The Boiler Room Brawl was shot in two parts. The action actually inside the boiler room was taped the day before, and everything else was filmed live.
Vince McMahon enjoyed the Boiler Room Brawl so much, he decided not to record commentary over it. Although born out of a compliment, Mick Foley believed that the decision damaged the match's emotional impact.
Final SummerSlam appearance for Jake "The Snake" Roberts.
First WWF PPV To have a Boiler Room Brawl.
First SummerSlam to not feature Bret "The Hitman" Hart.