WWE SummerSlam goes the WrestleMania route by increasing to 2 days. New Jersey hosts the cornerstone pay-per-view on Aug. 2 and three with John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes among the many marquee matches.
Cena defeated Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to win the undisputed WWE championship. Three months later, Rhodes scratched his manner again to title rivalry by the King of the Ring match. The inaugural two-day SummerSlam is appropriate grounds for a rematch between two of WWE’s high stars.
Six matches are confirmed for SummerSlam, together with nation musician Jelly Roll’s in-ring debut in a tag workforce match.
Have a look under on the confirmed matches for WWE SummerSlam and take a look on the crystal ball of what could come. The occasion streams dwell on Peacock on Aug. 2 and three with the principle card beginning at 7 p.m. every day.
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2025 WWE SummerSlam matches
Undisputed WWE Championship — John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes: Cena and Rhodes are operating again their WrestleMania primary occasion. At Night time of Champions, Rhodes defeated Randy Orton to win the King of the Ring match. Rhodes’ reward was a match in opposition to his model’s world champion at SummerSlam. Cena defeated CM Punk that very same night to retain the undisputed WWE title, organising a rematch this summer season.
World Heavyweight Championship — Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk: Punk gained a gauntlet match on Uncooked to grow to be No. 1 contender to Gunther and the championship. Issues acquired difficult within the title image when Seth Rollins suffered a knee damage, taking the Cash within the Financial institution contract holder out of motion for the foreseeable future. Punk now has one other probability to win championship gold since returning to WWE.
WWE Ladies’s Championship — Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill: Cargill’s win over former world champion Asuka is without doubt one of the greatest of her profession. By successful the match, Cargill assured a SummerSlam title match with SmackDown’s world champion. Stratton held that title, however needed to get by Trish Stratus at Evolution earlier than turning her consideration to the Queen of the Ring.
Ladies’s World Championship — Naomi (c) vs. Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley: Ripley and Sky had been having an unbelievable match at Evolution when Naomi cashed within the Cash within the Financial institution contract and gained the title. One evening later, Adam Pearce made the SummerSlam triple menace match official, saying the ladies may “make magic” and assist the field workplace.
Ladies’s Intercontinental Championship — Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria: Lynch and Valkyria have had an extended feud over the title. After a triple menace match additionally involving Bayley was gained by Lynch at Evolution, Bayley and Valkyria had a two-out-of-three falls match to find out who would face Lynch at SummerSlam. Valkyria acquired the win and the possibility to get revenge on Lynch.
Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul: Jelly Roll makes his wrestling debut in opposition to social media influencer Paul, however each celebrities are outfitted with expertise. Orton will workforce with the nation singer, whereas McIntyre sides with Paul. The feud began on the July 10 episode of SmackDown after Paul interrupted Jelly Roll’s efficiency and attacked Orton. Issues escalated at Saturday Night time’s Essential Occasion. Jelly Roll helped Orton beat McIntyre, however ate a Claymore kick for it.
2025 WWE SummerSlam predictions
Intercontinental Championship — Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. AJ Types: Mysterio has been hiding behind a physician’s observe declaring him medically unfit to compete. That has allowed him to retain his belt with out having to face Types. Adam Pearce made it clear that the second Mysterio is cleared, he’ll be booked right into a match with Types. That day is coming shortly.
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed: Reigns returned to avoid wasting Punk and Uso from Breakker and Reed after the Uncooked gauntlet match. With Rollins sidelined, Breakker and Reed want a spotlight, and a tag match with Reigns and Uso suits that invoice fairly properly.
