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WWE SummerSlam 2025 – Night Two Review

WWE SummerSlam 2025 – Night Two Review

5 August 2025

Paul Francis

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Following a busy and surprise-laden first night, WWE returned with the second chapter of its SummerSlam double-bill. The matches on Sunday delivered more stipulation-based brawls, intense title fights, and the most talked-about return of the weekend.


Naomi (c) vs IYO SKY vs Rhea Ripley

Women’s World Championship – Triple Threat Match

Naomi entered SummerSlam as champion with momentum following her return to the spotlight earlier in the year. After turning heel during the build-up, she found herself in the crosshairs of two of WWE’s most dangerous women: the acrobatic IYO SKY and the returning powerhouse Rhea Ripley.


The triple threat format allowed for creative spots, with SKY using ladders and springboards to her advantage, while Ripley dominated with hard-hitting offence. Naomi, however, worked opportunistically, targeting whichever woman was isolated.


In the final moments, Ripley hit Riptide on SKY but was thrown out of the ring by Naomi, who swooped in to steal the pin. The finish sparked crowd boos, reinforcing Naomi’s new villainous persona.


Winner and Still Champion: Naomi




Becky Lynch (c) vs Lyra Valkyria

Women’s Intercontinental Championship – No Disqualification, Last Chance Stipulation

The feud between Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria had been simmering since Valkyria’s rapid rise through the women's ranks. This match came with high stakes—if Lyra failed to win, she could never challenge for the title again during Becky’s reign.


Both women brought passion and intensity to the no-disqualification rules. Steel chairs, kendo sticks, and even a table were used liberally. At one point, Valkyria landed a moonsault through a table, nearly securing a pin.


Becky’s veteran savvy paid off in the end. She dodged a high-risk top-rope move and locked in the Dis-Arm-Her with a chair wrapped around Valkyria’s arm. With nowhere to go, Lyra tapped out.


Winner and Still Champion: Becky Lynch




Solo Sikoa (c) vs Jacob Fatu

United States Championship – Steel Cage Match

This was the most brutal match of the night. Solo Sikoa, now firmly established as the violent centre of the post-Bloodline landscape, defended against the explosive and unpredictable Jacob Fatu. The cage added an extra layer of carnage.


The match was less about finesse and more about destruction. Both men slammed each other into the steel repeatedly. Fatu attempted to escape mid-match but was dragged back in for a superkick followed by a Samoan Spike.


Despite a late comeback from Fatu that included a top-rope splash, Sikoa kicked out and used the cage to trap Fatu's arm. A second Samoan Spike sealed the win.

Winner and Still Champion: Solo Sikoa




Dominik Mysterio (c) vs AJ Styles

Intercontinental Championship

Dominik Mysterio’s controversial title reign had seen him escape with the belt repeatedly, often due to outside interference. This match, however, was a straight one-on-one against AJ Styles, who returned from injury looking to remind fans he was still a world-class performer.


Styles controlled the early stages with technical precision, grounding Dominik and teasing a submission finish. Dominik turned the tide with a thumb to the eye and a snap DDT, then used the ropes for leverage during a near-fall that had the crowd furious.


Styles mounted a final flurry, hitting the Phenomenal Forearm. But Dominik rolled out of the ring, pulled Styles into the steel steps, and finished with a Frog Splash after slipping back into the ring unnoticed.


Winner and Still Champion: Dominik Mysterio




The Wyatt Sicks vs Fraxiom, Andrade & Rey Fénix, Motor City Machine Guns, #DIY, Street Profits

Six-Team TLC Match – WWE Tag Team Championship

This chaotic, high-risk encounter featured six teams and the return of the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs stipulation. It was the most action-packed match of the night, full of wild dives, broken furniture, and blink-and-you-miss-it moments.


The Wyatt Sicks, introduced earlier in the summer as a new horror-themed faction, were not favourites going in. But their dark presence dominated the match, with Bo Dallas (as Uncle Howdy) using psychological tactics and brawling style to throw off the competition.

