If you were anywhere near East Rutherford last weekend and felt the ground shake, that wasn’t an earthquake — it was SummerSlam 2025, WWE’s first-ever two-night extravaganza at MetLife Stadium, and it was absolutely massive,
I can tell you: this was one for the history books.
A Historic Weekend in New Jersey
Held on August 2 and 3, SummerSlam 2025 drew a record-breaking 113,722 fans over two nights — 53,161 on Saturday and 60,561 on Sunday. The Garden State rolled out the red carpet, with perfect weather, tailgates, fan activations, and a stadium packed with signs, chants, and merch.
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque praised New Jersey’s support, joking that Governor Phil Murphy must have pulled strings with the weather department. “These are the true fans of WWE,” he said during the post-show. “We will be back here soon, I promise you”.
Match Highlights & Twists
Night 1 (August 2):
- CM Punk vs. Gunther – Punk won the World Heavyweight Championship… only to be ambushed by Seth Rollins, who cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and stole the title back.
- Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed – A chaotic tag match with barricade-breaking spears and top-rope bulldogs.
- Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss – Captured the Women’s Tag Team Titles from Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez.
- Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul – A celebrity tag match that somehow worked, with Orton making his record-setting 17th SummerSlam appearance.
Night 2 (August 3):
- John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes – A brutal Street Fight that may have been Cena’s final SummerSlam. Rhodes won, possibly setting up a passing of the torch.
- Naomi vs. Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY – A triple threat for the Women’s World Championship that delivered high drama and athleticism.
- Solo Sikoa vs. Jacob Fatu – A steel cage match for the U.S. Title that had fans on their feet.
Fan Reactions
New Jersey fans showed up loud and proud. From tailgate parties to packed merch stands, the energy was electric. Social media lit up with praise for the production, surprises, and emotional moments — especially Cena’s possible farewell and Rollins’ shocking return.
Final Thoughts
SummerSlam 2025 wasn’t just a wrestling event — it was a cultural moment for New Jersey. With over 113,000 fans, a stacked card, and a few jaw-dropping twists, WWE proved that the Garden State can host world-class sports entertainment.
Whether you were ringside or watching from home, this was a weekend to remember. And if Triple H keeps his word, we might see WWE back at MetLife sooner than we think.
