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Economic Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
WWE SummerSlam 2025 Live Streaming: John Cena-Cody Rhodes street fight headlines two-night event - Preview, Date, Time, Full Match Cards, and more
— WWE (@WWE) Live Events — WWE (@WWE) HOW TO WATCH WWE SUMMERSLAM ONLINE IN US Dates: August 2 and August 3 (Saturday & Sunday) Event: WWE SummerSlam Venue: Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Start Time: 6PM ET/3PM PT Streaming: Peacock in the United States and Netflix internationally WWE SUMMERSLAM 2025 FULL MATCH CARDS WWE Undisputed Championship: John Cena vs Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill Women's World Championship: Naomi vs Rhea Ripley vs IYO SKY World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk vs Gunther Randy Orton and Jelly Roll vs Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul Intercontinental Championship: AJ Styles vs Dominik Mysterio WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez vs Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss Women's Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch vs Lyra Valkyria United States Championship: Solo Sikoa vs Jacob Fatu in a Steel Cage Match Roman Reigns and Jey Uso vs Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed Sami Zayn vs Karrion Kross WWE Tag Team Championship: Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy (The Wyatt Sicks) vs Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins (Street Profits) vs Nathan Frazer and Axiom (Fraxiom) vs Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa (DIY) vs Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley (Motor City Machine Guns) in a Six-Pack TLC Match (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Since its inception in 1988, SummerSlam has been one of WWE 's most iconic annual events, delivering unforgettable moments over the years. Now, in 2025, the spectacle grows even larger as SummerSlam becomes a two-night event, which was previously reserved only for WrestleMania since 2020, for the first time ever, loaded with championship clashes and high-stakes event will showcase top WWE Superstars from both the Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. According to reports, US pop icon and rapper Cardi B is set to serve as the hostess for this year's SummerSlam, adding star power to an already stacked the card is John Cena's final SummerSlam appearance, a brutal Street Fight rematch against Cody Rhodes. Cena defeated Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 and proclaimed himself the 'Last Real Champion'. Since then, Rhodes has battled back, winning the 2025 King of the Ring Tournament by defeating Randy Orton and earning another shot at Cena - with redemption and wrestling's future hanging in the set is CM Punk taking on Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. Punk earned his opportunity after outlasting Bron Breakker in a grueling Number 1 Contender Gauntlet the women's division, reigning WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton looks to continue her impressive reign against Queen of the Ring winner Jade Cargill. Stratton has recently toppled legends like Trish Stratus, Nia Jax, and Charlotte Flair, but Cargill could pose her biggest challenge Naomi, who shocked the WWE Universe by cashing in her Money in the Bank contract at Evolution to win the Women's World Championship, will now defend her title in a Triple Threat Match against former champions IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley.
Newsweek
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fans React To WWE's Greatest SummerSlam Matches List
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ahead of this weekend's massive two-night SummerSlam event, WWE has officially concluded its countdown of the 25 greatest matches in the history of the show. The iconic Intercontinental Championship match between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith from 1992 has claimed the coveted top spot. The countdown has been playing out on WWE's digital platforms over the past several weeks. The final reveal celebrates a bout that is widely considered to be one of the greatest matches in company history. The Greatest SummerSlam Match Ever The main event of SummerSlam 1992 was a masterclass in storytelling, held in front of over 80,000 passionate fans at London's Wembley Stadium. The match was for the Intercontinental Championship, marking one of the rare times the title headlined a major pay-per-view. The storyline was deeply personal, as it pitted two brothers-in-law against each other, with Bret's sister and Bulldog's wife, Diana Hart, torn between them at ringside. In a legendary performance, Bret Hart carried an exhausted British Bulldog through a 25-minute technical classic, culminating in Bulldog winning the title in his home country in an incredibly emotional moment. Rounding Out The Top Five The rest of the top five is a showcase of legendary encounters from different eras. The number two spot went to the 2016 dream match between John Cena and AJ Styles, a bout that saw Styles score a clean, star-making victory over the face of the company. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: General atmosphere at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: General atmosphere at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match Bret Hart featured heavily at the top of the list. His 1991 technical masterpiece against Mr. Perfect, where he won his first Intercontinental Championship, was ranked number three. His classic 1994 steel cage match against his brother, Owen Hart, for the WWF Championship, came in at number five. The number four spot was claimed by the brutal "The Best vs. The Beast" No Disqualification match from 2013 between CM Punk and Brock Lesnar. That match was the violent culmination of Paul Heyman's betrayal of CM Punk. The Full List Here is the complete list of WWE's 25 greatest matches in SummerSlam history: 25. Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar (2023) 24. Seth Rollins vs. John Cena (2015) 23. The Undertaker vs. Bret Hart (1997) 22. Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins (2019) 21. Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch (2022) 20. Randy Orton vs. Christian (2011) 19. Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker (2015) 18. Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk (2009) 17. Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle (2001) 16. Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero (2005) 15. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun Strowman (2017) 14. The Rock vs. Triple H (1998) 13. John Cena vs. CM Punk (2011) 12. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar (2022) 11. John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan (2013) 10. The Undertaker vs. Edge (2008) 9. Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon (1995) 8. The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar (2002) 7. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H (2002) 6. The Hardy Boyz vs. Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian (2000) 5. Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart (1994) 4. CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar (2013) 3. Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect (1991) 2. John Cena vs. AJ Styles (2016) 1. Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog (1992). You can see how the fans reacted below: As soon as I they started this countdown I knew this would be number 1 & fair play because it's an iconic match. Would it be my number 1? I'm not entirely sure what my number 1 would be but as I say an iconic match held in the UK which is special. — Daniel(SDMN) (@TheYOLOArtist) July 30, 2025 Is 2002 the only year to have back to back matches on the list? — Markin' Out (@MarkinOut) July 30, 2025 Not mad at it. Good graps — JA (@ReceiptTalk) July 30, 2025 Bret Hart is the greatest in-ring storyteller in wrestling history. It's really not even close. Out of respect, the next two spots should be left empty. — BizarroBabyface (@BizarroBabyface) July 30, 2025 That was storytelling magic. Well deserved. — Mikey! (@MegaMikey81) July 30, 2025 It shouldn't be the greatest match ever... It doesn't worth to be in the no 1 greatest match ever — Enzorealestfan💙🇦🇷 (@IfeoluwaAj11) July 30, 2025 I had a feeling it would be this one. The crowd in Wembley. The family infighting. First time an IC title Main Evented a PPV. I'm still of the opinion Brett vs. Perfect is the better wrestling match, but I can definitely understand the spectacle nature of this match. — Jorge Edwards (@JorgeBEdwards) July 30, 2025 More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Fox News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Five unforgettable Hulk Hogan matches that defined wrestling history
Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon who made professional wrestling what it is today, died Thursday at the age of 71. Hogan became Vince McMahon's prized possession, as Hulkamania ran wild for decades in and out of the ring. Wrestling until the early 2000s, Hogan provided generations of fans with unforgettable moments. The story of Hogan, and wrestling in general, cannot be told without mentioning what is perhaps the greatest match in history. Hogan fought Andre the Giant for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan in 1987, and the match ended with a legendary scoop-slam by Hogan to Andre, who weighed 525 pounds at the time. Hogan then gave his signature leg-drop finisher, and pinned Andre. The entire event is still widely regarded as the pinnacle event of WWE, mainly because of this match. In 1990, Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior were both beloved by fans, but only one could be considered the top dog. So, in Toronto, the two babyfaces came together in the ring and put their respective belts on the line - Hogan with the WWF title, and The Ultimate Warrior with the Intercontinental Championship. The Ultimate Warrior prevailed, giving Hogan his first clean pinfall loss since 1981. The patriotic Hogan faced a bout with Sgt. Slaughter, whose character was dubbed an Iraqi sympathizer during the Gulf War. During the match, Slaughter attempted to pin Hogan while holding the Iraqi flag, but Hogan kicked out and ripped it. Hogan then used the everlasting leg-drop to win his third championship, and waved the American flag in the ring as a celebration. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, with a mystery partner, were in a tag-team match against Randy Savage, Sting and Lex Luger at the Daytona Beach WCW event. To everyone's surprise, Hulk Hogan came into the ring during the match, with many thinking he was there to support Savage, Sting and Luger. However, out of nowhere, Hogan hit Savage with not one, but two leg-drops, revealing himself as the third partner, turning heel for the first time, and officially forming the New World Order (nWo). He then hit one more leg-drop before Hall gave the three-count. Fans were so angry that they threw debris into the ring. Hogan made sporadic appearances in the WWF, and then WWE, in the early 2000s, but as the company pushed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to be its next top star, The Rock came face-to-face with a legend. The decibels in Toronto's Rogers Centre reached that of Joe Carter's walk-off home run in 1993, as the two came face-to-face, and infamously turned both ways to address the crowd. Ultimately, The Rock came out on top, which is often a sign of respect to the older wrestlers in the business - but the two shared multiple embraces in the ring together and got the crowd going amid their sign of unity.
