The “SummerSlam Go-Home” episode of Smackdown in Cleveland lived up to the hype, with hometown wrestlers facing bitter disappointment. Logan Paul, a Westlake native and United States Champion, was met with boos during a promo, while Johnny Gargano lost the WWE Tag Team Championship in the main event. Despite the disappointment, fans were engaged throughout the evening with exciting matches and segments, leading up to the highly anticipated SummerSlam event at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
The show featured Cody Rhodes facing off against SummerSlam challenger Solo Sikoa, Andrade El Idolo defeating Carmelo Hayes, and The Unholy Union retaining the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. Two matches for the WWE’s Speed Tournament were also held, with surprises and solid performances from mid-carders.
After the disappointment of Gargano’s loss, two dark matches were held, with Braun Strowman pinning Chad Gable and Rey Mysterio pinning Dominik Mysterio. The event also featured various fan engagement segments and promotions for SummerSlam, which includes matches such as Cody Rhodes defending his undisputed WWE Universal Title, Liv Morgan facing Rhea Ripley, and CM Punk taking on Drew McIntyre.
The event is set to be an epic one, with appearances from Cleveland natives Logan Paul, The Miz, and Johnny Gargano. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. with wrestling starting at 6:30 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets from multiple vendors and can stream the event live exclusively on Peacock. SummerSlam promises to be a proud moment for both Cleveland and WWE fans.
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