Last Week in Pro Wrestling Today: Summer Slam doesn't disappoint with Logan Paul's stunner, Bianca Belair's new competition and more

What’s going on Attack The Culture family?! What an interesting past week it was in WWE and AEW. WWE had SummerSlam on Saturday night and AEW is wheeling out some new storylines that have generated some serious attention. In fact, so much happened I can’t really cover it all. WWE was all built around the summer spectacle. Let’s start there.

SummerSlam officially goes down in grand fashion…

One story built around and after SummerSlam was Drew McIntyre and Sheamus. They FINALLY had their match on SmackDown to see who was next up to face the Undisputed Champ in Cardiff at Clash at the Castle. These two have worked together so much, and threw out more violence than they normally do. In a hard fought, smash mouth kind of match, Drew overcame the entire Brute’s faction and put his long time friend behind him. The number one contender is Drew. I can’t wait to see the match.

SummerSlam was the first pay per view under the new regime. To be honest, it was a really good and entertaining show. Becky and Bianca opened the show for the Raw women’s championship. They’ve stole the show so many times it is almost expected they put on a banger of a match. They did. It was fantastic. An epic conclusion to a great storyline. Once Bianca got the pinfall, cue the return of Bayley. Not only Bayley, and recently released Dakota Kai. Triple H making his mark immediately.

Logan Paul and the Miz were up next. Bad Bunny set the bar high for outsiders coming into WWE. Miz is already great in his own way, brought greatness out of Logan Paul. He was impressive. I am not his biggest fan in the least, but Logan Paul really showed he is an athlete in more ways than one. Outside Brock Lesnar, he may have had the moment of the night. After AJ Styles cleared the ringside area of Ciampa, Logan Paul was able to put in work. Miz laid out on the announce table, Paul made his way to the top rope. In Shane McMahon fashion, Paul took flight off the top rope and landed on Miz putting him through the table. It was a great move. That set up Paul hitting Miz with a Skull crushing finale picking up the W.

Riddle was put on the bench for his match against Seth Rollins. But, Riddle showed up trying to hijack the show. He wanted to fight Rollins in the worst way possible. He got his wish. The revolutionary showed up. The scrap was GREAT for story purposes. Riddle wasn’t ‘medically’ cleared to fight, but he wanted to anyway. Rollins showed his dominance and made quick work of an already injured Riddle. Hit him with The Stomp and put more injuries on Riddle. So now, we wait to see when they throw down. This may end up being a top storyline for months, just like Cody Rhodes.

The Usos and Street Profits tore down the house and then lit it on fire. They created magic in the ring. It was an edge of your seat type deal. Jeff Jarrett did well as he didn’t even have an impact on the match. The match was everything a fan could hope for and more. We got so much out of them, and they gave so much. Just as we thought the Street Profits hit the knockout shot, Jimmy kicked out at two. The rest was history. They didn’t recover. The Usos got their moment and put down Dawkins with the One and Done. Usos retain. Bloodline still draped in gold.

The main event was entertaining as hell. In the seven years of storytelling between Roman and Brock, had their BEST match in all those times. From the intro with the front loader, to Roman being dropped in the ring from said front loader, to the same front loader lifting the ring and launching Roman out the ring. Cue Theory! He brought his briefcase and a ref to try to cash in. Brock made light work just tossing Theory with an F5 in a comical fashion. It was hilarious. As Brock did that, the Usos hit Brock with a Super Kick. Behind that, Roman hit him with a spear. They then buried, yes, buried Brock under the broken announce table. So, an elevated ring, bodies everywhere, and a money in the bank challenger laid out, Roman stood tall. So much happened. It was so fun to see unfold.

Don't forget about All Elite Wrestling wildness either…

AEW had themselves a great night too. Mox had a great match against Rush to open Dynamite. Mox is in that tier of best in the world right now. He brings out the best in everyone he works with nowadays. This match was no different. After Mox got the W, it was only a matter of time before Chris Jericho got another shot at the AEW championship. These two have history from the beginning of AEW. Now we get to see more of them go at it in two weeks as Jericho gets his shot at Mox for the title.

Ricky Starks, the FTW champ took on Danhausen. Made light work of him. He wanted to go again. Another open challenge. Hit Hook’s music. These two have a great match together even though Starks had a match earlier. Starks is crazy talented and it showed. But, Hook is just that good. It was time to put a title on Hook. Your new FTW champ, the son of the man who made it relevant, Taz’s son, Hook is now your FTW champ on AEW.

Just when we thought it was done and over, Starks and Power House Hobbs did an interview after the match. Starks cut an awesome promo, almost like he was turning face, but cue Hobbs and the turn on Ricky Starks. He hit him mid promo with a spinebuster and stormed off. Feud started.

Let’s end on a good note. Jungle Boy finally got on the mic to address Christian Cage. In one of the most edgy storylines going right now in all of professional wrestling, and the personal shots going back and forth, this story will end one way or another. Jungle Boy cut his hardest and most cutting promo in his career. This isn’t the Jungle Boy we know. He’s motivated by vengeance and violence. This story got personal in a hurry after the Express lost their match and titles.