Highlights included a triple ladder suplex spot involving Fraxiom and DIY, a Spanish Fly from the top of a ladder by Rey Fénix, and a spear through a table by Montez Ford. The ending saw the Wyatt Sicks’ tag members climb opposite ladders and simultaneously unhook both belts after incapacitating the Machine Guns with chair shots.


Winners and New Champions: The Wyatt Sicks




John Cena (c) vs Cody Rhodes

Undisputed WWE Championship – Street Fight

In a rematch from Money in the Bank, John Cena entered as champion and icon, while Cody Rhodes carried the weight of legacy and expectation. Their previous encounter had been clean and respectful, but this time the gloves were off.


Both men used the street fight stipulation to full effect—trash cans, steel steps, kendo sticks, and even the commentary desk came into play. Cena delivered a brutal Attitude Adjustment through the announce table. Rhodes responded with a Cody Cutter from the barricade.


The decisive moment came when Cena tried to lock in the STF with a chain. Cody slipped out, landed three Cross Rhodes in a row, and pinned Cena to reclaim the title.


After the match, the lights cut out.


To the shock of everyone, Brock Lesnar returned, stormed the ring, and dropped Cena with an F5. The move wasn’t part of the match, but it was a clear message. Whether it was revenge, a statement, or both, Lesnar’s presence changed the entire feel of the show’s final moments.


Winner and New Champion: Cody Rhodes




Location: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025

Attendance: Combined weekend crowd estimated over 140,000

Host: Cardi B


While Night One featured title changes and twists, Night Two upped the physicality and chaos. From the carnage of the steel cage and TLC bouts to Lesnar’s surprise return, the second half of SummerSlam 2025 delivered high-impact entertainment and launched several new storylines heading into the autumn.


Cody Rhodes reclaimed gold, the Wyatt Sicks made their mark, and Naomi’s championship run continued. WWE’s two-night experiment gave room for a wide range of talent to shine and left fans talking well beyond the final bell.

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WWE SummerSlam 2025 – Night Two Review

  • Writer: Paul Francis
    Paul Francis
  • Aug 5
  • 4 min read

Following a busy and surprise-laden first night, WWE returned with the second chapter of its SummerSlam double-bill. The matches on Sunday delivered more stipulation-based brawls, intense title fights, and the most talked-about return of the weekend.


Naomi (c) vs IYO SKY vs Rhea Ripley

Women’s World Championship – Triple Threat Match

Naomi entered SummerSlam as champion with momentum following her return to the spotlight earlier in the year. After turning heel during the build-up, she found herself in the crosshairs of two of WWE’s most dangerous women: the acrobatic IYO SKY and the returning powerhouse Rhea Ripley.


The triple threat format allowed for creative spots, with SKY using ladders and springboards to her advantage, while Ripley dominated with hard-hitting offence. Naomi, however, worked opportunistically, targeting whichever woman was isolated.


In the final moments, Ripley hit Riptide on SKY but was thrown out of the ring by Naomi, who swooped in to steal the pin. The finish sparked crowd boos, reinforcing Naomi’s new villainous persona.


Winner and Still Champion: Naomi




Becky Lynch (c) vs Lyra Valkyria

Women’s Intercontinental Championship – No Disqualification, Last Chance Stipulation

The feud between Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria had been simmering since Valkyria’s rapid rise through the women's ranks. This match came with high stakes—if Lyra failed to win, she could never challenge for the title again during Becky’s reign.


Both women brought passion and intensity to the no-disqualification rules. Steel chairs, kendo sticks, and even a table were used liberally. At one point, Valkyria landed a moonsault through a table, nearly securing a pin.


Becky’s veteran savvy paid off in the end. She dodged a high-risk top-rope move and locked in the Dis-Arm-Her with a chair wrapped around Valkyria’s arm. With nowhere to go, Lyra tapped out.


