Updated 2024 WWE SummerSlam Card and Predictions for Match Order (2024)

One of WWE's biggest events of the year will converge on Cleveland Browns Stadium on Saturday when SummerSlam is held in front of an expected live crowd of about 50,000.

Many of WWE's top stars will be in action, and six of the most important championships in the company are scheduled to be on the line.

Both of the men's and women's world titles will be up for grabs in addition to the Intercontinental and United States Championships.

However, the most highly anticipated match on the card may be one that doesn't involve any titles at all in the form of CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre.

Here is a complete rundown of the SummerSlam card, including a closer look at the matches that have the best chance to steal the show.

Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland

When: Saturday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. ET

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SummerSlam 2024 Card and Projected Match Order

Top SummerSlam 2024 Matches to Watch

CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre

CM Punk has been out of action since tearing his triceps in January, but he has still managed to be part of arguably the most compelling storyline and rivalry in pro wrestling.

After Punk tore his triceps in the men's Royal Rumble match, McIntyre took satisfaction in it and said he had prayed for it to happen, which set the wheels in motion for a heated feud.

Over the past several months, Punk and McIntyre have both attacked each other on occasion, and Punk cost McIntyre the World Heavyweight Championship multiple times, including in his home country of Scotland at Clash at the Castle.

At Money in the Bank, Punk spoiled McIntyre's Money in the Bank contract cash-in during a world title match between Seth Rollins and Damian Priest, and the fact that Priest was victorious meant Punk's rivalry with Rollins was rekindled as well.

In an effort to maintain control over what is likely to be a hard-hitting and hate-filled match, Rollins was chosen to be the special guest referee.

Punk vs. McIntyre would have the chance to be a special match on its own, but throwing Rollins into the mix as well adds another layer since he has history with both Superstars.

The end result of Punk vs. McIntyre is highly unpredictable as a result, and that should ensure that fans are captivated throughout.

Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley

If Punk vs. McIntyre is not the top feud in WWE, that distinction likely belongs to Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley.

Morgan and Ripley have a long and checkered history together, dating back to 2022 when Ripley turned on her while they were a tag team.

Ripley later put Morgan on the shelf for months due to injury, and Liv returned the favor by injuring Rhea shortly after WrestleMania 40 and forcing her to vacate the Women's World Championship.

During Ripley's absence, Morgan won the women's title, and she also attempted to infiltrate The Judgment Day and seduce Dominik Mysterio.

Her plan seemed to be working, but Ripley blew it up by returning and instantly making it clear that Liv and the Women's World Championship were firmly in her crosshairs.

Ripley has seemingly gotten Dominik to fall back in line as well, but Dom denouncing Liv on Raw infuriated the champ and seemingly gave her even more resolve to beat Rhea and retain her title.

Dominik figures to almost certainly got involved in the match at SummerSlam, and the possibility of him being involved in a swerve of some sort adds to the intrigue.

Damian Priest vs. Gunther

While Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa for the WWE Championship is the likely main event of SummerSlam, the World Heavyweight Championship feels like it should be the better match on paper.

Damian Priest has held the world title since successfully cashing in his Money in the Bank contract on Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania, and he has built up a great deal of equity since then by beating the likes of McIntyre, Jey Uso and Seth Rollins.

Meanwhile, Gunther's record 666-day IC title reign ended with a loss to Sami Zayn at WrestleMania, but he rebounded by winning the King of the Ring tournament and earning a world title match at SummerSlam.

All signs point toward Gunther being primed and ready for a World Heavyweight Championship win, and SummerSlam could be his coronation.

However, Priest has gained popularity and appears headed toward becoming a full-fledged babyface, so it remains possible that WWE could want to keep his momentum going.

Whatever the case, Gunther and Priest are two big, skilled and hard-hitting Superstars and they should be able to put on a spectacular match.

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