The Rated R Superstar Shows Up In Toronto (SummerSlam 2019)
When Edge was forced into retirement, the wrestling world’s collective heart broke. The Rated R Superstar was one of the most beloved figures in World Wrestling Entertainment and was still in the prime of his career. Alas, injuries caught up with him, and he was at least able to walk away while he still could. It was a heartfelt moment for everyone as the world said goodbye to one of WWE’s greats.
8 years after Edge had walked away from WWE, SummerSlam made its way back to his hometown of Toronto. It was a night primed for history, but one that started with a huge surprise when Edge’s music hit and he came sprinting to the ring. It was assumed that he would have a cursory role with Elias in the ring.
Edge would say something to get the crowd pumped up and then depart. To the shock of everyone, the second he entered the ring, he sprinted towards Elias, delivering a monumental spear. Physicality from Edge was something no one expected to see, and it was a precursor to an even bigger return a few months later.
Damage CTRL Supplies A Trio Of Surprises (SummerSlam 2022)
WWE’s moving SummerSlam to a stadium series gave the Biggest Party of the Summer that big event feel. Nissan Stadium was hopping when the show started, especially with the banger of a match between Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch. When the match was over and Belair stood victorious, there was a great display of sportsmanship from the two women, and then the unthinkable happened when three women surprised the crowd in Nashville.
Bayley’s music blasted throughout Nissan Stadium as she sauntered out after being out with injury for over a year. It was fantastic to see the Role Model return to WWE, and the crowd was loving it, but it didn’t stop there. Joining her were Dakota Kai and IYO SKY. Both women were making their main roster debut, and it was insane to see the trio standing together.
One surprise is a great story, but three back-to-back-to- back is something that hadn’t been pulled off so well. SummerSlam was taken over by Damage CTRL, capping off an incredible surprise from the women of WWE.
