WWE SummerSlam Explodes with Title Rematches and High-Stakes Stakes
Night two at MetLife Stadium features a stacked card, headlined by Cena vs. Rhodes in a Street Fight.
WWE SummerSlam’s second night promises an explosive conclusion to the two-night spectacle. Held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the event boasts six championship bouts, many with added stipulations, ensuring a thrilling climax to the wrestling weekend.
Championship Showdowns Dominate
The Undisputed WWE Championship will be on the line as current titleholder John Cena faces former champion Cody Rhodes in a highly anticipated Street Fight. Their last encounter at WrestleMania 41 saw Cena unseat Rhodes, but Cena’s recent shift back to his heroic persona on “WWE SmackDown” leaves fans questioning his true intentions.
The Women’s World Championship is also up for grabs in a triple-threat contest. The new champion, Naomi, will defend her title against two previous champions: Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. Additionally, Becky Lynch puts her Intercontinental crown on the line against Lyra Valkyria in a bout with significant career implications for Valkyria.
Grudge Matches and High-Risk Encounters
Men’s Intercontinental Champion Dominick Mysterio defends his championship against the returning AJ Styles, following weeks of intense rivalries. The United States Championship bout features Solo Sikoa defending his title against Jacob Fatu inside a Steel Cage, intensifying their bitter feud.
The WWE Tag Team Championship match is set to be a chaotic Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (TLC) showcase. The Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy) face a formidable challenge from five other teams: Andrade and Rey Fenix, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), Fraxiom (Axiom and Nathan Frazer), Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Saban), and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).
The event’s kickoff begins at 6 p.m. ET, airing exclusively on Peacock. This year’s SummerSlam continues a trend of major wrestling events drawing significant global audiences, with WWE’s annual revenue reaching over $1 billion in 2023, demonstrating its continued market dominance (WWE Investor Relations).
SummerSlam Night 2 Match Card
- Undisputed WWE Championship, Street Fight: John Cena (c.) vs. Cody Rhodes
- Intercontinental Championship: Dominick Mysterio (c.) vs. AJ Styles
- United States Championship, Steel Cage match: Solo Sikoa (c.) vs. Jacob Fatu
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship, No DQ match: Becky Lynch (c.) vs. Lyra Valkyria
- WWE Tag Team Championship, TLC match: The Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy) (c.) vs. Andrade and Rey Fenix vs. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Fraxiom (Axiom and Nathan Frazer) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Saban) vs. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)
- Women’s World Championship: Naomi (c.) vs. Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley