Summerslam 2013 & Aftermath Discussion (Keep it in here!!!!)

[Wolf Pac]

John Cena (c) vs. The Rock III - WWE Championship
No explainations needed.

CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar w/ Paul Heyman
Punk leaving the way he did on RAW just makes me think he'll come back as a babyface to feud with Brock. Next week or sometime before Payback, I see Heyman shitting all over Punk, saying he's lost it, Brock is his best client, blah blah blah bling bling bling blah. Few months later or few weeks later, Punk returns as a babyface to get his revenge on Paul & Brock.

Triple H vs. Mark Henry
Henry goes on a warpath on RAW & Smackdown, Triple H wants to stop him, Henry wants to induct the executive into the Hall Of Pain.

Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Randy Orton - World Heavyweight Championship
Had no else in mind for Ziggler.

Ryback vs. Sheamus
A clash of titans. Nuff said.

Kane vs. Daniel Bryan
The whole Kane/Bryan story began last year at Summerslam, how bout it ends at this year's Summerslam?

Alberto Del Rio vs. Wade Barrett (Mr. MiTB)
Barrett wins one of the Money in the Bank matches, Del Rio is used as a stepping stone to build up Barrett's momentum before he goes for the World Title or WWE Title.

Big E. Langston vs. Big Show
Big E. breaks away from Dolph & AJ and turns babyface. The two "Big" men start up a feud to test each other's power & strength.

Jack Swagger vs. Christian or Chris Jericho (c) - US Championship
Christian or Chris Jericho, whichever of the two is there at the time, takes the US belt off Swagger before his trial. Swagger returns in time for Summerslam and vows to take the belt back from one of the two Canadians.

Dean Ambrose vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
The Shield split. They settle their differences in a Triple Threat match before they each move on to a new path.

Pre-Show: Fandango (c) vs. The Miz - IC Championship

Sorry about the descriptions, I got lazy when writing them. I couldn't be arsed to write something long and spectacular for each of my matches.

 

[thebarber]

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
JOHN CENA VS BROCK LESNAR: Lesnar takes the WWE Championship.......will lose it down the track with Punk costing him the title, thus setting up Lesnar vs Punk with Heyman in the middle.

CM PUNK VS UNDERTAKER: Punk returns and gets the return victory, clean, over the Deadman, really setting him up for his pus in the latter half of 2013 towards a Punk vs Lesnar feud in 2014, possibly at Mania 30.

WWE INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE
WADE BARRETT VS FANDANGO: Fandango Im guessing will still be over and will win his first singles title

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
DOLPH ZIGGLER VS SHEAMUS: Ziggler retains, with Big E getting involved, thus moving Shamus towards a feud with Big E

US CHAMPIONSHIP
KOFI KINGSTON VS DANIEL BRYAN: I see Kingston turning heel, and a match with these two would I believe be the first time, possibly show stealer

RYBACK VS RANDY ORTON: Ryback to go over Orton, building him up after the burial he will receive feuding with Cena

 

[FloridaMadePunkFan]

Intercontinental Championship: Fandango vs. Wade Barrett (C)
Why not?

Mark Henry vs. Sheamus
Again. Why not?

WWE Tag Team Championship: Wrestling Royality a.k.a. Kings of Wrestling (Antonio Cesaro & Kassius Ohno) vs. The Shield (Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins) (C)
First of a few great matches. The Shield wins round one.

United States Championship: Big E Langston vs. Kofi Kingston (C)
Kofi wins by DQ.

Alberto Del Rio (as Dos Caras, Jr.) vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Sin Cara
In my head, I want it to be a great match. Not sure if that would be the case...

World Heavyweight Championship: Daniel Bryan vs. Kane vs. Dolph Ziggler (C)
Ziggler retains, Mr. Money in the Bank Big E cashes in, new World Heavyweight Champion leaves with AJ.

