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SummerSlam is one of the main PPVS throughout the entire existence of sports diversion for an explanation , there are dependably extraordinary minutes , and wonderful matches that live in our recollections everlastingly , particularly in the headliner . Throughout the long term , fans have seen some fabulous SummerSlam headliners ,, for example, the match between The British Bulldog and Bret Hart in 1992 . RELATED : SummerSlam : 10 Matches From The 2000s You Totally Forgot About However , once in a while the SummerSlam headliner doesn't satisfy hopes , either in light of dreadful booking choices , or essentially on the grounds that the grapplers included aren't spurred that evening . So , we should investigate the 10 most obviously awful WWE SummerSlam headliners , positioned . Brock Lesnar Vs. Randy Orton ( 2016 ) This match wasn't awful by any mear it was excessively one - sided . Brock Lesnar overwhelmed voluntarily , and that caused it to get a piece dreary . Alable thema : DVO-Olial Although the sets of RKOS and Orton removing from the F5 were extremely intriguing minutes . The finish of the match was fierce , as Lesnar removed the gloves and went after Orton brutally , busting him open with a genuine elbow strike , which was not to the preferring of the fans , nor the behind the stage grapplers , particularly Chris Jericho . The Ultimate Warrior Vs. Rick Rude ( 1990 ) In the headliner of SummerSlam 1990 , The Ultimate Warrior and Rick Rude crashed in a Steel Cage match for the WWE Title . This was not a terrible coordinate , however it was short and unsurprising , with fundamental narrating and normal in - ring activity . The match finished when Ultimate Warrior hit three straight
running clotheslines , followed by a Gorilla Press Slam , that permitted him to climb and pass on the enclosure to dominate the game and hold the title . Humankind Vs. Steve Austin Vs. Triple H ( 1999 ) The headliner of SummerSlam 1999 included a Triple Threat match between WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin , Mankind , and Triple H , with Jesse " The Body " Ventura as the unique visitor ref . It was a good match , yet frustrating considering the men in question , as this ought to have been a banger . By and large , it was an engaging brief undertaking , with great person work . The most awesome aspect of the match was that Mankind won , some thought he planned to take the pin , however he wound up turning into a three time WWE Champion . Roman Reigns Vs. Brock Lesnar ( 2018 ) This year won't be whenever Roma first reigns and Brock Lesnar will confront each other in a SummerSlam headliner , and ideally
this time it will be far superior to in 2018 . In those days the jobs were totally turned around , as Brock Lesnar was the heel Universal Champion , with Paul Heyman close by , while Roman Reigns was the babyface . RELATED : Every WWE Universal Title Match At SummerSlam , Ranked From Worst To Best The match was quick - paced , yet it was really essential , and it endured six minutes . Many lances , Lesnar went after Braun Strowman at ringside , and when he got back to the ring he got one more Spear from Reigns , who turned into the new boss . Lex Luger Vs. Yokozuna ( 1993 ) This was one of the most bizarre headliners in SummerSlam history , because of the problematic booking choice . Lex Luger crushed Yokozuna by count out , so Yokozuna held the title . All things being equal , Lex Luger celebrated absurdly as though he had wo title , which had neither rhyme nor reason , most grapplers are troubled to win by count out and not win
the title , just Luger . The match as such wasn't really awful , Luger and Yokozuna made a satisfactory showing . The Fiend Vs. Braun Strowman ( 2020 ) The contention between The Fiend and Braun Strowman was totally disheartening , and this match is evidence of that . Clearly , these two aren't the most ideal grapplers , however they have different devices they can use in a match . Anyway , this match simply didn't work . It's essentially a dull fight with no shimmering thoughts , show , or specialized artfulness . The Fiend and Strowman battled with power and there were a few fierce spots , yet the match immediately became exhausting . Eventually , The Fiend crushed Strowman and came out on top for the Universal Championship . Brutus Beefcake