Select Portions: Summerslam Week, Lufisto, Jordan Oliver, Rumble

- Omos was scheduled for an appearance at the WWE Superstore Thursday, but was pulled.

- Fightful conducted interviews with Riochet, Baron Corbin, Maxxine Dupri, Zoey Stark and Gunther Friday.

- LA Knight, Grayson Waller, Finn Balor, Otis, Chad Gable, Shayna Baszler also did some media Friday.

- We've heard good things about the Parking Lot Brawl on AEW Rampage tonight

- Smackdown talent are not expected in until the wee hours of Saturday

- In major news, Baron Corbin unblocked Sean Ross Sapp on X. 

- There have been heavy reactions and discussion within AEW regarding the LuFisto interview, ranging from all ends of agreeing to totally disagreeing with her. We did ask AEW for comment and reach out to Dustin Rhodes.

- Royal Rumble in Florida is gaining a lot of steam. Talent haven't officially been told, however.


Jordan Oliver notes from In The Weeds

Wants to defend JCW Title against Mike Bailey and Ace Austin. Wants to defend the title more internationally.

Thinks he would expose Jonathan Gresham in a rematch.

Wants to help everyone in the locker room and be honest with everyone when giving feedback.

Enjoys the creative freedom of independent wrestling compared to TV wrestling. Likes to be able to wrestle longer matches.

Hopes tag team bout at All Star Junior Festival leads to more opportunities with NJPW. “New Japan is the goal.”

Watching Alex Shelley win IMPACT World Title in Paris with Nick Wayne.

Will be at the GCW Detroit show, but his match has not been announced. Wants to defend JCW Title in Detroit because he loves wrestling there.

Doesn’t think wrestlers should be leaving the Indies with two years of experience, but understand why they would sign with a TV company. Loves the grind on the independent scene and wants to be the biggest star he can be on his own. “The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega followed this method and I want to do the same.”

Thought about the rope bounce orange crush for a year before doing it, and wanted it to be something he could hit on anyone. Practiced with with Jack twice before the match and it was good, but not as good as it came off in the match.

Saturday, Aug 05, 2023 - SummerSlam

WWE Undisputed Universal Championship

Roman Reigns (c)         -2000   (1/20)

Jey Uso                        +700     (7/1)

Note: While the favorite hasn’t changed, the odds have moved more in Uso’s favor.

WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Seth Rollins (c)              -150     (2/3)                                                                                                                                         

Finn Balor                     +110     (11/10)                                                                                                                                                 

Note: While the favorite hasn’t changed, the odds have moved more in Balor’s favor.

WWE Women’s Championship

Asuka (c)                      -160     (5/8)

Charlotte Flair               +185     (37/20)

Bianca Belair                 +400     (4/1)

Note: The odds have moved ever so slightly in Asuka’s favor.

WWE Intercontinental Championship

Gunther (c)                   -850     (2/17)

Drew McIntyre               +450     (9/2)

Note: Gunther has increased his odds as the favorite.

Singles Match Winner

Cody Rhodes                -1500   (1/15)                                                                                                                                                   

Brock Lesnar                 +600     (6/1)                                                                                                                                                     

Note: The odds are unchanged.

Singles Match Winner

Logan Paul                   -400     (1/4)

Ricochet                       +250     (5/2)

Note: The odds are unchanged.

Singles Match Winner

Shayna Baszler             -800     (1/8)                                                                                                                                                     

Ronda Rousey              +425     (17/4)

Note: While the favorite hasn’t changed, the odds have moved more in Rousey’s favor.

Summer Slam Props

Money in the Bank Briefcase Markets

Any successful cash-in during the show              -130     (10/13)

Iyo Sky to cash-in during the show                     +150     (3/2)

Damian Priest to cash-in during the show           +300     (3/1)

What will happen in the Roman Reigns vs Jey Uso Match?

Jimmy Uso returns                                 -500     (1/5)

Solo Sikoa betrays Roman Reigns          +100     (1/1)

Sami Zayn interferes                              +300     (3/1)

Rikishi appears                                     +500     (5/1)

The Rock Appears                                +500     (5/1)

Will Randy Orton appear during SummerSlam?

Yes      20/1

Will Bray Wyatt appear during SummerSlam?

Yes      5/1

Will Big E appear during SummerSlam?

Yes      5/1