The main event, WWE SummerSlam is happening at the US Bank Stadium, in Minneapolis, on August 1 and 2nd (today). Jimi & Q send in their report.

Street Rumble in the West End (July 31, 2026)

Leading up to SummerSlam, there were a few wrestling events (including F1rst Wrestling presents WREMIX and GCW vs. F1rst Wrestling) and advertisements (such as the Minute Maid and their “juicing” campaign) taking advantage of the Wrestling frenzy in the Minneapolis area. The best one is the Warrior Wrestling Street Rumble free event at the Shops at West End, in St Louis Park. The headliner was Brian Cage, through special arrangements with Warrior Wrestling organizers Karen McManamon and Becky Bakken of Westopolis. Cage was generous with his time, and was able to meet his fans.

The event was free and open to the public, but the best option was an affordable VIP upgrade, which got you a Meet & Greet (with photo op), a signed poster, and special VIP laminated keepsake. Cage may look intimidating, but he is a nice guy in person.

Due to potential rain, the “street” rumble was moved indoors for four matches:

Trevor Outlaw vs Amazanga
Country Air vs Leo Brothers
Sam Beale vs Joey Avalon
Jake Crist vs Brian Cage

You can guess who was the champion of the headline match, and who was the heel. I next want to see a Brian Cage vs Nicolas Cage… in a cage match.

Please see clips and highlights at the YouTube Shorts Video.

WWE SummerSlam (Aug 1, 2026)

World Wrestling Entertainment, formerly World Wrestling Federation because they were often confused with the World Wildlife Fund, have been producing SummerSlam since 1988. It’s dubbed as “The Biggest Party of the Summer”, and is second only to their flagship WrestleMania. The last time SummerSlam was held in Minneapolis was in 1999, so it’s certainly about d*mn time.

This year, the headliners for August 1st is Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi in a Hell in a Cell match. Other match advertised: World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns defending his title against Seth “Freakin” Rollins and CM Punk battles it out with Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship.

Note: Darius Rucker, from Hootie & the Blowfish, sang the National Anthem.

If you missed SummerSlam this year, you can catch it next year in Indianapolis, Indiana.