and Hulk Hogan Vs. Randy Savage and Zeus ( 1989 ) Hulk Hogan as a rule got valuable open doors for ms companions , regardless of how terrible they were , and that is unequivocally the situation here . Some way or another , Hogan got Brutus Beefcake and Zeus engaged with the headliner of SummerSlam 1989. True to form , the outcomes were bad by any means , and this match was a fiasco , most certainly one of the most terrible matches throughout the entire existence of the Biggest Party Of The Summer . Mass Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior Vs. Triangle Of Terror ( 1991 ) Two years after the fact , Hulk Hogan was again engaged with an unremarkable SummerSlam headliner . This time The Hulkster collaborated with The Ultimate Warrior to confront the Triangle of Terror ( Col. Mustafa , Gen. Adnan , and Sgt . Butcher ) , with Sid Justice as a unique visitor ref . RELATED : 10 SummerSlam Dark Matches You Never Knew Happened This match was terrible , yet it was absolutely wonderful how Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior made the fans go off the deep end , and th air was delightful . In those days , individuals didn't appear to mind assuming the match was fortunate or unfortunate , they just partook in the second . The Undertaker Vs. The Undertaker ( 1994 ) Right after the all - time exemplary among Bret and Owen Hart came the match between The Undertaker and The ( counterfeit ) Undertaker , how appalling . This match was totally horrendous , and the basic reality that it occurred just after an exemplary simply exacerbates the situation . There was a crazy storyline , a horrible match , dreadful exhibitions from the men in question , and the fans couldn't have cared less about the match . One of the most terrible matches of The Undertaker's vocation , without a doubt . Diesel Vs. Lord Mabel ( 1995 ) For the second year straight , there was a sensational match that ought to have been the headliner of SummerSlam , yet all things being equal , the PPV was shut with a humiliating session . At SummerSlam 1995 , Shawn Michals and Razor Ramon conveyed a reminder stepping stool match , and just after that , Diesel and King Mabel tumbled and destroyed the PPV .Everything about this match was horrendous , and it's not even worth discussing the subtleties . This was the most horrendously terrible headliner in SummerSlam history , and , for some , the most awful headliner of any PPV .
SummerSlam is one of the most important PPVS in the history of sports entertainment for a reason , there are always unforgettable moments , and phenomenal matches that live in our memories forever , especially in the main event . Over the years , fans have witnessed some fantastic SummerSlam main events , such as the match between The British Bulldog and Bret Hart in 1992 . RELATED : SummerSlam : 10 Matches From The 2000s You Totally Forgot About However , sometimes the SummerSlam main event doesn't live up to expectations , either because of awful booking decisions , or simply because the wrestlers involved aren't motivated that night . With that said , let's take a look at the 10 worst WWE SummerSlam main events , ranked . Brock Lesnar Vs. Randy Orton ( 2016 ) This match wasn't terrible by any mear it was too one - sided . Brock Lesnar dominated at will , and that made it get a bit tedious . Alable thema : DVO- Olial Although the pair of RKOS and Orton kicking out of the F5 were very exciting moments . The end of the match was brutal , as Lesnar took off the gloves and attacked Orton mercilessly , busting him open with a legitimate elbow strike , which was not to the liking of the fans , nor the backstage wrestlers , especially Chris Jericho . The Ultimate Warrior Vs. Rick Rude ( 1990 ) In the main event of SummerSlam 1990 , The Ultimate Warrior and Rick Rude collided in a Steel Cage match for the WWE Title . This was not a bad match , but it was short and predictable , with basic storytelling and average in - ring action . The match ended when Ultimate Warrior hit three straight
running clotheslines , followed by a Gorilla Press Slam , that allowed him to climb and leave the cage to win the match and retain the title . Mankind Vs. Steve Austin Vs. Triple H ( 1999 ) The main event of SummerSlam 1999 featured a Triple Threat match between WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin , Mankind , and Triple H , with Jesse " The Body " Ventura as the special guest referee . It was a decent match , but disappointing considering the men involved , as this should have been a banger . Overall , it was an entertaining 16 minute affair , with good character work . The best part of the match was that Mankind won , some thought he was going to take the pin , but he ended up becoming a three time WWE Champion . Roman Reigns Vs. Brock Lesnar ( 2018 ) This year won't be the first time Roma Reigns and Brock Lesnar will face each other in a SummerSlam main event , and hopefully
this time it will be much better than in 2018 . Back then the roles were completely reversed , as Brock Lesnar was the heel Universal Champion , with Paul Heyman by his side , while Roman Reigns was the babyface . RELATED : Every WWE Universal Title Match At SummerSlam , Ranked From Worst To Best The match was fast - paced , but it was super basic , and it lasted six minutes . Spear after Spear , Lesnar attacked Braun Strowman at ringside , and when he returned to the ring he received another Spear from Reigns , who became the new champion . Lex Luger Vs. Yokozuna ( 1993 ) This was one of the strangest main events in SummerSlam history , due to the questionable booking decision . Lex Luger defeated Yokozuna by count out , so Yokozuna retained the title . Even so , Lex Luger celebrated ridiculously as if he had wo title , which made no sense , most wrestlers aren't happy to win by count out and not win
the title , only Luger . The match as such wasn't too bad , Luger and Yokozuna did an acceptable job . The Fiend Vs. Braun Strowman ( 2020 ) The rivalry between The Fiend and Braun Strowman was absolutely disappointing , and this match is proof of that . Obviously , these two aren't the best wrestlers , but they have other tools they can use in a match . However , this match just didn't work . It's basically a colorless brawl without any sparkling ideas , drama , or technical finesse . The Fiend and Strowman fought with intensity and there were several violent spots , but the match quickly became boring . In the end , The Fiend defeated Strowman and won the Universal Title . Brutus Beefcake & Hulk Hogan Vs. Randy Savage & Zeus ( 1989 ) Hulk Hogan usually got opportunities for ms friends , no matter how bad they were , and that's precisely the case here . Somehow , Hogan got Brutus Beefcake and Zeus involved in the main event of SummerSlam 1989. As expected , the results were not good at all , and this match was a disaster , definitely one of the worst matches in the history of the Biggest Party Of The Summer . Hulk Hogan & The Ultimate Warrior Vs. Triangle Of Terror ( 1991 ) Two years later , Hulk Hogan was again involved in a mediocre SummerSlam main event . This time The Hulkster teamed up with The Ultimate Warrior to face the Triangle of Terror ( Col. Mustafa , Gen. Adnan , and Sgt . Slaughter ) , with Sid Justice as a special guest referee . RELATED : 10 SummerSlam Dark Matches You Never Knew Happened This match was awful , but it was simply awesome how Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior made the fans go crazy , and th atmosphere was beautiful . Back then , people didn't seem to care if the match was good or bad , they just enjoyed the moment . The Undertaker Vs. The Undertaker ( 1994 ) Right after the all - time classic between Bret and Owen Hart came the match between The Undertaker and The ( fake ) Undertaker , how unfortunate . This match was absolutely terrible , and the simple fact that it took place right after a classic just makes things worse . There was an absurd storyline , a lousy match , awful performances from the men involved , and the fans didn't care about the match . One of the worst matches of The Undertaker's career , hands down . Diesel Vs. King Mabel ( 1995 ) For the second year in a row , there was a phenomenal match that should have been the main event of SummerSlam , but instead , the PPV was closed with an embarrassing bout . At SummerSlam 1995 , Shawn Michals and Razor Ramon delivered a memo ladder match , and right after that , Diesel and King Mabel flopped and ruined the PPV .Everything about this match was terrible , and it's not even worth talking about the details . This was the worst main event in SummerSlam history , and , for some , the worst main event of any PPV .
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