Just two days before WWE’s SummerSlam event at MetLife Stadium, severe weather conditions in the New York and New Jersey region caused a temporary halt to the construction of the elaborate SummerSlam set. The WWE SummerSlam set construction delay was triggered by heavy storms, travel interruptions, and flood warnings impacting the area.
Fightful reporter Sean Ross Sapp confirms that at around 2:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, all workers involved in building the stage were ordered to evacuate the field and seek shelter for safety reasons. Despite this unexpected pause, WWE insiders have assured fans that the completion timeline remains unchanged.
Progress Made Before Weather Disruption and Event Highlights
Photos released prior to the weather stoppage demonstrated that significant progress had already been made, including the construction of a multi-level entrance stage and several prominent set features. WWE’s production team is pushing forward to prepare for the event scheduled on August 2nd and 3rd, which will be the first SummerSlam to run over two nights, a format that previously only WrestleMania adopted.
The event boasts a lineup of major matches such as Cody Rhodes facing John Cena, the World Heavyweight Championship clash between GUNTHER and CM Punk, and a high-stakes tag team battle featuring Roman Reigns and Jey Uso against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed.
“We’re confident everything will be ready by Saturday night,” —source close to the situation
Anticipating a Spectacular Event Despite Weather Challenges
Even with the temporary construction delay caused by the storms, the WWE production crew is expected to finalize the set in time for SummerSlam’s opening night. This weekend’s event aims to deliver an unforgettable experience with a striking stage design complementing a star-studded fight card. Fans are encouraged to stay updated through PWMania.com for live coverage, match results, and behind-the-scenes news throughout the SummerSlam weekend.
