Nic Nemeth, a standout from TNA Wrestling, recently sparked discussions about possible SummerSlam main event changes and possibilities during his appearance on Busted Open Radio, hinting that WWE may be considering dramatic shifts in its marquee lineup. During this conversation, he raised the possibility that the initial plans could be adjusted, putting the anticipated Cody Rhodes versus John Cena bout into question as WWE responds to changing fan reactions.
Reasons Behind Potential Shake-Ups in the Main Event
Nemeth reflected on what fans once believed about the SummerSlam main event, noting that the company appeared to be moving towards a Cody and Cena showdown until a shift in audience energy started influencing backstage thinking.
“I think, a few months ago, it was understood that it was going to be Cody and Cena. The fans making a reaction and switching things doesn’t mean that [you say], ‘Cross out that SummerSlam main event. We gotta different move.’ It at least goes, ‘We’ve gotta try and see what this is.’ So you can actually see Cody being at the other end like, ‘Hey man, we’ve had a great run, we have a story built in, but right now, the crowd is not chanting your name when you’re out there, and maybe, just maybe, you get a moment like that.’ Or you get Cody and Cena with Ron being involved, and I don’t mean a triple threat or something like that, but coming out there and kicking both their asses and being bloody or something.”
—Nic Nemeth, TNA Wrestling star. His remarks show a sense of subtle frustration as fan reactions force new considerations, with Ron Killings potentially being drawn into a central role in the event.
Ron Killings as a Possible Contender Against Cena
The idea of Ron Killings possibly facing off with John Cena emerged from the ongoing debate about the direction of the biggest match at SummerSlam. Nemeth emphasized that any decisions on a replacement match-up would not be impulsive but would allow Killings to prove his worth.
“You can’t just flip it on a whim [make Killings Cena’s opponent]. You’re giving him a chance to prove himself — if it was penciled in for Cody-Cena, [WWE could tell Killings] ‘Ronnie, go out there and go back to your roots, be that ass-kicker that you are, and let’s see if you can talk the fans to demanding that match.’”
—Nic Nemeth, TNA Wrestling star. This highlights underlying tension within WWE’s decision-making process and puts a spotlight on Killings’s potential as a fan-driven main event choice.
Implications for WWE and SummerSlam’s Future Storylines
With Nemeth’s insights providing a glimpse into behind-the-scenes uncertainties, the future of SummerSlam’s main event remains very much in flux. WWE’s willingness to listen to crowd reactions could see figures like Cody Rhodes, John Cena, and especially Ron Killings dramatically altering the night’s outcome. As these discussions continue, fans and insiders alike will be watching closely to see which direction the company chooses, knowing that SummerSlam main event changes and possibilities are still alive in the run-up to the big event.
