots and the right man went over. Bayley vs Nia was no very memorable other than the title change, there was a particularly weak looking aNialator. The teased cash-in attempt added a little but no enough to make this good for me. Drew vs Punk was a little strange. This is not the same Punk that faced Samoa Joe just a year ago. He looked gassed, he looked old but these two had a solid, hard-hitting match with a lot of good drama. The ending was kind of silly. Really, you're gonna take your eye off the ball for a damn bracelet? This did not feel like the first match of a blood feud. I get why they did it and where they're going but it wasn't for me. Drew going over was the right decision storywise. Gunther/Priest was easily the MOTN. Two athletic big men just beating the hell out of eachother and telling a great story in the process. I thought they were gonna save Gunther's win for Bash in Berlin but this was probably the right move and helps further cement Damian as more of an underdog face. The main event was a clusterfuck of epic proportions. It felt like a carbon copy of the Mania match but with less cool surprises. I did pop for Arn pre=match though. This was all about establishing Roman as a top face against the evil Bloodline and Solo who tried to usurp his title. Roman felt like a huge deal and it'll be interesting to see how he and Cody coexist on the same show."

[9.0] "The second best PLE of the year. Only one match was a masterpiece in my opinion (Gunther vs Priest), but the storytelling present in each match was truly incredible. Each story has been carried out to perfection and makes you want to see what the evolutions will be from now on"

[7.0] "Mal wieder ein guter PLE von WWE. Das Prinzip der wenigeres Matches und dafür mehr Qualität, zahlt sich immer wieder aus. Es war auch wieder kein schlechtes Match auf der Card und es wurde viele Richtungswechsel eingeleitet. Aktuell macht WWE einfach Spaß."

"Not a bad match here and only a cringeworthy segment with Jelly Roll to dampen my mood (although he hits a mean chokeslam). Final 3 matches were an excellent trifecta. Twists and turns galore which didnt feel too overdone despite their volume. Shout out to Nia Jax for her best ever match."

[3.0] "Wow this Show SUCKED! Cringe Story with Dumb Mysterio and LIV "Bloodfeud" (Drew vs CM) mutates to a idk wtf this is! Solo is not the right choice....it should be Jacob, Roman Babyface....great! /s Logan vs. Knight was fun (MGK Still sucks) WALTER vs Damian was a really good Match Sami Should send the Belt next time with Fed Ex instead of a 5 min Match Nia and Bayley was not good. (Ngl i am shocked how bad it was)"

[10.0] "This PLE having a cagematch score under 7 is actually insane. This PLE delivered top to bottom. The opening match was great, and had a ton of great moments. Rhea putting her shoulder back in, Rhea kicking out of Oblivion, Dom ultimately turning on Rhea. It was both good in-ring, and storywise. This also set in motion the implosion of Judgement Day, as later in the night in a fantastic match, Finn Balor turned on Damian Priest and cost him the World Heavyweight Championship. This was done so well, Priest came out of it looking like a massive babyface, and even though he lost the belt, he has a clear storyline heading forward so he's not going to get lost in the shuffle, as some do after they lose their belt. I also enjoyed the midcard title matches, the IC match was a little weaker, purely because of the shortness of the match. I think these guys could put on a great show but it was really cut short. The US title match was great, it also had some fun moments, and produced the right winner. The Women's title match was probably the low point of the night, but it also wasn't even that bad. It accomplished what it had to, Nia deserves the belt, and I hope Bayley can stay relevant with either some rematches against Nia, or maybe going for tag team gold with Naomi. Punk/Drew was the highlight match of the night for me. It had such a great story going in, and these guys delievered. Seth was the perfect addition as the guest referee.Then of course there was the main event, some may criticize that it was too similar to the Mania match, but I thought it made more sense in this match, and let's be honest it's all about the Roman return anyways. That's going to go down as one of the greatest returns ever, and it makes this whole PLE an all timer."

[4.0] "Just so much "okay" wrestling centred around angles that feel more like a "finally you advanced this godforsaken story" instead of a cathartic moment of storytelling. I only actively enjoyed 2/7 matches and one of those (Bayley/Nia) has a much lower consensus opinion than I think of it. When 6 of the 7 matches have interference it just makes every subsequent one more of an eye rolling moment instead of an "oh what's happening here? " kind of deal."

[10.0] "One of the greatest Summerslams of all time, It had betrayals, title changes and an all time return to end the night. Every match served its purpose had the right winners, nothing was bad and it set up many big storylines for the future. Liv and rhea was good, doms betrayal and Kiss was great, Expected Bron to win but not by squash still good regardless, Logan and LA was a banger, Bayley and Nia was the worst match of the night but still decent, Drew and Punk was great, Gunther and Priest was IMO MOTN and Finn completing the implosion of judgment day was great. The main event between Solo and Cody was Mid but the return of Roman reigns alone makes it memorable watch. Overall a Great show with great storytelling and great moments."

[9.0] "Sure, the storytelling was predictable, but it was damn good story through and through. When the weakest match of the night was the brutal slam-fest between Nia Jax and Bayley, that's a pretty decent bar. Almost every match delivered on their promise to some extent or other, and far and away seems like the biggest reset for the promotion in some time, even more than Wrestlemania XL. Gunther and Bronn's championship wins, the destruction of the Judgement Day, the fuse going off on Punk and Drew's feud, and the return of the Original Tribal Chief feels truly like we're in a new era."

[7.0] "Most of the card offer solid wrestling. The focus was on the epic CM Punk/McIntyre grudge match but alas this didn't deliever. ''See you later'' moment. Gunther vs. Priest was the most interesting and lasting match out there but suffer from the heavy storyline-driven Summerslam offer."

[8.0] "Very fun show. Lost my mind at Dom and Finns betrayal. I wore a damn Judgement Day shirt for this local watch party lmao. Honestly didnt expect Bron to win but good for him. Hes got a bright future ahead of him. It was a lot shorter than I expected though and I felt like it ended abruptly. LA Knight FINALLY wins his first title on the main roster by beating that transphobic bigot Logan Paul and ends what has to be one of the worst US title reigns in history. Bayley vs Nia was a decent match. McIntyre vs Punk was my most anticipated match and it was a pretty great storytelling match. The business with the bracelet added a lot of personal intensity. Seth did a great job in his role as well. I just kinda wish this match was more violent. I truly expected lots of literal blood to be spilled. I also truly expected AJ Lee to make her return. Maybe theyre saving all of that till Badd Blood. Btw, Larry NEEDS to make an appearance at some point. Speaking of blood, Gunther really hurt himself during his match with Priest huh? These two had such a banger of a match. And Im really happy to see Gunther fully cement himself in the main event scene. The main event was fine. Everyones talking about what happened at the end. MY tribal chief finally came back. And with that, get ready for Smackdown to be a much better show."

[9.0] "I really enjoyed this SummerSlam. It brought so much more to the story telling. I had suspicion that Dom was going to turn on Rhea but when it happened, I was shocked. I was surprised that Sami vs Bron was that short. I have been waiting La Knight to get a title for so long that him winning was such a relief. Bayley vs Nia was nice. I definitely think that the Punk, Drew, and Rollins feud will continue for much longer. Gunther vs Priest was awesome, I am definitely sold on Priest. Roman return was fire, the actual main event match was ok. Overall, enjoyable show and had to rewatch some of the matches."

[9.0] "Tribalism aint getting in the way of a good story. This was a very very fantastic PLE and maybe one of my personal favourites. Each match from Rhea Ripley coming out of the curtain first and Cody coming out of the curtain last. Each battle that told chapters while still great wrestling existed in this show. Very interesting how many of the talents busted their asses yet still had time to grow. A stacked Summerslam and really excited to see what is next for World Wrestling Entertainment while other companies continue to grow in their own right. Enjoy the action and enjoy the elevation of the current WWE roster."

[5.0] "I'm going to be honest, I wasn't really feeling this show at all. At least in the first half, it picked up in the second half. Morgan/Ripley was not a very good opener, and the Dominik Mysterio turn was very confusing. Zayn/Breakker was a little bit disappointing, considering the great match they had at Money in the Bank. Breakker wining the Intercontinental Championship was the right decision, and I can't wait to see what he does as champion. Paul/Knight was okay enough, and really picked up around the mid-way point for me. I'm glad that Triple H didn't try to drag this one out, LA Knight winning the United States Championship was the right decision. So far, this show felt so soulless, it didn't feel lively, I feel like the crowd wasn't really all there. After coming off a lot of international shows over the summer, going back to States was really affecting the quality of this one. Bayley/Jax was the first match I enjoyed on this show, they had a great dynamic going and an impressive powerbomb spot. I'm not sold on the idea on Nia Jax as Women's Champion, but I'll give it some time. She's improved a lot, sure, but I'm not sure I want to see her as champion. McIntyre/Punk was a good match; Punk looked very good on his return, and I enjoyed Rollins' involvement as special guest referee, but I also expected a lot more from them. Gunther/Priest was the best match of the night, the in-ring action was top quality as is always the case with Gunther, and the Bálor's heel turn was well done. Absolutely cannot wait for Gunther's run. And the main event, this only main evented because of the Roman Reigns return. Solo Sikoa is absolutely not believable as a main eventer in my opinion, and Cody Rhodes tried to get him to a good match, but it never really clicked for me. It felt like a poor man's version of Roman/Cody from 'Mania this year. Reigns' return was really good though. This show did not have a good start or main event in my opinion, there was some good in the middle but I often felt disappointed or wanting more from it and the only match that did not fall into this category was Gunther/Priest. I'll give it a 5/10."

[9.0] "SummerSlam 2024 was one of the better WWE PLEs of the year. Filled with betrayals, returns, and four new champions crowned. This felt like a culmination of the past four months of WWE storytelling. The opening bout between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan was solid stuff with Rhea's shoulder being played up. Dominik managed to turn into a even bigger heel by assisting Morgan with retaining the World Women's Championship and locking lips with his new flame right in front of Mami. The Intercontinental Championship match between Bron Breakker and Sami Zayn was good but a tad too short for my liking. LA Knight dethroning Logan Paul for the United States Title was a great watch, and that's all I will say about that. While I felt Bayley's reign as Women's Champion was kinda lukewarm, she lost it in a good match with Nia Jax. Nia Jax has been killing it since her return last year and it's going to be interesting seeing the dynamic between her and Tiffany Stratton. The Special Guest Referee match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre was quite enjoyable with the tension between both men and Seth Rollins eventually coming to a head as CM Punk let his anger get the better of him. The World Heavyweight Championship match between Gunther and Damian Priest was my Match of the Night as both men laid into each other. Finn Balor screwing Priest was fantastic stuff, and Gunther is a World Champion in WWE. The main event Bloodline Rules match between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa was good. It started out as your formulaic match but escalated quickly with run-ins from the GOD, Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, Jacob Fatu, and the returning Roman Reigns."

[8.0] "Nothing flashy in the ring but as always with WWE nowadays the emotions brought by HHHs booking is absolutely perfect. Sometimes you dont need to have perfect wrestling to make a great show just a logical booking."

[8.0] "A lot of great moments and matches with very good storytelling. I sadly won't go above 8 because of this really boring and disappointing main event."

[9.0] "All the matches ranged from fantastic at best to just okay at worst, but what makes this such a great show are the stories surrounding them all. This is easily one of the most story driven WWE PLEs ever with all the many really great crownings of new champions, Dom chosing Liv, The Judgement Day casting out OG and founding members Rhea and Priest, everything revolving Drew, Punk and Seth and the phenomenal return of the Original Tribal Chief Roman Reigns now as a babyface. Overall WWE SummerSlam (2024) is such a great show with great in ring product and incredible storytelling and definitely one of the better SummerSlams that has been made."

[9.0] "Very surprised by the scores I am seeing. I thought the work rate and matches were great. No stand-out 5 star, but plenty of 4+ star matches in my opinion. That is what prevented me from giving it a 10. A very story-heavy SummerSlam, and it worked for the most part. However the main event match quality was affected. That being said, it was still one of Solo's best efforts on the main roster. An all-timer SummerSlam, up there with 1992 and 2002."

[7.0] "Der Summerslam 2024 bot im Vorhinein eine sehr starke Matchcard. Und die Matches konnten auch im größten Teil überzeugen, wenn es auch keine "Schocker" oder ähnliches gab. Vieles gewissermaßen "vorhersehbar", was die Qualität jedoch nicht groß drückt. Die Matches konnten auch überzeugen, auch wenn ich eventuell die Zeitverteilung etwas angepasst hätte. Aber insgesamt ein guter Event."

[4.0] "The only good matches on this card was Liv/Rhea and Gunther/Priest, but wwe had to wwe and have that cringe moment with liv and Dom, wwe fans really like this stuff? LA knight and Paul was meh, wwe fans love saying Yeah so I guess that good? The Punk/drew match was pretty bad and the story over the bracelet and Seth as the referee was just a mess, punk had nearly the whole year off and came out looking sluggish, it just wasnt a good match but thats wwe for ya. Poor Bayley, so underrated. Gunther is the best pro wrestler in wwe. Seen one Cody match seen 100 Cody matches, it was rinse repeat with solo with the interference like wwe doesnt know what theyre dooming. Poor Jacob Fatu. I do not know how anyone could give this event a 10, Ive read some of the comments and theyre just die hard wwe fans that would eat anything wwe fed them. I would be generous and give this a 4.5"

[4.0] "Underwhelming is the word I'd use to describe this show. Most of the card was fairly mediocre with the highlights being the women's world title match and the world heavyweight title match and even those didn't really escape the realm of "just good" for me. There were a lot of booking decisions on this show as far as how the matches were laid out that I just didn't care for as well. Still, I gotta respect WWE for trying to build new stars for most of the card. It seems like they were successful in that regard with their core audience as well. [MOTN: Damian Priest vs. Gunther]"

[5.0] "Gunther vs Priest was great; Liv vs Rhea, and LA Knight vs Logan were good; Bayley vs Nia and Punk vs McIntyre were O.K.; Solo vs Cody was boring, and Sami vs Bron was too short. In the end, the PPV was decent, which is no good for their second biggest show in the year."

[10.0] "Genuinely amazing show, the work rate was fine but the matches were a bit short, if there wasn't the Roman returns at the end of the show I would've given it a 9 but that returns hoosts this up a bit in my eyes, the matches were great too, Drew vs Punk was MOTN alongside Gunther vs Priest"

"I thought summerslam was fantastic. Every single match fulfilled its purpose with effective storytelling and some really fun wrestling. Gunther vs damian was the highlight. I thought LA knight showed why he is an awesome wrestler to people who didn't think so. The main event was good but I expected more."

[8.0] "Very good Summerslam, excellent storytelling throughout, Matches unfortunately were too predictable for me which dragged it down a bit."

[8.0] "This was the culmination of months of booking and build up, and it was very entertaining. A lot of angles were advanced, and it totally felt like a Big Four PPV. It wasn't perfect, but it wasn't as bad as some people want to make it to be."

