10 Reasons SummerSlam Will Be WWE's Best Show Of 2016
1. The Universal Championship
Introducing a second world title has its ups and downs, but fans are set to witness history in the making at SummerSlam. WWE are set to crown their first ever Universal Champion, and assuming the Brand Split is here for the long-run, Finn Bálor and Seth Rollins have a unique chance to be the first in what should be a long line of champions.
This is a rare opportunity for both men to write their name in the history books. This is so much more than a straightforward wrestling match, and the winner won’t just be responsible for carrying Raw on their back; they’re charged with the task of building the Universal Championship’s legacy, and setting the standard for those to follow.
It’s a high-pressure situation, and one both men are clearly relishing. The match has been as strongly hyped as anything else on the card, and the belt adds a whole new level of intrigue to proceedings. Meshed with Rollins’ and Bálor’s unparalleled ability and the story they’ve told, this is the most important match of the night, and a defining moment in WWE history.
The first Universal Champion needs to succeed. The 2016 Brand Split will live or die on the company’s ability to create prestige on both Raw and SmackDown, and right now, SmackDown’s World Championship is lightyears ahead. It’s vitally important that Rollins or Bálor make a running start as champion, and both are certainly capable. They can begin with a jaw-dropping performance on Sunday night, and all signs point towards them delivering just that.