History was made as WWE SummerSlam 2025 kicked off its first-ever two-night spectacle with Night 1 of the event on August 3, delivering jaw-dropping action and surprise twists. Here’s a full recap of all the big winners from the openign night
WWE SummerSlam Day 1 Results
Seth Rollins wins World Heavyweight Championship
The match that began as Gunther vs. CM Punk took a shocking turn with Seth Rollins making a surprise return. Punk won the World Heavyweight Championship after beating Gunther. However, the celebration was short-lived. Out of nowhere, a limping Seth Rollins stormed in, ditched the crutches, cashed in his Money in the Bank contract, and hit the stomp to pin Punk and become the new World Heavyweight Champion.
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Roman Reigns & Jey Uso beat Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
In the tag team match, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso reunited to take down the powerhouse duo of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. In the battle of the Present vs Future, it was the tribal chief and his cousin who stood tall, with Jey pinning Reed to seal the victory.
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Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul Beat Randy Orton & Jelly Roll
The celebrity clash everyone was talking about saw Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul overpower Randy Orton and Jelly Roll. In a dramatic moment, Jelly Roll was smashed through the announcer's table but still tried to return to the match. Ultimately, Paul and McIntyre proved too strong, securing the win with flair and firepower.
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Flair & Bliss Snatch the Gold from The Judgement Day
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss claimed the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship after beating Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. Despite their rocky alliance, Flair and Bliss proved that big-match experience and cold-blooded timing still win titles.
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Sami Zayn Outsmarts Karrion Kross
Despite outside interference from Scarlett, Sami Zayn overcame the odds to defeat Karrion Kross. A missed steel pipe shot turned the tides, and Zayn capitalised with a clean pin.
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Tiffany Stratton retains title against Jade Cargill
Tiffany Stratton retained her championship status in a fierce bout against rising star Jade Cargill. After a brutal start outside the ring, Stratton battled back and landed her signature finisher, pinning Cargill to keep her title reign alive.
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What to expect from Day of WWE SummerSlam 2025?
The action continues Sunday night with major stars set to appear including Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio, and the legendary John Cena.
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