WWE SummerSlam 2025: 9 Shocking Moments From Night 1 & 2
SummerSlam 2025 packed in two full nights of big matches, crowd heat, and a few left-field surprises. With MetLife Stadium as the backdrop and a split-card setup, WWE juggled title changes, celebrity cameos, dramatic returns, and plenty of chaos. We’ve compiled standout moments with fans talking long after the lights went out in New Jersey.
Seth Rollins Cashes In on CM Punk Minutes After His Win
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CM Punk finally pinned Gunther and clutched the World Heavyweight Championship with bloodied pride. That celebration didn’t last. Seth Rollins limped down the ramp on crutches, only to toss them aside and ambush Punk. One stomp and a successful Money in the Bank cash-in later, Rollins walked out with the title.
Brock Lesnar Returns After 2-Year Absence For John Cena
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As Cody Rhodes and John Cena embraced following a title-changing match, Brock Lesnar’s music hit out of nowhere. The last time Lesnar was seen on WWE television was in August 2023. This wasn’t a curtain call, but more of a setup. Lesnar laid out Cena without a word.
Jelly Roll Takes a Top-Rope Table Spot From Logan Paul
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In his wrestling debut, Jelly Roll went through a table. Logan Paul climbed to the top rope and drove the singer through the announce table with a flying splash. The spot looked dangerous, but it went smoothly. It proved that celebrity crossovers can still surprise the audience, especially when they commit to something like this.
Naomi Retains in Triple Threat With Smart Timing
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Rhea Ripley hit a crushing Avalanche Riptide on Iyo Sky, but before she could secure the win, Naomi snuck in for the roll-up. The triple-threat opener on Night 2 felt fast-paced and tight, but Naomi’s awareness sealed it. Her ability to pick her moment kept the title around her waist.
Roman Reigns Nearly Lands on His Head During Dive
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During the Night 1 opener, Reigns went over the top rope for a rare dive and nearly planted his head into the floor. Luckily, he adjusted midair and landed on his back. The moment added real tension to a match that already had high stakes and physicality.
Judgment Day Lose Women’s Tag Titles After Miscommunication
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Alexa Bliss accidentally clocked Charlotte Flair during their tag title match, but it didn’t cost them. Flair shook it off, booted Raquel Rodriguez, and Bliss finished with Sister Abigail. The unexpected part wasn’t the win, but the chemistry. Bliss and Flair looked more like rivals than allies during the entrance.
Bayley’s Interference Backfires and Costs Valkyria a Win
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This match ended one of WWE’s most consistent rivalries of 2025 with a bitter twist. Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria didn’t need weapons, and WWE gave them a no-DQ match anyway. Things got messy. Bayley entered near the end, tried to side with Becky, and accidentally nailed Valkyria instead.
CM Punk Bleeds From Chest Thanks to Gunther’s Chops
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Gunther’s knife-edge chops are legendary, and the mark they left was literal this time. Punk’s chest bled midway through the match after repeated shots. It resulted from unrelenting offense, and the audience flinched with every slap.
Wyatt Sicks Won TLC Match After Chaos and Run-Ins
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Night 2’s six-pack TLC match for the tag titles was wild from the start, but the ending relied on familiar interference. Multiple run-ins led to Wyatt Sicks stealing the win, frustrating fans expecting new champs. Highlights included Candice LeRae’s painful-looking fall through a ladder and a nearly botched ladder spear.
Randy Orton Plays Defense While Officials Tend to Jelly Roll
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With Jelly Roll taken out at ringside, Orton spent several minutes in a two-on-one situation. It allowed him to work solo while the medical team surrounded his partner. When Jelly stumbled back into the ring for the final sequence, the crowd erupted like it was WrestleMania.
Montez Ford Shines in a Packed Tag Showcase
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Even in a match loaded with top-tier tag teams, Montez Ford managed to steal the spotlight. WWE’s tag division feels deeper than it has in years, and this match reminded everyone that Ford might be ready for more than just tag gold soon.
Reed Carries Reigns’ Shoes Like a Trophy
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Bronson Reed made things weird by stealing Roman Reigns’ shoes mid-match. Instead of tossing them aside, he paraded them around like he’d just won a carnival prize. The moment added levity to an intense tag match and gave the audience something bizarre to latch onto between spots.
Dominik Mysterio Pays Homage to Eddie Guerrero With Chair Gag
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Mid-match against AJ Styles, Dominik pulled a classic Eddie Guerrero move. He faked a chair shot, tossed the chair to Styles, and played dead. The ref turned around just in time to question Styles while drawing laughs and a pop from the crowd.
Breakker Sings to Reigns Mid-Match for No Reason
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Bron Breakker decided to break up the headlock silence by serenading Reigns mid-hold. The audience saw a grown man singing while applying pressure in front of 80,000 people. It was strange and hilarious in equal measure, in a match that took itself fairly seriously otherwise.
Rollins Ditching the Crutches Was WWE Theater at Its Best
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When Rollins hobbled out with crutches and a knee brace, everyone assumed it was just a congratulatory segment. Yet the mood shifted instantly when he threw the crutches and peeled off the brace. It was the perfect setup for the cash-in.