WWF SummerSlam 1998: Highway to Hell

Date: August 30, 1998 Venue: Madison Square Garden – New York City, NY Attendance: 21,588 Tagline: “Highway to Hell” Main Event:...

SummerSlam 1997: A Hart-Felt Showdown in the Heart of Controversy

Since its inception in 1988, WWE SummerSlam has stood as the company’s premier summer event—often dubbed “The Biggest Party of the...

An Ode To CM Punk: The Master Of The Pipebomb

There aren’t many pro wrestlers who can cut a promo the way CM Punk can. The Chicago native has had a...

SummerSlam 1993: The Lex Express Breaks Down in Auburn Hills

As the countdown to WWE SummerSlam 2025 at MetLife Stadium begins, Back Sports Page proudly launches the SummerSlam Review Series—a nostalgic, in-depth look...

Why fans should watch for an Ron Killings turn

To say the R-Truth saga has been wild the past couple of weeks is a vast understatement. It left fans outraged,...

SummerSlam 90 Review: SummerSlam 1990: The Era of the Warrior, The Shadow of the Snake

Venue: The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Date: August 27, 1990 Attendance: Approx. 19,000 MAIN EVENT:Ultimate Warrior (WWF Champion) vs. Rick Rude (Steel...

SummerSlam 1989: The Heat of the Battle Turns Personal

SummerSlam 1989: The Heat of the Battle Turns Personal Venue: Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey Date: August 28, 1989 Attendance:...

3 Things I Liked and 3 Things I Hated About Money in the Bank

Full disclosure: WWE Money in the Bank is one of my favorite pay-per-views. Eight people climb a ladder to get a...

How to make John Cena’s heel run better

John Cena turning heel was supposed to be the best thing since sliced bread. It was supposed to give him a...

Why Bronson Reed makes sense as the third man

Many people watching Saturday Night’s Main Event were expecting Sami Zayn to turn heel. He had some noteworthy signs along the...