Winner and Still Champion: Becky Lynch




Solo Sikoa (c) vs Jacob Fatu

United States Championship – Steel Cage Match

This was the most brutal match of the night. Solo Sikoa, now firmly established as the violent centre of the post-Bloodline landscape, defended against the explosive and unpredictable Jacob Fatu. The cage added an extra layer of carnage.


The match was less about finesse and more about destruction. Both men slammed each other into the steel repeatedly. Fatu attempted to escape mid-match but was dragged back in for a superkick followed by a Samoan Spike.


Despite a late comeback from Fatu that included a top-rope splash, Sikoa kicked out and used the cage to trap Fatu's arm. A second Samoan Spike sealed the win.

Winner and Still Champion: Solo Sikoa




Dominik Mysterio (c) vs AJ Styles

Intercontinental Championship

Dominik Mysterio’s controversial title reign had seen him escape with the belt repeatedly, often due to outside interference. This match, however, was a straight one-on-one against AJ Styles, who returned from injury looking to remind fans he was still a world-class performer.


Styles controlled the early stages with technical precision, grounding Dominik and teasing a submission finish. Dominik turned the tide with a thumb to the eye and a snap DDT, then used the ropes for leverage during a near-fall that had the crowd furious.


Styles mounted a final flurry, hitting the Phenomenal Forearm. But Dominik rolled out of the ring, pulled Styles into the steel steps, and finished with a Frog Splash after slipping back into the ring unnoticed.


Winner and Still Champion: Dominik Mysterio




The Wyatt Sicks vs Fraxiom, Andrade & Rey Fénix, Motor City Machine Guns, #DIY, Street Profits

Six-Team TLC Match – WWE Tag Team Championship

This chaotic, high-risk encounter featured six teams and the return of the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs stipulation. It was the most action-packed match of the night, full of wild dives, broken furniture, and blink-and-you-miss-it moments.


The Wyatt Sicks, introduced earlier in the summer as a new horror-themed faction, were not favourites going in. But their dark presence dominated the match, with Bo Dallas (as Uncle Howdy) using psychological tactics and brawling style to throw off the competition.

Highlights included a triple ladder suplex spot involving Fraxiom and DIY, a Spanish Fly from the top of a ladder by Rey Fénix, and a spear through a table by Montez Ford. The ending saw the Wyatt Sicks’ tag members climb opposite ladders and simultaneously unhook both belts after incapacitating the Machine Guns with chair shots.


Winners and New Champions: The Wyatt Sicks




John Cena (c) vs Cody Rhodes

Undisputed WWE Championship – Street Fight

In a rematch from Money in the Bank, John Cena entered as champion and icon, while Cody Rhodes carried the weight of legacy and expectation. Their previous encounter had been clean and respectful, but this time the gloves were off.


Both men used the street fight stipulation to full effect—trash cans, steel steps, kendo sticks, and even the commentary desk came into play. Cena delivered a brutal Attitude Adjustment through the announce table. Rhodes responded with a Cody Cutter from the barricade.


The decisive moment came when Cena tried to lock in the STF with a chain. Cody slipped out, landed three Cross Rhodes in a row, and pinned Cena to reclaim the title.


After the match, the lights cut out.


To the shock of everyone, Brock Lesnar returned, stormed the ring, and dropped Cena with an F5. The move wasn’t part of the match, but it was a clear message. Whether it was revenge, a statement, or both, Lesnar’s presence changed the entire feel of the show’s final moments.


Winner and New Champion: Cody Rhodes




Location: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025

Attendance: Combined weekend crowd estimated over 140,000

Host: Cardi B


While Night One featured title changes and twists, Night Two upped the physicality and chaos. From the carnage of the steel cage and TLC bouts to Lesnar’s surprise return, the second half of SummerSlam 2025 delivered high-impact entertainment and launched several new storylines heading into the autumn.


Cody Rhodes reclaimed gold, the Wyatt Sicks made their mark, and Naomi’s championship run continued. WWE’s two-night experiment gave room for a wide range of talent to shine and left fans talking well beyond the final bell.

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