HHH, Randy Orton & "Mystery Partner" (Batista) vs. Brock Lesnar, Big Show & "Mystery Partner" (CM Punk)
Internet world knows what's going to happen ahead of time. Except Punk will GTS Lesner and then will GTS Orton. "Heyman's Team" wins, tweener status.

WWE Championship: The Rock vs. John Cena III (C)
...get it over with...

 

[TBT]

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP - LAST MAN STANDING
CHAMPION
JOHN CENA VS BROCK LESNAR

3 VS 2 HANDICAP MATCH
THE SHIELD VS THE ROCK & MICK FOLEY

HELL IN A CELL
THE UNDERTAKER VS CM PUNK

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CHAMPION
DOLPH ZIGGLER VS RANDY ORTON

UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP - LOSER LEAVES THE UNITED STATES
CHAMPION
JACK SWAGGER VS SHEAMUS

WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
CHAMPIONS
THE BIG SHOW & RYBACK VS ALBERTO DEL RIO & REY MYSTERIO

INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
CHAMPION
CHRIS JERICHO VS DANIEL BRYAN

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PRE-SHOW BONUS MATCH
FANDANGO VS CHRISTIAN

 

[HBKistheHOF]

Let me first just state while this is obviously the card I'd like to see, this is the card I'd like to see that would be PLAUSIBLE & it is going off of what WWE has already set in motion. With that being said let's get to it, Summerslam 2013:

WWE Championship: Ryback(c) vs. John Cena vs. The Rock - WWE has started a Cena/Ryback feud & they should properly finish it & I think the only way to do that is to make Ryback look strong, winning the WWE title preferably at Extreme Rules from Cena & only losing the title back to Cena & ultimately giving Cena his redemption (Since Cena isn't going anywhere or "passing the torch") reclaiming the WWE title from Ryback only with help from The Rock (Who I guess is still technically the #1 contender) in a triple threat match. Cena reclaims his throne but needs help to do it & only after Ryback has a solid WWE title reign.

Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk with Special Guest Referee: Paul Heyman - Some might question the plausibility of this match since WWE could very well keep both men heels but not only are there not really any other really good opponents left for Brock but I don't think even WWE can resist putting these two togther. If Brock has really signed thru Mania 31, I think even if it's low on the WWE's list of potential Lesnar feuds I think Punk/Lesnar is definately on there & with Heyman dangling in the middle I don't see why it shouldn't happen now. Let the audience decide who's heel & face & simply let it happen, I really see no problem having one guy slightly less heel for this feud only to go RIGHT back to being a bad guy. Only problem is one will lose the services of Heyman, but then again I never thought Punk really needed Heyman anyways.

6-Man Tag Team TLC Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships: The Shield(c) vs. The Undertaker & Team Hell No - Once again maybe slightly less plausible since Taker might not be around & he probably can't take any big bumps but I really want to see this Taker/Shield angle unfold & I think WWE might just let it. Granted the feud would have to work around Takers schedule & the match would have to work around his physical condition but I see no reason why this match really couldn't take place & I really think it should (whether its TLC or not). Ambrose, Rollins & Reigns should continue there reign & stay undefeated on PPV, Believe in The Shield!

Ultimate Submission match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Dolph Ziggler(c) w/AJ Lee & Big E. Langston vs. Chris Jericho - I think Jericho/Ziggles will feud for the World Title sooner rather than later & I think Summerslam is the perfect time. Let them build up to a big match that isn't just a plain singles match. I liked the idea of Ultimate Submission since it hasn't been done in a long time, it fits their style since both men have submission moves & I think Ziggler needs a definative win w/o foreign objects or a cheap roll up.

Title vs. Title Unification Match: Fandango(IC) vs. Kofi Kingston(US) - I've never been huge on the idea but I think now more than ever the mid-card titles need to be unified. The mid-card divison is a boring kids roller coaster of hardly any ups but a bunch of pathetic downs, I see no reason to have two meaningless mid-card titles. Let the Fandangoing phenominon capture both title, excelling his own worth & hopefully bringing back some prestige to the mid-card title/champion.

