CM Punk Hopes to Main Event WWE Summerslam 2025 Despite Changes

As WWE Summerslam 2025 approaches, CM Punk shares his aspirations to headline the event against Gunther, despite recent changes to the main event lineup. This year's Summerslam will be historic, taking place over two nights at MetLife Stadium. Punk emphasizes the importance of the championship being featured in the main event and looks forward to making a significant impact. With a stacked card for both nights, fans are eager to see how the matches unfold. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting wrestling event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 1, 2025, 14:15 IST

WWE Summerslam 2025 Main Event Update

Recent reports indicate a shift in the main event lineup for WWE Summerslam 2025's Night One. Although CM Punk was initially slated to headline, it seems he may no longer occupy that position. Nevertheless, Punk remains hopeful about concluding the night in a prominent role.

In a recent appearance on the Good Guy/Bad Guy Podcast, hosted by UFC icons Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, Punk discussed the significance of headlining the event against World Heavyweight Champion Gunther.

“Me main eventing, I think it’s important. It’s important for the title. I think it’s important for Gunther,” Punk stated, emphasizing the value of the championship being featured in the main event. “I think the title should more often times than not always be featured in a main event. So, you know, I’m looking forward to not only main eventing SummerSlam but stealing the whole weekend.”

This year marks the first time that SummerSlam will take place over two nights. The event is set to occur at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with John Cena and Cody Rhodes headlining Night Two in a Street Fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Originally, Punk vs. Gunther was promoted as the potential main event for Night One, but that announcement has since been altered. If Punk secures a victory over Gunther, it would mark his first WWE Championship win in over a decade, following a previous reign that lasted from November 2011 to January 2013.

Currently, it appears that WWE has opted for a tag team match featuring Roman Reigns to take the main event slot for Night One, as indicated by the promotion's official website.

Match Cards for WWE Summerslam 2025

WWE Summerslam 2025 Night One Match Card

The WWE Summerslam 2025 premium live event is scheduled for August 2 and 3, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, marking the inaugural two-night edition of this major event. The confirmed match card for Night One includes:

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk
WWE Women’s Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross

WWE Summerslam 2025 Night Two Match Card

Night Two will feature:

Street Fight for Undisputed WWE Championship: John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
Triple Threat Match for WWE Women’s World Championship: Naomi (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY
No-DQ Match for WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria
Steel Cage Match for the United States Championship: Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. AJ Styles
TLC Match for WWE Tag Team Championship: Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) (c) vs. The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins), DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa), Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin), Andrade & Rey Fenix, Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom)