WWE makes history on August 2, 2025, as SummerSlam debuts as a two-night event at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The spotlight of Night 1 falls on a world title showdown: CM Punk versus Gunther, a match loaded with narrative weight and speculation.
WWE Summerslam 2025 Schedule & Viewing Guide
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 (Night 2 follows Sunday, August 3)
Pre-show: Begins at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT on Peacock
Main card: Starts at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT; available on Peacock in the U.S., Netflix in international markets like India starting early hours next day
Night 1 Match Card & Order
As reported by Cultaholic and CBSSports, Night 1 features six marquee matches, capped by Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk.
Match Order:
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
Women’s Tag Titles: Judgment Day (Raquel & Perez) (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill
Jenkins the semi‑main: Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul
Main Event: Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk for World Heavyweight Championship
Inside the Main Event: CM Punk vs Gunther
Gunther reclaimed the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41; CM Punk earned a title shot by winning a gauntlet on Raw. Punk remains without a world title since his return in 2023, making this match a pivotal moment.
Rumors & Predictions
WWE insiders suggest a possible title change, though not without twists. Some reports mention Gunther battling a potential nose injury, which could lead to Punk becoming champion but losing it immediately if someone like Seth Rollins or Bron Breakker cashes in using the Money in the Bank briefcase. Traditional pundits from CinemaBlend lean toward Gunther retention, while others see a Punk breakthrough.
Other Night 1 Highlights
Jelly Roll’s WWE debut: teaming with Randy Orton against Logan Paul & Drew McIntyre. Notably, Orton sets a SummerSlam record: his 17th match at the event.
Women’s Tag Title match: Flair & Bliss vs. Judgment Day for the belts.
Women’s Title bout: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill, a high‑profile test for Stratton’s reign.
Reigns & Uso vs. Breakker & Reed: opening the show with heavy storytelling consequences given Rollins’ sidelined status.
Night 1 of SummerSlam 2025 is a dynamic spectacle with CM Punk aiming to dethrone Gunther in a world title match filled with twists, rumors, and history-making feelings. With breakout stars, breakout debuts, and a packed card, this is WWE’s biggest Summer yet.
Let us know: Who wins the World Heavyweight Title? Gunther or Punk—and what if Money in the Bank complicates everything?
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