WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 2: Cody Rhodes Finishes the Story
The 2025 SummerSlam, also promoted as SummerSlam: New Jersey, concluded its two-night spectacle with an explosive second night from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. With a combined attendance of 113,722 over the weekend, Stephanie McMahon proudly announced that this was the most-attended SummerSlam in history. Rapper Cardi B continued her hosting duties, setting the stage for a night of high-stakes rivalries and unforgettable moments. The night’s main event delivered a classic for the ages, finally culminating in one of the most anticipated victories in modern wrestling history.
Quick Overview:
WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 took place on August 3, 2025, at MetLife Stadium. In the main event, Cody Rhodes defeated John Cena in a Street Fight to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. The show also featured Naomi retaining her WWE Women’s World Championship in a Triple Threat match, The Wyatt Sicks retaining their Tag Team Championships in a brutal TLC match, and Dominik Mysterio and Becky Lynch successfully defending their respective titles. The night ended with a shocking post-match F5 from Brock Lesnar on John Cena.
Full Results from SummerSlam Night 2:
1. Naomi Retains Women’s World Championship in Triple Threat
Night two kicked off with a high-stakes Triple Threat match for the WWE Women’s World Championship. Champion Naomi faced off against the aggressive Rhea Ripley and the high-flying Iyo Sky. Naomi used her quickness to her advantage, evading her opponents and delivering a mix of kicks and strikes. The action was fast and furious, with all three women getting close to victory. In the end, after a chaotic flurry of near-falls and high-impact maneuvers, Naomi secured a clever roll-up on Rhea Ripley with a handful of tights, stealing the victory and retaining her championship in a shocking finish.
Winner: Still WWE Women’s World Champion, Naomi
2. The Wyatt Sicks Survive a Brutal TLC War
In a chaotic and violent TLC match for the WWE Tag Team Championship, The Wyatt Sicks successfully defended their titles against five other teams: DIY, Fraxiom, The Motor City Machine Guns, The Street Profits, and Rey Fenix & Andrade El Idolo. The match was an absolute spectacle of destruction, with bodies flying and weapons being used at every turn. Ladders were set up as bridges, tables were smashed, and chairs were used with abandon. The Wyatt Sicks’ collective power proved to be the ultimate advantage, as their relentless, unsettling style overwhelmed their opponents. In the match’s final moments, Uncle Howdy single-handedly took out several competitors, clearing the way for Gacy to climb the ladder and retrieve the championship belts for his team.
Winner: Still WWE Tag Team Champions, The Wyatt Sicks
3. Becky Lynch Defends Title in a Violent No DQ Match
In a grudge match that lived up to its billing, Becky Lynch defeated Lyra Valkyria in a brutal No Disqualification match for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship. The match was a visceral affair, with both women using kendo sticks, chairs, and even a crowbar to inflict punishment. The most shocking moment came when Becky tied Valkyria’s hands together with a zip tie, leaving her defenseless to an onslaught of chair shots and wrench attacks. However, Valkyria showed incredible resilience, fighting back to free herself and deliver a brutal assault of her own. In the end, Becky Lynch capitalized on a ringside distraction from Bayley, planting Valkyria with the Manhandle Slam to secure the pinfall and retain her title.
Winner: Still WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch
4. Solo Sikoa Escapes with United States Championship
Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu battled inside a steel cage for the WWE United States Championship in a match that was all about family politics. The contest was a physical affair, with both men using the cage to their advantage. As the action intensified, Solo’s faction, The MFT’s, appeared at ringside, attempting to assist him. However, Jimmy Uso appeared to neutralize the interference, sending the crowd into a frenzy. In a shocking turn of events, Talla Tonga managed to handcuff Fatu to the top of the cage, allowing Solo to slip out of the cage door and escape with the championship. The match ended in a brawl, with Fatu breaking free to deliver a jaw-dropping moonsault from the top of the cage.
Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, Solo Sikoa
5. Dominik Mysterio Beats AJ Styles in Cunning Fashion
Dominik Mysterio once again proved that he’s a master of the dirty victory, defeating AJ Styles to retain his WWE Intercontinental Championship. Styles, a seasoned veteran, dominated large portions of the match, but Mysterio used every trick in the book to stay in the fight. The closing moments saw Dominik use a steel chair, a referee distraction, and a timely kick to the groin to gain the upper hand. In a disrespectful tribute to Eddie Guerrero, Mysterio used the chair on Styles before connecting with a Frog Splash to secure the win, further cementing his status as one of WWE’s most despised champions.
Winner: Still WWE Intercontinental Champion, Dominik Mysterio
6. Cody Rhodes Finishes the Story, Lesnar Returns
In a Street Fight for the ages, Cody Rhodes defeated John Cena to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. The match was a brutal and emotional war, with both men using an arsenal of weapons, including chairs, crutches, and the steel steps. The crowd was on its feet as the two icons traded their signature moves, with multiple Attitude Adjustments and CrossRhodes seemingly not enough to end the contest.
The action spilled all over the stadium, with Rhodes hitting Cena with a Snap Vertical Suplex through a guard rail in the crowd. In the final moments, after another intense brawl on the entrance ramp, Rhodes hit a Super Cody Cutter through a table and finished off Cena with a final CrossRhodes for the pinfall.
After the match, a visibly emotional Cody Rhodes embraced John Cena, who raised his hand in victory. Just as Cena was soaking in the applause and “Thank You Cena” chants from the crowd, a returning Brock Lesnar blindsided him with a vicious F5, leaving the fallen legend lying in the center of the ring as the show went off the air.
Winner: New Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes
Conclusion: A Night of Unforgettable Moments and a New Champion
SummerSlam Night 2 provided a fitting end to what Stephanie McMahon announced was the largest-attended SummerSlam in history. The culmination of Cody Rhodes’ long and emotional journey to finally capture the Undisputed WWE Championship was a moment that will be replayed for years to come. While the night celebrated Rhodes’ monumental victory, the shocking return and attack by Brock Lesnar left the WWE Universe with a brand new, unsettling question: What’s next for John Cena, and what does Lesnar’s return mean for the entire company? The answers will have to wait, but for now, the wrestling world belongs to Cody Rhodes.
