Best SummerSlams: Top 5 Cagematch ratings from WWE fans ranked

Each year, WWE SummerSlam delivers what the company calls the “biggest party of the summer”, but only a handful have truly resonated with fans since 1989. By analysing fan‑driven scores on Cagematch.net, we can rank the five shows that cut the mustard compared to the rest.

Top Rated WWE SummerSlam Shows Ever

SummerSlam 2011 (7.67)

Fans on Cagematch rated this show 7.67. Here are Dave Meltzer’s star ratings for the show:

  • John Morrison, Kofi Kingston and Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio, R-Truth and The Miz: 3.75 stars
  • Mark Henry vs. Sheamus: 1.5 stars
  • Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix – WWE Divas Championship: 2 stars
  • Wade Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan: 3.25 stars
  • Randy Orton vs. Christian – No Holds Barred match for the World Heavyweight Championship: 4 stars
  • CM Punk vs. John Cena – WWE Championship. Triple H was the special guest referee.: 3.5 stars

SummerSlam 2008 (7.74)

Fans on Cagematch rated this show 7.74. Here are Dave Meltzer’s star ratings for the show:

  • Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Jeff Hardy: 3 stars
  • Beth Phoenix and Santino Marella vs. Kofi Kingston and Mickie James – WWE Intercontinental and WWE Women’s Championships: 1.75 stars
  • Matt Hardy vs. Mark Henry – ECW Championship: DUD
  • CM Punk vs. John Bradshaw Layfield – World Heavyweight Championship 3.25 stars
  • Triple H vs. The Great Khali – WWE Championship: 1.5 stars
  • Batista vs. John Cena: 3.75 stars
  • The Undertaker vs. Edge – Hell in a Cell match: 4.5 stars

SummerSlam 2001 (7.99)

Fans on Cagematch rated this show 7.99. Here are Dave Meltzer’s star ratings for the show:

  • Edge vs. Lance Storm: 3.25 stars
  • Test & The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley) vs. Spike Dudley & The APA (Bradshaw & Faarooq): 2.75 stars
  • X-Pac vs. Tajiri: 3.25 stars
  • Chris Jericho vs. Rhyno: 2.25 stars
  • Rob Van Dam vs. Jeff Hardy: 3.5 stars
  • Kane & The Undertaker vs. Diamond Dallas Page & Kanyon: 1 star
  • Kurt Angle vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin: 4.5 stars
  • The Rock vs. Booker T: 3 stars

SummerSlam 2013 (8.76)

Fans on Cagematch rated this show 8.76. Here are Dave Meltzer’s star ratings for the show:

  • Rob Van Dam vs. Dean Ambrose –  WWE United States Championship: 2 stars
  • Bray Wyatt vs. Kane – Ring of Fire match: DUD
  • Cody Rhodes vs. Damien Sandow: 2 stars
  • Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian –  World Heavyweight Championship: 3.5 stars
  • Natalya vs. Brie Bella: 1.25 stars
  • Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk – No Disqualification match: 4.5 stars
  • Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn vs. AJ Lee and Big E. Langston: 2 stars
  • Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena – WWE Championship. Triple H was the special guest referee: 4.5 stars

SummerSlam 2002 (9.36)

Fans on Cagematch rated this show 9.16. Here are Dave Meltzer’s star ratings for the show:

  • Kurt Angle vs. Rey Mysterio: 3.75 stars
  • Ric Flair vs. Chris Jericho: 2.75 stars
  • Edge vs. Eddie Guerrero: 3.25 stars
  • Christian & Lance Storm vs. Booker T & Goldust: 3 stars
  • Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Benoit: 3.5 stars
  • The Undertaker vs. Test: 2.25 stars
  • Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H: 4.25 stars
  • Brock Lesnar vs. The Rock: 3.25 stars
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