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WWE SummerSlam 2007
SummerSlam (2007) was the twentieth annual SummerSlam PPV. It was presented by THQ's Stuntman Ignition. It took place on August 26, 2007 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey and featured talent from each of WWE's three brands: Raw, SmackDown, and ECW. The main feud, heading into the event from the Raw brand was between John Cena and Randy Orton. From SmackDown, the predominant feud was between The Great Khali and Batista. After Khali defeated Batista and Kane in a Triple Threat match, a match between three wrestlers contested under standard rules, Theodore Long booked Khali to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Batista at SummerSlam. The primary feud from ECW was between John Morrison and CM Punk. By defeating Morrison in a 15 Minutes of Fame match, Punk became the number one contender to the ECW Championship at SummerSlam.
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Plot Summary
SummerSlam 2007 featured a highly anticipated main event pitting WWE Champion John Cena against challenger Randy Orton. The card also included a World Heavyweight Championship match where The Great Khali defended his title against Triple H and Kane in a triple threat match. Other notable matches included a bout between Umaga and Kane, and a tag team encounter involving Cryme Tyme.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, critical reception is largely based on match quality and storyline progression. SummerSlam 2007 is generally remembered for its main event and the dramatic conclusion of the Cena-Orton feud at the time. While not universally acclaimed, it delivered several memorable moments for wrestling fans.
What Reviewers Say
The main event between John Cena and Randy Orton was a focal point, delivering a strong, albeit controversial, finish.
Triple H's performance in the World Heavyweight Championship triple threat match was a highlight for many.
The event provided a significant amount of action and storyline development typical of a major WWE pay-per-view.
Google audience: Audience reception typically focuses on the excitement of the live event, the quality of the wrestling matches, and the storylines. Fans often discuss specific moments and championship changes as highlights.
Fun Fact
The main event match between John Cena and Randy Orton was notably the first time Orton pinned Cena clean in a major singles match on a pay-per-view.
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