[5.0] "Overall really dissappointing PLE knowing that it was the first Summerslam under the Triplle H Era. I think, everybody expected way more. From a match point of view it wasn't really compelling. Just the World Heavyweight Title Championship match had a good wrestling structure besides its good storytelling in the ring (-> Finn's betrayal). Sure Gunther as champion will be boring as hell, but some people see something in his charisma-void corpse of a body. Personally for me the highlight has definetely to be the Special Guest Referee match between CM Punk and Drew MacIntyre and the clown that is Seth. This was entertainment heaven and reminded of all those great momet we had back in the good ol' WWF Attitude days. What a blessing this was. The story that was told by all three men inside the ring and all those actions and consequences were just delightful to witness. Drew winning in the end, was the best decision WWE made this year and i CANNOT WAIT to see this rivalry continue in three-way feud with Rollins included. The US Title Match is third to be mentioned here. It was a spectacal of big moves without ever feeling like a wrestling match and I am just glad that LA Knight finally got a moment in his WWE career by capturing the US Title. Biggest dissappointment was the Main event. Roman Reigns return left me cold and it was overbooked to hell. This match had such a good build-up, and all they could do was this match. More about my opnion in the seperate match guide for this match. What a missed opportunity. Every other match was just average quality and no worth mentioning. Weakest match was the second Women's Title match. There were serveral bad decisions made, but also 2 very good bookings like the Punk/Drew match and everything involving the storyline about the Judgemend Day. Because as an objective person you have to put everything into account, the PLE as a whole was just underaverage. 5.5 points out of 10."

"I think we're on the PPV of the year at WWE! Really very good show. The only downside was the Sami/Bron match which was too short (it was supposed to be longer) and the Bayley/Nia match which was below the other matches. The other matches were really good! Especially the Drew/Punk match with all that psychology and the fact that Seth was messing things up even more between the two! The problem with this SummerSlam is that it was very predictable. We knew that Roman was going to come back, that Dominick was going to betray Rhea and even the results were predictable. Too bad for that point"

[9.0] "Not entirely sure how I could give this premium live event anything but a 9 as every single thing that happend on this card is what I was hoping for and got the only down part of the show was Bayley vs Nia and even it wasnt the worst thing ever from dom turning on Rhea to be with liv to Roman returning this show was amazing!"

[9.0] "It's crazy to me how low this rating was, but I have my theories why that I won't indulge in here. As for me, I thought the show delivered completely with results that most people wanted. LA Knight finally gets his moment, Priest/Gunther delivered an absolute BANGER, Roman Reigns return and major storyline developments. Only downsides for me was Bron/Sami was meh, and the main event pre-Roman was just "fine" (not bad! but fine) Amazing show overall for me personally."

[9.0] "Not sure what happened for this to get such a low rating, the show was above average and LIVed up to the Summerslam named and will go down in history as one of the best. All the matches were exciting, told beautiful stories, the technical wrestling and in-ring action was just as good as the dramatics and theatrics outside the ring. Think of all the amazing storylines that will branch out from the fallout of this event. Monday and Friday have now become must see tv, praise HHH, his long term booking strategy has really paid off"

[8.0] "The event gets off to an almost subpar start with what I consider to be a rather disappointing women's title match and an unnecessary pipe-breaker between Zayn & Breakker. Even Bayley can't make Nia Jax look any better than she actually is later in the evening. Nevertheless, the show also has some clear bright spots, as Gunther's title win is straightforwardly solid and the match between Punk and McIntyre is also decent, although a few grains are left out. The end of the show is also spiced up with the foreseeable comeback of Roman Reigns, and the accompanying match is also pretty okay. My personal highlight remains the clash between Logan Paul and LA Knight, because it's atmospherically reminiscent of the Attitude Era. You don't have to demonize the event for all its lengths, especially the pre-show, which is solid action with noticeable effort and will, but it's also not quite the level that could have been achieved with this card."

"[8.0] What a show ! During the last few weeks Raw and Smackdown were slow to watch and quite mid in the storylines ... But god it was nice/fun to watch. Some high some low but in the end I was happy to watch this one !"

[8.0] "This was a really good show. The wrestling and storytelling were all above-average to excellent. Washes the taste of last year's SummerSlam away for sure. All the title changes and betrayals help reset the TV landscape and will make for really good programming in the near future."

[8.0] "7, 5/10 this SummerSlam is exceptional in the sense that there were a lot of title changes. the double round of the last judgment (dominick and balor) as well as the return of the roman reigns also bring an additional touch during this SummerSlam. Regarding the fights, a lot of things could have been better. only the match between Gunther and Damien Priest was very good."

[8.0] "Great show overall. Dom's betrayal and kissing Liv, LA Knight's ascension, Drew winning after shenanigans, Gunther becoming the new WHC, The Judgment Day ending, and Roman returning were the highlights of the show. Consistent booking, not the best PLE in terms of match quality but no complaints."

[3.0] "For a show meant to be one of WWE's most important of the year, they laid an absolute egg with this one. There was interference or shenanigans in all bar one match on the show (the IC title match, which ran just over five minutes), which will always irritate someone like me, and in most instances the interference took away from the matches they'd booked. Drew McIntyre/CM Punk was the biggest and most anticipated match on the show and it ended up being a complete disappointment, wrecked by Rollins' involvement as referee and the incredibly dumb angle involving the friendship bracelet."

[8.0] "An excellent wwe show, I don't remember another show where the storytelling was this good. Yes, he was weak in wrestling, but if your goal is to watch excellent matches, you shouldn't be here."

[8.0] "7.8 and I will say 7.8 forever , with that said....... easily the two worst matches on the card are the Bayley match and the Bron match, The bayley match had a few interesting moments but overall was very limited because of Nias skill set, Bron should have atleast gone for 10 minutes because both competitors can actually go, every thing was good to great otherwise onto the main event, Solo Sikoa should have been groomed for the main event but wasn't because if he was US champ last year instead of Rey and Logan having useless reigns and the fact that we know about the losing streak he had kind-of hurt the idea of Solo being a main event heel, If Solo was the same size as Jacob he would probably be able to do some of the things That his cousin does which could have been more interesting, booking decisions wise I really believe the run-in sports entertainment match should be reserved for only once a year because at this point it's gonna get tiring and the returns are gonna come across as less exciting and I really wish they would have opted for more table spots or even a ladder at this point because Solo needed those type of crutches but overall not the best SummerSlam but not a bad one either 7.8 it had easily one of the best presentations for a SummerSlam since 2022 and no outright atrocious matches like the Ronda match last year or tribal combat, if the Main Event was the best match on card I would have given a higher rating"

[5.0] "This wasn't a horrible watch but I generally expect better in ring work for a big 4 PPV the return of Roman was epic and the pop was nuculear but I couldn't help but scratch my head on cm punk and bayley losing. I liked Gunther vs Damien priest and the opener."

[6.0] "As a WWE spectacle and soap opera it was very good, as a pro wrestling show it was poor. Only one match out of seven had no overbooking which is crazy, and my god there was so many ads. Priest vs Gunther and Logan vs LA Knight are the only two matches worth watching, for all the other matches you can just skip to the finish and you won't miss anything"

[9.0] "Massive improvement from Summerslam 2023. Much better PPV than MiTB 2024. The booking of the show was very predictable but that lead to a lot of good decisions being made. Starting the event with a very hot feud (Rhea/Liv) and having a spicy turn angle led to a very good tone being set for the rest of the night, both women opened well and got the crowd going. The only real dull-point to me were the first maybe 5ish minutes of Bayley/Jax and the first 8-10mins of Cody/Solo. Everything else was executed near flawlessly with no memorable botches. I think almost every single angle & storyline in this event was progressed to the next chapter, and the show was a perfect way to force people to tune in weekly to Raw & Smackdown. Gunther & Priest stole the show with the match of the night and Roman Reigns delivered the overall moment of the entire event, ending the PPV is a fantastic fashion with an electric crowd. Great booking, pacing, crowd and matches."

[3.0] "This was a poor show, no amount of coping in the comments can hide it. 8 hours total including a 3 hour pre show, less than two hours of wrestling, and only two good matches. LA Knight worked his ass off and had a tremendous showing with Paul, who I am happy to be rid of for the time being. Ive always found Knight hir or miss in ring wise, thankfully on this big of a stage he went crazy and got a big win. Gunther is another one who Ive been wanting to see as a big time champion for a while in this company and he finally got his due in a really great match with Priest. I did not care too much for yet another bit of interference, but I didnt mind, my boy finally did it. Everything else on this show was meh to so bad it gave me douche chills . Seven matches, six of them had some sort of interference. The quality of those matches were poor and we know this since the lasting impression from these matches is the interference. Cody/Solo was a nothing burger until Roman came out to a thunderstorm pop, which was a very cool moment. Everything before that was amazingly dull, mostly because Solo is not a main eventer who knows that to do in between moves and no one cared for anything and were pretty quiet, just waiting for entrances during the interference spots and for Romans return. And hooooo boy, that Punk/Drew match was EMBARRASSING. I hoped for and was expecting a war, what I got was grown men fighting over a middle schoolers friendship bracelet in an absolute shit match while a character from a coloring book was the ref. I got second and third hand embarrassment having this on in the background in front of my gf. This is Summer Slam! This isnt a show you use to set up a less important PPV, this is their second biggest show of the year! you END things here. Amazingly disappointing."

[10.0] "This was the best PLE of all time all these matches were 8 or better the absolute chaos of the main event, Gunther vs Damian being the in my opinion best match of all time and my new personal favorite match even the match I thought would be bad which was bayley vs nia jax was amazing the worst match was CM punk vs Drew and that was an 8 La knight vs Logan paul was just a good match as a 8.2 out of 10 poeple complain about how short Bron vs Sami was but I think it was fun a perfect as short as it was when dom turned heel I was going absolutely wild and that match I was also surprised it was that good just great job to everyone on the show."

[7.0] "[***1/2]. This edition of SummerSlam was solid overall. On the positive side, all the matches delivered to some degree, showcasing some impressive in-ring action and story evolution. Notable highlights included Drew vs. Punk, Gunther vs. Damien, and Roman Reigns' return, which stood out as some of the best things WWE has offered so far this year. The event effectively continued each storyline, adding a lot of intrigue to every ongoing narrative. On the downside, the event had an Attitude Era feel, with overbooked finishes and a heavier focus on storylines and characters rather than the in-ring action. This isn't always a negative, but it can be when theres an imbalance, which was noticeable at times during this event. Additionally, Bron vs. Sami was a bit of a disappointment, as it didn't feel like the crowning moment that Bron's first title win on the main roster should have been, due to the unusual booking. Overall, it's worth a watch and definitely continues WWE's momentum during this exciting period for them, despite a few reservations I have."

[8.0] "[8] Fairly enjoyable show. So many title changes, so many dramatic moments and so many surprises. I mean I enjoyed this fully except for the main event. I loved Dom's turn on Rhea. Rhea selling her shoulder dislocation made that match very interesting. That feud is going loooong. Bron vs Sami was way too short. It undermined Sami's victory over Gunther at Wrestlemania. I have no problem Sami dropping the title but this should have been longer... LA vs Logan was amazing. Knight bringing out some new moves from his arsenal and Logan doing his thing made this match great... Nia vs Bayley was good. Glad that boring Bayley reign ended. This should be so much better. Tiffy not cashing in has certainly heated the things up a bit more than usual... Drew vs Punk was everything I hoped for. I was so afraid that they were gonna mess up the booking but it was booked to perfection. Loved the match so much. All three guys inside the ring told a great story without any bladejob and that has to be commended. This feud has still way more than enough in the tank to go for another a couple of matches. Hopefully Bad Blood is even more violent. This was my favorite match of the night... Gunther vs Priest was another enjoyable natch. Probably Priest's best match I have ever seen. He didn't botch anything like has done previously. We got his breakup with Finn. Gunther with world title looks so right... Main event was somewhat underwhelming. Cody and Solo were doing great before Bloodline interferences. Match took turn for the worse after that. Roman's return was greeted by a big pop from crowd.... All in all this was a very fun filled show with some amazing moments."

[4.0] "A pair of really good matches and a bunch of trash. Main event was one of those "entrance fests" that WWE seems to like more and more over time. Punk/McIntyre was a big letdown. Both women's matches were terrible. At least most of Priest/Gunther ruled."

[9.0] "This was a show greater than the sum of it's parts. Whilst there is no match on this card I would recommend for you to go out of your way to watch, bar Priest vs Gunther, it was a huge and satisfying payoff to months of long term stories, all colliding at once. The Judgement day implodes, Bron has arrived, Gunther is world champion, LA Knight wins a long overdue title, and Roman is finally back. This show also featured prolly one of the most emotionally driven matches I have seen in a long time, which ultimately led to it being quite divisive, that was my personal highlight of the night, that being Drew vs Punk, a great first chapter in what I suspect will be a legendary trilogy"

[10.0] "I'm honestly stunned by how low the rating is for the event and all the matches. If you ask me, this is the second best Summerslam of all time. I believe every correct decision was made, the in ring action lived up to my expectations, and nothing felt like it was too long. The crowd was really good and the atmosphere was there. It was extremely consistent in every aspect, and I think this all culminates in a near-perfect event that is on par with either night of Wrestlemania XL."

[7.0] "Really great Summerslam from a storytelling perspective. With the implosion of the Judgment Day to some really banger upper card matches all the way to the well-deserved and emotional return of Roman Reigns. But the in-ring work was decent at best since matches like the Intercontinental Title match and the Womens Title match between Bayley and Nia Jax were matches that definitely needed more time. The matches on the upper card truly delivered though in my opinion. The Punk and Drew match had some really great ironic storytelling with Punk becoming a hypocrite like Drew for letting his emotions get the better of him. Seths involvment definitely was a little excessive but made sense from a storytelling perspective. The Gunther/Damian match was possibly the match of the night in my opinion. Such a physically brutal match that also had Gunther getting torn up with his chest bleeding. Damian also looked good in defeat which also sets up his future program with Finn. The main event match-wise wasnt all that good and was really more of a spectacle than anything but it delivered with Romans return even though I think the Bloodline Rules setup was not like Wrestlemania and it truly feels more desperate than anything if theres no violence within the match but oh well. Cant wait to see where the stories go from here though."

[9.0] "Summerslam this year blows last years out of the water by far in terms of match quality, crowd and everything going on. From the Judgement Day implosion, to much deserved title wins and the thunderous return of Roman Reigns, it tied everything together and made it a surefire event. I know people are gonna complain and say this show was predictable but predictable doesn't equal bad. Match of the night for me was Priest vs. Gunther hands down. If you can make Gunther bleed you deserve respect which is what Damian earned, showing he is a main event player and executing a babyface turn thanks to Finn as well. I'm very sad to see the Judgement Day implode but it was done perfectly. My only complaint was how slow the main event felt in the beginning. It was great but it was a bit of a snail's pace to start. Solo is a main event star and can hold his own, but it felt so incredibly slow until Cody picked offense. Don't really have a worst match to pick from either. Overall, 9.4/10 for me!"

