
WWE SummerSlam 2025 predictions: Here's who might win the heavyweight and tag team showdowns on Night 1
CM Punk vs. Gunther
– World Heavyweight Championship Showdown
The spotlight match features CM Punk taking on Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. Punk earned his title shot by surviving a grueling gauntlet match and enters as the odds-on favorite. A win could set the stage for a long-awaited clash with Seth Rollins. Gunther, despite a commanding title reign, may be nearing the end of his run with the belt.
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Tiffany Stratton
Defends Against
Jade Cargill
in a Powerhouse Women's Title Bout
Tiffany Stratton, one of 2025's breakout stars, puts her Women's Championship on the line against Jade Cargill. Known for her dominant presence, Cargill is a rising force in the division. While Stratton is expected to retain, a surprise title change is possible if WWE decides to reshuffle the women's roster dynamics.
Tag Team Showdown: Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
In a high-profile tag team bout, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso unite against the powerhouse duo of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Despite the raw potential of the younger team, the experience and chemistry of Reigns and Uso give them the clear advantage heading into the match.
Night 1 Match Predictions:
CM Punk to dethrone Gunther and claim the World Heavyweight Championship
Live Events
Tiffany Stratton to retain her Women's Title against Jade Cargill
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso to defeat Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
Randy Orton & Jelly Roll to overcome Logan Paul & Drew McIntyre
Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss to win the Women's Tag Team Championships
With CM Punk poised for a championship comeback and Jade Cargill stepping into the spotlight, SummerSlam's opening night delivers crucial narrative shifts and sets the pace on the road to
WrestleMania 41
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