Jim Ross Talks Undertaker-Lesnar at “SummerSlam,” Rollins-Cena Title Match

In a recent interview with Justin Barrasso of “Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard,” WWE Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross broke down the “SummerSlam” card for this Sunday, offering his take on some of the bigger matches on the card.

Here are some of the highlights:

Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar 

“A brawl is the only way to go for these two. What a great story it would be if both guys try to make their opponent submit. Think of what it would mean for a victory if both men were working for a submission–if the Undertaker continued to go for his gogoplata chokehold, and Lesnar was trying to get the kimura, which is a double wrist lock. Getting your opponent to tap out is the most macho of all the ways to win, and I can see that story woven in there by the announcers.”

“It’s a personal angle, a personal issue, which is why the Undertaker isn’t turning heel. He’s pissed off that Lesnar broke his streak and that Paul Heyman has been crowing about it ad nauseam, seemingly forever, and he’s tired of it.”

“It’s imminent that ‘Taker’s days are numbered wrestling in the ring. The obvious decision is to have the Undertaker go over, so it’s one win a piece for ‘Taker and Lesnar, and you can have the rubber match at WrestleMania, but I don’t think that happens. Lesnar will go over. The Undertaker could then take his normal sabbatical, and return with some vignettes announcing his retirement match at WrestleMania 32 in Texas.

John Cena vs. Seth Rollins

“It’s obvious Cena doesn’t need the title to be a star, but Rollins needs that title to maintain his growth and his build. So for the long haul, the WWE needs to keep the title on Rollins. I could also see the Authority getting involved, and Cena doing something with Triple H.”

“But I sincerely hope there are no plans, somewhere down the road, to turn Rollins babyface. He’s still learning how to be a great heel, and it’s doing a damn good job with it. He’s a student of the game, works hard, and every week he adds another nuance of being a heel. He’s a major block in the foundation, so Cena beating him at SummerSlam is not the right thing to do. Rollins needs to retain the title, even if it’s with the help of plenty of outside interference.”

To read the interview in its entirety, including whether Jim believes Sheamus will cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase, click here.

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