[10.0] "Great show! Most of the matches were amazing. Great opener, where we saw Dom betray Rhea for Liv. After Bron finally beat Sami. LA Knight getting singles gold. MGK was there? Nia Jax vs. Bayley was the low point of the show, though. Wasn't interesting at all. Gunther beating Damian & Finn betraying Judgment Day. Jelly Roll making an appearance with Miz & Truth, and an amazing main event between Cody & Solo which saw Roman return. Absolutely awesome. This is easily a 10/10 show. Absolutely NO DEBATE. 10/10"

[8.0] "This was the best SummerSlam in a long time. While every match was not a technical masterpiece, from top to bottom this show had some of the best and most consistent in-ring storytelling I've ever seen. In terms of the matches: Liv/Rhea (**** - Probably Liv's best match), Bron/Sami (***.25 - Wish it went a bit longer, like the story of Brown learning from his MITB mistakes), Knight/Logan (****.5 - My favorite LA Knight match, was so happy to see Paul lose), Bayley/Nia (***.5 - Was meh until Bayley's crazy power bomb of Nia, after that the match was cranked to 11. Really liked the finish, which is becoming a theme of Nia's matches), Drew/Punk (***.75 - the allusions to Bret/Taker/HBK in '97 were excellent and again the storytelling was top notch, needed to hit that extra great to get a higher rating though), Gunther/Priest (****.75 - almost a perfect match, the storytelling was perfect, Priest has grown so much since Mania and Gunther always is great, one of my favorite matches of recent memory), Cody/Solo (***.5 - I feel like Solo did a solid job holding his own in the match, but Cody was obviously the ring general here. Maybe a bit too much trying to copy the WM40 main event, but Roman coming back was excellent)."

[6.0] "I had more fun with this show than MITB, but it didn't really hit crazy for me. The matches left a lot to be desired, and throughout a lot of this, the crowd was hit or miss. And a bad crowd takes me out of stuff. As someone who used to not be bothered by a Cinnamon Toast Crunch match ("Get that bag, I guess" at the time), now the sheer amount of advertising is CRAZY and almost impossible to overlook even when trying. I get letting it breathe, but this is TOO much for my liking, and while other companies may overdeliver on their cards, with WWE, I am feeling quite the opposite. I would have cut an hour of ads out of this and done two more matches, personally. Even if those matches only took up 25 mins combined. Even though we get these for free through Peacock/etc., I feel like I didn't get my "money's worth"."

"Quite possibly the most consistent premium live event of the year. An average lengthed card with the a large amount of substance."

[6.0] "The 2024 SummerSlam wasn't a bad event, but it was far from what everyone expects from the 2nd biggest WWE Premium Live Event... Triple H needs to stop this nonsense of only doing title changes at the big events, stories need to be progressed earlier, and they let every major angle to be done here, so the show became repetitive, the in-ring wasn't a focus and basically every match had interferences and huge development changes happening, it was an angle show, just like Meltzer defined. I've enjoyed some matches, specially Priest vs Gunther, but it didn't had that match that made me go crazy about it, it was a predictable and filler event, and even though it was good, SummerSlam can't be like that."

[8.0] "First the WHC womens title that was a little slow because of the story behind it but not bad tbh, nice ending. After that IC title with a nice match between Zayn and Breaker very good match intense and strong and happy that Breaker got the belt ! After that US title where FINALLY Knight gets the belt from Logan, cool match too with good spots from the two who are good wrestlers even tho Knight almost killed Logan. After Nia vs Bayley for the womens championship belt. a match pretty classic that is around the fact that Nia is indeed pretty heavy and Bayley is fighting hard against someone stronger than her, tho it make the match a bit slow for my tasten, still good to see Bayley lifting Nia from time to time. Tiffany comes in with her contract, but doesn't do much because Nia wins after crushing Bayley ! After continuation with the match that everybody was waiting Drew vs Punk, a very very hot feud that was very nice to follow and we should have an explosive finish ! Rollins as a special refere putting out a show of course, a very good match with a lot of good spots and psyshology, GTS of Punk on Seth and McIntyre gets the win, good match ! Then the WHC Gunther vs Priest, also psychological match strong shots, then Fin tricked Priest, weird, and Gunther finish with a sleeper hold, a very good match, i see that the WWE is trying to make a face turn for Priest, good idea because this dude also deserves it. Finally finishing with the main event Solo vs Cody, Cody entering with a sick mask ! Match for the WWE championship, and i was affraid of it but it's true the match is slow, then the rest of the bloodline comes in to save the day (lol), and in answer KO and Randy Orton the avengers enters the match ! Super Cody gets absolutely destroys but still survive. After that Roman Reigns gets in ! He destroys Solo and Cody gets the win. Overall a pretty good PLE with nice matches and some psychology, and very nice to see Roman's back."

"I enjoyed this show a lot overall. A very good mix of good and entertaining wrestling, story progression and some nice surprises. Some matches could have been a bit better - Breakker vs. Zayn & Knight vs. Paul, which lead to a bit of a slump in the middle of the show - but besides that I was simply having fun and look forward to the next shows. 8/10"

[10.0] "SummerSlam 2024 bot eine beeindruckende Mischung aus spannenden Matches, überraschenden Rückkehrern und emotionalen Storylines. Die perfekte Inszenierung und die elektrisierende Atmosphäre machten das Event unvergesslich und begeisterten Fans weltweit. Jede Minute war fesselnd und zeigte das Beste des Wrestling-Sports."

[10.0] "Attending this event live was amazing. There didnt feel like there was a dull moment all night, and every single match felt super important. The show got going strong with Liv/Rhea, had a very well paced show with 4 title changes, and had an absolutely all time WWE moment with the return of Roman Reigns. One of the better all around SummerSlams."

[8.0] "Summerslam was everything we needed it to be. The appropriate title changes, the poignant return, the love triangle coming to a head. It had it all. The bracelet was fun and dumb simultaneously but those grown men made it work. Great job by all on SS"

[9.0] "I cant deny how enjoyable of a PLE this was to watch, this event had so many betrayals and title changes and all supported by decent-great matches throughout. Rhea vs. Liv to start was a match I enjoyed more than most, also appreciated the play on the dislocated shoulder which is something I have seen really done before, the betrayal aswell had me jumping so it was a strong start. All the title changes between this and the main event were ones I was very happy with and they were all well deserved and setup some great things to look forward to in the future. Main event was the weakest match but yet again I didnt dislike it but it was very predictable besides Romans return which was not something I thought they would pull the trigger on. Overall very fun show definitely on the best PLE in this new era of WWE"

[8.0] "Overall, it's true that most of the matches weren't great demonstrations in the ring, with the exception of Gunther vs Priest, and even then. That said, I found the opener interesting and suspenseful, right up to the somewhat expected but still well executed denouement (8/10). Bron and Sami fought a battle that I found too fast. I understand the idea of making Bron a dominant monster, but doing it this way seems a bit hard on Sami. We might as well do a quicker squash that relies on surprise (6/10). Logan Paul shouldn't have been at PLE given his statements all week, so it's hard to rate this decent match with an appreciable outcome (6.75/10). Nia and Bayley put on a decent but rather slow match, with no obvious mistakes but whose main interest was the arrival of Stratton (6.75/10). As for Punk vs Drew, the limited in-ring quality is undeniable, but the psychological aspects of the match were more interesting to me. Rollins was well used and the sequel looks interesting despite the impression of stagnation (8/10). The best in-ring match of the evening was between the two big men, Damian Priest and Gunther. The strength of both lies in their ability to have a varied register and a sustained rhythm despite their size. What's more, Finn's intervention added a touch of drama to the end of the match (8/10). Finally, the main event symbolizes the criticisms of what Triple H can do, so much the interest lay much more in the outside interventions than in the confrontation between Cody and Solo. The criticisms are often justified, but the emotions provided seem to counterbalance, to some extent, the shortcomings of such a proposition (7.75/10). Scoring criteria Match quality: 2.75/4 Angle quality: 1.75/2 Bonus/Malus: -0.75 points for the advertising hype; +0.5 for the great atmosphere in Cleveland. Total score: 8.25/10 Show seen on the WWE Network"

[9.0] "A really well paced show with a lot of stories and character progressions, a great crowd, few surprises, four titles changes and an iconic return to close the best summerslam in maybe a decade. A bresh of fresh air that was deeply needed. The main event was unnecessary too long though."

[7.0] "Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley hat mir gut gefallen. Ein schönes hin und her mit guten near falls. Das einzige was ich was lächerlich fand, war wie Rhea mit ihrem verletzten Arm umgegangen ist, ohne das wäre das Match besser gewesen (*** 1/4). Bron Breakker vs. Sami Zayn war leider viel zu kurz. Die Action die in der Zeit statt gefunden hat war super, reicht es einfach nicht für ein würdiges Match beim Supmmerslam (** 1/2). LA Knight vs. Logan Paul war ein gutes und flüssiges Match mit coolen Spots und guten Near Falls. Ich war mir zu einem Zeitpunkt sicher das Paul gewonnen hat nach dem schlag mit dem Ring. Sehr schön umgesetzt und am ende mit happy end (*** 1/2). Bayley vs. Nia Jax fand ich ok. Ich hatte ohnehin keine Erwartungen von einem Nia Jax Match, aber dafür ist es ganz gut gewesen. Es gab einige Momente wo man hätte mit dem Ende rechnen können, jedoch ist der jeweils andere nochmal aus Pin raus gekommen. Sonst gab es nicht viel nennenswertes (** 3/4). CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre war viel Story Telling und weniger ein gutes Match an sich. Es hat Spaß gemacht um zu sehen wie es zwischen den 3 weiter gehen wird, aber das Match an sich war bestenfalls ok (*** 1/4). Damian Priest vs. Gunther war das Match des Abends. Sehr intensiv und eine harte Schlacht zwischen den beiden. Priest beste Performance als Champion. Gunther war wie immer herausragend, ein physisches aber auch schnelles Match mit dem überraschenden eingreifen von Balor (****). Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa finde ich besser als wohl einige anderen. Es waren definitiv zu viele finisher, aber wie das Match insgesamt angedacht war und umgesetzt wurde ist besser als erwartet gewesen. Vielleicht liegt es auch daran das ich ohnehin keine Erwartungen an Solo habe, aber ich fand es recht unterhaltsam (*** 1/2). Insgesamt ein gutes PLE was ein bisschen hinter meinen Erwartungen geblieben ist. Im großen und ganzen hat man sich aber unterhalten gefühlt."

[7.0] "A very good show with a lot of quality bouts that matched the hype. I would do without Jelly Roll's concert though and his segment with Miz and Truth, plus Nia vs Bayley was a slog, but everything else was at least decent. The opener surprisingly was the match of the night for me with Rhea selling her shoulder incredibly well and Dominik turning on her was executed perfectly. Bron vs Sami was alright, although their Money in the Bank match was better, Knight vs Logan had some another impressive heel work from Paul, Drew vs Punk delivered story-wise and it was nice to see Punk back in shape, while Gunther vs Priest was a hard-hitting contest with some interesting stuff with Finn chimed in. And then the main event was almost the same as the WrestleMania main event, but with less star power and this time the logic loop holes were more visible. The crowd still enjoyed it though and Roman's return was big, but I really don't want more of it in the future."

[9.0] "I liked the drama of the Liv vs Rhea match and it had some good spots too. Sami vs Bron was good but it ended too soon, especially considering Sami's gimmick is supposedly never giving back. LA Knight is one of the reasons why I started watching wrestling. Knowing his story and seeing him getting more and more over each week made me so happy. Him winning the US title has been a long time coming. I am so happy for him. I just know Brutus Creed liked the Nia vs Bayley match. Storytelling doesn't get better than Punk vs Drew. Also Damian vs Gunther was peak storytelling and the best match of the night. Finally, main event was pretty good. It was getting kind of long though and I was hoping that the surprises would happen sooner."

[10.0] "I honestly thought this was the best SummerSlam since 2002. If you think about it all the matches on the card had a really great story behind them. Liv and Rhea's story with Dom was really well done through the last few months, because with Rhea's injury, creative had to pivot. It turned out to be a decently built up story. Same can be said for the Punk/Drew feud. They already had their plans for WrestleMania, Punk got injured, they pivoted, and now they have a feud of the year on their hands, and the angle has a lot of gas left in the tank. Bron being built up as a killer, winning in just over 5 minutes made all the sense in the world. Not every match needs to go 15+ minutes! I felt Bayley vs Nia had the weakest story going in, but its light years better than a few years ago when the womens division title matches were basically 'i want to be champion, i can beat you' and now the ladies finally have some real direction. Gunther and Nia winning now helps solidify winning K/QOTR as something that will propel somebody to main event level. What the KOTR was literally designed for. Priest and Gunther was really good and it was a time where I felt like Priest really looked like he was the WORLD CHAMPION, and unfortunately he lost, but fortunately it was to Gunther who has now etched his name in stone. So well deserved. The main event was okay, i understand it was bloodline rules but wasnt sure about rehashing the WrestleMania match where people are making sure their theme songs hit before running a country mile to the ring. With that being said, I found the ending to be pretty epic, despite the fact I really wanted the Bloodline to attempt to be all together to try 'make it work' with a Roman/Solo power struggle before Rock comes back. Wrestler of the show I'll give to Priest. Moment of the show for me is Dom turning on Rhea. Funniest moment of the show was Jelly Roll hitting an amazing one armed chokeslam. Worst thing of the show: They do continue to plod along really slowly between the matches and I'm not entirely sure why they do it that way but i think 7 matches in 3 hours would be plenty of time. I guess they just want to let the show breathe a bit."

[8.0] "Really good PPV Well built and organized for the biggest show of the summer Great title changes and stories closed to open new stories for the next at least 4 months showed how HHH cares about the line of the stories for the rivalries and the wrestlers and how the matches, the wins and losses effects on them. The build up of the show reflected on the show itself directly Great show after all"

"(8.0) A stacked card with a lengthy story attached to each match, in which each of them delivered strongly. Liv Morgan had a particularly strong showing in the opener, where Rhea Ripley reminded us why she is the most dominant woman in professional wrestling even in a losing effort. Bron Breakker showed everyone that he can hang on the main stage and look convincing while doing so, the match while short may have been lacking in some areas but still effectively put over Bron as a rising powerhouse that he has been touted as. LA Knight was able to silence some doubters with a great performance against a more athletic Logan Paul, Knight held his own and didn't need to be carried at all by his opponent throughout the match. Nia Jax has come a long way from years previous and has grown to be a powerhouse that the audience is beginning to believe, Bayley in her own right looked great as usual and deserves her praise for going all out in each match she has. Drew McIntyre may have carried CM Punk in bits of their match, but Punk came in and gave a great performance coming off of injury, though a little slower due to age he still looked like himself of younger years, and proved he can still go at a high rate. Damien Priest arguably appeared as a top guy for the first time in his career with a phenomenal match against GUNTHER, who never disappoints and picked up a well deserved win and his first world championship on the main roster. Cody Rhodes did his usual Cody stuff in the main event, but I was particularly impressed with Solo, who gave what might be his best main roster performance to date. - Overall a great show and spectacle, which in my opinion should rank in the top 5 Summerslams of all time. One of the best story driven PPV's/PLE's we have received."

