10 Huge Matches For WWE SummerSlam 2016

6. Cesaro Vs Randy Orton

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Cesaro and Randy Orton have clashed before, but they're in different places now than they were the last time they met. 

Cesaro recently returned from injury to a huge babyface reaction, giving many fans hope that he's finally on his way to the top of the card. As for Orton, he's still got a couple more months on the shelf, but if widespread preference (and Orton's own wishes) mean anything, he'll be returning as a heel.

This new dynamic makes an Orton-Cesaro match fresh, and both men's skills guarantee a great match. The seeds for the program can be sown in the Money in the Bank match, where Cesaro can pick up the win at the expense of a recently-returned (and still babyface) Orton. 

Jealous and angry, "The Viper" can turn heel on Cesaro the following evening on Raw.

Cesaro's Money in the Bank briefcase may guarantee him a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but a decisive win over "The Viper" would make him a legitimate contender to a top spot in the company. 

Likewise, Orton will be looking for momentum following his return, making it a must-win opportunity for both men.

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Scott Fried is a Slammy Award-winning* writer living and working in New York City. He has been following/writing about professional wrestling for many years and is a graduate of Lance Storm's Storm Wrestling Academy. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/scottfried. *Best Crowd of the Year, 2013