Best Entrances In WWE SummerSlam History (2024)

WWE SummerSlam is one of the biggest events in the wrestling calendar, with the company often putting tons of effort into making this show feel special. WWE will save major matches specifically to put on at this show, ensuring that the night can compete with any other premium live event.

But a big part of the top PLEs is often the showmanship and entertainment elements that accompany them. Wrestlers will wear new gear for this one, and the company often goes all out to create amazing entrances that make the wrestlers feel like even bigger superstars before they compete.

10 Edge Brings Back The Brood

It Gave Audiences A Blast Of Nostalgia

Edge's entrances were always epic because his song is one of the greatest in WWE history. But in 2021, he added a unique twist by bringing back The Brood entrance song and how he entered the stadium by coming up from underneath the entrance ramp.

With flames surrounding him and his old-school glasses on his face, Edge's entrance ended up incredible. Audiences connected with it and appreciated the nostalgic touches that were put in place.

9 The Undertaker Rides In On A Hearse

It Took His Gimmick To A New Level

Few wrestlers have had more special entrances throughout their careers than The Undertaker. People think about many of his brilliant WWE WrestleMania entrances, but few were as chilling as what he gave fans at WWE SummerSlam in 1992.

His match against Kamala might've been forgettable, but the way he got to the ring was anything but. He rode down to the ring on the back of a hearse as if he was leading a funeral procession. It was a stark contrast to the poor match and suited his character perfectly, creating a chilling atmosphere that set the tone.

8 Shinsuke Nakamura Provides A Musical Symphony

He Was Played To The Ring By A Violinist

WWE has used a solo violinist to bring Shinsuke Nakamura to the ring a few times in his career, and it never gets old to watch. Doing it at a big event provided a fantastic scale that hadn't been seen before, and the created atmosphere made for a memorable entrance.

WWE put together a fantastic lighting package for this entrance, which made Nakamura look even cooler. But it was the sing-a-long aspect with the fans belting out his song that ensured this was an entrance to remember.

7 British Bulldog Got A Home Crowd Response

This Remains One Of The Greatest SummerSlam Matches Ever

Sometimes an entrance is all about the atmosphere, and British Bulldog heading to the ring in 1992 at WWE SummerSlam is an example of that. With the show taking place at a sold out Wembley Stadium, the reactions from the crowd were thunderous.

He played up to the crowd's energy perfectly and looked like a million bucks as he was decked out in the Union Jack. It was a special entrance that's remained iconic.

6 Rey Mysterio Becomes The Silver Surfer

He Had Amazing Pyro

Rey Mysterio always puts lots of effort into his appearance, which is why he owns many masks. But he's often cosplayed as various superheroes, which he opted to do at WWE SummerSlam in 2007 when he became the Silver Surfer.

With full silver gear, Mysterio even painted his body to match the look. But it was the whole package of this entrance that made it iconic. The pyro beforehand and seeing Mysterio leap into the air as he normally did created something special.

5 Becky Lynch Brought The Shock Factor

She Was A Surprise Appearance

Seeing amazing light displays or fun props being used often creates fantastic entrances, but sometimes all that's needed is a good surprise. Becky Lynch's return to the ring after becoming a mother ticked that box in 2021 as she shocked the world and squashed Bianca Belair to become champion.

It was an epic moment, and the surprise reaction to her entrance led to an amazing pop. Despite taking place outside, the fans created a noise that nobody would forget.

4 Brock Lesnar Leans Into His Cowboy Lifestyle

Fans Got A Glimpse Of The Real Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar's entrances always feel big because he gets tons of pyro, but for the most part, they're the same, which makes them feel repetitive. That all changed ahead of his WWE SummerSlam match against Roman Reigns as he rode down to the ring on a tractor.

At the time, he was bringing more of his real-life persona to WWE, which fans responded to. This was part of that and got a great reaction, with the vehicle being used later in the match.

3 The Undertaker Makes His Return

Paul Bearer Brought The Theatrics

One of the reasons The Undertaker's entrances are often so fantastic is because there's a level of theatre that can be injected into them. His character was over-the-top enough that WWE could get away with adding those moments, and the company certainly did that in 1994.

With Paul Bearer standing in the ring, he opened the urn, and a light shot out. WWE masterfully executed this move, as Bearer was able to fumble the urn around to shine into the fans, building the tension until the Deadman was spotted in the shadows.

2 The Fiend Strikes Fear Into The Masses

He Debuted At SummerSlam

The Fiend's entrances were always iconic because they were different from everything else in the business. But this one was an unforgettable moment because it was the debut of his character, which meant that everyone was taken aback by what they were seeing.

The lights, the music, and the lantern he was carrying all came together eerie, leaving people stunned. It was an epic entrance that was befitting a new main event character.

1 DX Arrive On A Tank

They Made A Grand Entrance

Out of all the WWE SummerSlam entrances to this point, DX's in 2009 remains the coolest. The tag team always put lots of effort into looking the part, and their entrances tended to be special due to all the theatrics that come with the lights, the glow sticks, and the pre-match promos.

But for this show WWE decided to add a tank. It was a great callback to DX's past with military vehicles, but it also made Triple H and Shawn Michaels look incredible on their way out to the ring. It's a visual that few fans will forget, and has etched itself into WWE entrance history.