The WWE SummerSlam 2025 opening match has been confirmed ahead of the two-night premium live event beginning August 2 at MetLife Stadium. The highly anticipated affair will feature Roman Reigns teaming with Jey Uso to face Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed in what promises to be a thrilling tag team match to start the show.
This marks Reigns’ first in-ring appearance since WrestleMania 41 last April, where he was defeated alongside CM Punk by Seth Rollins. The return of Reigns for the SummerSlam opening match highlights WWE’s effort to launch the historic event with a high-profile bout involving some of its top stars.
Background and Build-Up to the Opening Bout
The storyline heading into this match centers on a fractured alliance and new rivalries. At WrestleMania, Paul Heyman betrayed both Reigns and Punk by delivering low blows on their behalf and aligning himself with Seth Rollins. Rollins, who proclaimed himself “The Visionary,” soon dubbed “The Wiseman” as “The Oracle,” alongside Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker to form a new faction.
When Rollins suffered an injury during a match against LA Knight on Saturday Night’s Main Event in July, Reigns, often known as “The Tribal Chief” or “The OTC,” reappeared to confront the faction. Jey Uso quickly joined his cousin Roman to help clear the ring with a double Spear on their opponents, intensifying the rivalry before SummerSlam.
Breakker and Reed openly challenge Reigns’ status, with Breakker declaring that Reigns is no longer relevant while calling himself “The Big Dog,” setting up significant tension for their clash at what WWE calls
“The Biggest Event of the Summer.”
Significance of Reigns’ Return in SummerSlam’s First Match
Roman Reigns’ return in the opening contest of WWE SummerSlam 2025 adds weight to the event and raises expectations for the two-night spectacle at MetLife Stadium. This match not only reignites old tensions but also underscores shifting power dynamics within WWE’s top roster. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Reigns can reclaim his dominance against the rising threat posed by Breakker and Reed.
Given the build-up and ongoing storylines, the tag team bout is expected to be a challenging test for Reigns and Uso, potentially influencing future narratives heading into the fall season. Reigns has also shared a final message ahead of the match, reinforcing his readiness for what lies ahead.
