WWE No Way out 2012: Brock Lesnar Appearance Will Set Stage for SummerSlam

Triple H will make his first appearance in nearly a month at Sunday's No Way Out Pay-Per-View event. Fans can bank on Brock Lesnar to make his presence felt as well. Creating a confrontation between these two behemoths will set the stage perfectly for August's SummerSlam.

On April 17, Lesnar broke Triple H's arm.

On May 7, Paul Heyman (Lesnar's legal representative) and an attorney handed Triple H legal papers citing breach of contract charges. Lesnar believes the WWE owes him money.

I believe that, and his personal rivalry with The Game, will bring Lesnar back to the WWE Sunday night. Possibly for good, but at least on a temporary basis.

This storyline is something the WWE, Lesnar and Triple H want to cash in on. Not only will it make No Way Out more exciting, but it will generate massive anticipation for SummerSlam later this summer.

Let's take a look at what should happen at No Way Out and what it would mean down the road.

What Will Happen at No Way Out?

We don't know what Triple H is going to say at No Way Out, but you can guess the general direction. He isn't going to be happy, and he is never shy about his intentions.

At some point, Lesnar will enter the Izod Center and confront his nemesis.

The storyline after Lesnar enters is predictable. The Game and Lesnar wind up nose-to-nose in the ring before throwing down in front of a cheering New Jersey crowd.

I won't be surprised if John Laurinaitis gets involved. He is supposed to have his hands in everything, and throwing him into the Lesnar conflict would be perfect.

No Way Out needs excitement. Triple H's appearance is the most anticipated event of the night. Chris Jericho and Randy Orton are both absent. If there wasn't a Triple Threat match featuring CM Punk and Kane, many people wouldn't even bother paying to watch.

The return of Triple H is already anticipated. Throw a (not so) surprising Lesnar appearance into the mix and you justify pay-per-view status and save the night.

How This Sets Up SummerSlam

Lesnar and Triple H will have a match if Lesnar appears at No Way Out. It's just a matter of when.

SummerSlam is the next logical choice.

After No Way Out's underwhelming lineup, the WWE will want a blockbuster headline match at their last summer event. Lesnar and Triple H provide an easy fix.

Expect this storyline to develop between now and August. We may not see Lesnar much. But it only takes one appearance to set the stage for a battle down the road.

It could even happen tonight, but I wouldn't bank on it.

The WWE, and Lesnar, will not pass this opportunity up. Lesnar loves the spotlight and will put his ill will temporarily on the back burner.

You may not be excited for No Way Out, but SummerSlam could go in a number of intriguing directions. One of those will be decided Sunday night.