Is Baron Corbin Vs John Cena Planned For WWE SummerSlam 2017?

WWE kick off new angle after last night's SmackDown?

by Andy H Murray
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John Cena and Baron Corbin are both currently without plans for SummerSlam. 'The Lone Wolf's' latest rival, Shinsuke Nakamura, will challenge for Jinder Mahal's WWE Championship on August 20th, and having lost a number one contender's match with the Japanese star last night, Cena is also directionless.

Booking them against each other makes sense from that standpoint, and it looks like WWE may be heading in this direction. The two were involved in a confrontation after last night's SmackDown, with the 16-time World Champion standing tall over his new rival.

205 Live opened with Shinsuke Nakamura still celebrating his triumph over Cena. Corbin hit the ring and started working the number one contender over, but Cena dashed out for the save. Mr. Money In The Bank gained the upper hand, but Cena mounted a successful fightback, and ended up giving Corbin an Attitude Adjustment through a table.

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The segment closed with John once again lifting Nakamura's hand while 'The King Of Strong Style's' music played, just like SmackDown's conclusion. WWE haven't announced anything yet, but Corbin vs. Cena now looks a safe bet for SummerSlam.

Here are some videos from tonight's post-SmackDown segment:-

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.