Personally, I feel that this year's card is much stronger than WrestleMania, and the WWE actually had a few interesting story lines developed coming into this big event.
So, sit back and enjoy my ideas on how this one should play out.
U.S. Championship: Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Rob Van Dam
It's no secret that I believe ECW was the greatest United States based wrestling organization ever. Its combination of well-developed storyline and interesting booking style changed the industry. There also isn't much dispute to the fact that Rob Van Dam contributed greatly to that success. His nickname was "The Whole Fuckin' Show" and in most cases, that's exactly what he was. However, his performance outside of the hallowed halls of that dirty bingo hall in Philadelphia hasn't been as impressive from what I've seen. Of course, you should keep in mind I didn't see much of him post-ECW. I fail to understand why the WWE have picked him up on this current run with no real plans to use him. He has recently been meandering from match to match, with no feud or even hope of one in the pipeline.
Dean Ambrose and The Shield, on the other hand, have been going strong since their debut last year. They have consistently had feuds with main eventers and upper mid-carders. Their faces are staples on Raw.
This is also a dark match, scheduled for an hour before the official air time for the PPV. There is no way Van Dam gets the title here. The Shield will reign supreme.
Prediction: Dean Abrose retains The United States title.
Natalya vs. Brie Bella
For those not in the know, the WWE recently launched a television show centered around the Divas on cable television. I haven't seen it and won't. Although the women of the WWE have consistently become better workers over the past decade, I just don't care. I understand they need to advertise their new product, so there is two divas matches on the card for Summerslam.
Brie is apparently one of the bigger stars on the show form what I can gather. Natalya is simply filling space in the ring for this one.
Prediction: Brie Bella
