{"id":163534,"date":"2023-08-07T14:20:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T19:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=163534"},"modified":"2023-08-07T14:20:06","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T19:20:06","slug":"wwe-summerslam-kickoff-show-report-8-5-booker-t-barrett-rosenberg-redmond-braxton-talk-up-summerslam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2023\/08\/07\/wwe-summerslam-kickoff-show-report-8-5-booker-t-barrett-rosenberg-redmond-braxton-talk-up-summerslam\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE SUMMERSLAM KICKOFF SHOW REPORT (8\/5): Booker T, Barrett, Rosenberg, Redmond, Braxton talk up Summerslam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-3420399099\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h3>WWE SUMMERSLAM KICKOFF REPORT<br \/>\nAUGUST 5, 2023<br \/>\nYOUTUBE STREAMING SERVICE<br \/>\nREPORT BY MIKE F. MEYERS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR<\/h3>\n<p><em>Kickoff Panel: Wade Barrett, Booker T, Kayla Braxton, Jackie Redmond, Peter Rosenberg<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Video package: Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar<\/p>\n<p>Barrett said that Rhodes has big dreams and big goals, but nobody has as much malice as Lesnar. Booker, who had apparently not had dinner yet, offered to \u201cget down to meat and potatoes.\u201d He called this match \u201ca reckoning,\u201d then called his own comment \u201cdeep.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Video package: Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso<\/p>\n<p>The panel pivoted to the women&#8217;s triple threat match (Asuka (c) vs. Flair vs. Belair), and commented on how Iyo Sky, holder of the Money in the Bank contract, will be lurking the stadium. Barrett said that Flair and Belair have been obsessed with one another in recent weeks, and if that continues tonight, the match will become a walk in the park for Asuka.<\/p>\n<p>Video package: Edge<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the Intercontinental Championship, Kayla asked if tonight would be the toughest test for both Gunther (c) and Drew McIntyre. Booker said he&#8217;s never seen an IC champion like Gunther. He called him a ring general, and said the ring is sacred to him. He said \u201cNo offense,\u201d to Barrett, then called Gunther the best European superstar he&#8217;s ever seen. Barrett conceded, saying \u201cGunther would whoop me!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kayla reminded us of Finn Balor becoming the first Universal Champion seven years ago at SummerSlam, defeating Seth Rollins. Peter said he&#8217;s been waiting to see that version of Balor ever since. Barrett said there&#8217;s been a poison in Balor&#8217;s veins since being injured in that match, and the only cure is winning tonight. Booker suggested that Rollins injured Balor on purpose, but that tonight, \u201call rights could be wronged.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3361144312\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Video package: Baszler vs. Rousey<\/p>\n<p>Regarding this video, Jackie and Booker briefly argued on whether you could have real friends in this business. Barrett said Rousey pulled the \u201cultimate power move,\u201d saying that while Baszler may best Rousey in a WWE match, Rousey should dominate tonight&#8217;s MMA-rules match.<\/p>\n<p>Video package: Logan Paul vs. Ricochet<\/p>\n<p>Titus O&#8217;Neil and Byron Saxton were shown on the entrance ramp with microphones. They introduced three Detroit organizations being supported by WWE: Say Detroit Play Center, Detroit Public Schools, and Downtown Boxing Gym.<\/p>\n<p>Video package: Rhea Ripley<\/p>\n<p>Kayla said Jey Uso has proven himself time and time again, and asked if he was worthy to become the Tribal Chief tonight. Booker said that Jey has been in the shadows for a long time, and becoming a man and stepping out of the shadows is something we all have to do. It turns out this was Booker&#8217;s Shucky Ducky Quack Quack moment of the night. Peter asked what was different about Jey Uso now compared to two years ago when he last fought Reigns. Barrett said that now Jey is the tag team champion, but that it may not matter since tonight is a singles match. Booker said he&#8217;s known Jey Uso since he was young, and he has always seen \u201cstar\u201d written on him. 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