This year’s SummerSlam is highlighted by several championship bouts and high-profile matches. Saturday’s main event sees World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defending his title against CM Punk, who earned his shot after winning a gauntlet match on Raw. Punk, since returning to WWE in 2023, is still chasing his first world title of this run.
The WWE Women’s Championship will be on the line as Tiffany Stratton faces Queen of the Ring winner Jade Cargill. The women’s tag titles are also featured, with The Judgment Day’s Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez defending against former champions Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair.
Other notable Saturday matches include Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed, as well as the celebrity tag match featuring Randy Orton & Jelly Roll against Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul. Sami Zayn faces Karrion Kross to round out Night 1.
Sunday’s card is headlined by Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena defending against Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight. This marks Cena’s final SummerSlam appearance ahead of his announced retirement and is a rematch of their recent WrestleMania showdown.
The Women’s World Championship will be contested in a triple threat as Naomi puts her title on the line against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. Other title matches feature Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, Solo Sikoa vs. Jacob Fatu in a steel cage for the United States Championship, and Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles for the Intercontinental title.
The WWE Tag Team Championship will be decided in a TLC match featuring The Wyatt Sicks, #DIY, Street Profits, Fraxiom, Motor City Machine Guns, and Andrade & Rey Fenix.
SummerSlam remains a cornerstone event for WWE, part of the “big four” alongside WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series. With legends like John Cena and current stars such as Gunther and Tiffany Stratton in major bouts, the 2025 edition is set to deliver high-stakes action and potential surprises. For full match previews and expert picks, visit the official WWE SummerSlam page and follow the latest updates on social media.