10-Man Tag Team Match: Triple H, Randy Orton, Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio & The Miz vs. The Big Show, Mark Henry, Wade Barret, Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger w/Zeb Colter - I think including the most talent possible is always best & a bigger match like this I think would also be the best place for a guy like Orton to turn heel (since I don't see it happening any earlier than Summerslam). Orton finally has his long awaited heel turn here to cost his team the victory. Maybe even Christian returns here to make the save.

YouTube Pre-Show: Tag Team Turmoil Match for #1 Contendership of the Tag Team Championships: The New Age Outlaws vs. Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara vs. Tons Of Funk vs. Team Rhode Scholars vs. The Primetime Players vs. The Usos vs. Primo & Epico vs. Team CoBro vs. Hunico & Camacho - Once again including the most talent is always best in my book & The Shield will need some fresh meat to challenge to the tag titles after Team Hell No & Taker. & after Taker I think you should try & get as close to legendary as possible & I think just about the entire WWE Universe would like to see The Outlaws back on WWE television. Oh You Didn't know?!


Side Note: I did not include R-Truth, Evan Bourne or Tyson Kidd due to injury & being unsure of when they will return, if at all.

 

[Pay Per Ghost]

Maybe the worst idea I have had.

However, imagine this, Team Hell No loses the tag team title to Shield and go on an unbelievable, much tweeted and touted losing streak through the summer. BUT IT IS ALWAYS BRYAN WHO GETS PINNED!

People start pointing fingers. Heel try to egg Kane on but to no avail as Kane sticks by his anger therapy buddy. Somewhere around July comes Taker for some cameo on a Raw and walks by Kane. Calls him a joke and what not. That sets Kane off and he leaves Bryan in the middle of a match. Dissension finally starts and Kane basically wants to quit Team Hell No. Bryan comes out and looks like he is gonna challenge Kane at SummerSlam, but instead challenges The Undertaker. The Vegan Rasputin wants the Deadman's respect.


Deadman scoffs, laughs, smirks and soon as he turns his back on Bryan, WHAMO! low blow and the No Lock!

Now the match is on!


Here are the immediate benefits:

- Immense rub for Bryan. Goin up against Taker is a right reserved for icons at Mania, but Bryan (who is already pretty popular), this might be a chance for him to reach a new height, wherever that maybe.

- Daniel Bryan is a crisp wrestler. He has had some amazing matches and his flow from one move to another is god damn smooth. If done right, this could be match of the year.

- Added attraction to SummerSlam. Put some zing back in to Summerfest. Seriously, it used to be THE 2nd PPV of the year but is slowly faltering.

Come on people, this could work right?






P.S: Can someone check if Russo has passed away? I might be channeling his spirit.

 

[HBsam31]

I would love to see Bryan vs Taker at Summerslam. The storyline would be there if Team Hell No breaks up, and it would be a tremendous rub for DB to get that match. Hell Taker could even put Bryan over. I can't see any harm in that. The DB promos would be awesome leading up to that match. Bryan could also say he is going to do what Punk couldn't do and that is beat The Undertaker. The story could write itself, and would only make DB a bigger star. I like this idea a lot.

 

[WWE4EVA!]

It is being said on Wrestlezone Homepage that the current plan for The Undertaker at Summerslam 2013 is to have him team with his storyline brother Kane and fight The Shield in a tag team match.

Now I think this match will be good seeing as The Undertaker is in better health and The Shield are very good at what they do.

I have a few questions

1. Will Undertaker and Kane put The Shield over?

2. Could it lead to a potential Tag Title run for The Brothers of Destruction?

 

[The Perfect Max]

If a match between The Shield and the Brothers of Destruction happens, I want a Handicap Match. If Daniel Bryan is involved, a Six-Man Tag Team Match. All members of The Shield deserve a match of this magnitude. They have worked their asses off and a match with The Undertaker will certainly sound good to all three of them.

