Who challenged for the WWE title at SummerSlam 2010?

At SummerSlam 2010, Randy Orton challenged Sheamus for the WWE Championship.

This highly anticipated match saw Randy Orton, a prominent figure in WWE, vying for the coveted WWE Championship against the reigning champion, Sheamus. The event, held on August 15, 2010, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, was a key pay-per-view on the WWE calendar, featuring several championship encounters and high-stakes rivalries.

WWE Championship Match Details

The encounter between Orton and Sheamus was one of the main attractions of the night, drawing significant attention due to both competitors' statuses within the company.

Event Details	Description
Championship	WWE Championship
Champion	Sheamus
Challenger	Randy Orton
Event	SummerSlam 2010
Date	August 15, 2010

Context of SummerSlam 2010

SummerSlam 2010 featured a card packed with significant matchups. Besides the WWE Championship bout, the event also saw other major titles defended. For instance, Rey Mysterio challenged Kane for the World Heavyweight Championship, adding to the night's excitement and championship drama. These matches were crucial in shaping the storylines and trajectories of WWE's top superstars at the time.