SummerSlam 2025 Results made history over two nights at MetLife Stadium. Night 1 saw CM Punk beat Gunther, only for Seth Rollins to cash in Money in the Bank and steal the title plus Reigns & Uso win, Tiffany Stratton retains and Chaos abounds. Start times, full card, results and what’s ahead Sunday.
📅 Event Timing & Broadcast Info
WWE’s 38th SummerSlam 2025 took place August 2 & 3 at MetLife Stadium marking the first ever two night SummerSlam.
- Night 1 began 6:00 p.m. ET (preshow at 3:00 p.m.)
- Night 2 mirrored times on Sunday, August 3.
Both nights aired exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. with Netflix streaming in select markets.
🏆 Night 1 : SummerSlam 2025 Results
Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk — World Heavyweight Championship
CM Punk stunned fans by defeating Gunther in a gritty, high-stakes match earning top match votes across fan polls. However the victory was short lived: Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract (after faking a knee injury) and pinned Punk to become the new champion in a jaw dropping post match twist.
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
Reigns and Uso reunited to defeat Breakker & Reed in a compelling tag team showdown anchored by Heyman’s surprise heel turn mid match.
Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill — Women’s Championship
Stratton retained over Cargill proving dominance and retaining momentum ahead of Night 2.
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
Sami Zayn overcame Kross in a swift but impactful singles match reaffirming his babyface status.
Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs. Judgment Day
Bliss & Flair captured the Women’s Tag Team titles by defeating Perez & Rodriguez setting a powerful new alliance narrative.
Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul
Celebrity debuts collided as McIntyre & Paul overwhelmed Orton & Jelly Roll emphasizing WWE’s blend of star power and spectacle.
🔥 Shock & Reaction: Fan & Media Response
Punk’s GTS on Gunther earned top match-of-night votes but Rollins’ betrayal overrode everything with critics calling the cash in “one of the most shocking moments in recent memory.” Drew McIntyre labeled Punk’s fate “karma” during postshow promos. Overall Night 1 earned a “B” grade for narrative and drama.
⛳ Night 2 Preview: What’s Next (Sunday, Aug 3)
- John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes — Street Fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship
- Women’s World Championship — Naomi (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. IYO Sky (Triple Threat)
- Intercontinental Title — Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. AJ Styles
- US Title Steel Cage — Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
- Women’s Intercontinental Title No-DQ — Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria
- Tag Team TLC — Wyatt Sicks vs. Street Profits vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. #DIY vs. Fraxiom vs. Andrade & Rey Fenix
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— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2025
🧭 Background Storylines Leading Into SummerSlam
- Punk vs Gunther: Punk earned the title shot by winning a gauntlet match on Raw. Gunther had defended his title at SummerSlam before, and the match was billed as a classic wrestler vs tactician throwdown.
- Cena vs Rhodes and Queen of the Ring / King of the Ring winners (Jade Cargill and Cody Rhodes respectively) set up the signature Sunday showdowns.
📺 Viewing Info & Fan Planning
- Start Times: 6 p.m. ET main card 3 p.m. ET preshow both nights. Stadium gates opened ~3:30 p.m. local time.
- Streaming: Peacock in U.S. Netflix in international markets; mainstream coverage via ESPN, CBS, WWE.com.
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (parking, NJ Transit details in event KBYG guide).
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