NOTE: This was written after the Monday before SummerSlam.
SummerSlam 2025 is officially a two-night event, and honestly… it’s starting to feel more like a mini-WrestleMania than just another stop on the WWE calendar.
With MetLife Stadium set to host both nights and Cardi B serving as the official host, this year’s SummerSlam isn’t just stacked — it’s historic. Between title matches, emotional showdowns, and some deeply personal storylines, there’s so much to dive into.
So here’s how I’m looking at the “what ifs,” and those potential jaw-dropping moments we’ll be talking about for the rest of the year. Also, the guys from our wrasslin’ group chat chime in with their picks as well: Ricky Dale Murphy, Drew Abell, Derick McCoy and Brandon Speck.
Night 1: From Jelly Roll to Judgment Day, Get Me to Sunday
CM Punk vs. Gunther for the World Heavyweight Title
Punk finally has his moment in a world title match on a massive stage… but we all know it’s not that simple. Gunther’s no pushover, and then there’s the shadow of Seth Rollins and his Money in the Bank briefcase looming over everything. Even hurt, Rollins feels like a threat. That’s good storytelling.
Prediction: Punk wins, the crowd erupts… and then Rollins’ goons (Breakker and Reed) obliterate him. Not a cash-in — just a violent message. This feud isn’t over. It’s only getting meaner.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Gunther | Gunther | CM Punk | Gunther |
Jade Cargill vs. Tiffany Stratton for the Women’s Title
This feels like WWE officially crowning Jade. She’s been built like a star since Day One, and with a Queen of the Ring win under her belt, this is her launch pad.
Stratton’s had a solid run, but this is Jade’s night. Period.
Prediction: Jade wins clean. “Queen Jade” becomes a very real era on SmackDown. I don’t have to like it.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Jade | Jade | Jade | Stratton |
Orton & Jelly Roll vs. McIntyre & Logan Paul
Let’s be honest — this is fun. It’s silly, chaotic fun. Logan Paul’s probably going to take an RKO from the top rope, and Jelly Roll is going to get the pin and go viral.
Prediction: Babyface celeb debut = W. Orton and Jelly Roll win, and everyone in the crowd leaves happy. Paul, however, steals the show.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| RKO Roll | RKO Roll | McIntyre/Paul | RKO Roll |
Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss for the Women’s Tag Championships
Rodriguez & Perez (Judgment Day’s power duo) vs. Flair & Bliss (the “we have issues” team). I love Flair and Bliss as a pairing, but this feels like it’s more about setting up their split than crowning them champs.
Prediction: The champs retain after Bliss and Flair implode mid-match. Expect that feud to kick off immediately after the bell.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Judgement Day | Flair/Bliss | Flair/Bliss | Judgement Day |
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
This tag match is juicy. Reigns and Jey teaming up again is surreal after everything they’ve been through. Do I trust Roman? No. Does Jey? Not really either.
Breakker calling Roman a “relic” was bold. This match is gonna be physical and filled with tension.
Prediction: Reigns & Jey win, but not cleanly. Still some meat left on the bone with this storyline.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Reed/Breakker | Roman/Jey | Roman/Jey | Reed/Breakker |
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
This has flown under the radar, but it might end up being the story match of the night. Kross trying to “break” Sami mentally? That’s rich.
Prediction: Kross wins. And Sami starts slipping, mentally. That slow-burn heel turn is coming.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Kross | Kross | Kross | Kross |
Night One Results
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck | Gore |
| 0-6 | 2-4 | 4-2 | 1-5 | 2-4 |
Night 2: WWE Change of Face, Welcomes New Evil
Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena in a Street Fight for the Undisputed Title
This is going to be wild. Cody has to win. The story demands it. But what I’m most excited for is how he wins. There’s been talk of a double turn — and honestly, I’d love it.
Let Cody snap. Let Cena, in defeat, go out a hero. Give us the nuance.
Prediction: Cody finally finishes the story… but not as the same man who started it. I think we are all on the same page of a double turn in this match.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Cody | Cody | Cody | Cody |
Naomi vs. Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Title
Naomi’s cash-in shocked everyone… kinda. This Triple Threat? It’s got the potential to steal the show. Iyo and Rhea are going to beat the hell out of each other, and Naomi’s going to outsmart them both.
Prediction: Naomi retains with some well-timed strategy. She’s got the brains and the momentum. I think Rhea and Iyo work better chasing the title instead of defending.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Rhea Ripley | Naomi | Naomi | Iyo |
Solo Sikoa vs. Jacob Fatu in a Steel Cage for the U.S. Title
This family blood feud is nasty. Solo framing Fatu? Come on… that’s soap-opera-level villainy. And now they’re locked in a cage.
Prediction: Solo escapes, but barely. It’s the perfect slimy win to keep this feud alive.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Jacob Fatu | Solo | Solo | Solo |
Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria in a No DQ match for the Women’s IC Title
This might be the most emotionally charged match of the weekend. Mentor vs. protégé. Betrayal. Vengeance.
Prediction: Lyra has to win. This is her coming-out party. It’s going to be ugly and unforgettable.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Becky | Becky | Lyra | Lyra |
Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles – Intercontinental Title
Dom’s been ducking AJ for months. That ends here. This match is going to be sneaky good.
Prediction: Dirty Dom gets the win with some help from someone from TNA start a new storyline for Styles.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Dirty Dom (TNA shenanigans involved) | Dirty Dom | Dirty Dom | Dirty Dom |
TLC Match – Tag Team Titles
Six teams. Tables. Ladders. Chairs. Oh My!
The Wyatt Sicks are creepy, chaotic, and tailor-made for this kind of environment. I’m afraid that this match will be too much of a mess to enjoy. There’s not a lot of excitement in the group chat about this one.
Prediction: Nikki Cross gets involved. Wyatt Sicks retain. And chaos reigns. Hopefully, they’ll do something to inject something into the Wyatt Sicks – they are kind of boring right now.
| Ricky Dale | Drew | Derick | Speck |
| Wyatt Sicks | Wyatt Sicks | Wyatt Sicks | Wyatt Sicks |
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