The Big Five Project returns for the first time in 2026, and in this installment, we are knee deep into all the action and stories from the summer of 1996. We first take a look at one of the most important moments in pro wrestling history, and the biggest heel turn ever….Hulk Hogan abandoning the Hulkamaniacs and forming the nWo at Bash at the Beach ’96! From there it is on to Summer Slam ’96. The event was largely mediocre, save for the final two matches. One saw an epic Boiler Room Brawl between Mankind and The Undertaker, including an unbelievable heel turn at the end of the match. Still celebrating his boyhood dream coming true, WWF Champion Shawn Michaels defended his title against the massive Vader. WE break down all the results for you and the larger impact this event had on the remainder of 1996. Plus, we cover all sorts of stories bubbling under the surface, such as Ahmed Johnson’s very real and very scary injury, Sycho Sid’s rise in popularity, Vince McMahon continuing to make questionable decisions and pushing appalling storylines, and a staggeringly low buy rate for this event. The stench of 1995 was still lingering at this PPV. But better days are not far off now. All that, plus we take a look at how the card for WrestleMania 42 is shaping up. It’s a triumphant return for the Big Five Project here in 2026, and we would be honored if you would join us!

The Big Five Project returns just in time for things to start improving in our chronological compilation of the history of WWE’s Big Five PPVs. As bad as King of the Ring ’95 was, things could only get better. And get better they did with Summer Slam ’95. A much better card saw some outstanding matchups such as Hakushi vs the 1-2-3 Kid, Barry Harowitz winning a match, a casket match between Kama and The Undertaker, the PPV debut of Isaac Yankem, DDS (who would go on to a much more fiery career in WWE) as he faced Bret “Hitman” Hart. By far and away, the best match of the night was a rematch of WrestleMania X, a ladder match for the IC title between Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon. The match was good enough to be deemed watch-along worthy, and the guys do just that on this Episode. It’s not all good, though, as we also have Bertha Faye beating Alundra Blayze for the Women’s Championship and King Mable nearly breaking the WWF Champion, Diesel, in half during their title match. But Summer Slam ’95 was a definite step in the right direction for Vince McMahon and the WWF, and we have all the details for you here on another epic installment of the Big Five Project!

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