A Handicap Match could work, and it will be different to the typical Six-Man Tag Team Matches that The Shield have been involved in. On one hand, The Shield have a clear advantage and people will want to know if Kane and The Undertaker can overcome The Shield. On the other hand, with Kane and The Undertaker being as big and legendary as they are, they could be seen as the guys to end The Shield. Some sort of "extreme" stipulation could be added. Just a dream, but a Handicap Hell in a Cell Match wouldn't be the worst idea.

I would say, regardless of what sort of match it is, The Shield will go over. The Undertaker, according to WrestleZone, sees big money in The Shield. He has his highs with The Shield, and it doesn't do anything to his career if he wins or loses. However, if he does lose at SummerSlam, will it damper WrestleMania XXX and his match? I understand he has lost plenty of times before, but as he has not appeared during the year for the past few years, if he loses to The Shield at SummerSlam, I question whether it will effect his stature going into perhaps his last WrestleMania... unless this feud spills over to big dance. Just a suggestion.

In terms of a title run, I doubt it, but I wouldn't be against it. It would be awesome to see a good run by the Brothers of Destruction, but with The Undertaker being limited, I would rather wait for him to yet again steal the show at WrestleMania XXX then hinder his chances of doing so by performing multiple times in August, September, October etc.

 

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The main matches I'd have:

John Cena (C) vs The Rock III- WWE Title

This is the match when Cena finally goes heel, I'm not sure if The Shield need him as a leader, he could have Big Johnny assist him win.

World Heavyweight Title- Dolph Ziggler (C) vs Brock Lesnar
When CM Punk comes back, he would target Ziggler, turning Ziggler face. And Ziggler would win the feud. Brock would beat Triple H at Extreme Rules and disapper for a bit. He would then return and target Ziggler, saying how one goal he's yet to accomplish is to be World Heavyweight Champion. Ziggler would win after basically being destroyed. After the match The Shield come down and MITB winner (Ambrose) cashes in, and did would lead to a Ziggler v Shield feud.

The Shield vs Triple H, Batista and Randy Orton
Triple H would first be attacked by The Shield the night after his loss to Brock Lesnar. Trips would then enlist the New Age Outlaws to assit him, but come up short, taking out HHH.
In the mean time while The Shield DX feud is going on I would repush Ted Dibiase and turn Cody Rhodes face, and also have The Shield beat Legacy who would reunite for one night have The Shield attacks all their dads. They once again lose. Taking out Orton
The Shield then target Ric Flair, a returning Orton, Triple H attempt to help him and are getting destroyed until Batista's music hits and the match is booked.
I think The Shield can afford to lose this one as they will get their heat back when Ambrose cashes in.

CM Punk vs Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan back as a singles wrestler getting a serious push, this feud pretty much writes itself.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

According to PWInsider.com, there's talk of having the triple threat ladder WHC match between Ziggler, Swagger & Del Rio at SummerSlam. I think there's a real possibility of this as people seemed to be really looking forward to this match for the Extreme Rules show.

A potential downside, depending on where you stand, is that this means Swagger & Del Rio will still be in the WHC picture for the entire summer. If WWE intends to go forward with this, I think they'll need to step up the intensity of the three in order to keep things interesting until SummerSlam. If WWE can also build Ziggler up during this time period, especially scoring singles wins over Swagger & Del Rio, then I think it'd be worth it in the long run.

 

[MCMG]

I was looking forward to the triple threat so I would be up for it; however, SummerSlam is still 3 months away and the thought of Del Rio/Swagger/Ziggler for that long is worrying. I don't mind them in the title picture but it will drag on for far too long.

 

[tvcolosi]

I was putting together a card for Summerslam and I got to thinking...

Should they make it 4 hours? Imagine this possible Summerslam Card...
WWE Title - Cena vs. Punk w/Heyman (I think they panic and pull the trigger, might be early but I like it)
World Title - Ziggler vs. Bryan
Non Sanctioned - HHH vs. Axel w/Heyman.
Tag titles - Reigns and Rollins vs. Taker and Kane, Tag Titles
US Title - Ambrose vs. a face, Sheamus maybe..
IC Title Fandango vs. Jericho in the rubber match..
Big E vs. Mark Henry
Lesnar w/Heyman vs Orton (Only guy he's probably trust)

That's 2 hours plus without a spot for Swagger, ADR, Miz, Ryback, maybe some sort of 4-wat #1 contenders match. Also 2 guys will have MItB briefcases so they can survive being lover on the card. Don't forget the Wyatt Family, if they have debuted...

