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
