WWE SummerSlam 2022
The 2022 SummerSlam was the 35th annual SummerSlam professional wrestling event produced by WWE. It was held for wrestlers from the promotion's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. The event aired on pay-per-view (PPV) worldwide and was available to livestream through Peacock in the United States and the WWE Network internationally. WWE SummerSlam took place on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, and it was the first SummerSlam to not be held during the month of August. This was also the first WWE PPV event following the retirement of WWE owner Vince McMahon, who had served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company since 1982.
Insights
Plot Summary
WWE's second-biggest event of the year, SummerSlam 2022, featured a stacked card with championship matches and major rivalries. The main event saw Roman Reigns defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Brock Lesnar in a Last Man Standing match. Other highlights included Becky Lynch challenging Bianca Belair for the Raw Women's Championship and Logan Paul making his highly anticipated in-ring debut against The Miz.
Critical Reception
SummerSlam 2022 was generally well-received by fans and critics, praised for its high-quality main event, exciting matches, and the spectacle of a major WWE pay-per-view. While some matches were more highly anticipated than delivered, the overall consensus pointed to a strong showing for the event.
What Reviewers Say
- The main event between Reigns and Lesnar was lauded as a brutal and fitting conclusion to their long-standing feud.
- Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch delivered an excellent Raw Women's Championship match.
- Logan Paul's in-ring performance received surprisingly positive reviews, showcasing his athleticism.
Google audience: Audience reception was largely positive, with many highlighting the intensity of the main event and the strong performances across the card. Specific praise was often given to the high-impact moments and the overall entertainment value of the show.
Fun Fact
The main event Last Man Standing match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar was heavily influenced by the "I Quit" match between John Cena and JBL at the 2005 Great American Bash, with both competitors wanting to create a similarly brutal and memorable ending.
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