WWE SummerSlam 2018: Full Match Card Predictions 2.0
By Mark Justice
Shinsuke Nakamura (c) vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton, United States Championship Triple Threat Match
The King of Strong Style vs. The Charismatic Enigma vs. The Viper! Randy Orton called the WWE fans the legend killers, since he is a foregone legend who has not gotten the respect he deserves throughout his career in the WWE. Shinsuke Nakamura and Jeff Hardy have had a decent mid card feud before Extreme Rules, but Randy Orton has made the feud even more interesting by being the dangerous and vicious heel that the majority of WWE fans know and love.
After low-blowing and ear-pulling Hardy while threatening Nakamura in the process, Orton has made his message clear that he wants to be involved in this feud. He’s most likely looking forward to reclaiming the U.S. title that he lost at WrestleMania 34. However, I don’t see him winning the championship for a second time at SummerSlam.
I don’t see Jeff Hardy winning since it would just lead to another rematch with Nakamura. Therefore, I still foresee Nakamura retaining his U.S. Title at SummerSlam since he recently won his very first title on the main roster, and it’s unlikely for him to lose it so soon. He needs a long enough title reign to solidify himself as one of the top dogs on SmackDown Live.