SummerSlam 2025: What Went Down at MetLife Stadium
Ever wondered what actually happened at SummerSlam 2025? Here's the lowdown, in plain English—no jargon, just what fans will care about.
Where & When
SummerSlam took place across two nights—August 2 and 3—at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. If you follow WrestleMania, think of this as WWE’s big summer version of a two-night show.
Kickoff Times (for Fans Around the World)
U.S. (Eastern Time): Both nights kicked off at 6 p.m.
India (IST): If you're watching from India, you probably tuned in at 3:30 a.m. on August 3 (for Night 1) and August 4 (for Night 2).
Streaming: In the U.S., SummerSlam was on Peacock. International viewers watched it on Netflix—no extra pay-per-view fees.
Each night ran about three hours, so expect a total runtime of around 6 hours if you’re watching the full two-night event.
📅 Night 1 (August 2) Headliners & Highlights
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed started things off strong, with Reigns bouncing back in style.
Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair became the new Women's Tag Team Champions, beating Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez in a back-and-forth match.
Sami Zayn took down Karrion Kross cleanly—his Helluva Kick sealed the deal.
Tiffany Stratton defended her title again, extending her unbeaten streak against Jade Cargill.
Logan Paul & Drew McIntyre beat Randy Orton & debuting Jelly Roll in a surprise-filled tag match.
Main Event Drama: CM Punk shocked the world by pinning Gunther to win the World Heavyweight Championship. But—plot twist—Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract immediately after and snatched the title himself. Talk about a night-ending mic drop.
🔥 Night 2 (August 3): Title Matches Galore
Night 2 packed in every championship match, and stakes were sky-high. Matches included:
Undisputed WWE Championship: John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes in a hard-hitting Street Fight.
Women’s World Title: Naomi (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY in a triple threat.
Women’s Intercontinental Title: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria with no disqualifications.
U.S. Championship: Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jacob Fatu inside a steel cage.
Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. AJ Styles.
Tag Team Titles: A wild Six-Pack TLC match with six teams battling it out.
As of early today, WWE hasn’t officially shared who walked away with those belts—but pundits are calling it close.
🧩 Key Moments from Night 1
Moment What Happened
Rollins Cash-In Seth burned CM Punk’s moment by immediately taking the title moments later.
Tag Team Shake‑Up Bliss & Flair took the tag gold—expect fireworks in the division.
Zayn vs. Kross Zayn dodged some dark moments and ended it clean with his signature Helluva Kick.
Celebrity Debut Jelly Roll got a WWE intro that ended in defeat—but everyone’s talking.
What to Watch Now
SummerSlam 2025 turned a corner by splitting across two nights—and Night 2’s results could flip the entire story WWE tries to tell for the next few months. Here’s what to keep an eye on:
Will Cody Rhodes dethrone Cena in their Street Fight?
Can Naomi keep her Women’s Title, or will Ripley or SKY pull an upset?
Will Becky Lynch hold on in her No DQ matchup?
Which team survives the Six-Pack TLC chaos?
Why This Matters
First‑ever SummerSlam held over two consecutive nights—setting a new standard for the big summer event.
Held at iconic MetLife Stadium, this ring‑out event made big waves from the start.
The show featured multiple title changes and surprises, especially on Night 1.
Celebrity appearances and cameos kept both the live and streaming audiences buzzing.
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