The current buzz surrounding SummerSlam 2025 wrestling rumors includes key developments regarding The Rock’s absence, a significant Survivor Series budget, and a confirmed injury to star wrestler Will Ospreay. These reports emerged in recent days, highlighting serious questions about the event’s lineup and financial scope as it approaches.
The Rock Unlikely to Appear at SummerSlam
According to internal sources cited by Bodyslam.net, WWE insiders indicate that The Rock is not expected to return to WWE programming anytime soon. This update dashes hopes for fans anticipating his involvement in the SummerSlam storyline alongside stars like Cody Rhodes and John Cena. The absence of The Rock leaves uncertainty about how this prominent angle will develop moving forward.
Survivor Series Set With $5 Million Budget in San Diego
Public records obtained by Wrestlenomics reveal that the city of San Diego has allocated a budget of $5 million for this year’s Survivor Series event at Petco Park. Although it remains unclear whether the entire amount will be paid directly to WWE, the figure aligns with what previous host cities such as Las Vegas and Arlington, Texas, paid for WrestleMania 41 and WrestleMania 38 respectively. This sizable investment underscores the importance WWE places on the Survivor Series as a major live event.
Will Ospreay’s Injury Confirmed as Real
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer confirmed that the injuries Will Ospreay spoke about on last night’s Dynamite broadcast are genuine and not part of any storyline. This confirmation raises concerns about Ospreay’s availability and how his health might affect upcoming matches or storylines in AEW and related events.
ROH TV Rights Negotiations and AEW Broadcast Deal
Fightful Select reports that Tony Khan remains firm on the value he expects for Ring of Honor (ROH) television rights, though no offers have met his target price. Despite this, negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery resulted in an unexpected deal granting AEW’s Dynamite weekly Friday night replays on TruTV. This development marks a notable shift in distribution and could impact how fans access AEW content moving forward.
Shifts in SummerSlam Match Odds Reveal Fan Expectations
Betting odds for SummerSlam 2025 have evolved notably at outlets like BetOnline. Favorites now include Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Naomi, Lyra Valkyria, and the tag team of Randy Orton & Jelly Roll. While CM Punk remains a favorite against GUNTHER, his odds have diminished since the match announcement. AJ Styles’ match against Dom Mysterio has tightened from a clear favorite to a near toss-up. Solo Sikoa holds a slight edge, with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss seen as strong favorites in their respective bouts. Roman Reigns and Jey Uso also opened as heavy favorites in their tag team match, reflecting added confidence from betting markets.
Trademark Filing for “Superbrawl” Raises Questions about WWE’s Plans
WWE has filed to trademark the term “Superbrawl” again this week, despite a still-active filing from last July on the same WCW pay-per-view name. The reasons for this duplicate filing remain unclear, fueling speculation about potential new uses of the brand or plans for revived thematic events referencing WCW history.
TNA Explores New Media Rights Options
In a recent interview on Battleground Podcast, TNA president Carlos Silva revealed that the company is currently evaluating several options for its next media rights deal. Silva did not provide specific details, but indicated that multiple paths are under consideration as TNA aims to expand its media presence.
Ongoing Rumor Monitoring and Fan Contributions
Fans are encouraged to share any new rumors they encounter, provided these are understood as unconfirmed reports circulating in the wrestling rumor mill. Tracking the accuracy of these rumors remains an ongoing effort through weekly reviews, helping followers discern fact from speculation as SummerSlam 2025 approaches.
“Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrestling rumor mill. We track rumor accuracy in a weekly feature called Rumor Look Back you can find here. Remember, take it all with a grain of salt.”
—Bodyslam.net spokesperson
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is WrestleMania or SummerSlam bigger?
A. SummerSlam is an annual professional wrestling event created by WWE, the largest wrestling organization. It has been held every year since 1988. Known as “The Biggest Party of the Summer,” it ranks as WWE’s second most important event after WrestleMania.
Q. Is SummerSlam 2025 2 nights?
A. Los Angeles, CA – July 21, 2025 – WWE, known worldwide for sports entertainment, and Fandango, a top online movie ticket seller, shared exciting news today. The first two-night SummerSlam event will happen at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This event will also be shown live in several Regal Cinemas across the United States on Saturday, August …
Q. When is SummerSlam 2025? The first-ever two-night SummerSlam is taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3. It’s scheduled to feature the WrestleMania 41 rematch between Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes.
A. Is John Cena going to participate in SummerSlam 2025?
Q. Will Cena be at SummerSlam 2025?
A. This will be the fourth time Summerslam happens in East Rutherford, following events there in 1989, 1997, and 2007. It will also mark John Cena’s final Summerslam match before he retires from wrestling in late 2025.
