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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 reasons why you should be watching WWE SummerSlam 2025
(Image via WWE) WWE is back with another major premium live event after Elimination Chamber, WrestleMania 41, and Night of Champions. This year, on August 2 and August 3, 2025, the Stamford-based promotion will host the 38th edition of SummerSlam. The PLE is going to be hosted for over two-nights for the first time. The last PPV that the company hosted for two-nights was WrestleMania 41. The 38th edition of WWE SummerSlam will take place on August 2 and August 3, 2025, and will emanate live at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The show will feature wrestlers from the promotion's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. This year, SummerSlam is going to get big as it is shifting into a two-night event for the first time ever. The PLE will feature heavyweight champions like John Cena , Cody Rhodes , Jade Cargill, Naomi, Randy Orton, IYO SKY, Logan Paul, Raquel Rodriguez, Lyra Valkyria, Becky Lynch, and many more. But, let's take a look at a few reasons on why you should be watching WWE SummerSlam 2025. First-ever two-day SummerSlam 2025 For the first-time in the history of WWE, SummerSlam is going to be hosted for two-nights. This is the first event that the Stamford-based promotion is hosting following the success of WrestleMania 41. The two action packed nights have doubled the excitement, drama, and will surely deliver some unforgettable moments. Watch SummerSlam 2025 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3. John Cena's last SummerSlam As The Cenation Leader is bidding goodbye to the WWE ring soon in 2025, so this SummerSlam is going to be his last PPV. In this edition of SummerSlam, John Cena will be seen defending his WWE Undisputed Champions title from The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes. The duo is going to recreate moments from WrestleMania 41, where John Cena clinched the title from the reigning champion Rhodes. It will be interesting to witness if Cena will be able to retain the title. Star-studded matches featuring heavyweight WWE champions Fans will witness star-studded matches featuring several heavyweight champions. The WWE SummerSlam will feature high-octane matches among wrestlers like John Cena , Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Gunther, CM Punk, Jade Cargill, Naomi, Randy Orton, IYO SKY, Logan Paul, Raquel Rodriguez, Lyra Valkyria, Becky Lynch, and many more. Both Day 1 and Day 2 of SummerSlam will host 6 matches. There will be a total of 12 matches hosted on the PLE this time. Massive tag team matches that you can't miss WWE has made a clever move by setting up a thrilling tag team match. In one standout match, Roman Reigns is joining forces with Bronson Reed to take on the dynamic duo of Jey Uso and Bron Breakker. Again, in another segment, Randy Orton , along with Jelly Roll and Drew McIntyre with Logan Paul, will lock horns. Besides, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez will lock horns with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. In another interesting segment of WWE Tag Team Championship, Wyatt Sicks vs. #DIY vs. Street Profits vs. Fraxiom vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. Andrade & Rey Fenix will play a tag team bout at SummerSlam. Several Women's championships at SummerSlam WWE SummerSlam will host multiple women's champions at the PLE. On Day 1, fans will be able to witness an interesting bout between Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Also Read : WWE SummerSlam 2025 preview and streaming details: Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more In another segment, fans will witness the action-packed match between Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship. On Day 2, WWE SummerSlam will host Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria-Women's Intercontinental Championship and Naomi vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Newsweek
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Injured WWE Wrestler Is Getting Closer to In-Ring Return: Report
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. A positive update has emerged on the status of former WWE Women's Champion Bianca Belair. According to a new report, the "EST of WWE" is closing in on a return to the ring after being sidelined with an injury for nearly four months. The report states that Belair is expected to be medically cleared for in-ring action as early as next week. This is welcome news for the SmackDown women's division. According to sources, we are told Bianca Belair is closing in on her return. The former 3 time Women's Champion is expected to be cleared for action this upcoming week and could appear as soon as the SmackDown following SummerSlam on 8/9. She won't be cleared ahead of this… — WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) July 31, 2025 Expected To Be Cleared Soon While a specific return date is not set, the report indicates a potential comeback could happen on the episode of Friday Night SmackDown following SummerSlam on August 8th. However, the source clarified that Belair will not be cleared in time for a surprise appearance at this weekend's premium live event. Belair has been out of action since suffering a serious finger injury. The injury occurred during her triple-threat match at WrestleMania 41 this past April. The "EST" Sidelined The injury was a major setback for Belair, as it came while she was one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. She and her partner, Jade Cargill, were forced to vacate the championships due to the injury. Her only on-screen appearance since then was as the special guest referee for the match between Jade Cargill and Naomi at the Evolution premium live event earlier this month. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. As one of the most decorated women in modern WWE history, Belair's absence has been deeply felt. The "EST of WWE" is a former Royal Rumble winner and made history by winning the main event of WrestleMania 37 against Sasha Banks. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match A Changed Landscape Bianca Belair will be returning to a very different SmackDown women's division than the one she left. In her absence, her former tag team partner, Jade Cargill, has embarked on a dominant singles run. Cargill is now scheduled to challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam this weekend. Belair's impending return could have major implications for the entire division. She could choose to support her friend Jade, reunite with her to reclaim their tag team titles, or enter the singles championship picture herself, creating a host of exciting new storyline possibilities on the blue brand. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SummerSlam 2025 preview and streaming details of Day 2: Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more
is heading towards another two-day major premium live event this year after WrestleMania 41, SummerSlam 2025. The 38th edition of WWE SummerSlam will take place on August 2 and August 3, 2025, and will emanate live at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The show will feature wrestlers from the promotion's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. This year, SummerSlam is going to get big as it is shifting into a two-night event for the first time ever. The PLE will feature heavyweight champions like , , Jade Cargill, Naomi, Randy Orton, IYO SKY, Logan Paul, Raquel Rodriguez, Lyra Valkyria, Becky Lynch, and many more. Let us now take a look at the full match card, show highlights, streaming details, and more of Day 2 of WWE SummerSlam. WWE SummerSlam: Confirmed match cards of Day 2, August 3, 2025 Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Championship Solo Sikoa vs. Jacob Fatu-United States Championship Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria-Women's Intercontinental Championship Naomi vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley WWE Tag Team Championship -- Wyatt Sicks (c) vs. #DIY vs. Street Profits vs. Fraxiom vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. Andrade & Rey Fenix (TLC match) John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Championship The current , is back to fight against his arch-rival, The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, on Day 2 of WWE SummerSlam. The duo is going to recreate the night of WrestleMania 41 this time on the 38th edition of SummerSlam. As the Cenation Leader will say goodbye to WWE, it will be interesting to see if Cena can retain his Undisputed title. United States Championship- Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa will lock horns this time on in a highly-anticipated Steel Cage match on Day 2, August 3, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Earlier, Sikoa attempted to frame Fatu for a car crash. However, after learning about Sikoa's deception to frame Fatu falsely, Raw general manager Adam Pearce booked Sikoa vs. Fatu in a steel cage. Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria-Women's Intercontinental Championship Following 's victory in a triple threat match against Bayley and Valkyria at Evolution, Bayley and Valkyria squared off in a two-out-of-three falls match to decide who would challenge Lynch at SummerSlam. Valkyria emerged victorious, earning the opportunity to settle the score with Lynch. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, this time, fans in New Jersey are going to witness who is going to win the Women's Intercontinental Championship. WWE SummerSlam: Date and venue The 38th edition of WWE SummerSlam will take place on August 2 and August 3, 2025, and will emanate live at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. WWE SummerSlam: Streaming details As per reports, WWE SummerSlam 2025 will be available to livestream on Peacock in the United States and Netflix in most international markets. SummerSlam streams live at 3PMPT / 6 PM ET on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3. How and where to watch WWE SummerSlam 2025? WWE SummerSlam 2025 will be available to livestream on Peacock in the United States. It will be streamed live at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3. In Canada, the show will be streamed live on Netflix at 3PM PT / 6PMET on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3. Fans in Ireland can watch the show live at 11 PM GMT on Netflix. In India, SummerSlam will be available live at 03:30 AM IST on Netflix. Also Read :
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown (August 1) Live Streaming: John Cena-Cody Rhodes to appear ahead of SummerSlam - Preview, Match Card, Timings, and more details
