Why SummerSlam 1992 Is The Greatest WWE PPV Of The “Golden Era”

7. It was in England!

Imagine 14 year old me still fairly early in my career as a wrestling fan, mesmerized by the old guard who were still going strong (Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior, Macho Man Randy Savage, etc.) and the new generation coming through (Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, etc.).

It's coming close to summer, 'Mania is over and I'm getting ready for “The Biggest Party of the Summer”. And then I discover that it's in England. That's right: just down the road from where was living in Cambridgeshire! Suddenly, SummerSlam takes on a new life.

When it finally started I'm seeing London buses, English coppers and shops that I recognise. Then the WWF-ness kicks in! A royal fanfare, that looking back in retrospect reminds me of a scene from Robin Hood – Men in Tights! Then Bobby Heenan declaring himself as Sir Bobby Heenan, puts on the crown and states, “I'm the King of England!”

Looking back I can't help but laugh. Then you see the beautiful panned out shots of Wembley Stadium. When I see them now I get such a warm feeling inside. This is shaping up well.