Wrestling Inc reviews WWE SummerSlam 2001 before 2026 event
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Wrestling Inc reflects on WWE SummerSlam 2001, highlighting three aspects loved and three hated from the event. This annual pay-per-view occurred when WWE faced WCW and ECW amidst the Invasion storyline, which had significant implications for the wrestling industry. As WWE SummerSlam 2026 approaches, the retrospective offers a look at the historical context of the 2001 event and its lasting impact on fans and the business.
- •WWE SummerSlam 2001 featured an interpromotional storyline between WWE, WCW, and ECW.
- •The Cruiserweight title for title match was a notable highlight of the event.
- •The event marked the end of the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship's history.
- •WWE's Invasion storyline was generating significant business at the time.
- •Wrestling Inc's review reflects on fan reactions and character dynamics of 2001.
- 4:42 PMWrestling Inc — WWE SummerSlam 2001: Retro 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
"As we approach the 2026 version of the event, Wrestling Inc looks back 25 years to name three things we hated & three things we loved about WWE SummerSlam 2001!
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