"[7.0] I seen alot of comments and everyone's reaction to this ppv is mixed so here's my from the basic understanding of the stories that were showed building up to this event Rhea vs liv - the match started off very slow. The mind games liv was playing took too long, it was 5 minutes into the match before they actually touched it each. The match itself was fine, it wasn't as intense as I was hoping it would be, although i though for a second rhea actually got herself injured again that was nice. The ending played out exactly it should have been with Dom betraying rhea. The match was nothing special I feel like this match needed a extra 10 minutes to really getting into it. 6.4/10 Bron vs sami - this match was very fast and was no where near as good as their first match. I feel like sami should have kicked out after the 2 spears, and Bron should have just kept spearing him until he couldn't move. The match wasn't very good to me, this match really did need a extra 5 minutes. 4.8/10 La knight vs logan paul - this match started off very hot I though it was going to end in a dq or something but the eventually got into the ring. There's not much to say about this match it was one of the better matches on the show, although la knight no selling the bass Knuckles was definitely a Choice. 7.5/10 Nia jax vs bayley - this match started off pretty slow, there were so great back and forth and a little call back their last match in nxt. Tiffany got involved and tried to cash in failed, nia the shockingly won the match didn't see that coming the match was fine 6/10 Punk vs drew - everybody talking about this match. This match had all the story however was missing the hatred that I was expecting from it. It started off crazy but it slowly started to dead down mainly because of seth which was a big distracting in this match. But let's talk about what everyone is currently talking about the bracelet. Everyone is saying how stupid it was for cm punk to be focusing on a stupid $4 bracelet that a fan made for him. I disagree with this punk himself said how important the bracelet is to him and how he carried it everywhere he went while traveling to remember his wife and dog, as their names is on. People like to say "we'll it's just a stupid bracelet who cares its not a living thing" a ring is not a living thing, a necklace is not a living thing, jewelry in general is not a living thing, things only matter based on how much power u give it. Not to mention drew said how emotional punk is and knew using the bracelet was going to get under his skim. The person he hates the most in this world is kissing a bracelet with his wife name on it. Now back to the match the match was good it had all the story however it seems their hatred for other another got s Swept under the Rug. 6.8/10 Damien vs gunther - this match had everything that was missing from the punk match extremely hard hitting however u get that in every gunther match that's why he's so good. I wasn't expecting finn to turn so soon knowing triple h and his booking. This match was great the heel turn gunther bleeding from his chest made this one of the better matches today. 8.7/10 Cody vs solo - this match almost put me to sleep wow was this match boring. Roman saved this match. I'm only giving it a 5 solely because of Roman 5/10. I think this ppv was good all the right people won and it gets u hyped for Monday and Friday. Don't know how some people think this is a 5 out of 10 that's just crazy its a solid 7/10"

[9.0] "Okay, I do NOT understand the underwhelming rating for Summerslam at all. Damian Priest vs WALTER was a great match, and it was MOTN. The main event went better than I initially expected, and I thought it ended up being pretty darn good in the end (largely due to Cody Rhodes). Drew McIntyre vs CM Punk was pretty good, and Seth Rollins did a great job causing more tension/drama throughout that entire match. The opener with Liv Morgan vs Rhea Ripley was a REALLY good women's title match. Plus, I LOVE that Dominik Mysterio is officially in a romantic relationship with Liv Morgan now. LA Knight THANKFULLY ended Logan Paul's awful United States title reign in another really good match on this ppv. The other 2 matches were not anything special; but they still ended up being decent contests in the end. Overall, this was a great ppv, and Summerslam is officially my 2nd favorite WWE ppv of the year (behind Wrestlemania 40). I give this strong show a 9 out of 10 here."

[6.0] "I'd say overall this was a good PPV, nothing really special at all, which I suppose you could say is disappointing for WWE's number 2 PPV of the year, but I still found it enjoyable. It certainly wasn't horrible OR great, lot of stupid moments, but also a couple of very good matches and moments. Highlights were Gunther and Roman, lowlights were the first 20 minutes of the main event and the bracelet story."

"Honestly a majority of the show was good... but not GREAT. I wasn't a fan of a lot of the results, but some of the matches were really good. Sami and Bron, Drew and Punk (minus the Seth shenanigans), Damian and Gunther, Logan and LA Knight and of course Cody and Solo all were great.. even Liv and Rhea. The only match I didn't care for is Nia and Bayley.. and really didn't care for her getting the title. The finish to Seth and Drew and the finish to Damian/Gunther sucked too. I really don't think it was time to put a belt on him again.. but whatever."

[7.0] "A strong offering of what WWE excels at- memphis style melodrama and story driving the bus here. An impressive number of title changes but there is fuckery and drama afoot in every finish. The good matches are strong, with the Logan Paul and Gunther matches worth checking out, and the CM Punk and Cody matches worth it for the story. Not a bad match in the whole show really, I think it's definitely worth your time."

[8.0] "This was a good show, and a VAST improvement on last year's edition. From a pure results perspective, it was probably the best-booked show this year, even better than Mania Night 2. Any that think the outcomes were predictable are simply admitting that they were the right outcomes. Rhea deserves to toil without the title some more. Sami needed to drop the belt to hopefully move to the WHC scene. Logan's underwhelming reign needed to end/LA Knight needed a signature win. Nia's improvements needed to be legitimized. Punk needs to fight from behind. The world deserves Gunther as WHC. Cody shouldn't drop the belt as yet. The wrestling on the show, outside of one match, ranged from solid to flirting with excellence. Besides the IC squash, I don't think there were any 'bad' matches here. One match overdelivered, another flirted with doing so, and one was near-excellent as expected. The rest were fine bouts. Roman's return was executed to perfection and immediately elevates Cody's already great reign to another level. The crowd ate this up. It wasn't perfect. The card was repetitive. Every match was a singles match and only 1 had a stipulation, even if Punk-Drew got some wiggle room. It was also unfortunate that neither tag belts got to be on this show, especially DIY (even in defeat) since Gargano is from this state and was used heavily to promote the show. All in all, a show that progressed all the major storylines with solid in-ring that offered the soft reset the company needed wrp to its singles champions. That's a good show."

[6.0] "Definitely a show where WWE focused on doing what it does, or at least thinks it does, best - over the top stories with the wrestling taking a slight back seat to that. If that's what people want I'm sure they'll have loved it, and the scores show a lot of people did. Personally I'd like to have seen better in ring action, but several matches here had a sharp disparity in the skills of the competitors and had one person obviously holding back. Still it was mostly an entertaining show, and the stories were mostly told during the matches not backstage, two things that are not the case with the worst WWE shows."

[5.0] "This show would have made a great episode of Monday Night Raw. There were numerous angles, turns, and title changes that setup future storyline possibilities and started new character arcs. The problem is there were only two matches that were better than your average Raw or SmackDown match. Logan Paul Vs LA Knight and Damian Priest Vs Gunther were both very good and lived up to the moment of being featured on WWE's 4th biggest show of the year behind only the Royal Rumble and both nights of WrestleMania. The other matches were basic (Sami-Bron, Bayley-Nia), reliant on smoke and mirrors and storyline theatrics (Rhea-Liv, Cody-Solo) or were dragged down by horrendous creative (Punk-Drew). If you missed this show then watch Priest-Gunther and Logan-Knight. The rest you'll be more than satisfied with by simply watching highlight videos to catch up."

[7.0] "Summerslam was a show filled with a mixed bag of in-ring action but executed their booking decision very well. I thought this PLE started very slowly with Morgan v. Ripley and Breakker v. Zayn. Both had impactful finishes that elevated the wrestler or storyline but fell short in-ring. Wasn't particularly a fan of the limb work in the women's match. While I thought both men had more in the bag for a match at this stage. I'm not sure if it's a chemistry issue or something, but I felt disappointed with what had been offered so far. This show picked up for the U.S. title match where LA Knight was finally rewarded with the title. Logan and Knight stepped up big in this match showing they can go when their opponent isn't a ring general. The show took a dip for the other women's title match. The match was well worked but never shifted to another gear that could've made it better. Bayley is a great performer in these types of matches which made me want her title reign to roll on. The next two matches were the standouts of the night. I was satisfied with what was given between Punk and McIntyre. I do agree that Seth was a major distraction in this match, but I can understand given how heated this match was. They couldn't go to a straight singles match or stip match right away. Having this outcome gives the story more time to develop and expand to a trilogy. I do believe they have a better match in them, but their match was good enough to leave you wanting more. Preist and Gunther was a great match with both wrestlers becoming bigger stars by the end of the night. Very hard-working and hard-hitting match. Gunther looks to be a long-term champ after this win. Solo and Cody was what I expected it to be. Solo showed that he is not able to step up in a main event role and has become stale in-ring. Cody tried his best but the match ended up being a whatever match. Roman's return was as big as I expected it to be and shows why he's still the face of wrestling in the U.S."

[4.0] "Pretty bad all things considered, though I can't say I didn't expect to be underwhelmed. Of the 7 matches that happened, I'd say all but one were subpar, with the one exception being Priest vs GUNTHER, which was pretty good but nothing astonishing. Opener was dull. A weirdly muted march to get to an overly telegraphed finish, but it was at least a creative finish. Sami and Bron showed off their total lack of chemistry afterwards, a match that made Bron look weaker than he went in, and made Sami look a lot less like the miracle worker he usually is. Knight vs Paul was fine. Logan is still pretty hopeless in ring, only gaining acclaim for his ability to do Movez, but Knight put up a very good performance. Nia and Bayley was bad, took place in front of a dead silent crowd, and the final 3 minutes felt like pro wrestling sandpaper. Punk vs McIntyre, huh. Came in with soaring expectations of a climactic bloodbath but left asking why I even bothered. Punk looked messy, Drew was slow, the pacing was awful, and the tone of the rivalry was completely betrayed by the plodding nature of the middle section of the match. Already spoke on the semi main, so let's talk main event. Surprisingly, not terrible! Solo is, however. The only thing he proved to the crowd, and the audience watching at home, was that he will never belong in a main event scene. They cloud his awfulness with a whole load of bullshit, and I ate it all up. Roman being back can only be a benefit, but good lord the rest of the show up until his music hit was a real slog to get through."

[8.0] "I thought the show was really good. It wasn't the most wrestling heavy match, but the stories progressed were really interesting. Liv and Rhea was alright, with a cool backstabbing by Dirty Dom. Bron winning the IC Title is great for him. Knight and Paul put on a great match with Knight putting to end a terrible title reign. Jax and Bayley's match was alright, ended with a new reign. Punk and Drew had a good match, maybe not as heated as I would've wanted but this clearly isn't the end to the feud. Great match by Gunther and Preist with an awesome betrayal again. Cody and Solo's match was kinda boring at times but ended great with Roman Reigns returning. Like I said, not heavy on great wrestling, but a lot of great/interesting storytelling and match results."

[6.0] "The event under-delivered for me. Summerslam felt more like an event to set up a war over control of the Bloodline and the implosion of the Judgment Day than the culmination of big summer feuds. Priest/Gunther was great, but much of the undercard felt unspectacular. McIntyre/Punk should have had great heat, but just felt like a vehicle to feature Rollins and move towards a future three way. And having another Bloodline Rules with over booking and run ins felt a little too forumlaic. Not a bad show by any means, but for the second biggest event of the year it felt flat."

"Overall, the event had excellent storytelling that engaged the crowd from start to finish. However, there were too many BS endings to matches. I remember sports fans used to criticize the NBA, claiming you only needed to watch the last two minutes of a game as nothing in the first forty six minutes mattered. One team would make a run at the end that would decide the game, so why bother watching anything leading up to the end? WWE matches are similar, in that fans are just waiting for a run-in or betrayal to occur. Example 1: Many fans didn't care about the actual Priest vs. Gunther match itself -- they were just waiting for heavily foreshadowed Finn Balor betrayal. Example 2: The crowd was mostly quiet during the main event because they anxiously hoped and waited for Roman Reigns to return. For many fans, it didn't matter what spots the wrestlers did up until that point. Still, the show was entertaining and WWE continue to do record business. So although the constant interference isn't my cup of tea, as I believe there are many examples of progressing storylines with clean but creative finishes, it is clear the WWE constant interference formula is working from a business standpoint."

[6.0] "6.0 fine enough show nothing offensively bad but nothing that really stood out besides gunther-priest the judgement day angles and the Roman return. I think why fans are gunna give this show high ratings would mainly be for the Roman return and the title changes because the actuall in ring matches themselves ranged from bad to good with gunther priest being the only real good match Id recommend from this show. I do appreciate that Hhh finally booked a more unpredictable and interesting PPV compared to most of the other ppvs hes put on this year. It felt more inspired instead of the usual bland booking. What gives this a 6 is mainly the title changes the judgement day stuff and the Roman return as well as gunther vs priest."

[6.0] "There was a lot of disappointment in this with the actual matches they should have been so much better than they were and a lot of that was due to the focus of Raw and Smackdowns next episodes over this show. The Intercontinental title being less than 6 minutes, Punk vs Drew was way too tame for 2 people that want to murder each other, Liv and Rhea never really got going then abruptly ended in the exact way you expected with Dom helping Liv retain. Solo just isn't that good in matches so that was destined to fail. Most of the positive for this show comes to what it did for the next episodes and of of Damien vs Gunther and LA Knight vs Logan being the main saving grace for this show."

[6.0] "This was a fine, average WWE PPV. Some big moments, but the wrestling on the night was not at the level of even previous WWE PLE's this year. Best match on the night was the Gunther v Priest match, and the US title match was also very good. I was really disappointed with Punk vs McIntyre and the main event was the long mess I was already expecting. I think fans of big moments and drama will enjoy this show a lot, but people who prefer in ring work will feel it was a bit lacking. I'm on the latter camp. Still, nothing outright bad on the night, so it was a fine show."

"I think every match and segment hit pretty well. I did think the Finn/Damian staredown was a little drawn out. Likewise the Cody/Roman staredown."

[10.0] "An absolutely stellar show. It built perfectly to one moment we all knew was coming (and even if it had to come not as planned due to unforeseen circumstances) it delivered more than I could have imagined. The show started off hot with the storytelling and ringwork and it didn't let up the entire time. Each outcome was the perfect result and I can't think of a single nitpick with the show itself, the only issue is with incredibly hot acts being left off, but I'd rather than a slog log the shows of old. The "downtime" will never bother me, you're watching a WWE show, elaborate entrances and promos leading to advancement in stories later on is to be expected and they nailed them here."

