8 Ways WWE SummerSlam 2017 Can Outdo WrestleMania 33
3. Drama, Drama, Drama
While WWE built a number of storylines for WrestleMania 33, they didn't all deliver. Nobody wanted to see Roman Reigns retire The Undertaker, the Goldberg/Brock Lesnar feud lost much of its goodwill when the Universal Title became involved, and Seth Rollins vs. Triple H followed the overused wrestler vs. evil boss framework. From a storytelling standpoint, 'Mania was lacking.
SummerSlam shouldn't succumb to these failings. The card is peppered with a number of strong rivalries, but while feuds like AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens have been simmering for a while, two Raw narratives provide the most intrigue.
The ongoing Dean Ambrose/Seth Rollins saga has been extremely well told. 'The Lunatic Fringe' is naturally distrusting of his former Shield brother's advances, though he's been forced to side with him in recent weeks. It now looks like they'll challenge for Sheamus & Cesaro's Raw Tag Team Champions, and while a win could bring them closer together, a loss may spark another feud between the two.
Elsewhere, Bayley will challenge Alexa Bliss for the umpteenth time this year, but that's not the whole story. Sasha Banks' slow burning heel turn has shot back to prominence in recent weeks. It's something her stale character has needed for a while, and if WWE pull it off at SummerSlam, it'll take what feels like a routine rematch to the next level.