WWE SummerSlam News & Notes: The Rock, MITB Cash-In, Damian Priest, more

Below are various news and notes for this weekend's WWE SummerSlam:

  • WWE sources were expecting Damian Priest to have a bigger role at SummerSlam, considering he has continued to work through multiple injuries during his feud with Drew McIntyre.
  • John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes is of course planned as the main event of the second night of SummerSlam; there has been no indication that the Rock would be involved during the match or at all during the show.
  • WWE officials are expecting a record gate for the two-nights of SummerSlam.
  • Brie Bella is going to be in town for SummerSlam, something she has already publicly revealed.
  • WWE sources did not expect a Money in the Bank cash-in today but if it was planned, it is not something that would be shared wit a lot of people.
  • The finish and result of the Women's Tag Team title match was a topic that was still being discussed throughout the week.
  • Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon is backstage at today's show. Nick Hogan and multiple celebrities are also there.

Source: fightfulselect.com