A 4 Hour Summerslam, should it be considered?

 

[LoudClearVoice]

The main Summer Slam storyline should have been the unification of the WWE and World Titles. If WWE had played their cards right this was set up perfectly. Ziggler and Cena have already feuded recently so having one more match, to unify the belts, would have worked. Oh well.

 

[NoHoldsBarred321]

WWE Championship: John Cena vs Brock Lesnar

World Championship: Dolph Ziggler vs CM Punk(face)

Triple H vs Curtis Axel - Street Fight

Kane vs Daniel Bryan

The Shield vs Randy Orton, Sheamus & Christian - US & Tag Titles - Winners take all

Ryback vs Kofi Kingston - Tables Match

Bray Wyatt vs Chris Jericho

Divas Title: Kaitlyn vs AJ Lee

Pre Show: IC Title: The Miz vs Fandango

What do ye think?

 

[Terry Gyimah]

For SummerSlam for a main event for the WWE Championship it should be John Cena defending the WWE Championship against Brock Lesnar because what better main event is there honestly? And not to mention with the history these 2 men have with one another and not to mention the last time they faced off against each other in the ring was at Extreme Rules 2012 where Cena got lucky against Brock in that Extreme Rules Match and honestly if they go at it at SummerSlam especially in the main event with the title on the line then Brock needs to go over Cena, plain and simple

And as for the World Heavyweight Championship, Ziggler should face Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship especially on a grand stage such as SummerSlam with Ziggler coming into the PPV as champion with Orton becoming the new #1 Contender because with Ziggler/Orton these 2 have chemistry in the ring together facing off against each other a lot of times on free TV but never on PPV, and what better stage than for these 2 to go at it than at SummerSlam

As for Punk, where SummerSlam is concerned, why not have CM Punk face The Game the COO Triple H, the Best in the World vs. the King of Kings

 

[Jack-Hammer]

According to the main page, the Bleacher Report and a few other sites I've visited, WWE is hoping to have a reunion of the Brothers of Destruction for SummerSlam. As of right now, WWE is hoping that Taker will agree to return in order to team with Kane for a program against Rollins & Reigns for the tag titles. If Taker doesn't want to do the match, one idea is to have Sheamus & Orton take on The Shield.

Personally, I'd rather see Taker & Kane reunite to take on The Shield at this time. Several weeks ago, I would have been fine with Orton & Sheamus teaming up, which is something that WWE has teased for a while as they've teamed up pretty often. However, WWE is already teasing a heel turn for Orton, something Orton himself has been wanting to happen for a while now, given how he nailed Bryan with an RKO last Friday on SmackDown!. Since Taker was taken out by The Shield, and hasn't been seen since, that's really all that's needed as far as a storyline goes. Kane has already been against The Shield off & on since December. Frankly, I also think there's more money in Taker & Kane taking on The Shield for the tag titles.

Of course, it all depends on Taker and whether he's interested in it. Allegedly, Taker himself has had high praise for all three members of The Shield and sees them as long term money players for WWE. The last I heard, Taker was also said to be in much better overall health and condition than in the past several years. Orton & Sheamus could deliver an entertaining program against Rollins & Reigns but, like a lot of people, I'd personally prefer Orton to go heel very soon. I do think Orton will go heel before the year is out, but I think WWE's decision on when to do it might hinge on whether or not Taker feels up to working SummerSlam.

 

[The Butcher]

According to the main page, the Bleacher Report and a few other sites I've visited, WWE is hoping to have a reunion of the Brothers of Destruction for SummerSlam. As of right now, WWE is hoping that Taker will agree to return in order to team with Kane for a program against Rollins & Reigns for the tag titles. If Taker doesn't want to do the match, one idea is to have Sheamus & Orton take on The Shield.