[5.0] "One of the better SummerSlams but the bar is set extremely low. It was just a glorified RAW/SmackDown. Predictable results with only 78 mins of wrestling in a nearly 4 hour show. Two matches basically running with the same storyline and same finish with Dom and Finn turning and doing the same thing. Only one match did not have interference.... Bron and Sami. Hats off to Drew for doing everything in his power to make a 2nd grade level storyline, a fight over a bracelet seem entertaining. Trying to make us think Solo is a top talent when he has lost way more matches than he's won is insane. The Bloodline storyline is beyond stale at this point and every single match they have being just the same as every other one, regardless of who's the "Tribal Chief""

[8.0] "As I'm going to rate individual matches a bit lower as an average than the score I'm giving here, it's always important to note that the rating for the show should be about the experience of the entire show. Liv/Rhea enters a new phase with what is looking to be the destruction of Judgment Day happening very quickly. Bron finally cements himself on the main roster with a main roster singles title win, and that same thing happens to LA Knight which cements the midcard change on both shows. Nia comes back with a main roster win, giving the current championship scene a monster as a title holder. Drew/Seth/Punk is nowhere close to done since Punk can say he pinned Drew beyond a three count twice. Gunther completes his journey from NXT UK as someone who might go down as the single longest tenured champion in WWE history between his NXT UK, NXT, IC and now WHC reigns. Finally, the semi-obvious return of Roman closed out the show to a very hot crowd who was obviously waiting for the interference that any Bloodline Rules match warrants. For a company who wants to create moments and stories? Finn finally turned on Priest after Priest cost him the WHC. Dom finally turned on Rhea after essentially being the Judgment Day whipping boy. Cody/Roman showed some form of mutual respect while obviously setting up the Original Tribal Chief vs the New Tribal Chief. Jacob Fatu continued to showcase he is a great pickup for WWE and hopefully(as of this writing, it wasn't know if the injury was real vs worked) isn't actually injured. This was a good show for WWE because while the wrestling wasn't great, RAW and Smackdown will be fundamentally different as we enter the final stages of their current TV contracts."

[7.0] "I think that, with how high ratings can get on here, people can forget that 5 should be a roughly average score. I think Summerslam was above average, but not by much. Bell to bell most matches were fine, stories developed in satisfying is predictable ways, it was a solid event. It also avoided my biggest issues with Mania this year, of being overlong and overbooked. Nothing overstayed its welcome, and even the Bloodline rules main event stayed pretty clean all in all with the only even slightly unexpected (but not really) appearance being Roman's return. The biggest thing that was lacking here was the feel of it truly being a huge event, second only in importance to Wrestlemania. I can't really articulate why as well as I would like, but a lot of these matches just lacked that big fight feel, even with celebrity cameos and huge returns and title changes it just didn't feel like an event on the level of a huge stadium show. The main event was also always destined to disappoint, as it felt obvious that Solo wasn't about to win the top prize in the company and that this fight was more about setting up Roman's return and furthering the Bloodline story. It wasn't a bad show by any means, but for what I expect from an event as big as Summerslam, I want to see better."

[8.0] "A really really good show and 2nd best of the year in my opinon behind the night 2 of wrestlemania 40 which will take some beating but the main focus point of this show was the top tier storytelling which improves a match massively when when the in ring work is lacking and it proved so in this show- but it feels like this show was a reset for HHH as they crowned 4 new champions going into the post summerslam phase but this show was a good feel good fan service show with LA Knight Being crowd balor turning on priest and roman returning and many more this was a big PPV for HHH as last couple had been lacking but he proved the doubters including myself wrong"

[9.0] "Maybe it's just because this seemed like a big deal, maybe it's because they told is that it's the Biggest Party Of The Summer, but this show for me did everything right and followed it's own narrative like everything depended on it. Felt like the end of a season and that's exactly how it should feel. Maybe the matches where not the technical masterpieces that some expected but this was all about the stories. The implosion of the JD was executed perfectly, Liv looked like the most connaving, smart and evil person ever and seemed like a mastermind with the perfect plan. As for Finn Balor, I can't remember the last time he felt so threatening. Nia won convincingly and the dynamic of friendly champion with the money in the bank winner will be great. LA Knight finally got what he deserves in a very good match, cathartic even cause MGK made hate Paul even more. I didn't think that Drew was the right winner on paper but Punk losing because he couldn't control his emotions is great storytelling, and rollins played the ref greatly. MOTN was of course Priest vs Gunther, with Priest finally getting a great reaction an keeping his babyface momendum with the betrayal of Balor. As for Gunther he's my favourite and should be given everything, he deserves it. And the main event was a typical Bloodline match. Slow but the climax was grander than imagined with the return of the OTC. Last, I left Bron winning Sami for the IC title cause it was my least favourite. Not dominant enough to seem like an absolute monster and Sami not perseverant enough to show his heart. Short match, weak but with the right winner and I can't wait for RAW."

[3.0] "Definitely a show that prioritised angles and story progression over wrestling. Obviously not an issue for some people but for me there wasn't really much enjoyment to be found on this show. Most of the matches either weren't good, poorly booked or sometimes both. Drew vs Punk was a major disappointment for me, as I expected to get a super heated, perhaps even violent brawl but instead got a bunch of dumb shit around a bracelet and dumb "storytelling" moments with Seth. Cody v Solo was also similarly terrible but in a different way as it was just basically a really dull, 30 minute build up to a Roman Reigns return. As for positives, there aren't many, but I enjoyed both the Nia v Bayley match and the Priest v Gunther match. They weren't great or anything but they were both leagues above the rest of the show. I can understand why this worked for some but as someone who values quality wrestling on their wrestling show, this was a pretty tough watch and easily my least favourite show of the year. MOTN - Damian Priest v Gunther"

[10.0] "Awesome show from start to finish. I was going to give it a 9, but I changed it to a 10 because WTF is this rating? 6? Really? It seems like the new rules for tribalism on this website have no effect. How on earth is this show a 6? This is the most severe rating for a show that I have ever seen here! All the matches (except for the IC title one) were great, with a lot of OMG moments, both in the ring and outside. Those outside OMG moments made this show unforgettable. Two low points: the IC title match, which was awful, and the excessive sponsorship and publicity. That's why initially I was going to give it a 9, but hey, this rating is such a shame that, yeah, I'm giving it a 10 because it is much deserved for everything the talents gave us tonight."

[8.0] "[3.75/5.00]: Now then that's over with, SummerSlam was a great event, sure it wasn't conclusion to stories being set-up but it was a show that very much sets up WWE for the next WrestleMania, but it wasn't a forced continuation of said narratives as almost every outcome made sense by the end of it by what they were setting up, all concluding with a massive pop and a face-off for the masses between Cody and Reigns. CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's encounter sure lacked the initial intensity it started with, but that's probably Seth Rollins slowing the pace down, but a pretty good match. But what indeed is a MOTN and probably the best performance in the man's late career, is Priest giving tooth and nail in an amazing performance (Suit Williams gave it a 2.25 by the way, lmao) to try everything to retain his World Title in an all-timer narrative of "a gifted wrestler who has seen success in everything he has been involved in" against "an individual who has to fight for his place everytime, " a contrast of individualism that was clearly displayed there, what a match, and of course, despite the troublesome problem Logan Paul is, he still gave LA Knight's best PPV performance, probably ever. Again I don't get the ludicrously low rating."

[5.0] "After the complete mess that was Money in the Bank, it's nice to see some course correction back to something that's watchable. But just being watchable doesn't mean it's good, and I felt the show was still lacking. Let's get the positives out of the way first: Gunther/Priest was clearly the match of the night tonight, and despite my dislike for Logan Paul's booking and personality, the man is still decent between the ropes for someone who's still relatively new to the game. But that's where the positives end, I'm afraid. Both women's storylines going into this show have been pretty bad - the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour has been one continuous ick from me, and one could almost forget that SmackDown has stories other than the Bloodline - and even though she's improved in the past few years, Nia Jax is still stunningly out of her depth. I also found myself incredibly disappointed by McIntyre/Punk, which was a massive let-down compared to the build. And then there's the main event. It's not as bad as last year's, but it still suffers creatively from the same problems the Bloodline story had last year; Summerslam is supposed to be WWE's second biggest show of the year, so the main event needs to be more than just another move on the chessboard. Maybe it's to be expected - solving the "and then what? " problem when you need to keep the story going after the grand finale is hard enough for the best writers - but the teething problems are still very evident in the show."

"An absolutely bitter disappointment of a show. What should have been a hot opener was built around a person not involved in the match and the show continued the trend of focusing on interference from there on out. The crowd seemed to be more interested in awaiting a return or booing a heel than actually being invested in a babyface. Dud show."

"[[8.5] second best PPV in my opinion. Stories are getting stronger and being made for the future. Jellyroll did amazing opening the show! Miz and truth having fun! Crowd was hotter than the last crowd. All matches delivered and also now we are left asking whats next. Best Summerslam in a very long time!"

[10.0] "Likely a top 3 to 5 Summerslam ever. So many storyline came to a head or conclusion or new beginning. The matches were on point and the Gunther v Damian match was especially a classic. Punk, Roman made their epic returns. Punk vs Drew was fantastic cinematic wrestling and stiff in ring work. Everything felt important. Rhea vs Liv was very strong as an opener and chaotic. The shoulder popping out of socket was insane and added to the realism of the bout. Nia vs Bayley started slow but tje second half of it was very good. Bron Steiner vs Sami was a little too short, but heavy on action. Can't say enough good things about the show. Logan vs Knight was a classic match as well. Just overall one of the best Summerslams ever and second best PPV/PLE behind only Mania 40 this year."

"[5.0] Only one clean finish alll night. Matches were marred by outside interference and over melodramatic acting. LA Park v Paul, and Gunther vs Damien Priest were the highlights of the show. Bayley vs Nia Jax was a snooze fest with a dead crowd"

"[10] Best Show of The Year, favorite match was Punk v Drew, just straight storytelling. Didnt expect Nia to win, also didnt expect Finn to interfere. AND THE OTC IS BACK"

[6.0] "A consistently solid SummerSlam but that doesn't go much higher than that. Liv and Rhea open the show. The Dominik story and turn is pretty good. The match has a bit too much stalling in the first half for my liking but it gets a bit more entertaining (6/10) Breaker vs. Zany is very short and gives Bron a strong win. It isn't a squash nor is it a back and forth with insanely fast pace. (5/10) US title match is pretty fun with Logan being a natural heel and annoyingly good in ring. Great foil for Knight. The brawl before the bell was a nice choice and that avalanche Superplex was cool (7/10) Nia moves around a bit better than a few years ago and has a solid enough match with Bayley despite me not liking her as champion. Rough Bayley to Belly aside it was serviceable (6/10) Punk/MCintyre had some good wrestling but it was too focused on Seth as a guest referee instead of being as intense as the build (6/10) Priest/Gunther was MOTN very hard hitting with a lot of power moves. Damien looks strong in defeat and Gunther gets a the title in a badass way. Also more Judgement day discension to build stories for later (8/10) Cody vs. Solo was a lesser version of the Mania 40 main event with all the interference spots. Cody's offense looks cool but Solo just isn't that interesting to do a long main event like this. Jacob Fatu looks way more impressive. That and Roman's return save it from being bad for me but its not much better than fine (6/10)"

[7.0] "Liv vs Rhea in the opener for the Women's World Championship was decent. Didn't care for how much stalling there was and the story with Rhea's shoulder didn't really work. Dom turning on Rhea and Liv retaining was the right move to keep this feud going (5/10). Bron vs Sami for the Intercontinental Championship was okay. For as short as it was, it needed to be a one-sided squash, but instead it was competitive with an abrupt finish. Bron winning the title was the right move (4/10). LA Knight vs Logan for the United States Championship was good. LA Knight once again steps up in a PLE and gives one of the best performances of his career. Logan showed off his impressive athleticism and there were the usual shenanigans with the brass knuckles. LA Knight overcoming that to win his first title in WWE was a nice, well deserved moment (7/10). Nia vs Bayley for the Women's Championship was solid. Nia has been good since she came back, her winning the title was a surprise but with Bayley's reign not being anything special this was the right way to go. Tiffany teasing the cash in to help Nia builds the story between them (6/10). Drew vs Punk was really good. This match was heavily focused on the storytelling, and Rollins as the special guest referee was perfect. Punk lost because he couldn't control his emotions, quite ironic because that's what he accused Drew of doing multiple times. No doubt there will be a lot more to this feud (8/10). Gunther vs Priest for the World Heavyweight Champion was a really good match. Two big guys beating the crap out of each other, can't go wrong with that. Finn's betrayal that cost Priest the title solidifies Priest's face turn where he can focus on getting revenge. Gunther as the new champion was another good decision. The main event of Cody vs Solo for the WWE Championship was bad. Solo doesn't have enough aura or wrestling ability to carry a very long match before all the shenanigans happen. The Owens and Orton returns fell a bit flat. Jacob Fatu was a highlight, he's a beast. The biggest moment of the entire show happened when Roman Reigns returned to a massive pop. He got a great reaction as he beat up Solo and helped Cody retain. Jacob Fatu and Roman Reigns save this from being a disaster (2/10). SummerSlam 2024 was a very busy PLE. A lot of big story developments happened. The Judgment Day is in shambles between the Dom and Finn betrayals, with Rhea and Priest becoming faces. Every match has the correct outcome and everything that happened made sense. The match quality was a mixed bag, but the storytelling more than made up for it. Roman Reigns returning to cap off the show ended things on a high note. Overall, it was a good show that would have been better if that main event wasn't so bad. 7/10"

[4.0] "Gunther gegen Priest war das stärkste Match auf der Card dieser SummerSlam Ausgabe. Ansonsten war es weitesgehend ein Story & Angle PPV, was sich stark in fast jeden Match bemerkbar machte und kaum ein Match einen cleanen Ablauf hatte. Zudem fehlte es an Abwechslung. 7 Singles Matches auf der Card ist schon arg ungewöhnlich."

[9.0] "This was a fantastic show and whatever oddities is causing the low-score brigading should be ignored. Summerslam is supposed to be a show where the biggest stories either begin or enter the next gear and the show succeeded on doing so. Rhea and Liv was a fantastic match with the right story for the next step in the women's division on RAW. Rhea got to remind people that she's been an excellent seller since her days in NXT. Bron and Sami was the beatdown needed to keep Bron's momentum strong and give a monster the intercontinental championship. He kayfabe injured Ilja only weeks before, he should be able to destroy Sami. LA Knight busted out moves we've never seen done before in WWE and worked a much brisker pace than people expect from him. Bayley had one of the best carry jobs of her career getting Nia to a strong performance as Bayley also showed surprising strength spots. Drew and Seth had a great story match if one I believe is being somehow both under and overrated simultaneously. The match wasn't the biggest piece of cinema in wrestling in years and it isn't terrible either. Gunther and Damien Priest had arguably WWE's match of the year and a strong contender globally and Cody and Solo had a strong fun match if a match that honestly could not follow and top off the rest of the card. Nia's performance in her title win, the one filler talking segment and Cody being unable to follow and exceed the rest of the card stop the show from being a 10 for me but this to me is about the definition of a 9."

"Match quality wasn't A+, but the show did have good matches. The storyline progression was great, had a multitude of memorable moments. This was a great PLE. 4 hours flew by."

[7.0] "First of all, this was not a bad event. I understand that people might be frustrated because they expected other things to happen, but it was not bad. The problem with this event was that all the matches had the potential to be great, but HHH chose to focus on the storyline side of things and that's not something that I like. The plots/turns/returns were well executed, but I expected more from the matches and the event itself. Again, it was not bad, but it could have been waaaaaaaay better."

