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SummerSlam 2018 afforded twists and turns with immense drama, see video below. Firstly, Charlotte and Ronda Rousey became champions. Secondly, Seth Rollins walked out Intercontinental Champion. Finally, Roman Reigns would defeat Brock Lesnar and become Universal Champion. However, let's not forget the epic showdown between The Miz and Daniel Bryan.
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The future looks set to be interesting for Raw and SmackDown Live. Moreover, with recent events on Raw upcoming months will be dramatic. Nevertheless, it is worth looking at the overall picture. What can fans get excited about following SummerSlam? Let's explore them.
#5 The future of Paul Heyman
Paul Heyman has been synonymous with wrestling for decades. He has been a manager, promoter, writer, and commentator. Heyman would also bring fans, Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), see video below. However since WWE purchased ECW in 2001, Heyman has been synonymous with WWE.
The partnership between Heyman and Brock Lesnar began in 2002. Ever since their debut, they have dominated. They would capture the WWE and Universal championships. Moreover, they ended The Undertaker's WrestleMania undefeated streak. Moreover, it would cement Heyman as perhaps the best wrestling manager to date.
At SummerSlam Heyman once again accompanied Lesnar to the ring. However, in the end, Lesnar was defeated and seems headed for UFC permanently. Therefore, what will happen with Paul Heyman? There is speculation Heyman will manager another wrestler. However, it has yet been made official. Nevertheless, Heyman and Lesnar's future together is likely to end.
Who could Paul Heyman manager next?
#4 The Raw and SmackDown Women's Division
The Women's division has been growing exponentially in the last few years. Fans have witnessed first-ever matches including; Hell in a Cell, Royal Rumble, and Elimination Chamber. Ultimately, the women are performing excellently. This October WWE will conduct the first-ever all women's PPV event called, Evolution.
At SummerSlam, both women's championships would change hands. Charlotte defeated Carmella and Becky Lynch. Moreover, Ronda Rousey dominated Alexa Bliss, see video below. Furthermore, fans now have a new NXT Women's champion, Kairi Sane. The future is looking exciting for women's wrestling.
With three new champions headed towards Evolution, fans have no clue what to expect. Furthermore, will they remain champion. Nevertheless, women's wrestling is extremely exciting at present. Fans can potentially look forward to Becky Lynch versus Charlotte. Moreover, Rousey's next opponent. Perhaps a debuting Shayna Baszler?
What can we expect before WWE Evolution?
#3 The WWE Championship story
Samoa Joe and AJ Styles have a storied history dating back to Impact Wrestling (TNA). At SummerSlam, Joe took Styles to his limit, physically and emotionally, see video below. The stress led Styles to snap and attack Joe viciously, see video below. Joe failed to capture the WWE Championship as a result.
This feud was initially sour and slow. However, after SummerSlam, the future is looking bright. To date Styles has always been calm and collected against this opponents. Everything changed after Joe's comments during their match. With upcoming events, fans will witness the progression of this feud.
Reviewing their history in Impact, it is clear things will progress immensely. Obviously, their feud is in its infancy. However, with care and investment, this feud could be extremely lucrative. Moreover, it could dramatically improve the WWE Championship scene
What can we expect from the WWE Champion?
#2 The Miz and Daniel Bryan
The Miz and Daniel Bryan collided at SummerSlam in an epic showdown, see video below. After eight years in the making, The Miz walked out as the victor, albeit via cheating. Therefore, fans are still unaware which individual is better.
Since their respective debuts, they have reached similar heights. Both are multiple time champions. Moreover, both have successful television shows. Ultimately, their feud has elevated their accomplishments. It has generated speculation about who is more successful and popular.
Their match at SummerSlam ended nefariously. However, it is not the end. SmackDown is upcoming, and hopefully, there will be answers. Nevertheless, the future is exciting. Moreover, it is lucrative to SmackDown's progression. Especially considering events recently on Raw.
#1 The Universal Championship story
Their feud was extensive and contained twists and turns like never before. However at SummerSlam Roman Reigns finally defeated Brock Lesnar to become Universal Champion. However, it almost never happened. During their match, Braun Strowman came to the ring, to cash in his opportunity. However, after Reigns missed an attack on Lesnar, he took out Strowman instead. Lesnar would then attack Strowman with an F-5, and threw his briefcase up the ramp, eliminating Strowman as a threat. However, a few moments later Reigns capitalized and speared Lesnar for the victory.
On Raw, this week Reigns addressed the fans. He would offer Finn Balor a championship match, which Kurt Angle made official. In the main event, Balor took Reigns to the limit but was unsuccessful. After Reigns' victory, Strowman would cash in his opportunity. However, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose entered dressed in Shield ring gear. They would join forces with Reigns and power-bombed Strowman through a table, see video below. It appears that The Shield has reformed.
What does this mean for the future of the Universal Championship?
