— Randy Orton became a three-time World Heavyweight Champion by defeating Christian at last night’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. WWE had been going with the idea of another Orton vs. Christian match at September’s Night of Champions pay-per-view but last night’s match was billed as their “final encounter” on the SummerSlam pre-show.
— Cee-Lo Green was said to be very over with the WWE talents backstage at SummerSlam last night.
— Up until yesterday afternoon, Rey Mysterio was scheduled to face The Miz in singles action at SummerSlam. The decision was made to put them both in the six-man match with Alberto Del Rio, R-Truth, Kofi Kingston and John Morrison because they didn’t want to risk Rey doing further damage to his knee in a singles match. Rey is scheduled to face Del Rio for the WWE Title on tonight’s RAW.
— WWE announced last night that SummerSlam was sold out at the Staples Center with 17,404 fans in attendance.
NJPW Dominion 2026 Notes: SANADA Competes in First Match Since Injury Return, Aaron Wolf Wins NEVER Openweight Title, United Empire Wins IWGP Tag Team Titles, Shota Umino Wins IWGP Global Title, Gabe Kidd Surprise Return, YOH Wins IWGP Jr. Title, Yota Tsuji Wins IWGP Heavyweight Title
WWE: Rhea Ripley Reveals Disturbing Fan Encounter Phone Number Incident, Big E Reportedly Publishing New Autobiography for Early 2027 Release, WWE King of the Ring Creator Eddie Andelman Passes Away at Age 89
WWE: Tony D’Angelo on Finding It Annoying When Fans Pick & Choose When To Call NXT Developmental, Sheamus Provides Update on Shoulder & Head Wound Injuries, Mattel Reveals New Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection WWE Action Figure Set, New Danhausen Trademarks