There was so much happening this past week I know I couldn’t cover it all. There was a lot to unravel. If I missed anything you wanted to further the conversation more, drop a comment or hit me on the social media: Twitter: @Proctorious34 or IG: Rproctor23. I will be taking a break for a little bit to handle some personal and professional wise. Can’t wait to get back after it, but when I get back will be just as fun and entertaining. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

Last Week in Pro Wrestling Today: Wrestlemania Backlash predictions, CM Punk's newest enemy and a Hook partnership?

**This was written before Sunday’s Wrestlemania Backlash**

It was the take home show for WWE this past week. AEW had a pretty damn good week as well. Let’s look into WWE going into Backlash.

Both Raw and Smackdown revolved around the storyline of RK-McBro, according to Drew McIntyre and the Bloodline. From the opening segment on Raw to the end of Smackdown, the six man tag match has been driving the headlines for the upcoming PPV. And, to be honest, including Drew McIntyre to this rivalry gives it just enough spice to make it even better. The promos were more so fighting, to include the “Acknowledge” moment on Smackdown was funny. Little promo work on the mic, lots of throwing hands and getting physical. My prediction for tonight, the Bloodline is victorious.

The next biggest storyline, has been Charlotte vs. Ronda in an ‘I quit’ match. Charlotte and Ronda had to be separated by almost every official in WWE on Friday night. Ronda came out in defense of Aliyah, and it was a great build to tonights show. Poor Drew Gulak has had to suffer at the hands of both women. They both look strong going into this match so it is anyone’s guess who has the advantage. For me, to continue the storyline, Ronda has to get her vengeance tonight. I don’t know how, but it makes me look back to how Sasha Banks beat Charlotte during their feud. It should be an entertaining one for sure.

Can’t forget AJ and Edge, now that Damian Priest has been banned from ringside. This is a show stealing type match for the evening. Edge in his new heel role has been nothing short of spectacular in driving this storyline. If you now add the likes of fellow Bullet Club member Finn Balor, AJ has to feel some kind of way with someone the likes of Balor in his corner potentially. It makes you wonder does AJ get his vengeance or does Edge continue his reign of terror over WWE and get over on the bulldog. I actually believe Edge gets the victory putting him in a position to chase a title. Can he set his eyes on Roman for this summer?

Lastly for WWE, what about Gunther (Walter)? I mean he has leaned out and looks even better on the main roster. Squashing Gulak the way he did, he has to be a player for Ricochet here soon. The Intercontinental Champ was not on television this week, but I have to believe this is the road being taken to make Gunther a serious player on the heel spectrum. He’s great, and now he’ll get to show the world as the Ring General.

And over in the AEW…

AEW was intense in Baltimore this week. Hangman Page, made it known he is not interested in being a good sport about his match with CM Punk at the end of the month. He is out to prove a point. He wanted to break CM Punk. This will be Hangman’s toughest test he’s had as champ. That’s saying a lot considering who he has defended the belt against. Can’t wait to see it at Double or Nothin’.

Wardlow was once again in a match at the wishes of MJF. He’s still under that contract and has finally reached his breaking point. With the introduction of Morrissey from Impact Wrestling (Big Cass for those unfamiliar with who he is) Wardlow was in a fight. Big men, throwing haymakers again. But, probably the most athletic move of the night came from Wardlow with the moonsault on Morrissey. Setting up a power bomb for the win. MJF is willing to take on Wardlow to free him from his contract, but in typical MJF fashion the contract signing will have stipulations, which will be revealed next week. Think along the lines of the Trials of Jericho. I can see it going much like that story did.

Not going to lie, I am on board with a Danhausen and Hook team up. Hook the silent assassin seems to want no part of Danhausen, but that won’t stop him from trying. Nese challenged Danhausen and Danhausen reached out to Hook for support. He made a huge mistake in putting his hands on Hook though. Hook shoved him to the ground and Danhausen gave him a gift. In confusion, Hook took it, then threw it on the ground Lonely Island style. But the deafening chants of HookHausen can’t be ignored by the silent assassin, can they?

Predictions for Wrestlemania Backlash:

Charlotte vs. Ronda “I Quit” match: Winner: Ronda Rousey

Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins: Winner: Cody Rhodes

AJ Styles vs. Edge: Winner: Edge

Happy Corbin vs. Madcap Moss: Winner: Madcap Moss

Bobby Lashley vs. Omos: Winner: Omos

The Bloodline vs RK-Bro/Drew McIntyre: Winner: The Bloodline

There were quite a few side stories going into this week, but I wanted to focus on the main stories going into tonight’s Wrestlemania Backlash. The Theory/Ali story will pick up steam going forward, but we have to wait and see. They need to start getting ready for Money In the Bank and this seems to be a good segway to the game changing event. AEW had a few moments we need to see develop especially with the Jericho Appreciation Society and Eddie Kingston. If you want to continue the conversation by all means leave a comment or hit me up on the social media. Twitter: @Zero2Hero or IG: Rproctor23. Talk with you all next week!