WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 1 Results, Seth Rollins Cash-In

WWE made history with the first-ever two-night SummerSlam, and Night 1 delivered a mix of wild brawls, emotional moments, and a jaw-dropping ending no one saw coming. Hosted by Cardi B — who made her entrance in full glam with a black bustier and feathered cape — the show kicked off in grand fashion. Let’s get into everything that went down in a jam-packed night from top to bottom.

Bloodline (Roman Reigns & Jey Uso) def. Bron ‘n Bron Connection (Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed)

Opening the night with a fight, all four men tore into each other before the bell even finished ringing. Chaos reigned early on as Breakker and Reed took turns targeting Reigns outside the ring, including Breakker eating the announce desk on a missed dive.

Jey Uso held his own until Roman got the hot tag, lighting things up with a rare tope con giro to the outside and his signature Superman Punch. But the Brons weren’t backing down — a Death Valley Driver from Reed and a furious spear from Breakker (intended for Uso but intercepted by Roman) brought the crowd to a fever pitch.

In the end, Reigns and Uso’s chemistry proved superior. After Roman absorbed the spear meant for Jey, the Bloodline put Reed away with a 1D and a top-rope splash for the win.

Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair def. Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez)

New WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions

Bliss and Flair were firing on all cylinders from the jump, but Judgment Day played the numbers game early, isolating Charlotte and hitting tandem moves to keep her grounded.

A hot tag to Bliss turned the tide, and the closing stretch saw bodies flying, near-falls piling up, and everyone hitting signature offense. Bliss broke up a Pop Rox attempt, and Flair nailed Raquel with a big boot before Alexa finished it with Sister Abigail DDT on Perez.

New champs crowned, and the celebration was surprisingly wholesome for two of WWE’s most decorated women.

Papa John’s Segment – LWO, Alpha Academy, and New Day

Because no WWE show is complete without a sponsor segment, several fan-favorite stables brawled over the last slice of pizza… until Nikki Bella saved the day with more pies.

Sami Zayn def. Karrion Kross

In a match built around personal ideology, Zayn and Kross fought to prove who truly “understands” Sami Zayn. This was gritty and emotional, with both men trading big shots and the steel pipe teasing a turning point.

Ultimately, Sami refused to compromise, tossed the weapon away, and hit the Helluva Kick to put Kross down clean. Kross was forced to admit — Zayn was right all along.

Tiffany Stratton (c) def. Jade Cargill

WWE Women’s Championship

Power met athleticism as Jade and Tiffany put on a fast-paced, back-and-forth battle. Cargill dominated early with high-impact offense, but Stratton showed resilience and ring IQ, reversing a top-rope Jaded into a victory roll before sealing the deal with her Prettiest Moonsault Ever.

The champ retains, but Cargill proved she’s still a major threat in the women’s division.

Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul def. Roll-KO (Randy Orton & Jelly Roll)

A unique tag match with plenty of star power — and a whole lot of heart. Jelly Roll, the unlikely fan favorite, took a beating early from McIntyre and Paul but refused to quit. After a brutal Prime Splash through the announce table, it looked like he was out for good.

But Jelly Roll hobbled back down the ramp and tagged in with a second wind, hitting big slams on both heels and nearly stealing the win. In the end, McIntyre’s Claymore and Paul’s frog splash were enough to secure the victory.

The crowd gave Jelly a standing ovation for his effort — and yeah, he earned it.

CM Punk def. GUNTHER (c)

WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Title Change

This was the kind of match fans dream of: CM Punk bringing fire and grit, GUNTHER bringing brutality and precision. Early on, Punk played defense, constantly trying to avoid GUNTHER’s legendary chops and slams. The Ring General punished him with corner chops, tree-of-woe beatdowns, and the Gojira Clutch.

But Punk refused to stay down, absorbing more punishment than most mortals could handle. He finally bloodied GUNTHER on the announce table, then came back inside and hit two Go to Sleeps to win the gold.

CM Punk is the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion — or so we thought.

Seconds after Punk’s win, Seth Rollins, in crutches and a leg brace, made his way out with Paul Heyman holding the Money in the Bank briefcase. But it was all a ruse — Rollins threw off the brace, attacked Punk, and cashed in.

Seth Rollins def. CM Punk (c)

WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Money in the Bank Cash-In

One Blackout (Curb Stomp) later and just like that — Seth Rollins is your new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

Rollins celebrated with Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman as Punk lay in the ring, stunned and betrayed.

Other Notes:

Michael Cole announced a crowd of 53,161 and delivered a eulogy for Hulk Hogan that steered heavily toward his SummerSlam legacy.
AAA’s Triplemania XXXIII will air on WWE’s YouTube channel with English commentary.
Celebrity sightings included Cardi B (again), Stephanie McMahon, and AAA’s Psycho Clown, Mr. Iguana, and La Yesca.