"Idk I had a good time. Rhea/Liv was fun, although i do feel a little nasty about the only big womens feud on RAW revolving around a man. Sami/Bron left me satisfied just for the result, but if Bron was gonna squash Sami why the fuck didnt he do it the first time. LA Knight and Logan Paul COOKED. Im a fan of Knights in-ring style personally and he worked it well here. Bayley/Nia is getting a lot more hate than it deserves. It wasnt anything super special but it was a solid PPV womens title match in my opinion. Drew/Punk was overwrought Thunderdome slop, but I did enjoy it. Cody/Solo was overwrought Thunderdome slop, and i did not enjoy it. Boring, boring, boring. Yeah Roman coming back popped me a little but come on. You threw Solo in the main event of your second stadium show of the year solely as a vehicle for Roman Reigns return? Not doing Solo, Cody, or the show itself any favors. And the worst part is that Solo exceeded expectations. And it was still boring. But lets talk about something good. Priest/Gunther was absolutely match of the night. Priest definitively proved himself world champ material I think. Gunther did what Gunther does. In hindsight a clean finish would have been better, but the interference was subtle enough to not totally ruin the match for me, and definitely added another layer of emotional depth to what was already great in-ring storytelling. In the moment though, the turn made me upset in exactly the way it was supposed to, so thats a job well done in my opinion. Overall Id say 7.5/10, far far better than the garbage we got last year in Detroit. Thanks for reading"

[7.0] "Pretty fun show, not the greatest thing they've ever done, but definitely a step up from last year's SummerSlam. Gunther and Priest overdelivered to my expectations, I didn't expect a practically NOAH-style match out of Damian, the turn was smart from Finn. McIntyre and Punk slightly underdelivered for me, the main event was just as I expected. First 4 matches were all just about what I expected, although Bron/Sami felt like a bit of a formality being as short as it was."

"5 I keep giving WWE a chance because its so hot right now, but I think this is my last WWE show for the foreseeable future, I just do not understand what some people see in this. Somehow Reddit thinks this show was unreal and that Punk v Drew was absolute cinema, which is insane to me. If youve been watching wrestling for longer than a couple years and you feel like that match was absolute cinema then I truly believe we are watching two different universes of wrestling. Current WWE feels like its built entirely around big moments so people can share a ten second clip of a HUGE entrance pop, but the in ring is so by the books and samey each match that I just cannot sit through a full show anymore. Theyre using matches to build to big promos, as opposed to using promos to build to big matches. Every match was used to further a story, which is great, but the matches themselves are entirely inconsequential. You watch the match so you can see what the finish is so you get excited for whats going to happen in a backstage segment on the weekly shows. This is the absolute antithesis of what I want in wrestling and I think Im just kinda over this company for a while."

[4.0] "A middling show where unfortunately nothing threatened to break through to good or great. Bad booking ruined the most meat-and-potatoes blood feud around (Punk/Drew), and a bit of an awkward chemistry ruined an otherwise interesting match on paper (Priest/Gunther). Every other match was the worst possibly matches the wrestlers could've had. It's almost impressive to have a run that bad on a PPV. Way too many similar set-ups in so many of the matches, from ringpost/bad shoulder spots, to interference, to stable dissension. It did not feel like a show actively thought about as a whole or how each match flowed together."

"SummerSlam 2024 was a show of contrasts. It shone in areas such as the main event and key matches, demonstrating the wrestling prowess of top talent. However, it also exposed ongoing issues with midcard development and booking decisions. WWE continues to balance fan expectations with its creative direction, and while the event had its moments, it ultimately left a mixed impression. Not the best, not the worst..."

[7.0] "Ein Open Air SummerSlam wie 1992 und man hatte auch WM Feeling. Laut Hunter wird es ab 2025 auch wenn es noch nicht fix bestätigt ist den SummerSlam an zwei Abende geben. Fix ist 2025 kommt an zwei Abenden. Zu alle Matches jeweils mehr in den Guides. Ich habe zwischen 7-8 Punkte geschwankt und bin dann insgesamt auf 7 Punkte gekommen. Ganz interessant ein SummerSlam mit sehr vielen Titelwechsel."

"Ok show, loved the Priest/Gunther match, happy to see Bron Breakker get a belt, hated the Punk match, rest of the show was ok, not terrible, not great"

"Underwhelming, the only real highlights were Roman coming back, and LA Knight taking the belt off Logan, other than that it was really predictable or just had no real reason to some of the choices."

[8.0] "Great PLE all around. I was entertained throughout, and I'm pretty hyped to see what's next for all the wrestlers involved in this show. My biggest disappointment was Breakker vs. Sami. I was expecting a lot from them, and I think it is criminal not to give these guys more than 5 minutes. Punk vs. McIntyre was also a bit disappointing since I think that Seth took up way too much space and minimized the tension between them. Priest vs. Gunther was amazing; I LOVED that finish and the evolution of Priest's character (and the match was obviously awesome even without the story elements). I also really liked Knight vs. Paul, and I think that LA Knight is very underrated in-ring. Overall, it was far from perfect, but booking-wise, it was still one of WWE's best PLEs of the year, with good decisions and great moments all around despite some slight disappointments."

"Not my cup of tea, Women's championship match about a guy, yuck. Punk being unable to fully complete most of his moves is concerning. Why in gods name was Cody Rhodes (a babyface) hitting people with steel steps? A lot of nonsense on this show. But GUNTHER taking out the Street Trash was good."

[6.0] "Every bit as watchable and enjoyable as countless WWE PPVs that have gotten much higher ratings here in the past 24 months. Idk man. It was mid with 1-2 properly good matches"

"I enjoyed this show to whatever degree the total rankings equate to. The only way to rank this without bias is to be fully biased, so my opinion is very very important and operating in any way outside of my control would infer that I do not have control over my own autonomy. I have finally taken a xanax and chilled out. Things definitely happened on this show and the things that didnt happen I am unaware of. I would say that this show was definitely on television and definitely did happen."

[5.0] "Plenty of angles and things happening, but overwrought WWE style storytelling with corny little one act plays disguised as matches, along with nearly every match and angle being extremely predictable, with very little in the way of good wrestling, really drag the show down. The new WWE trend of main events built around entrance pops may work for the mostly non discerning fans in the live crowds, who crave "moments" above all, but it kills the heat of the actual matches as everyone waits around to see whose music is going to hit next, and that's just not what wrestling should be about. The Punk/Drew match, which was set up perfectly to be a super heated grudge match, was reduced to Punk melting down over a charm bracelet, in one of the most baffling and embarrassing pieces of WWE "storytelling" I've ever seen, and think of the mountains of shitty ground that covers. Horrendous. Gunther/Priest and LA Knight's shockingly good performance carried the show if you're someone not into WWE's idea of telling stories."

[4.0] "Overall a adequate but easy watch. This show was just segments disguised as matches. Even Gunther and Priest couldnt escape it. It's really a bummer that Triple H had one of the best runs with NXT and has proceeded to book whatever WWE is now. Matches with barely any teeth and all talking. It's like they realized this was fine during peak Bloodline and ran with it now. It's so overblown in every single match here that it may as well have all just been taped at the PC to not waste a crowds time. You book a STADIUM and then spend every match doing up close talking bits IN MATCHES. Lunatic move in the worst way. This isnt prestige TV, its wrestling. We get 0 tag team matches, multiple appearances from underwhelming celebrities. Absolute joke on that end."

"9/10 I thought this show was great. Huge storyline developments and 3 big highly anticipated title changes. The only two matches that kinda dragged for me was the womens WWE title match and the mens WWE title match. Though the latter was carried by the huge anticipation for Roman. This is my favorite PLE card of the year on a holistic level."

[5.0] "This PLE really felt uninspiring all throughout it. More than being sports entertained, I felt mostly bored and didn't get anything out of it. Rhea/Liv started the event well enough, but it better served a stupid story about a living meme than the actual championship. Still, this one was alright, but the rest was a slog. For a match that was basically hyped since Punk's return, I was genuinely shocked that they centered it around a kid bracelet he made for his dog. A feud that was build since the Royal Rumble, involving two guys who really sold the hell out of how much they despise each other, was turned into basically a playground fight with frequent intermission for when a guy decided to monologue about what is going on. This was genuinely the most stupid match I've ever seen this year. I was shocked during it and was still shocked during the following bout which was pretty decent. Both Priest and Gunther really tried during that match and I found a new appreciation for the first as a top champion who really showed out. All the parts involving Finn were also really fun and I loved Damian suddenly chocking him! With that being said, the match still wasn't anything special and wasn't able to wash away the sour taste in my mouth from the previous one. As for the main event, it was just another boring Bloodline match. All in all, the saving grace of this PLE was that it was only seven matches long. And that the transphobic guy lost."

[6.0] "This is WWE's second biggest show of the year, so a 6 is VERY underwhelming. Still, watching this live was somewhat satisfactory and the storylines were all well developed and advanced, especially Judgment Day's. Weak 6"

[7.0] "Liv Morgan vs Rhea Ripley: An entertaining match to open the PLE, Dom betraying Rhea was a highlight of the match, Liv has not fully been presented as a credible champion and it did show here, Rhea running into the announce table to put her dislocated shoulder back in place made Rhea look like a bad ass [***3/4]. Bron Breakker vs Sami Zayn: Such a disappointing end to the title run of Zayn, made Zayn look weak here and Bron looked like he squashed Zayn like Zayn was an enhancement talent [*]. LA Knight vs Logan Paul: While I don't think that the pre bell brawl outside the ring was needed, once the bell rang the match was actually okay, Paul tried to use the brass knuckles to win but it backfired when Knight no sold the brass knuckles and was able to the win title which was good to see [***1/4]. Nia Jax vs Bayley: This was actually decent and enjoyable to watch, Tiffany Stratton teasing cashing in her MITB briefcase by running down to the ring was okay to watch, Bayley kicking out the Annihialtor was shocking to see, Jax winning the title was good to see [***3/4]. Drew McIntyre vs CM Punk: This match solely focused on storyline surrounding this match which was the best way to go about this, Rollins as referee was the right choice especially when he got physically involved [***3/4]. Gunther vs Damian Priest: A good old fashioned hard hitting battle between these two, Finn Balor coming down to the ring and turning his back on Priest was shocking to see, Gunther winning the title was great to see even though Priest could have retained and carried on the title reign [****1/4]. Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa: This was too long time wise, the interferences did not need to happen, the main highlight of the match was the return of Roman Reigns who speared Sikoa to allow Rhodes to continue his reign as champion [**1/2]"

"There is a creativity problem that we are used to seeing in WWE in recent years. The story and match quality of the shows are not enough, but they keep the audience behind them with hype. This situation does not bode well for the future of WWE. The main problem I am talking about is that five years ago, the stories flowing in weekly shows started to develop from PLE shows to PLE shows. I think this is not better for the audience. Non-fanatic viewers who have been following WWE for many years will agree with my comment that WWE is more successful when it sells stories, but what we watched in this show was not a part of those creative stories. Everything progresses predictably and there are no surprises. Bloodline and Punk's return are big reasons for hype, but we cannot see the depth of the story and this hype does not transfer to the match tempos. Sometimes we see the boring sides of logical progression in WWE's current shows. Gunther's main belt winning scenario and match were far from WWE's creative story-making skills. The Ripley and Morgan incident is not much different than when it was done with Christian Jericho and Trish. WWE needs to be more innovative now and the audience needs to want innovation."

"Pretty good. Was getting tired of the 5-match PLEs. Biggest issue was the predictability of most of it. You knew Dom was turning on Rhea, you knew Bron Breakker wasn't going to lose to Zayn twice in a row, you knew Gunther would probably win and involve Priest and Judgment Day having a separation, and you sure as hell knew Solo wasn't going to beat Cody for the title, and that the finish would involve 10 minutes of Bloodline shenanigans and babyface cameos (sorry, "CINEMA" for those of you who have never seen a movie). They have got to find a way to make these turns and the dramatic moments less predictable. I can't remember the last time I was truly shocked by a WWE surprise."

[8.0] "Working like a well-oiled machine, WWE offered another excellent PPV, as SummerSlam '24 was a show of great action and great storytelling. The undercard moved along its usual pretty solid to very good standards with everything offering something in terms of action and closing or creating a feud. The main matches all delivered in various degrees, creating some very beautiful moments. Commentary was pretty okay while the Judgment Day's backstage segment were on point and served their purpose. MOTN goes to Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa."

[10.0] "Quite shocked by the rating, I truly loved this show. I felt every match delivered. Though I too questioned not having Punk and McIntyre in the main event, Roman's return made it make sense and it's clear that this is going to be one of many for Punk and Drew. Great in-ring work overall and just an all around good showing."

"9/10 Great matches, storytelling, athleticism, epic turns and a feeling of "what happens next? " All the right notes were hit, and there's a lot to look forward to on both main shows."

"Great summerslam. Had highs and some lows but all in all, the right people won and the stories are being continued further which is exactly what you want from one of your big 4 PLEs."

[6.0] "Since this was the worst build to a WWE event this year so far, Summerslam 2024 surprised me positively. The matches were overall more than satisfactory and only the main-event, although I didn't have high expectations in the first place, disappointed me. Unfortunately Summerslam now matches the Wrestlemania energy in terms of presentation, awful advertisements and celebrity bootlicking."

[8.0] "Der SummerSlam in diesem Jahr fängt Gut an. Ripley vs. Morgan beginnt die Show, was definitiv ein guter Einstieg in den PLE ist. Das Match war absolut in Ordnung und "Dirty Dom" turnt am Ende gegen Rhea Ripley. Ich bin wirklich sehr gespannt wie man das jetzt in die Shows einbauen wird. Der Judgement Day, wird auf jeden Fall nicht mehr das selbe sein nach diesem Event (***1/2). Bron Breakker besiegt Sami Zayn und gewinnt den Intercontinental Championship was vollkommen klar gewesen ist. Auch wenn es vorhersehbar gewesen ist bin Ich der Meinung, dass hier alles richtig gemacht wurde (**1/2). LA Knight vs. Logan Paul um den United States Championship war gut. Logan Paul ist wirklich einfach klasse. Er hat wirklich viel im Ring drauf, was Man wirklich respektieren muss. LA Knight verdient aber einen Championship Run weshalb ich hier auch völlig zufrieden mit bin (****). Nia Jax vs. Bayley war in Ordnung. Bin nur völlig entsetzt das Nia Jax so gut gebooked wird. Für mich IST und bleibt Nia Jax keine Wrestlerin & auch keine die in ein Wrestling Produkt gehört. Ohne sie als Person, persönlich anzugreifen, aber sie passt einfach 0.00000 zum Wrestling. Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk fand Ich wirklich gut und mich wundert etwas die Bewertung hier. Es wird wahrscheinlich auf ein Triple Threat Match zwischen den 3 hinauslaufen was Ich auch absolut begrüßen würde. Nur es muss noch etwas mehr Feuer zwischen Rollins & McIntyre geben damit man das alles so Aufbauen kann, wie man es aufbauen möchte (****). Gunther vs. Damian Priest war definitiv mein Match Of The Night. Nicht nur das Gunther hier den World Heavyweight Championship gewinnt, sondern auch das er und Priest ein Super Match auf die Beine stellen konnten. Balor turnt gegen Priest, was den Judgement Day komplett auf den Kopf stellt. Erst Dominik & dann auch noch Balor. Ich bin gespannt wie man das jetzt alles aufbauen wird und RAW wird definitiv Spicy (****1/2). Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa um den Undisputed WWE Championship, war ein Gutes Bloodline Rules Match, was zwar vorhersehbar gewesen ist, aber definitiv Gut. Roman Reigns Comeback war sehr gut umgesetzt & definitiv ein Highlight. Auch hier bin Ich sehr gespannt in welche Storyline das alles führen wird. Reunion der Usos? Kommt The Rock wieder an die Seite von Roman Reigns? Hier muss auf jeden Fall ein War Games Match aufgebaut werden und es MUSS zum Match OG Bloodline vs. New Bloodline kommen. Was nun als Nächstes für Cody Rhodes auf der Agenda stehen wird ist auch fraglich. Nochmal zum Match: Meiner Meinung nach kommt es von der Bewertung her hier viel zu wenig weg. Das Match war wirklich gut (****). Insgesamt gebe Ich dem gesamten SummerSlam in diesem Jahr 8 Punkte. Es war eine Gute Show mit vielen Überraschungen und Titelwechseln. Genau das ist es was Ich sehen möchte."

