WWE SummerSlam 2025: Two Nights, Non-Stop Surprises
No one expected the 2025 WWE SummerSlam to hit this hard. The two-night event, streaming on Peacock, packed Orlando’s stadium with two evenings of jaw-dropping matches, title swings, and a few twists that had everyone buzzing by the time the final bell rang.
Night 1 set the tone with a blockbuster tag match: Roman Reigns teamed with Jey Uso, picking up a decisive win against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Reigns and Jey looked every bit the powerhouse pair, quieting rumors about tension after last year's storyline betrayals. Fans saw some new alliances pay off too—Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair claimed the Women's Tag Team Championships from Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez. Bliss, who’d been sidelined for months, looked as sharp as ever, while Flair’s veteran moves kept the challengers on their heels.
The Women’s Division stayed in the spotlight with Tiffany Stratton defending her WWE Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill. Cargill, fresh off a run of dominant wins, couldn't quite outpace Stratton’s agility and ring smarts. Everyone expected shenanigans, especially with Bayley’s recent social media rants, but Stratton walked away champ. Sami Zayn delivered a feel-good moment by defeating Karrion Kross, a rising threat who promised chaos but couldn’t quite break Zayn’s momentum. That win pumped the crowd up, right before the heavyweight chaos unleashed.
The World Heavyweight Championship scene got wild. CM Punk took down Gunther, ending the Austrian brute’s reign in a match loaded with near-falls. Most thought Punk would head to the after-party with gold, but Seth Rollins crashed the celebration. Cashing in right away, Rollins flattened Punk in a surprise move to snatch the title—cementing one of the gutsiest steals in recent memory.
The Main Event Heats Up: Cena vs. Rhodes and More Title Fights
If Night 1 got the fireworks started, Night 2 sent the city into overdrive. John Cena, now embracing his role as an unstoppable veteran, defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes in a no-rules street fight. Their WrestleMania showdown felt like a warm-up compared to this. Kendo sticks, chairs, broken tables—this match had fans standing from start to finish, with both men leaving it all in the ring. The question wasn’t if Rhodes could hang with Cena, but if either man could actually walk out under their own power when it was over.
The Women’s World Championship delivered a wild triple threat with Naomi, Iyo Sky, and Rhea Ripley. Naomi’s cash-in, pulling the trigger on her Money in the Bank contract right when it mattered, rounded out a month of backstabbing and shifting alliances. Io’s high-flying assault looked to steal the show, but Ripley’s smash-mouth style kept things grounded. Naomi, determined to prove her worth, timed her moves perfectly to stay in the mix all match long.
Elsewhere, Becky Lynch battled Lyra Valkyria for the Women's Intercontinental Championship. Lynch’s relentless offense made it clear why she’s still a fan favorite years after first headlining major events. Meanwhile, Solo Sikoa put his United States Championship on the line inside a steel cage against Jacob Fatu. The cage kept outside interference at bay, turning the match into a gritty slugfest. Sikoa’s resilience was tested like never before, but he refused to lose his grip on the title.
The rush didn’t stop there. The WWE Tag Team Titles were up for grabs in a wild six-team TLC match: The Wyatt Sicks, #DIY, Street Profits, Fraxiom, Motor City Machine Guns, and Andrade & Rey Fenix. Ladders clattered, tables splintered, and bodies flew. Every team tried to climb the rungs to glory, and chaotic teamwork meant no lead was safe for long. This match hooked longtime fans and new viewers who love anything unpredictable.
As the dust settles, storylines are spinning in a dozen directions. Who’s got the momentum heading into the next big show? Are there new grudges about to boil over? After 2025’s SummerSlam, the only thing everyone knows—anything can happen next.