5. Dean Ambrose Returns

The Lunatic Fringe has been out due to injury since December of last year, and with every passing Pay-Per-View we all speculate that he’s gearing up for a return. But now the rumors and speculation could lead to something. If Ambrose does make his return, it will have something to do with Seth Rollins and the Intercontinental Championship match he has with Dolph Ziggler. This is where the options start opening up. The main desire of the fans regarding this situation is that Dean would interfere, costing Rollins the match and setting up a program for them. However, there are some alternatives, such as Rollins winning the championship, then Ambrose attacks him after the fact. Or Ambrose coming back to help Seth in a two on one situation. WWE can have some fun with this, but Ambrose should make his return in New York, as it is the biggest stage he can make such a big impact on.

4. Miz and Bryan Steal the Show

At the moment, the SmackdownLive side of SummerSlam looks far more intriguing than the RAW side. This match is a large part of that, as the near two year build has let the idea of this match simmer in everyone’s minds, making it must see. While many would have the contest at WrestleMania, there is some good to come out of it happening at the Biggest Party of the Summer. For one, we don’t know if this will be the only match between these two. If WWE can continue the rivalry while keeping it fresh, we could see it stretch out to a Hell in a Cell encounter or even WrestleMania, though it might be a long shot. Either way, this first match should be a barn burning. The crowd itself should do the work for them, but Bryan and Miz will likely put on a match worthy of the main event. Whether they are put on last remains to be seen.

3. Becky Captures Gold

Becky Lynch has floundered in the SmackdownLive Women’s Division since losing the championship to Alexa Bliss way back in 2016. In the ring Lynch is one of the best women on the WWE roster, so it boggles the mind how she hasn’t been spotlighted nearly the last two years. But now is her time. Carmella’s time has run it’s course, with many upset with her run as champion Lynch is in a firm position to take the top spot on SmackdownLive. With Evolution on the horizon, WWE will want to place the best of the best at the forefront, and Becky fits within that category. Besides maybe Asuka, Lynch is the only big name female on SmackdownLive, so her carrying the belt can help bring some luster back to the division.

2. Joe vs. Styles Lives Up to the Hype

This should be one of, if not the best match on the card. However, we all saw what WWE did to the Styles Nakamura feud. There will be no telling how good this match will be until be get to the Barclays Center. That is a shame considering the matches the two had back in TNA. You’d expect the two to bring everything to the table, but knowing WWE it’s important not to get your hopes up too much. The match does have the opportunity to be a match of the year candidate, and hopefully we get just that. IT doesn’t really matter which of the two wins the WWE Championship as both are deserving. Joe has been monstrous on the mic and a run with the top prize would do wonders for not only him, but Smackdown Live as well. However, Styles has been carrying the brand well so far, and since he is on the cover of WWE’s latest video game, he may carry the belt for a while longer. Either way, our fingers will be crossed for an epic encounter. If we don’t get it, then we’ll probably have five more matches between the two, and at least one of those will live up to the hype.

1. A Money in the Bank Cash In

Whether it is Braun Strowman or Kevin Owens is a mute point. Either man cashing in on the main event and capturing the Universal Championship would be euphoric for so many that it would rival that of Seth Rollin’s cash in at WrestleMania 31 (which oddly enough involved the same two competitors).With Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar set to do battle yet again, the fans are despite for a change of the status quo. No doubt the New York fans will tear the match apart if nothing changes, so WWE might be wise to add a nice little wrinkle to the encounter. A cash in after the match would also suffice. Perhaps Roman finally gets the win over Lesnar only to lose the championship to Strowman, reigniting their feud. With a battle over the briefcase happening on the same show, we could be treated to some foreshadowing. Although a cash in during the RAW after SummerSlam has a higher probability of happening, that would still bring about some buzz.