[5.0] "Overbooked to the max. Some good moments, a decent storyline ppv but the wrestling was lacking as a result. Seth wrecked the best blood feud and it was way too familiar the way the match was set up (hmmm 97). The Breakker win was fantastic. Nia has maybe her best match ever. Gunther gives a weak offering and we get another turn that helps to put him on top.The bloodline match was essentially a mania do over with less over people and really was just a vehicle for roman's return. The return was great but the match was boring. Knight and Paul easily had the best match of the night yet even there's had interference. All in all, 6 of the 7 matches relied on interference to some degree to get to the finish. Yet another meh PPV after a great build. That theme is becoming a regular thing."

[5.0] "This was a very average show. The highlight was the match between Gunther and Damien Priest (Gunther is an incredible talent and it was the best Damien Priest has looked since winning the World Heavyweight Championship). I thought the Finn Balor turn was executed better than most of the other story beats on the show and actually made Damien Priest look good in defeat (him rising out of the submission to choke Finn was a great visual). The rest? LA Knight vs Logan Paul was fun for what it was, albeit there were a couple of rough looking moments (Logan Paul getting suplexed on his head, LA not catching Logan on a dive). The finish was pretty cool, with a BFT counter out of the Buckshot Lariat. That's where the positives end for me. The rest of the matches on this card ranged from forgettable to downright bad. What was my most anticipated match - the friendship bracelet soap opera between CM Punk, Drew McIntyre and the referee - ended up being less of a violent grudge match and more of a 5th graders school play. Lots of ACTING (but not CINEMA, as wrestling fans are so fond of saying). Seth Rollins even delivered a monologue mid-match. Rhea/Liv had an incredibly predictable finish - we all knew what was coming. Unfortunately it took 15 minutes of plodding in-ring action to get there. Liv and Rhea do not have great chemistry. Neither do Bayley and Nia. The Tiffy MITB tease was the most exciting part of the match, but was immediately denied. Bron/Sami was basically a squash, which is strange since Sami beat Bron clean at the last PLE. An interesting booking decision there. And then there's the main event. If you've seen one Bloodline main event, you've seen them all. My god it's getting boring. Roman is back, which is great. He was a real sight for sore eyes and desperately needed to inject some life into the Bloodline storyline (which is feeling very stale). I know everyone else is saying it, but damn Solo is NOT IT. He has absolutely nothing between the ropes and isn't particularly charistmatic. This was an unbelievably boring match before the Bloodline procession of interferences. It felt like the crowd were just waiting for the interferences too. A shame about Jacob Fatu - hopefully he's not too badly hurt as he's been really great since debuting in WWE. A predictable PLE that didn't deliver on my high expectations and too often felt like a soap opera, not a wrestling show. Also, it deserves mentioning that 6 out of the 7 matches on this show had interferences. This show, like most modern day WWE PLE's, was plagued with the same pacing issues we've come to expect, which makes the 4 hours harder to digest. Lots of ads/video packages, long entrances and minimal in-ring action. I'm still so disappointed in Drew/Punk. Also the Bloodline main events MUST END. They are all the same (even though we now have a new Bloodline) and it's boring to watch. 5/10 because, even though there was a lot I didn't like, I LOVED Priest/Gunther."

[8.0] "A very fun summerlslam. A lot of major moments happened change the entire Wwe Bron Breakker won his first championship and Gunther won a world championship. The judgement day breakup was done extremely well. No ***** matches but none of the matches were horrible and if I were to go back to this show again I wouldnt skip anything"

"While the ladies will love Otises new smooth joy slide, I hate to say that Broman is back. Without a doubt, Hollywood didn't wanted him either, so he had no other choice than coming back. Pretty poor, but it is what it is. Apart from that, the show had no outages. I would have expected more heat from the Drew-Punk match, but both competitors walked relaxed into the arena as if they would have been invited to a Sunday afternoon biscuit party. Damian helped Gunther to look good, Gunther clearly isn't capable of lifting someone of his size up. At least we got rid of Judgement Day. Nice to see Arn back, why didn't Cody hand the dog to Brandy? A lot of title changes. Of course there are too much titles around, so there was no place for a tag team title match where there should have been. The Miz, Truth and the awful Down Unders weren't funny at all."

[7.0] "A fun show. Some underwhelming matches, some great matches, winner choices and moments, almost as always. The stories went forward here and there, so that's also a plus"

"7/10 ppv for me. It was a good Summerslam and there were some good moments but It feels too predictible and I feel like main event is rated too low."

[4.0] "That was one of the most boring big shows of the year. Besides all of the title changes, it felt more like a B or C level PPV. Gunther vs Priest was really the only match that I liked a lot. Every other match was either just ok or pretty bad imo. I was looking forward to Sami and Bron but they decided to make it a 5 minute match on the second biggest show of the year. CM Punk vs Drew was not what I was expecting after this long build. It really needed blood in that match and way more hatred. Fighting over a bracket was not it at all. The main event was also the worst match of the night which will always take a shows rating down for me. At least Roman is finally back"

[8.0] "Very good show that was paced much more effectively than some of their other PLEs this year. Good wrestling with no match being bad and the best being very good. Notable show in terms of moments and setting up stories for down the road. The low scores leave me wondering what people want from wrestling if not at least quality wrestling with sensible logical progression with set up and payoff. 8+"

[8.0] "Thought this was a really good show overall. While the match quality varied for me personally, I thought the outcomes and story beats made up for it. Necessary changes were made. Punk/Drew and Priest/Gunther were specific stand outs in ring to me. But coming out of this show we have developments in stories that have really needed tangible development for quite a while."

[6.0] "This show was very long, very predictable and full of ads. Liv vs Rhea was a regular small person vs big strong person. Dom's betrayal was a given but it'll set up some stories. Bron had to win the IC title to not look weak. LA Knight finally got a championship. Nia vs Bayley was pretty dull. I thought Drew vs Punk was alright even if it did seem Seth as special guest ref told most of the story. Gunther vs Priest was very good and the best match of the card. Cody vs Solo is standard Bloodline match where you just wait until a run in. If Jacob Fatu isn't injured that was some of the best selling I've seen in WWE in awhile."

"9.5/10 - I think this is the best SummerSlam since 2002, quite easily. The storytelling at play across every match was absolutely outstanding. From Dominik Mysterio's betrayal of Rhea Ripley in the opener, to the adulation LA Knight received upon winning that elusive United States Championship, to the high stakes of Punk v McIntyre (and Rollins), to the implosion of The Judgment Day, to the sheer pandemonium of that return in the main event. In terms of matches, Priest v Gunther was an instant classic, a real masterclass between two powerhouse performers. Liv v Rhea was very technically good too. The highlight of the night for me though was the soap opera-esque excellence of Punk v McIntyre - what it lacked in technical quality, it more than made up for in terms of high drama, and the ending was pure cinema. WWE seem to be properly on a roll as we head back round to the second half of their calendar year, and are firing off all cylinders under the direction of Paul Levesque and co. I for one cannot wait to see where they go from here."

"So, a show that's an average of 5.4/6 on "WrestlingData, " an 8.5/10 according to TJR Reviews, their 2nd best WWE PPV/PLE behind WrestleMania, an average of over 8/10 according to 411Mania, a majority of a "perfect show" votes on Prowrestling.Net, and an overall overwhelmingly positive response from fans and critics, and Cagematch users decided that it's not worth more than a 6, get outta here. The new policy isn't the answer to stop tribalism, it only encourages it."

[4.0] "A show that went for dramatic moments above all else. Unfortunately, those moments were all predictable, and in most cases, lazily or shoddily done. Dom's betrayal was hurried; Finn's betrayal took a pathetically bad moment to set up; and Roman's return should have felt like an all-time moment but instead was just good. In-ring-wise this show offered nothing. Punk vs Drew was the best bout, and it also languished too much in dramatics. Rollins' performance was actually the saviour of Summerslam."

[8.0] "SummerSlam 2024 grüßt aus Cleveland und historisch gesehen ist hier einiges passiert. Manches wird 2024 prägen, anderes wird man noch Jahre später erinnern. Steht das In-Ring-Produkt dabei an erster Stelle? Nein! Aus meiner Sicht waren dennoch vier der sieben Matches schlichtweg sehenswert. Uncle Dave spricht von Angle-Show und falsch liegt er damit nicht, wenn man bedenkt, dass der Judgment Day hier komplett auf den Kopf gestellt wurde, Dom seine Mami verlässt und am Ende der wahre Tribal Chief sein Comeback als Face feiert, nachdem er diese legendäre Rolle bisher stets als Heel ausgelebt hat. Der Pop war stark, der ganze Part einfach auf den Punkt. Im Gesamteindruck ist die Gesamtwertung schon eng mit Reigns Return verbunden. Hätte Cody ohne Reigns gewonnen, wäre das Main Event deutlich zu dünn, um so eine Show zu beenden, aber die Aura vom Tribal Chief hatte so viel Big Time Feel, dass es den guten Event eben rund abschließt. Liv und Rhea gehen mit der Story und den Rollen gut um. Im Ring natürlich storylastig, aber das funktioniert für mich. Bei Bron holen sie das nach, was schon in Toronto hätte passieren sollen. Die Extra-Runde für Breakker war insgesamt ok, aber nun unter sechs Minuten abzuliefern, war definitiv eine Entscheidung. Knight und Paul bringen einen guten Vibe schon vor der Glocke und wenig überraschend sorgt Logan dafür, dass LA Knight im Ring doch mal etwas interessanter ist. Passender Titelwechsel, den sich der Besitzer der Shoes of a Champion auch verdient hat. Gleiches gilt für Nia und für mich der nächste Beleg, dass Bayley als Champ echt Probleme hat, zu funktionieren. Die Kombi mit Tiffany wird Potenzial haben die kommenden Wochen. Dass CM Punk sich so sehr um das Armband sorgt, kann man ja schon als kitschig erachten, aber wie sie es erzählen, mit Mimik, Gestik & Co ist absolut auf den Weg. Es war absehbar, dass wir hier den Aufbau eines Triple Threat oder Punk vs. Rollins sehen. Der Weg ist offen, mich hat es sehr unterhalten und rein bookingtechnisch war es gut, dass Drew nach diesen Wochen das W in den Lebenslauf schreiben darf. MOTN schnappen sich dann Gunther und Priest, bei dem Balors Turn Gunthers Sieg nicht per se schmälert. Die Terror Twins, bisher mit Face-Tendenzen, sind nun klare Faces und das ist eine Story, die mich schon sehr hooked. Genau wie Gunthers erster Run als Champion, welcher ihn beim Bash in Berlin nun hoffentlich das Main Event beschert. Solo SIkoa in einem fast 30-minütgen Singles Match: da kann es einen schon bisschen schütteln. Dass es am Ende funktioniert, liegt an Cody, dem vor dem Match aufgebauten Gefühl und letztendlich auch am OTC. Das Match ist ok und erfüllt im Kern seinen Story-Auftrag. In den kommenden Wochen ist einiges drin und der SummerSlam hat hier den sehr unterhaltsamen Wegbereiter geliefert. Kann verstehen, dass man mit einem anderen Fokus oder weniger Grundsympathie für das Produkt nicht hooked ist, aber für mich ging es in allen Belangen in die richtige Richtung. Dass ich da sieben von sieben Matchausgängen richtig getippt habe und entsprechend nicht überrascht war, stört nicht, wenn es so in die absolut richtige Richtung geht."

[7.0] "I thought this was a decent show. Not the greatest match quality but still entertaining overall. Dom turns on Rhea after a decent match between Rhea and Liv, Punk and Drew started clunky mainly due to Rollins as the third wheel, but turned into something pretty entertaining by the end. The human garbage can that is Logan Paul had a nice match with Knight. Gunther and Priest was very good. Main event and Zayn matches were not great however."

[9.0] "Das Storytelling war sehr gut. Dom der Mommy sitzen lässt, Bron der IC Champion ist, LA Knight US Champion, Gunther der World Champion geworden ist, Punk gegen Drew geht weiter. STARK. Hat viel Spaß gemacht zu sehen. Die Matches bis auf dem Mainevent waren spitze. Am Ende das Highlight Roman Reigns der returned. MEGA."

[7.0] "I don't understand why the show is so poorly rated, I thought it was very good. The atmosphere wasn't incredible, but putting an American crowd in a stadium isn't the best idea! The matches were very good for the most part, lots of title changes, the only disappointment was the main event but I was expecting that. But Summerslam still deserves a good 7/10, it could have been better but it was very good, Hunter cooked with the winners!"

"8/10. While I would have liked if this card had more bangers I still thought it was pretty good. The best part about the show being the booking/right results. I thought Gunther, LA Knight, and Bron Breakker all needed the win here and they got it. The highlights of this show being the Roman return and the fantastic reaction. The Gunther vs Priest match which was very good and probably Priests best match since the Bad Bunny one. The LA Knight vs Logan Paul match I thought over delivered as well with LA Knight finally winning the US title. I thought while the Punk vs Drew match was hurt by the Rollins shenanigans, it was still pretty good, and I thought CM Punk looked much better than he did during the Royal Rumble. I thought that while Im not personally a huge fan of the Liv/Dom/Rhea storyline, I think they executed it well with Dom betraying Rhea. The Nia Jax vs Bayley match I thought ended up being pretty decent even with lack of heat until the closing stretch. One last highlight was that while Bron vs Sami wasnt quite the good match they are capable of, I enjoyed them establishing Bron as top guy. Some of the lowlights were the main event. While the Roman return was great, the match itself wasn't particularly enjoyable or good. Solo is just not a main event wrestler. The match was also hurt by everyone just waiting until the interference and the eventual Roman return. Another lowlight was the heavy Seth involvement in the Punk match. I thought the match could of been much better without it but I guess they'll save that for down the line. Overall while not having the great matches Id like, I thought this was the best PPV since Wrestlemania Night 2. I hope that maybe at Bash in Berlin we can get some great matches on that card opposed to this one. This show was much better than last years Summerslam and overall Id give a thumbs up on Summerslam 2024."

