SummerSlam 2006

2006 saw one of the most star-studded SummerSlams in history, capped off by a raucous WWE Championship Match between John Cena and Edge. Before the fireworks exploded , DX clashed with Mr. McMahon & Shane McMahon in a match that saw a cavalcade of villains interfere on behalf of the McMahon Family. Legendary rivals Ric Flair and Mick Foley brawled in Boston during a vicious “I Quit” Match, while Hulk Hogan tried to avoid being the next name on “Legend Killer” Randy Orton’s list of conquests. SummerSlam 2006 also marked the first time the ECW Championship was defended at The Biggest Party of The Summer, when Big Show put his title on the line against the death-defying Sabu.

Hulk Hogan def. Randy Orton

Although Hulk Hogan's torn meniscus in his left knee was a concern during his match with Randy Orton, his spirit, his heart and Hulkamania were stronger than ever. At SummerSlam, Hogan proved that not even the Legend Killer can stop the power of Hulkamania from running wild. In a historic clash that was teeming with angst from both

D-Generation X def. The McMahons

D-Generation X absolutely stole the show with their stunning victory over Mr. McMahon and his son Shane in front of an ecstatic crowd in Boston. The only thing more impressive than the way Shawn Michaels caught Shane in mid-air with Sweet Chin Music was the fact that all this happened after DX had to fight off the Spirit Squad, half the

WWE Champion Edge def. John Cena

Prior to their match at SummerSlam, WWE Champion Edge told WWE.com that he was a master tactician that played "chess inside the ring better than anyone else." And when he left with the WWE Championship proudly around his waist after defeating challenger John Cena in his hometown of Boston, the Rated R Superstar lived up to his boast. Even

Ric Flair def. Mick Foley ("I Quit" Match)

After nearly two months of maniacal pursuit by Ric Flair, and more than 12 years of deep-seeded personal hatred between the "Nature Boy" and Mick Foley, the two WWE legends finally met in an "I Quit" Match so bloody that neither man may ever be the same again. It was beginning to look as though both competitors might actually "bleed to death in

Batista def. World Heavyweight Champion King Booker (DQ)

Ever since the emotional January night when he was forced to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship, Batista has looked forward to one thing: the opportunity to recapture the gold that he never really lost. At SummerSlam, an untimely disqualification of King Booker gave the Animal the victory he wanted, but left him without the

Chavo Guerrero def. Rey Mysterio

The bitter Chavo Guerrero/Rey Mysterio rivalry came to a head at SummerSlam, and in the end, it was Vickie Guerrero's accidental interruption that cost Rey the match. Throughout the early stages of the match, Chavo repeated to Rey "That's my blood, not your blood," referring to their association with the late, great Eddie Guerrero. As the

ECW World Champion Big Show def. Sabu

After weeks of taking matters into his own hands, Sabu finally got his chance at the ECW World Title at SummerSlam in an Extreme Rules Match. But despite all of his hard work and showing he is willing to sacrifice his own body to get the job done, Sabu wasn't able to capitalize on the opportunity he fought so hard to get. In the end, Big Show