WWE is making history by hosting its iconic SummerSlam event over two days on August 2 and 3, 2025, in New Jersey. This new format mirrors the success of WrestleMania and is set to feature an exciting lineup of matches, including a highly anticipated rematch between John Cena and Cody Rhodes.
The championship landscape is vibrant, with Cena defending his undisputed WWE title against Rhodes in a street fight. Following Cena’s victory over Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, the latter earned a title shot by winning the King of the Ring tournament three months later.
The confirmed match card for SummerSlam features twelve thrilling contests, including:
– **World Heavyweight Championship**: Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk, with Punk recently emerging as the No. 1 contender after winning a gauntlet match.
– **WWE Women’s Championship**: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill, with Cargill gaining momentum after defeating Asuka.
– **Tag Team Match**: Randy Orton and country musician Jelly Roll will face Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul—marking Jelly Roll’s wrestling debut. This rivalry was ignited when Paul interrupted Jelly Roll’s performance.
– **WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships**: The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) (c) vs. Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, with Flair leveraging her status for this title opportunity.
– **A tag bout with Roman Reigns and Jey Uso against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed**, stemming from Reigns’ intervention during a key match on Raw.
On Night 2, as well as the title rematch between Cena and Rhodes, fans can look forward to:
– **Women’s World Championship**: Naomi (c) vs. Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley in a highly competitive triple threat match.
– **Women’s Intercontinental Championship**: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria, a culmination of their long-standing feud.
– **United States Championship**: Solo Sikoa (c) will face Jacob Fatu in a steel cage match following a series of deceptive incidents.
– **Intercontinental Championship**: Dominik Mysterio (c) is set to defend his title against AJ Styles, who finally gets his chance after Mysterio’s prolonged absence.
– **A historic TLC match** for the WWE Tag Team Championship involving multiple teams.
Fans tuning in will be able to catch all the action live on Peacock, with the main card set to begin at 7 p.m. each day. This innovative approach not only allows for extended storytelling but also showcases a wider array of talent, keeping the WWE universe engaged and eager for more.
The event’s expansion reflects WWE’s commitment to entertainment, and it promises to be a thrilling showcase for wrestling aficionados. SummerSlam 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable milestone in WWE history.