WWE SmackDown on August 1 is set to feature a high-stakes faceoff as John Cena and Cody Rhodes make their final appearances before their blockbuster Street Fight at SummerSlam. Tension has been building since their WrestleMania 41 clash, where Cena defeated Rhodes and declared himself the 'Last Real Champion'. Now, with Cena's SummerSlam swansong looming, both superstars are expected to address their rivalry one last time before going to war. The episode will also feature key appearances from other top SmackDown stars as WWE sets the stage for its first-ever two-night SummerSlam event, scheduled on Saturday and Sunday, packed with gold and grudges. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Artificial Intelligence healthcare Public Policy Technology Data Science Others others MCA Leadership Data Science Healthcare Finance Digital Marketing Cybersecurity MBA Project Management PGDM Design Thinking Product Management Management CXO Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details — WWE (@WWE) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist: The Best Method for a Flat Stomach After 50 (It's Genius!) Lulutox Undo After two straight weeks of brutal attacks, Damian Priest is out for revenge, while Aleister Black is focused on settling a lingering debt - one that now falls on Priest after being passed down from R-Truth. The two intense competitors are set to collide inside the ring in what promises to be a hard-hitting showdown on this week's episode. — WWE (@WWE) Also announced, Women's United States Champion Giulia, now managed by a returning Kiana James , will put her title on the line in a high-stakes rematch against former champion Zelina Vega on the SummerSlam go-home show. Live Events — WWE (@WWE) Meanwhile, AAA World Tag Team Champions Los Garza (Angel & Berto), joined by Santos Escobar, laid down an open challenge in a fiery promo last week. The challenge is open to teams from Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and AAA, promising a potential tag team clash with major cross-brand implications. HOW TO WATCH WWE SMACKDOWN IN US Date: August 1, Friday Event: WWE Smackdown Venue: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Start Time: 8PM ET/5PM PT Streaming: USA Network in United States and internationally on Netflix WWE SMACKDOWN MATCH CARDS Damian Priest vs Aleister Black WWE Women's United States Championship: Giulia (c) vs Zelina Vega AAA World Tag Team Champions Los Garza (Angel & Berto) open challenge John Cena and Cody Rhodes to appear Jelly roll set to appear
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top WWE Superstar Is Holding Out Hope For John Cena Match
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. WWE World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER has expressed his desire to face his SmackDown counterpart, Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena, in a dream match. In a new interview, "The Ring General" praised Cena's ongoing farewell tour and left the door open for a potential clash before the legend retires. With both men currently holding their brand's top championship, a potential match would be a colossal, first-time-ever encounter. GUNTHER shared his thoughts on the possibility in a recent interview with RadioTimes. A Chance For A Dream Match While speaking about John Cena's year-long retirement tour, GUNTHER was respectful and complimentary. He then stated that he hopes their paths will cross in the ring before Cena's career is over. "I have not interacted with him or seen him much because he's on SmackDown mostly," GUNTHER said. "But who knows, there's still a long time left, so maybe there's a chance to get in there with him before he hangs it up." A Tale Of Two Champions A match between GUNTHER and John Cena would be a fascinating clash of styles and characters. GUNTHER is the dominant, no-nonsense leader of Imperium and is revered for his brutally realistic, hard-hitting in-ring style. His historic 666-day reign as Intercontinental Champion was universally acclaimed for restoring prestige to the title, and he has continued that dominance as the World Heavyweight Champion on Raw. Rapper Travis Scott (L) is greeted by John Cena during his Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rapper Travis Scott (L) is greeted by John Cena during his Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo byJohn Cena, conversely, is in the midst of a shocking heel run on SmackDown. After winning his record-breaking 17th world title at WrestleMania 41, he has become an arrogant, manipulative villain for the first time in two decades. The dynamic of the respected "Ring General" against the dishonorable, all-time great would create a compelling story. A Classy Farewell GUNTHER also had high praise for Cena's decision to dedicate a full year to a retirement tour. He acknowledged that with Cena's massive success in Hollywood, he doesn't need to be wrestling, which makes his commitment all the more respectable. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match "He doesn't need to do it," GUNTHER stated. "He's financially got bigger fish to fry with his movies and he's a made man already... but he decided to invest a whole year into this. It's a very classy way for someone like him to go out and have this one year of giving back and do it one more time." Both champions are currently focused on their title defenses at SummerSlam this weekend. GUNTHER will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk, while John Cena will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
