WWE SummerSlam 2024 preview with UK start time for CM Punk return-Alistair McGeorge-Entertainment – Metro

SummerSlam will mark CM Punk’s singles match return for WWE (Picture: WWE)

WWE SummerSlam comes to Cleveland, Ohio this weekend with the superstars of Raw and SmackDown taking over the city.

The Biggest Party of the Summer is upon us, and there’s plenty on the cards from the official television singles return of CM Punk to a potential comeback for Roman Reigns.

The Bloodline saga is still dominating the WWE landscape, and some fans think the Tribal Chief could make an appearance for the WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and his challenger Solo Sikoa.

Elsewhere on the card, there are five other singles titles up for grabs, while Punk will finally face off with Drew McIntyre in a bitter grudge match with a twist.

It’s also an era of sorts, marking not only the final SummerSlam on the WWE Network for UK fans before the move to Netflix, but also with the 2026 edition expanding to two nights.

Here is everything you need to know about tomorrow’s huge show.

When is WWE SummerSlam?

WWE SummerSlam airs tomorrow (Saturday, August 3), with the premium live event kicking off at midnight for fans watching in the UK.

How can you watch WWE SummerSlam?

There’s a bumper Countdown to SummerSlam special- which is available to stream via the WWE Network, as well as X, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and more – starting three hours before the main show at 9pm, including the Kickoff at 10pm.

Fans can tune into the main SummerSlam event either live or on demand via the WWE Network, or by ordering the show on TNT Sports Box Office.

Of course, that will all change in the New Year with WWE’s content set to move to Netflix in January 2025 as part of a huge $5 billion deal.

WWE SummerSlam match card

WWE Title: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Solo Sikoa

World Heavyweight Title: Damian Priest (c) vs. GUNTHER

WWE Women’s Title: Bayley (c) vs. Nia Jax

Women’s World Title: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley

United States Title: Logan Paul (c) vs. LA Knight

Intercontinental Title: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Bron Breakker

Special Guest Referee Match: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (Seth Rollins as referee)

WWE SummerSlam predictions with Roman Reigns return and more

Roman Reigns hasn’t been seen since WrestleMania 40 (Picture: WWE)

Solo Sikoa better watch out. There’s no guarantee, but we think SummerSlam could mark the reemergence of Roman Reigns to cause havoc for The Bloodline.

It’s hard to imagine Solo Sikoa dethroning Cody Rhodes, but a loss at the hands of the Tribal Chief would set the stage perfectly for an inter-family battle at Survivor Series: WarGames in November.

Damian Priest has been fantastic as World Heavyweight Champion despite his critics, but it’s still next to impossible to look past a GUNTHER win in their match.

Bayley and Nia Jax is tougher to call, with the WWE Women’s Champion deserving a lengthy run, while Nia has improved drastically and would be a fine choice to take the gold.

Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley should kick off a lengthy rivalry this weekend (Picture: WWE)

Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan’s bitter feud should continue into autumn with Bad Blood coming in October, so look for Liv to win here, while the time is right to crown Bron Breakker with a win over IC Champion Sami Zayn.

Logan Paul and LA Knight’s United States Title match has taken a turn after the former’s controversial comments aboutboxer Imane Khelif, but regardless of the backlash, Knight appeared to be a shoe-in to finally win gold.

Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre should beat CM Punk, exorcising that demon in a way that allows the Voice of the Voiceless to move onto Seth Rollins.

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