Personally, I'd rather see Taker & Kane reunite to take on The Shield at this time. Several weeks ago, I would have been fine with Orton & Sheamus teaming up, which is something that WWE has teased for a while as they've teamed up pretty often. However, WWE is already teasing a heel turn for Orton, something Orton himself has been wanting to happen for a while now, given how he nailed Bryan with an RKO last Friday on SmackDown!. Since Taker was taken out by The Shield, and hasn't been seen since, that's really all that's needed as far as a storyline goes. Kane has already been against The Shield off & on since December. Frankly, I also think there's more money in Taker & Kane taking on The Shield for the tag titles.

Of course, it all depends on Taker and whether he's interested in it. Allegedly, Taker himself has had high praise for all three members of The Shield and sees them as long term money players for WWE. The last I heard, Taker was also said to be in much better overall health and condition than in the past several years. Orton & Sheamus could deliver an entertaining program against Rollins & Reigns but, like a lot of people, I'd personally prefer Orton to go heel very soon. I do think Orton will go heel before the year is out, but I think WWE's decision on when to do it might hinge on whether or not Taker feels up to working SummerSlam.

Main page and Bleacher Report? Well this is definitely not happening. If it is being batted around, then they're stupid. Rather than use this intervening time to build up a face tag team, they're just going to let things hinge on what The Undertaker wants to do, which either way will have a ripple effect on down the line, mucking up plans and muddling coherent plotlines. They need to tell the Deadman to sit home and keep making commercials for charities while they keep a good thing going by bringing up and strongly pushing young talent.

I love The Undertaker, and he's a big part of me wanting to attend WrestleMania 30, but there's no need for him right now. Orton should keep moving towrads a heel turn, Sheamus... I dont' care about Sheamus, and Kane should be in line to face his former partner and (hopefully) WWE/World Champion, Daniel Bryan. Undertaker can save his cameo for the spring; there's another eerie force on the horizon that can face The Shield at SummerSlam if WWE's determined that things go that way. A little soon for it, perhaps, but I'd rather see the Wyatts in that spot than the Brothers of Destruction.

 

[Terry Gyimah]

If CM Punk is face by SummerSlam, then the perfect match for CM Punk to have for SummerSlam would be a battle of the "Paul Heyman guys" with Punk being the face in said feud with Brock Lesnar who I am sure WWE can have Brock return by SummerSlam and if Brock is healed up by then, Brock being Paul Heyman's #1 priority being his #1 client probably WWE's most over heel ends up coming in to face a freshly turned babyface Punk, it is a win-win in my book

 

[Mitch Henessey]

I'm in the camp of saving Taker for Mania 30. He doesn't have anything left to prove, and he doesn't need a tag team title belt, or any other strap of gold in WWE for that matter. IF The Shield VS The Brothers Of Destruction actually happens, then I hope it's not for the titles. I see a big problem with Kane and Taker having to defend, or have some sort of run as tag team champs. Remember, Taker had a test run at a house show this year before he actually stepped in the ring with CM Punk at Mania. Physically, I don't doubt Taker's well rested and healed up, but there's no sense in risking everything with a tag match at Summerslam, because Wrestlemania is the bigger picture.

Although, it makes you wonder what might happen with Kane. Clearly, Team Hell No is winding down, and I'm sure an official split will come soon enough. As far as popularity goes, Bryan is white-hot right now, but Kane will probably bounce around in the mid-card after Team Hell No is no more. I guess you could pencil Kane in as a future contender in the WHC picture, but I can't see that happening anytime soon.

I think we'll have more of a clear picture for Orton's possible heel turn after Payback this Sunday. WWE continues to tease it as a realistic possibility, and if it happens soon enough, I expect to see Orton in a one on one match Summerslam that should receive a good amount of attention. Sheamus could be the ideal opponent, and I really enjoyed their matches in the past, including the stuff from 2010.

