WWF SummerSlam 2001: A Look Back at the Invasion Era PPV

WWF SummerSlam 2001 took place on August 19, during the Invasion storyline, which received a lukewarm reception overall. The event provided a brief respite with several decent matches, including a highly rated bout between Kurt Angle and Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWF Title.

The event drew a sellout crowd of 15,293 at the Compaq Center in San Jose, California, with 14,087 paying attendees generating $907,105 in ticket sales, alongside $162,867 in merchandise sales. The show was characterized by a straightforward format and minimal controversy, although discussions arose regarding the main event placement of the WWF title match versus the WCW title match featuring The Rock.

Despite the positive aspects, the tag team title unification match between Undertaker & Kane and Diamond Dallas Page & Chris Kanyon was criticized for being one-sided and lacking significance. The event aimed to elevate the WCW title alongside the WWF title as the company prepared for a split into two touring factions in the following year.