Following WWE RAW on Monday night, the company unveiled the complete SummerSlam 2025 WWE Match Lineup for the premium live event scheduled for August 2 and 3 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This event features intense title defenses and high-stakes conditions, promising a weekend full of dramatic encounters.
One of the most anticipated bouts is the Undisputed WWE Championship Street Fight between John Cena and Cody Rhodes, known as “The American Nightmare.” Alongside this, Sami Zayn will face Karrion Kross in a singles match with a unique stipulation: if Zayn loses, he must concede that Kross is right; if Kross loses, he must admit he is wrong about Zayn.
Championship Contests Set to Captivate Fans
Several championship matches will headline the event. Naomi, the WWE Women’s World Champion, will defend her title in a triple-threat match against Rhea Ripley, dubbed “The Eradicator,” and IYO SKY. Meanwhile, Becky Lynch, the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion known as “The Man,” will defend her title against Lyra Valkyria in a No Disqualification, No Count-Out match. A stipulation adds a forbidding twist: if Lynch wins, Valkyria can never challenge for this championship again as long as Lynch holds the title.
In the men’s division, GUNTHER, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion known as “The Ring General,” will defend his championship against CM Punk, also known as “The Best in the World.” The WWE United States Championship will be at stake in a Steel Cage Match where Solo Sikoa, the reigning titleholder, faces Jacob Fatu, “The Samoan Werewolf.”
Tag Team and Specialty Matches Highlighted
Multiple tag team contests are featured, including The Judgment Day’s WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Roxanne Perez (“The Prodigy”) and Raquel Rodriguez, defending against Charlotte Flair (“The Queen”) and Alexa Bliss. Furthermore, Randy Orton (“The Viper”) will partner with Jelly Roll against Drew McIntyre (“The Scottish Psychopath”) and Logan Paul (“The Maverick”) in a tag team match.
Dirty Dominik Mysterio, The Judgment Day’s WWE Intercontinental Champion, will face AJ Styles (“The Phenomenal”) in another highly anticipated singles defense. The WWE Tag Team Champions, The Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy), will put their titles on the line in a TLC Match against a formidable group including Andrade and Rey Fénix, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom), Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin), and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).
Rising Stars and Special Challenges Add Intrigue
Tiffany Stratton, the WWE Women’s Champion, is set to defend her title against Jade Cargill, the 2025 WWE Queen of the Ring, adding further excitement to the card. These matchups reflect WWE’s blend of experienced veterans and emerging talent, creating an uncertain and tense atmosphere heading into the event.
Event Outlook and Anticipated Impact
SummerSlam 2025 will serve as a critical moment for champions and challengers alike, with numerous titles on the line and unique stipulations intensifying rivalries. This lineup foretells potential shifts in the WWE roster’s balance of power and could set the tone for storylines throughout the remainder of the year.