Extra.ie
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
WWE wrestler spotted wearing League of Ireland jersey
WWE wrestler Sami Zayn has gone viral after he was spotted wearing a Bohemians jersey during a WWE programme. Bohs turned heads internationally with the launch of their new strip, a sky blue jersey with the Oasis logo on it. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW While the team won't be wearing the jerseys until the next round of the cup (which coincides with the band's return to Dublin on week ending August 17), that hasn't stopped them from appearing in other spaces; with Canadian pro wrestler Sami Zayn wearing the jersey in a backstage segment. Advertising his match later on in the night against Karrion Kross, Sami walked into the building stoically, but people couldn't help but recognise the jersey. 'Sami Zayn is Bohs,' the league's official account tweeted, while on Twitter (X), people were just as surprised. 'Does Sami zayn have a bohs shirt on??' one tweeted, while another joked that Sami will face Bray wrestler Finn Bálor next Monday on Raw, with Sami wearing that jersey while Finn wears a Bray Wanderers shirt. Pic: Netflix Sami wrestled on the indies for over a decade before signing for WWE, where he is best known for his work on the independent circuit, including in Ring of Honor and Chikara, as El Generico. When he signed for WWE, he began performing as Sami Zayn (El Generico didn't sign as he was busy building orphanages in Mexico), he won the NXT Championship on the company's then developmental brand NXT, before winning the Intercontinental Championship and tag team championship with his best friend and better enemy Kevin Owens. While he hasn't been advertised for when Smackdown comes to Dublin in August, the company has another Bohs fan in the locker room: namely Sheamus, with the Dubliner having previously worn the red and black stripes. Bohs will be wearing the jersey during their cup games, with them being sponsored by Oasis as the band go on their reunion tour. Pic: Bohemian FC The four-time WWE Champion, who was born in Cabra, also appeared on BohsTV in 2016, talking about his favourite memories in Dalymount — including when he was at a friendly match when Bohs lost 2-0 to Manchester United in 1990.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Becky Lynch: I Am the Definition of Evolution
Last night was the second-ever All-women Premium Live Event, WWE Evolution. The opening match of the night was the Triple Threat Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The Man Becky Lynch put her title on the line against the former champion Lyra Valkyria and Bayley. All three women gave everything they had. There were tons of near-falls in the match. At one point in the match, Bayley hit the Rose Plant on Valkyria and went for the cover. As she was about to get the win, Becky Lynch came out of nowhere, rolled up Bayley and got the pinfall victory to retain her championship. Advertisement Following the match, The Man took to Twitter to send a message to the WWE Universe. She claimed that she is the definition of Evolution. Lynch also commented on some fans calling her Becky Hogan online. 'What did you expect? What did you expect? Evolution. I am the definition of Evolution. When I came up here ten years ago, ain't nobody thought that I was going to be the defining moment in the business. And I am. I am the Intercontinental Champion. I am the greatest to ever do it. It's not just me saying it; other people say it. No, you can't call me Becky Hogan. Becky Hogan. I ain't Becky Hogan, I am Becky Freakin Lynch. And I'm going to keep doing this until there's somebody better than me. But spoiler, there ain't gonna be,' Becky Lynch said. Catch up on everything that went down at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event here. You can also catch up on all the action at Evolution here. Did you enjoy the Intercontinental Title match? The post Becky Lynch: I Am the Definition of Evolution appeared first on Wrestlezone.