[9.0] "Alles in allem war das ein sehr storylinelastiger Summerslam, welcher für mich aber sehr gut funktioniert hat, auch wenn die Matches allesfalls "nur" gut waren und nicht sehr gut. Wenn jemand kritisieren will, dass es zu wenig Überraschungen gab, dem lass einfach gesagt sein, dass mir persönlich dieses langfristige Erzählen von Storylines sehr viel besser gefällt und daher habe ich überhaupt keine Probleme damit. Auf der anderen Seite hätte ich aber im Main Event die Geschichte rund um Roman Reigns etwas anders erzählt. Ich hätte ihn nicht physisch eingreifen lassen, sondern nur beobachtend. Das hätte Solo so sehr durcheinander gebracht, dass er sein Match verloren hätten und Roman dann bei Smackdown sein Status als "Head of the Table" zurückgefordert hätte. Die folgenden Wochen hätten dann den Turn Stück für Stück vorangetrieben. Aber nun gut, man kann nicht alles haben. 9 Punkte!"

[7.0] "Always as usual wwe makes everything big except in ring action...Focused heavily on story telling...Less focused on wrestling part as usual...Gunther vs Priest was great...La knight vs Logan was good...Punk vs Drew was a satisfactory...Apart from this all other 4 matches were just for forwarding the stories...There was no reason for bailey to lose...Within a short amount of time how can breakker win the title so easily i didnt understand...Main event dragged for 30 minutes with the boring first 15 minutes of sloppy wrestling and next 15 minutes picked up only by the interferences...And finally the Roman reigns returns delievers..."

[5.0] "Liv Morgan vs Rhea Ripley - Giant face against tiny heel is a difficult match to work. Liv isnt very good, and she was quite sloppy. Was mostly about the turn that everyone knew was coming rather than being a good match. **1/4, Bron vs Sami Zayn - Very disappointing. Not much to it. Sami did his best, but Bron isnt at the level he needs to be for his spot. **1/2 LA Knight vs Logan Paul - Pretty good. LA Knight isnt great, Logan is an excellent athlete and can do some impressive spots. They worked hard. Pretty sad when the 20 year vet is carried by the rookie. ***, Nia vs Bayley - Match was fine. Terrible booking choice. Nia is awful. **3/4, Punk vs Drew - Punk looked pretty bad in this. Drew did a good job carrying the load here. Seth was involved too much for a match that should have been about hatred and a blood feud between Punk and Drew. The bracelet story is lame. ***1/4, Gunther vs Damian Priest - Gunther is great. Finally have the belt on a good worker. Finish was bad though, should have just been about Gunther being the better wrestler rather than Finn and Priest. ***1/2, Cody vs Solo - The match was actually pretty good before they went into the sports entertainment story stuff with full entrance run-ins. Not my thing. ***"

[4.0] "I think people including myself are very split on what they like in professional wrestling today. They love what they love and hate what they hate. Personally I did not think this show was good, the two biggest matches being Punk vs Drew and Cody vs Solo were extremely boring to me. Cool that Roman is back though I am sure people that watch every Friday are sick of Solos bum ass. Anyway I thought Seth was a complete detriment to the Punk match and added literally nothing except maybe an excuse for Punks loss. For a blood feud full of hatred and constant personal jabs back and forth that match was so ridiculously tame. Wish they had used Punks wedding ring or something rather than that kindergarten friendship bracelet. On a positive note, Gunther is now a world champion. Dude is an actual god of pro wrestling and will go down as an all time great. The WWE style may not be for me but if Gunther is wrestling you can be damn sure I will watch. Oh and hopefully Logan Paul can fuck off to wherever now."

"This show had the steadiest booking of the recent Paul Levesque PPVs and three strong matches. The main event was poor, but the show ended on a high note with the return of Roman Reigns. Logan Paul vs LA Knight was an overdelivery, Gunther vs Priest was a very strong, physical title match, and I appear to be singular fan that was really engaged with CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre in spite of the Seth Rollins distractions. Morgan vs Ripley ended right before it was on the precipice of becoming good, and Zayn/Breakker was a vehicle to get Bron over rather than much of a match. This show appears to be polarizing, which is understandable, WWE in 2024 is very take it or leave it, but i thought most of what they did tonight worked and i come out of it interested to see what the new status quo is on the TV, between the new champions on RAW and Cody and Roman sharing air time as dual top babyfaces."

[6.0] "This was a B- show for one of a "Big 5" PLEs. Rhea vs Liv was decent, and we all knew that Dom was going to turn on Rhea. The story of Rhea's shoulder was good. ***, Bron and Sami was fine for what it was. "Baby Steiner" gets his first main roster title, something his dad and uncle never got (a singles title in WWE) ** 1/2, LA Knight FINALLY gets his title. Good that they finally got it off of Logan Paul (he should just be used more of an attraction and not hold a championship): **, Nia and Bailey was ok, nothing worth mentioning. The trick Tiffy Time cash in was a teaser for things to come, but it just was blah. ** 3/4. Drew vs Punk was a major letdown. I get it, Drew wanted to have revenge on Punk, Punk wanted revenge on Drew; Rollins hates them both. It just dragged on and on for me. **. Gunther vs Priest was good. Hard hitting, the betrayal of Finn Balor, Gunther is the new champion. MOTN, ****. Cody vs Solo was a train wreck. Solo is nowhere near ready for where they put him. The only redeeming thing about this match was the return of the OTC, Roman Reigns. I seriously thought we'd see Hikuleo debut, and Jimmy So also return. *** Overall, pretty much average. This card would have been better on free television. The inclusion of Jelly Roll in a skit with A-Town Down Under and The Awesome Truth was nice, but unnecessary. The one handed chokeslam from Jelly Roll was nice, but that's about it."

[8.0] "I think this was pretty good in general, better than lasy years show but worse than 2022's show, the best matches were LA Knight vs Logan Paul and GUNTHER vs Damian Priest, the rest of the card was solid with some pretty good matches that didn't get to another level, a fun opener with a pretty good closing stretch, a fun sprint IC title match, a pretty good match with Bayley and Nia, and really good story driven match with Punk and Drew, this felt like is building to a lot of things to happen, and it could set up multiple match for Bad Blood because there are a lot of storylines that had hatred after this show"

[6.0] "This is a weird event because every result made a ton of sense, and the storylines got moved forward in a positive way, but the in-ring storytelling and match construction left a lot to be desired. Priest/Gunther was a great match and the clear standout, with Liv/Rhea being quite enjoyable as well, but unfortunately, the main event outside of Roman's return was forgettable and predictable. It wasn't a bad night of wrestling, but for the most part it wasn't a PPV that I would be rewatching highlights from and thinking about for days either."

"[8.5] Great matches all around. Storytelling has been great and the matches lived up to build-up. The swerves were believable and unexpected, Dom leaning further into being a heel is not what I was hoping for but I'm glad he is. RIP Judgment Day. Main event was better than I expected, Solo went over the back rope, definitely one of the highlights of the night. Jacob Fatu was fantastic as always, not sure if the leg injury was kayfabe but I hope not because he's got good momentum currently. Glad Drew and LA Knight won, definitely the right direction for both wrestlers. Baylay and Nia was okay, nothing special, was hoping for a Tiffy cash-in, but we'll see where they take it. Bron beating Sami feels too rushed, for both Bron and the match, but what they did have was good and believable but was the low point of the night. Also props to Logan Paul for one of the best spots of the decade so far, crazy moves. Overall, a great PLE, not perfect but better than expected all-around."

"9.5 out of 10. (This review will be complaining, not about the wrestling, or crowd, but about YOU) Jesus Christ some people can never be happy with anything theyre given, I thought this was the 2nd best pay per view of the triple h era but these internet fucking wrestling goofs who would eat glue then thank you for the yogurt and cant spell cat if you spotted them the C and the A think that because this wasnt the fucking most perfect pay per view in wrestling history decide that oh it wasnt all that good newsflash shitface. Not everything needs to be gymnastic spectacles or technical masterpieces. Holy hell these people would be given a bowl of shit soup then complain about the portions. I get it. Not everything was to your liking. But thats your liking. Not mine, not the Booker, not the fans. And Im not trying to diss AEW or WWE with this. Im dissing the people who decide that because this wasnt exactly what the wanted down to when someone moved their foot they have to rate it a zero. Cant we all just come together and celebrate the sport we love and cherish and take time out of our day to watch?"

[5.0] "Just kind of a mid show. A lot of title changes on the show, with the exception of the main event. Both of the woman matches had surprising results, and when Nia won I almost expected a cash in. All the other matches were pretty predictable, and none of them were really that great, except the gunther and priest match, and even that was just good, not great. This show was pretty skipable, maybe watch the world heavyweight title match if you have time, but you can skip the rest. The main event was especially boring, Im hoping Cody can get some better challengers soon"

"[2.0] Overall, the show was mostly predictable and the typical, uninspired, repetitive WWE product. LA Knight vs Logan Paul was a decent curtain jerker to get the crowd hyped for the show, but the in-ring action was subpar even with Logan Paul carrying the match, and it was a repeat of most of Logan Paul's matches - decent-to-good in-ring action, followed by his buddies helping him cheat, often leading to his buddies getting beaten up by Logan's opponent. Both women's matches had mostly-unpredictable finishes. That being said, Nia Jax has a history of being a botch machine and her character is pretty one-dimensional and boring. This wasn't any different in her feud against Bailey. There was no reason Nia should have won that match other than shock value, which is never a good idea in wrestling. As for Liv vs Rhea, but it was more entertaining, but also not great in terms of action due to Liv being fairly limited and having to rely on outside interference when WWE has been overly reliant on that with its heel characters. Damian Priest vs Gunther was a decent match, but it was predictable that Finn Bálor would betray Priest and interfere in the match to cause Gunther to win. The build for the match was also not great. Gunther is decent in the ring but just isn't very good on the mic and his wrestling style can be a bit too slow or simple at times for modern wrestling standards. I'm glad Gunther won, but it just made Priest look even worse than he already was in terms of booking. The main event was your typical Bloodline match with all the outside interference from its members and was essentially a repeat of WrestleMania 40's main event, with the Bloodline interfering and causing chaos only for babyfaces to come and even the odds, leading to Cody winning. As for Roman's return, Roman's booking as Universal and Undisputed Champion was not great, in my opinion, and it severely derailed the pushes of other wrestlers, especially Bray Wyatt, LA Knight, and Kevin Owens, so him coming back did not really make me feel one way or the other. He's just WWE's corporate cash cow and he will just make the whole WWE focus on him again, rather than building new main event stars."

[4.0] "i went into this with no previous knowledge of anything the company was building, and watched the show for what it was. Despite giving it a 4/10 i will say it was exactly what the rating suggests, "adequate". did i have fun? somewhat! were the matches good? not really! but overall it still wasn't as bad as it could've been. opener was pretty bland and felt more like an angle than a match, **3/4 from me there. Sami and Bron went crazy for 5 mins and it was honestly pretty fun seeing Bron go crazy, ***1/4. Knight and Paul was an absolute nothing match and i may be in the minority but i don't think Paul is nearly as generational as he seems to be portrayed as, incredibly competent worker but lacks a lot of substance, **1/2. Jax and Bayley was nothing to write home about and the ending was a little abrupt for my taste, ***. Drew vs Punk was bad, melodramatic and boring. i don't care for CM Punk at all, has never interested me and while he has obviously had some great matches in his career, this was not one of them. I'm sure this match was awesome to the core audience, but it was terrible to me, *3/4. Gunther vs Priest was actually not half bad, I'm sure Finn turning on Priest would've meant something more had I watched the build and honestly I was still satisfied by the ending, ***1/2. Main event was pretty bad, not the worst of the night but also is the only match here that I can't give a star rating too, these bloodline rules matches are the same formula every single time. a bunch of nothing moves followed by 5 run-ins and a ton of dead air with a pretty boring finish, cool that Roman is back and I'm sure when I watch Survivor Series he'll be on the show in the war games match which sounds cool on paper. Adequate show, not the worst way to spend 4 hours but if it wasn't live i would never have watched it."

[7.0] "This was a sports entertainment ass show, with nearly every match having some kind of screwy finish to further storylines and little to no technical wrestling in sight. The only thing here to appease the workrate crowd was Priest/Gunther, and even that had interference. But as someone who really appreciates the melodrama and theatrics of pro wrestling, I mostly liked everything here, Punk/McIntyre especially hitting my storyline buttons and ultimately being one of my favourite matches of the year so far. Also loved Priest/Gunther and the parts of Rhea/Liv that revolved around the shoulder injury. A few complaints: Hated the main event until it decided to run back Mania XL and wish both the booking and the opponent met the excellent performance Bayley gave. Overall, very solid and sets up lots of interesting future storylines but not a highlight of HHHWWE."

[3.0] "Glad that Roman returned or it would have been the worst Big 4 PPV of the Paul Levesque Era. This one was a massive miss for me. Every match was a chore to get through except for Gunther and Priest, and we still couldn't get a clean finish. Every single thing was an overbooked mess and every match felt so damn similar to each other. CAN THEY STOP WITH EVERY MATCH DOING SPOTS WITH THE GODDAMN RING POST! ? ! Just crap, way too much booking and not nearly enough good wrestling. Please let matches go longer than 13 minutes and have clean finishes, it really would be okay I swear. Also tremendously predictable booking, and the fact that it took so long to get to these matches and we've seen them over and over just makes it so fucking disappointing. Really really disappointed with a second straight PPV after a run of really solid ones. Crowds are totally out of it and only waiting for entrances. Thank GOD that Roman has such an incredible Aura that he could save the overall feeling, but man you made your champion look so goddamn weak in the meantime."

[10.0] "Best PLE of the year. Better than both nights of WM. Very predictable but in a way that just makes you feel rewarded for following the stories to their natural conclusions. All of the matches were very strong but the real strength of this show was its story progression and its freshening up of the title scenes. This is a show where the sum is greater than its parts. Paced a lot better than MITB too. Match of the night was LA Knight vs Logan Paul. Just a really good feelgood show with tons of huge moments that will be remembered for a very long time"

[9.0] "This was a FANTASTIC PPV and exceeded all my expectations. We seen multiple title changes tonight which is a rare occurrence under Triple H and we had some outstanding matches. Every match delivered or served its purpose by advancing a storyline. Im not a big fan of these stadium shows as the crowd does not come across good on TV and I think the crowd adds a lot to the shows and matches. The crowd was fairly quiet for most of the show which might have been because its an open stadium or maybe it was also quiet in the stadium. 50, 000 should not sound quieter than the 11, 000 at Clash at the Castle in Scotland or Backlash in France. Thats my only real complaint of the show, the main event was a let down as well though but Roman Reigns return ultimately saved the whole thing."

[8.0] "This was a good PPV, not great, good. A very respectable big 4 PPV with four title changes which is crazy work in triple H's WWE. The main event was some hot ass and I think it wouldve drove my rating two points down if roman didnt return. While it was predictable it was still very needed, smackdown has been cheeks since he left and they very clearly need a big time player on the show. Bron v Sami went a little short for my liking, liv v rhea did what it needed to do. big gunt is world champ, and LA Knight was finally belted up."