 

[HBK/RKO]

I was thinking probably one of these two matches will happen at Summerslam. I was wondering which match would you guys prefer and which match do you think is going to happen?
I would prefer to see Punk vs Lesnar because I think this match can truly be spectacular with their clashing in ring styles and it would be very fresh. Now I personally think this could be one of the main events for Wrestlemania 30 but I think they have bigger plans for both men. Hopefully Austin vs Punk and Brock vs Rock, but that's wishful thinking. So with that being said I think Punk vs Brock will happen at summerslam because on wwe.com punk sends a message to heyman saying he isn't his client, he's his friend, that he doesn't need help therefore setting up their departure in the summer months.

 

[Magic Mark]

I'm not a big fan of Punk/Lesnar like most people. They're both heels, which doesn't really make sense to book. I do KINDA think that RVD vs Punk would make sense, since CM Punk opted to be with the New Breed rather than the ECW originals. But there are other people for CM Punk to feud with at this moment, like, I don't know, Miz? Cena?

But the more I think about it, Punk/RVD would be the best option right now, Mainly because he has already feuded with most of the face main eventers, so a fresh feud wouldn't hurt much.

 

[Blade]

I would take CM Punk vs RVD over Punk vs Brock any day. Simply because Punk and RVD would have great chemistry (I would hope) and the exchange of kicks and the quick spots would be so much fun to watch.

Twenty minutes of martial arts and quick spots or twenty minutes of Punk getting beaten around the ring followed by a quick (and likely botched, judging by Lesnar's size) GTS? Punk's attitude means he wouldn't be very good as the guy who gets beaten up for most of the match and then makes a comeback for the win. He's just too... Cool, I guess. So yeah, Punk vs RVD all the way.

 

[thenextbigthing]

As it looks more and more like CM Punk is leaning towards the face side of things I would invest more in a tag match at Summerslam.

Punk's *botched involvement with Heyman during the match, the aftermath and his promo toward Heyman plus the fact that Punk didn't cut a promo before or after the match, marketed Punk as a wrestler, not necessarily a face one, but most certainly not a heel one.

Assuming Rob Van Dam returns on the face side of things as well, judging by the video package aired during Payback last night, I would invest more in the idea of a Punk/RVD versus Brock/Axel match at Summerslam.

The match and feud would use Brock in a different way, drawing in fans who would most certainly be interested in a Punk/Lesnar showdown. (while I agree Van Dam and Punk would have better chemistry, there is absolutely no doubt that the general public is intrigued by the thought of the CM Punk and Brock Lesnar characters colliding) The match would effectively use a returning Van Dam, helping create momentum for him in order to put over younger talent. Finally this program would be huge elevation for Curtis Axel, who should come out of the program looking strong.

 

[darkrain888]

I wasn't aware of the message Punk sent Heyman. That would start in motion a potential match between the two, and although it was a Chicago crowd, I think the fan reaction for Punk will carry over turning him face. one of the things I always liked was punk and lesnar never crossing paths or teaming up despite being heyman guys. I really hope they don't start a heyman faction. however, Punk vs Rvd would make a much better match and more even. One of the things WWE aspires to be is as realistic as possible so the fans can buy into what they're seeing (few exceptions here and there like undertaker dragging someone to hell for instance), and by the looks of things there's no way u can sell me punk being able to take on lesnar. it would be booked to be back and forth, but realistically speaking brock looks like he would be fighting a kid due to the size difference. I was leaning more toward RVD vs Punk but with the message Punk sent Heyman, I think they may wait on that awhile, perhaps at Mania if RVD is still with the WWE. Brock is rumored to face the Rock, or Undertaker, and I'm hoping Undertaker, simply because he never beat Brock, the facedown at the UFC event, and also because Brock can easily be seen as a threat to end the streak. I'm not saying I want to see Brock vs Punk (I rather brock go away for good), but I see that as a more likely scenario, all depends on how the booking goes since Brock is on a limited appearance contract.