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WWE SummerSlam 2017

Name: WWE SummerSlam 2017
Director: Kevin Dunn
Released: 2017
Duration: 240 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2017

PG-13

Director

Kevin Dunn

Runtime

240 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

WWE SummerSlam 2017 functions mainly as a commercial athletic event. While the roster showcases a range of physical performers, the event does not aim to challenge social hierarchies or explore multi-layered identities. The production leans on established entertainment formulas and upholds traditional power structures. The narrative structure favors spectacle and brand consistency over progressive social commentary or the examination of cultural norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does WWE SummerSlam 2017 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The broadcast does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ stories or characters who don't identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. It centers on athletic competition and traditional character types within an assumption that everyone is straight.

How does WWE SummerSlam 2017 portray gender?

Fair

Women are shown as capable competitors through championship matches, reflecting the idea that women can compete in sports. However, the power dynamics still favor traditional masculine dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is WWE SummerSlam 2017?

Fair

The roster includes wrestlers from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, showing some diversity. However, their stories do not deeply explore how different aspects of their identity intersect.

How does WWE SummerSlam 2017 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The event emphasizes the Western commercial spectacle and a simple good-versus-evil storyline. It prioritizes traditional hierarchies of strength over any deeper cultural or systemic critiques.

Does WWE SummerSlam 2017 include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or hidden disabilities. The focus remains on showcasing idealized physical abilities and athletic performance.

Present on Screen

The roster includes wrestlers from various racial and ethnic backgrounds due to the global nature of the sport.
Female athletes play significant roles in championship matches and competitive scenarios.

Limited or Absent

The event lacks characters with visible or hidden disabilities.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ stories or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender identities.
The narrative relies on simple good-versus-evil moral structures rather than exploring complex moral issues.

Official Synopsis

SummerSlam (2017) is an a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event and WWE Network event produced by WWE for the Raw and SmackDown brands. It took place on August 20, 2017, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It is the thirtieth event under the SummerSlam chronology.

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