WWE SummerSlam 2026 Preview: Match Predictions & Why Fans (ROMAN, SETH, CODY, PUNK, OBA AND BROCK)

WWE SummerSlam 2026 is finally here, but where is the excitement? Despite featuring blockbuster matches like Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk for the WWE Undisputed Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the World Championship, and Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell, many wrestling fans feel that WWE has failed to build enough anticipation for its biggest event of the summer. On this episode of The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast, Mike Steph breaks down why the road to SummerSlam has felt flat, why fan interest appears to be lower than expected, and whether WWE can still deliver an unforgettable premium live event despite the underwhelming build. Topics discussed include: * Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk: Who leaves as WWE Undisputed Champion? * Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins: Can a 12-year rivalry still steal the show? * Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi: Will Hell in a Cell finally settle the score? * Why WWE's SummerSlam build has lacked urgency and excitement. * Bold predictions, match analysis, and potential surprises. Will SummerSlam exceed expectations, or is WWE heading into one of its most disappointing major events in years? Leave your predictions in the comments below! Who walks out as champion, what match will steal the weekend, and do you agree that WWE dropped the ball with this year's build? 👍 If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes of The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast covering WWE, AEW, wrestling news, the NBA, NFL, MLB, and more! #WWESummerSlam #SummerSlam2026 #WWE #CodyRhodes #CMPunk #RomanReigns #SethRollins #BrockLesnar #ObaFemi #HellInACell #WrestlingPodcast #WrestlingNews #MikeSteph #SaltyThoughtsOfMikeSteph INTRO-0:00 CM PUNK VS CODY RHODES- 7:52 OBA FEMI VS BROCK LESNAR- 20:54 LIV MORGAN VS IYO SKY- 29:10 GUNTHER VS NICK ALDIS- 36:06 USOS AND FATU VS KNIGHT, KEYS, SOLO SIKOA- 41:15 FATAL INFLUENCE VS BELLA TWINS AND PAIGE- 52:01 ROMAN REIGNS VS SETH ROLLINS- 54:24 SAMI ZAYN VS FINN BALOR- 1:03:57 TRICK WILLIAMS VS BARON CORBIN- 1:07:50 PENTA VS CHAD GABLE- 1:12:57 WWE WOMENS TITLE LADDER MATCH- 1:15:52 DANHAUSEN VS DIRTY DOM MYSTERIO- 1:19:19 PAUL "TRIPLE H "LEVESQUE BOOKING PROBLEMS- 1:20:42 OUTRO- 1:41:04