Below are the confirmed matches for WWE SummerSlam following this week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. The event is set to air live on pay-per-view on August 18.
WWE Title Match:
John Cena (c) vs. Daniel Bryan
World Heavyweight Title Match:
Alberto Del Rio (c) vs. Christian
CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar
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