In 1985, WWE introduced wrestling to the world of wrestling. The success of the event sparked massive growth for WWE. So much so that in 1987, WWE launched its second annual event, Survivor Series. By 1988, WWE was ready to add a summer celebration to its annual schedule of events. Get into, summer festival.
Despite being the third event created by WWE, in the eyes of many fans, summer festival is WWE’s second biggest show of the year, behind only Wrestlemania. As such, it only makes sense that many superstars would show off some of their stylish strands at “The Biggest Party of the Summer.” A handful of artists over the years have impressed fans with something from their past. summer festival gear.
10 Rey Mysterio: SummerSlam 2012
Rey Mysterio is in a rarefied air when it comes to memorable outfits. Actually, only “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Shawn Michaels can be mentioned at the same time as Mysterio in that category. Although Mysterio has historically saved his best outfits for wrestling mania, he is no stranger to getting noticed for his summer festival attire.
A Summer Slam 2012, Mysterio challenged The Miz for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. While Mysterio fell short in his efforts to become champion, his Batman-inspired outfit left a lasting impression on many fans. It wouldn’t be the last time Mysterio paid tribute to “The Caped Crusader.”
9 “Macho Man” Randy Savage: SummerSlam 1989
The worst efforts of some performers can sometimes be better than the best efforts of other performers. The outfit of “Macho Man” Randy Savage in Summer Slam 1989 is a great example of this. Compared to some of the other looks Savage has sported over the years, his Summer Slam 1989 the outfit is soft.
However, in a vacuum, Savage’s ring at that event was an amazing look. That night, Savage opted for a silver color scheme. It’s not the most iconic wild outfit ever, but it stood out. This would be the only time Savage wore this particular silver outfit.
8 Rebound: SummerSlam 2019
Not many Indy wrestlers have captured the attention of the wrestling audience the way Ricochet did in the mid-2010s. Blessed with otherworldly athleticism, Ricochet is unlike any superstar on WWE’s main roster. His unique move set makes Ricochet as close to a real-life comic book hero as WWE can get.
With that in mind, it came as no surprise when Ricochet paid tribute to one of his favorite comic book heroes, Nightwing, in Summer Slam 2019. The black and blue full body suit Ricochet wore that night looked like it came straight from Dick Grayson’s closet. It was an amazing tribute to an often overlooked comic book character.
7 The Last Warrior: SummerSlam 1990
Despite his legendary status in the wrestling business, The Ultimate Warrior was never seen by anyone as a hard worker or even a decent one. What Warrior brought to the table was an animal intensity that drew fans in droves. Part of Warrior’s appeal came from his flashy in-ring attire.
A summer coup 1990, Warrior wore one of his best looks. That night, Warrior ran to the ring wearing black boxer shorts with multi-colored warrior logos all over them. He paired it with his usual arm tassels and yellow boots. The pièce de résistance was the WWE Championship Warrior he wore that night, which featured a turquoise strap. Overall, it’s one of Warrior’s best looks.
6 Randy Orton: SummerSlam 2004
Sometimes in professional wrestling, less is more. That notion even applies to ring gear in some cases. randy orton’s Summer Slam 2004 look is an excellent example of that. Throughout his career, Randy Orton has worn the same outfit, with only minor changes incorporated over the years. Most of the time, Orton’s trunks are black. However, on special occasions, Orton will add some color to his team.
Becoming the youngest world heavyweight champion in the history of the business certainly qualifies as a special occasion. A summer Slam 2004, Orton would capture the world title wearing these orange boxer shorts. It was a simple change, but he’s come a long way. Orton’s orange boxer shorts are possibly his most memorable outfit.
5 The Mega Powers: SummerSlam 1988
In 1988, WWE had a lot of positive momentum behind them. At that point, wrestling it was a success, survival series it also looked like a winner, and the company wanted to add an attraction during the summer. This led to the start of summer fest. to head the first summer Festival, WWE booked the biggest match they could, The Mega Powers vs. The MegaBucks.
At the show, The Mega Powers appeared looking like a cohesive unit. Hulk Hogan, “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth all wore matching red and yellow suits. This wasn’t a match for Hogan, but it was a change of pace for Savage and Liz. In the end, The Mega Powers would emerge victorious and their team’s clothing would go down in history.
4 “Charming” Rick Rude: SummerSlam 1989
During the 1980s, “Macho Man” Randy Savage arguably had the most iconic outfits. However, many fans often forget how influential Rick Rude was during this period when it came to ring attire. During the late 1980s, Rude would often wear his outfit to taunt his opponents. A summer coup 1989, Rude would be up to his old tricks during his WWE Intercontinental Title defense against The Ultimate Warrior.
That night, Rude wore black leggings with airbrushed designs all over them. On the front, Rude had an image of Warrior’s face paint placed strategically over her crotch. Rude could have lost the championship from him that night, but his outfit was a winner. Rude would go on to have some iconic tights for the rest of his legendary career.
3 Seth Rollins: SummerSlam 2015
In 2014, Seth Rollins did the unthinkable and sold himself to The Authority, taking down The Shield in the process. From that point on, Rollins has been a made man in WWE and near the absolute top of the food chain. As one of WWE’s top stars, Rollins usually has a big match in summer fest.
maybe not summer festival The match for Rollins was bigger than it was in 2015 when he faced John Cena in a Champion vs. Champion match for the WWE and United States Championships. That night, Rollins wore possibly his best outfit as he went completely white. This outfit is affectionately known to fans as the “White Ranger” outfit, but it was never specified to be a tribute to the Power Rangers. Regardless, it was amazing.
two CM Punk: SummerSlam 2012
As revered as CM Punk is among wrestling fans, he has never exactly been considered a fashionista when it comes to his ring gear. Still, after becoming the hottest commodity in pro wrestling in 2011, Punk began adding a little more flair to his outfit. Punk trunks often have the same design but vary in colors.
A summer slam 2012, Punk was scheduled to defend his WWE Championship against John Cena and The Big Show. That night, Punk would pay tribute to one of his favorite wrestlers, Bret “The Hitman” Hart. Punk would go with a pink and black color scheme that night which made him stand out beautifully. The Bret Hart tribute is among the best Punk looks.
1 Seth Rollins: SummerSlam 2020
Seth Rollins is, without a doubt, one of the best artists of this era. His incredible talent in the ring aside, Rollins “just gets it.” He understands the intricacies of the wrestling business and he understands what the fans want to see. That’s why Rollins often thinks a lot about his in-ring attire.
A summer slam 2020, Rollins showed possibly his most unforgettable look. That night, Rollins paid tribute to and trolled Rey Mysterio at the same time when he was wearing this Halloween Havoc 1997-inspired outfit. The purple team with strategically placed question marks will be hard to beat. Although if anyone can, it’s Rollins.