WWE SummerSlam 2017 Predictions
By Tim Sherry
WWE.com
United States Championship: AJ Styles (c) vs Kevin Owens
Of all 12 matches on the SummerSlam card, this is the one that I absolutely cannot decide on. Honestly, both guys deserve a victory here. Styles has been quite possibly the best superstar on the entire roster since his debut in January of last year. He’s captured 2 United States title and a WWE Championship while churning out classic matches left and right. Owens, on the other hand, has quite possibly been the best heel on the roster. His verbal abuse of America while carrying the U.S. title has been nothing short of brilliant for the past 5 months and in the process the guy has become a triple crown champion in just over 2 years on the main roster.
Then there’s the Shane McMahon factor. I can’t figure out for the life of me why he’s involved in this? Is it to screw Styles and turn heel? And why? Their one and only match was at Wrestlemania 4 months ago. Is it to screw Owens? Once again, why? Shane’s not going to become an active wrestler anytime soon so why would he do that?
Now, as good as both of these guys have been, their feud has clearly run its course. It’s 3 months old and in desperate need of a conclusion. And that’s where you’ll get your answer. If Styles, the champion, wins, the feud is over. An Owens win would require a rematch and a continuation of the program. No idea what Shane in going to do, but either way, Styles walks out champion. I think.
Winner and still champion: AJ Styles