WWE SummerSlam 2025 Day 1 preview: Full match line-up, how to watch, start timings and more

WWE Summer Slam has fans in a chokehold with the hype around it. Often pegged as the second biggest WWE event, Summer Slam is headed to East Rutherford, New Jersey, this weekend for a two-day extravaganza at MetLife Stadium.

This is the first time SummerSlam will be held across multiple days, which has got the fans’ excitement peaking as some viewers claim WWE is trying to make the SummerSlam format similar to Wrestlemania, which has seen a huge surge in viewers with a change in format and streaming platform.

WWE SummerSlam 2025 Day 1 preview: Full match line-up, how to watch, start timings, Cardi B and more

The WrestleMania rematch between WWE champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship is perhaps the biggest highlight of the event.

It has also been reported that this might be John Cena's last appearance at a SummerSlam as an in-ring performer, as he retired from professional wrestling recently.

However, John Cena and Cody Rhodes’ match is set for Day 2. On Saturday, August 2, SummerSlam will host six matches. The most exciting among them is the match between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso. Reigns returns to action for the first time since WrestleMania 41 and will fight Uso to take on the challenge of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed.

Cardi B is also set to appear in SummerSlam and will most likely host Day 1. SummerSlam is airing just a week after the death of WWE legend Hulk Hogan. While WWE has already paid tribute to the wrestler in a couple of its shows, SummerSlam could also be planning another prominent tribute to the icon, considering its viewership.

Let’s look at the line-up for the Day 1 event (SummerSlam Saturday Match Card Day One, Saturday)World Heavyweight Championship Match: Gunther (c) vs. CM PunkWWE Women's Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade CargillRoman Reigns and Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed with Paul HeymanRandy Orton and Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre and Logan PaulWWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match: Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Alexa Bliss and Charlotte FlairSami Zayn vs. Karrion KrossHow and where to stream SummerSlamSummerSlam can be live-streamed on Netflix. SummerSlam starts at 6 p.m. ET on both nights and the preshow for SummerSlam begins at 3 p.m. ET.