By 1991, the WWF had panicked and brought Hulk Hogan back into the main event picture. The Ultimate Warrior hadn't really worked out as his replacement, and The Hulkster was badly needed back in the frame. At SummerSlam 1991, Warrior and Hogan would team up, but unfortunately, the former came across as little more than back up for the latter. Worse yet, the actual match itself was terrible. Technically, SummerSlam '91 was 'headlined' by the wedding between Randy Savage and Miss. Elizabeth, but that obviously wasn't a match, so this 2-On-3 Handicap stinker takes centre stage. Sid Justice was the Special Guest Referee, but the main reason for the bout being so horrendous was due to who was chosen as Hogan and Warrior's rivals. Sgt. Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa (The Iron Sheik) and General Adnan made up the heel squadron. Of the trio, Slaughter was the one with the most work-rate at the time, which should give some indication as to how much action fans were in store for. Hogan and Warrior emerged as victors, but the 12 minute match felt like it had lasted for hours, and it was a wholly sub-par main event. What other SummerSlam main events would you have placed on this list? Do you agree with the choices here? Let us know down in the comments section!
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
