WWE SummerSlam 2015: 12 Biggest Takeaways

12. Randy Orton Vs. Sheamus Was A Poor Choice For Opener

The combination of Randy Orton and Sheamus in singles competition has the dubious distinction of being one of the most repetitive feuds in recent memory...even more so than Randy Orton vs. John Cena. This was the match that took place on the night after WrestleMania XXIX, and on that night, the crowd didn't care about it whatsoever. They chanted random things, for legends, and even for the commentators...anything other than investing into the match between Orton and Sheamus.

While those actions might not have been malicious in nature, they highlighted a problem that was very prominent back then: Sheamus/Orton is a boring match prospect.

And yet, not only did WWE resurrect this feud without giving fans a new reason to like the match-ups, but they decided to make this the opening match for a four-hour event. 

The match itself was nothing special, and felt very much like a regular main event of a televised program. Although the effort was there, it was just a boring combination that failed to excite the fans enough to make them loud enough to make SummerSlam even more memorable.