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WWE SummerSlam 2023 News Roundup: Fatal 4-Way Match Announced, Michael Cole Insults Current Champion (July 15, 2023)

Welcome to the July 15 edition of WWE SummerSlam 2023 news roundup, where we will focus on the top WWE news stories emerging in the last 24 hours. The biggest pro wrestling company on earth is on its way to the biggest party of the summer. Ford Field will play host to the premium live event on Saturday, August 5.

Although less than one month is left for SummerSlam, WWE has not made any matches official for the show so far. There have been some significant developments in WWE in the last 24 hours, which may give fans a hint about the company’s plans for the summer show. Here’s a look at the WWE news of today.

Michael Cole features on today’s WWE SummerSlam 2023 News Roundup

The July 14 episode of SmackDown featured a United States Championship Invitational fatal 4-way match between AJ Styles, Grayson Waller, Santos Escobar and Butch. Escobar won the match and progressed to the final.

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During the fatal 4-way match this week on SmackDown, US Champion Austin Theory joined Michael Cole and Wade Barrett for commentary. Cole buried Theory on air by saying:

“The WWE fans are chanting ‘This is Awesome’ just because they never say that about YOUR matches, but none the less.”

Is Bayley leaving Damage CTRL soon?

On last night’s SmackDown episode, Bayley’s delay led to IYO Sky’s failure to cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase over the WWE Women’s Champion Asuka, who was tired after a match with Bianca Belair. It seemed like Sky would cash-in, but Bayley’s delay led to Asuka spitting blue mist on Ms. MITB. After the show, Bayley wrote on Twitter:

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“Uhhhh what the hell just happened tonight.”

New Fatal 4-way match announced for SmackDown

The United States Championship Invitational will continue next week on SmackDown. LA Knight, Sheamus, Rey Mysterio and Cameron Grimes will battle against each other.

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The winner of that fatal 4-way match will advance to the final, where the Superstar will lock horns with Santos Escobar. Winner of that match will likely challenge Austin Theory for the United States Championship at SummerSlam.

Vinay

Vinay Chhabria is a cricket and WWE enthusiast who supports Roman Reigns and Gujarat Titans. He has been following cricket for the last 15 years and WWE since 2016.

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