The WWE stars that wrestled at SummerSlam in 2010

SummerSlam 2018 is just around the corner.

On August 19, superstars from both SmackDown and RAW collide in the second biggest PPV of the year.

A LONG SHOW

This time around, 11 matches have already been confirmed - and there's potential that even more can be added.

Obviously, with so many bouts on the card, the show is going to run for a very long time - possibly for between five and six hours.

Now, that sounds like a very long time. But for a "big four" PPV, that's almost come to be the norm.

But things weren't always like this.

SUMMERSLAM 2010

Just eight years ago, when the event aired live from Staples Center in Los Angeles, there was only six matches on the card.

That's a pretty drastic change from the cards we're seeing these days when there can arguably, be too many bouts in the same night.

Of course, the length of the show isn't the only thing that's changed since SummerSlam in 2010. In fact, some of the names on the bill are unrecognisable these days.

26 superstars took part across six different matches all those years ago. Here's what each one is doing now.

DOLPH ZIGGLER VS KOFI KINGSTON (INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE MATCH)

Well, would you look at that? Back in 2010, Ziggler defended his Intercontinental title against Kingston.

Sound familiar? Eight years on, The Showoff will be doing the same against Seth Rollins later this month.

Of course, he may be fighting for the same belt, but we know it will be under very different circumstances this time.

In terms of Kofi, he's still finding success in WWE with The New Day. They have a title match in Brooklyn themselves, against The Bludgeon Brothers for the SD Live Tag Championships.

Compared to other names on the card, these two guys are doing pretty well.

ALICIA FOX VS MELINA (DIVA'S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH)

Fox has recently returned to WWE TV after a six-month hiatus. On this week's RAW, she was in the main event against Ronda Rousey, which is pretty cool.

She became part of the main roster a decade ago - and eight year's on from SummerSlam 2010, she's now the longest-tenured female performer in the company.

Unfortunately, her opponent that night didn't last as long. Melina left WWE in 2011 and started wrestling on the independent circuit.

She's recently been the Women's Champion in Maryland Championship Wrestling - but shortly after picking up that title in 2015, she had to vacate through injury.

After nearly two year's of absence, she returned to the ring recently for another promotion, A Matter of Pride Wrestling.

BIG SHOW VS THE STRAIGHT EDGE SOCIETY (CM PUNK, JOSEPH MERCURY, LUKE GALLOWS)

This is an odd sounding handicap match, but where are they now?

Show is now all but retired, taking a more backstage role in WWE following a number of injuries.

CM Punk, of course, left WWE in a blaze of glory back in 2014, retiring from pro-wrestling. He had a short career in the UFC, losing both his fights, most recently against Mike Jackson in June.

Mercury has been in and out of WWE, but never really made it as a singles competitor. Some fans might remember him as half of Seth Rollins' "J&J" Security team, during his run as a heel.

Last year, Mercury himself returned to the indy circuit and is now a trainer at the Ring of Honor's Baltimore Dojo.

Gallows left WWE shortly after SummerSlam and made a big name for himself in NJPW, before returning in 2016.

He now tags with Karl Anderson on SmackDown - and the pair should really be in the title picture... but sadly, they're not.

RANDY ORTON VS SHEAMUS (WWE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH)

This one is pretty easy. The Viper recently returned to SD Live to make Jeff Hardy's life hell, while Sheamus now tags with Cesaro on the same brand.

KANE VS REY MYSTERIO (WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH)

Now, this is perhaps the most bizarre one. Last weekend, Kane was elected as Mayor of Knox County - beginning his political career. Good luck to him.

After a couple of appearances in WWE this year, rumours suggest that Mysterio is close to a long-awaited return to WWE after a run on the indy circuit. Fingers crossed.

TEAM WWE VS THE NEXUS (ELIMINATION TAG TEAM MATCH)

Back in 2010, Nexus arrived in WWE, ushering in a new era of wrestling stars. But they were met with backlash from the old guard - and it all came to a frey at SummerSlam.

It's fair to say that the match could have been the highlight of some of their careers. But we'll start with the established guys.

TEAM WWE

Bret Hart: Retired as one of the greatest of all time.

Chris Jericho: Now on the indy scene, he's made quite an impression as the Intercontinental champ in NJPW. He's also running his own cruise later this year.

Daniel Bryan: Recently returned to WWE after injury forced him to retire. Will face The Miz in a long-awaited match at SummerSlam later this year.

Edge: Another of the most popular superstars to retire - now has an acting career.

John Cena: Transitioning to Hollywood - probably not going to face The Undertaker at SummerSlam this year.

R-Truth: Still making a few appearances on SmackDown. He was beaten by Shinsuke Nakamura this week.

John Morrison: He had a few notable feuds in WWE before leaving in 2011. Now works the indy circuit. Currently finding success in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.

THE NEXUS

Darren Young, Justin Gabriel and Michael Tarver: Didn't really find much success in WWE - now all three are going to compete in this year's Chikara: King of Trios tournament.

David Ortunga: He had a run in WWE until 2015, when he became a pre-show host and commentator.

Heath Slater: Still in the company, now teams quite successfully with Rhyno. They won the SD Tag Titles last year, but now wrestle on RAW. Slater became the first person to hold both brands tag titles.

Ryback: Had an interesting run with WWE - a former Intercontinental champ. Left in 2016 to return to the indy circuit. He actually had a match against Mercury recently.

Wade Barrett: Also had a successful run in WWE and is a former Intercontinental title holder. Also left in 2016 and is now an executive and commentator for World of Sport wrestling.