MMA rules match explained for WWE SummerSlam
The rules of the upcoming MMA rules match between Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler have been announced.
On SmackDown Friday, announcer Micheal Cole explained the rules of the MMA rules between Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler for Saturday’s SummerSlam match. The stipulation are that whoever passes out, submits, or is knocked out first will be declared the winner of the match.
Two weeks ago on Raw, Shayna Baszler issued the challenge to Rousey for SummerSlam, saying she didn’t want a match but a fight. Rousey accepted the stipulations. Their feud officially began at Money in the Bank last month when Baszler attacked Rousey, costing them the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles.
More participants for the Slim Jim SummerSlam Battle Royal were announced on Friday’s show as well. The list now includes Santos Escobar, Butch, Ridge Holland, Grayson Waller, The Miz, AJ Styles, Karrion Kross, Luke Gallows, and Matt Riddle.
Here is the updated lineup for Saturday’s SummerSlam:
WWE SummerSlam, Saturday, August 5, 8 p.m. Eastern time on Peacock & WWE Network —
- Tribal Combat match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and title of Tribal Chief: Roman Reigns defends against Jey Uso
- Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar
- World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins defends against Finn Balor
- WWE Intercontinental title match: Gunther defends against Drew McIntyre
- Triple threat match for the WWE Women’s Championship: Asuka defends against Charlotte Flair & Bianca Belair
- Logan Paul vs. Ricochet
- MMA rules: Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler
- Slim Jim SummerSlam Battle Royal
