A new backstage update may have revealed key details about WWE’s plans for SummerSlam, potentially explaining why two rumored women’s matches were quietly dropped from the card.
Speculation had previously linked Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill and Blake Monroe vs. Tiffany Stratton to the event. However, those matches never materialized, and a new report suggests there is a clear reason behind the change.
WWE SummerSlam Women’s Ladder Match Plans
During a recent Q&A, JoeyVotes of WrestleVotes addressed the situation and pointed directly to the Interim WWE Women’s Championship Ladder Match as the deciding factor.
“The reason those matches aren’t happening is because your Ladder Match winner is in one of those matches. You can’t have Charlotte vs. Jade if you want Charlotte to become the interim champion.”
The explanation suggests that WWE avoided booking certain singles matches to protect the outcome of the ladder match. If either Charlotte Flair or Jade Cargill is planned to win the Interim WWE Women’s Championship, placing them in a one-on-one match beforehand could have complicated that direction.
“Those matches aren’t happening because they want Charlotte or Jade to win the Ladder Match.”
This update offers a different perspective from earlier assumptions. Many believed the rumored matches were simply scrapped due to creative changes, but the focus now appears to be on maintaining a clear path for the championship outcome.
The situation stems from Rhea Ripley’s injury, which led WWE to introduce an Interim Women’s Championship. As a result, the company shifted toward a multi-competitor ladder match instead of the originally rumored singles bouts.
At this stage, Charlotte Flair, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, and Chelsea Green have all qualified for the match, with one final spot still open. The winner will leave SummerSlam as Interim WWE Women’s Champion, making it one of the most important matches on the card.
Whether this backstage information proves accurate or ends up being a misdirection remains to be seen. The final outcome will be decided at SummerSlam, where the ladder match winner will shape the future of the women’s division.
WWE SummerSlam Plans Hint At Ladder Match Winner Direction
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