WWE SummerSlam 2012 Live Stream: Where to Catch SummerSlam's Pre-Show

The WWE will be live streaming SummerSlam 2012 on its website Sunday night. It will also be live streaming the card’s pre-show for free on their YouTube channel.

The pre-show features interviews, commentary and behind-the-scenes footage as well as the United States Championship match between incumbent champion Santino Marella and challenger Antonio Cesaro.

Giving the fans a title match on the free show isn’t as much about devaluing the U.S. Championship as it is about providing entertainment to the fans. By throwing them a bone of good will here, the WWE is still drawing a large showing of those who are unwilling or unable to shell out $44.95 for the pay-per-view.

Say what you want about the championship, it’s still a title and it’s still a part of a PPV event, free viewing or not.

Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles

When: Sunday, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. ET (pre-show at 7:30 p.m. ET)

Watch: PPV

Pre-Show Live Stream: WWE YouTube Channel

SummerSlam 2012 Live Stream: WWE.com ($44.95)

Be sure to check this free show out whether you are planning on sticking it out for the main card or following it via live blog. There’s sure to be one or two exciting twists leading up to the PPV and you don’t want to miss any of the action on this night!

**SPOILER ALERT** DO NOT CROSS THIS LINE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO KNOW!

There is a spoiler rumor circling around Wrestling Inc. that the U.S. title match has already been decided due to a taping of the WWE’s Saturday morning event for August 25. In the taping, Santino Marella is seen with the U.S. title in hand during an interview.

That wouldn’t be very surprising and it would mean the continued irrelevancy of the U.S. title due to Marella’s low-standing and comedic value in the promotion.

While nothing is for sure until all is said and done Sunday night, the surprise factor for those of you still reading will not be there during the pre-show tonight.