CM Punk’s Long-Awaited WWE Comeback Ends in Chaos at SummerSlam 2025
So let me tell you what just went down at WWE SummerSlam 2025—it’s absolutely wild, and fans are still trying to catch their breath. This year’s SummerSlam was not only historic because it was held over two nights for the first time ever (outside of WrestleMania), but Night 1 alone delivered enough shocks and drama to be remembered for years.
Taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the event kicked off with music icon Cardi B hosting and more than 53,000 fans in attendance. Saturday night featured six high-energy matches, but the main event was what truly blew the roof off the place.
CM Punk stepped into the ring to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. Since returning to WWE, Punk hadn’t captured a world title—until now. The match started off slow and strategic, with Gunther delivering his signature brutal chops and Punk absorbing punishment while trying to find his rhythm. Just when it looked like Gunther was in full control—gloating and dominating—Punk mounted a comeback. A series of reversals and near-falls created some serious tension, and the crowd was completely locked in.
Then came the turning point: outside the ring, Punk sent Gunther crashing onto the announcer’s table, busting him open badly. Seizing the moment, Punk hit a flying elbow and finally landed his long-awaited GTS. One pinfall later, CM Punk was once again World Heavyweight Champion. The crowd exploded. It was emotional. It was overdue. But it wasn’t over.
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Because just as Punk was soaking in the moment, Seth Rollins showed up—on crutches, no less—seemingly still injured. But in a jaw-dropping twist, he tossed the crutches aside, sprinted into the ring, and beat Punk down with the Money in the Bank briefcase. He cashed it in on the spot . One Curb Stomp later, and just like that… Seth Rollins was the new World Heavyweight Champion.
Fans were absolutely stunned. It turns out Rollins' “injury” was a total fake-out. The whole thing had been a setup to blindside Punk at his most vulnerable moment. Rollins made good on his promise to never let Punk stay champion—and he picked the perfect time to strike. It was a moment of pure betrayal, strategy, and theater—the kind of stuff only pro wrestling can deliver.
That match alone would’ve made SummerSlam unforgettable, but the night had even more chaos: Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre defeated Randy Orton and Jelly Roll (yes, the singer), and Tiffany Stratton retained her WWE Women’s Championship in a controversial win over Jade Cargill.
And let’s not forget the emotional moment when WWE paid tribute to Hulk Hogan, who recently passed away, honoring his legacy in front of a packed stadium.
SummerSlam 2025 Night 1? Pure electricity. And that’s just half the event.
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