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Welcome to PWInsider.com’s coverage of Night One of WWE SummerSlam from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Your host is Joe Tessitore. He is joined by Big E, Corey Graves, and Peter Rosenberg
They run through the card.
They talk about what they are most looking forward to on tonight's show.
Cathy Kelley, Jackie Redmond, and Byron Saxton give their picks.
They talk about Hell in a Cell.
We have a video package for Brock Lesnar's origin, narrated by Paul Heyman.
We take a look at how we got to Cody Rhodes and CM Punk.
Cathy Kelley talked to Cody Rhodes.
She brings up what happened after the match at Saturday Night's Main Event.
Cody says it was an accident and he feels misdiagnosed, not paranoid. Punk mentioned what has happened to hi in the past. Cody says he does not sweat anyone on the roster, but CM Punk.
Cathy asks about Punk now.
Cody says you would make a lot of acquaintances, but not friends. This is not like Cody, Kevin, or Randy. This is competition. They are not going to do the thing that annoys everyone and they will find out who is the best at SummerSlam.
Cathy asks if he thinks that Punk is jealous of him.
Cody says he doesn't want to use 'jealous' because how could the WWE Champion be jealous. Live rounds have been thrown but we are trying to figure out who is best for WWE.
Cathy asks if this will affect their friendship.
Cody says it will affect the dynamic because of what they have to do. He says he hopes Punk knows nothing has changed other than knowing who the best is.
Joe talks to Punk and asks about his mindset.
Punk says the day is here so what happened in the past does not matter. He says he lives for the moment. He says he is at his best.
Peter asks about the friendship and if it will affect the match.
Punk says he doesn't think it has affected either of them. Tonight is all business. No matter who is against him, it is just another man.
Corey asks why is tonight different than Wrestlemania.
Punk says today is the 20th anniversary of his WWE debut. He didn't expect to be champion 20 years later.
Punk says he would do anything to win.
Big E asks about giving others an opportunity and if he is overlooking Cody.
Punk says he has planted seeds for future contenders but they might be Cody's. Everyone should want to be champion and welcome all challengers. He says he wants everyone to want what he has. He says he isn't trying to limit anyone.
They talk about Triplemania.
We take a look at Iyo Sky and Liv Morgan.
Jackie talks about how Tiffany Stratton will be wrestling in her home state tomorrow.
We have a video package.
Tiffany joins Jackie.
She asks about the match tomorrow.
She says she is so happy and excited to be here because she grew up 20 miles from Minnesapolis.
Jackie asks if it will be different tomorrow.
Tiffany says she is not usually emotional, but she will be a bit emotional. Her friends and family will be there in a suite.
Jackie asks about the ladder match.
She says she has been in multiple ladder matches so she is well versed. She expects to win the title tomorrow.
They go to Michael Cole and he talks about the first Hell in a Cell and the history of the match.
Wade joins Cole to talk about Hell in a Cell
The panel talks about the Punk/Rhodes match.
We take a look at Logan Paul and Tom Brady from Fanatics Fest.
Vic Joseph and Booker T talk about doing play by play for WWE Radio on Sirius XM.
Michael Cole mentions Curt Hennig and his match at SummerSlam 1991 against Bret Hart.
Cole mentons Chad Gable wrestling tomorrow night for the IC title.
Jackie is with Paige and the Bellas
Nikki says she is ready to come back and has the fire.
Brie says they are always ready fto fight.
The panel talks about the six woman tag match.
The panel talks about the return of Haku and how it could affect Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga.
We take a look at the six man tag match.
Cathy is with the Usos and Fatu.
She asks if they have any concerns.
Jimmy says they have been giving out warning shots. Jey says they will take the W just like at Wrestlemania and like Roman will tomorrow.
We take a look at Seth and Roman.
Byron Saxton is with Ethan Page.
Byron asks which match is he looking forward to most and Page says he would be looking forward to his match, but he is looking forward to the IC title match to see who loses the title to him.
Byron asks Page how will he make history.
Ethan says he will make history this weekend. This will be the last SummerSlam without hm on the card.
The panel and reporters discuss what they are looking foward to on tonight's show.
Matches Announced for Night One:
Imen’s WWE Championship Match: CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes
Hwll in a Cell: Brock Lesnar versus Oba Femi
Women’s World Championship Match: Liv Morgan versus Iyo Sky
The Usos and Jacob Fatu versus LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Solo Sikoa
The Bella Twins and Paige versus Fatal Influence
Nick Aldis versus Gunther
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