Night 2 of WWE SummerSlam 2025 delivered high-octane drama, emotional moments, and shocking twists, capped by the surprise return of “The Beast Incarnate” Brock Lesnar. Lesnar appeared for the first time in over two years to launch a brutal attack on John Cena moments after his emotional title loss to Cody Rhodes in the Undisputed WWE Championship main event.
The night featured six action-packed title matches, each pushing WWE’s top superstars to their physical and emotional limits. Below is a full breakdown of the results and highlights:
Main Event: Cody Rhodes Defeats John Cena (c) – Street Fight for Undisputed WWE Championship
In a match that echoed their WrestleMania clash earlier this year, Cody Rhodes and John Cena waged war in a brutal street fight. Rhodes withstood five Attitude Adjustments, including two from the top rope, while Cena showed resilience, surviving three Cross Rhodes.
Rhodes finally sealed the victory with a sixth Cross Rhodes, capturing the Undisputed WWE Championship. An emotional post-match moment saw Cena, bloodied but proud, hand Rhodes the title in a symbolic gesture of passing the torch.
John Cena congratulates Cody Rhodes after Rhodes won and became the WWE Undisputed Champion during the WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 03, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Images)
But celebration turned to shock when Brock Lesnar’s music hit the arena. Making his first appearance since early 2023, Lesnar stormed the ring and F5’d Cena in a chilling postscript to the night, reigniting questions about his WWE future after being named in a high-profile lawsuit in 2024.
Full Match Results – WWE SummerSlam Night 2:
Naomi (c) def. Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky – WWE Women’s World Championship (Triple Threat)
Naomi retains the WWE Women’s World Championship Title belt during SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images)
Naomi retained her title after an intense three-way battle. Despite Rhea Ripley’s near-win with two devastating Riptides, Naomi countered with a slick rolling pin on Ripley for the victory.
Iyo Sky in action against Rhea Ripley during SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Cooper Niell/WWE via Getty Images)
Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy) (c) win Six-Pack TLC Match – WWE Tag Team Championship
Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, and Nikki Cross Celebrate winning during SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images)
In a chaotic, weapon-filled match featuring six top-tier tag teams, Lumis and Gacy retained with help from Uncle Howdy and Erick Rowan. The Street Profits, #DIY, Motor City Machine Guns, Fraxiom, and the duo of Andrade & Rey Fenix all had their moments, but the Wyatt Sicks emerged dominant.
The Wyatt Sicks Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy, #DIY Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, The Street Profits Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, Motor City Machine Guns Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, Fraxiom, Nathan Frazer and Axiom, Andrade and Rey Fenix in action during SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Cooper Niell/WWE via Getty Images)
Becky Lynch (c) def. Lyra Valkyria – Women’s Intercontinental Championship (No DQ Match)
A dramatic No Disqualification bout saw “The Man” Becky Lynch retain her title after Bayley inadvertently struck Valkyria with a steel chain while attempting to help her. Per stipulation, Valkyria can no longer challenge for the title during Lynch’s reign.
Becky Lynch in action against Lyra Valkyria during SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)
Solo Sikoa (c) def. Jacob Fatu – U.S. Championship (Steel Cage Match)
Jacob Fatu in action against Solo Sikoa during SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images)
In a brutal steel cage clash, Jacob Fatu nearly dismantled Sikoa until interference from MFT stablemates, Talla Tonga, Tanga Loa, and JC Mateo, turned the tide. Jimmy Uso’s attempt to help Fatu was thwarted, allowing Sikoa to walk out of the cage and retain his title.
Jacob Fatu in action against JC Mateo and Talla Tonga during SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images)
Dominik Mysterio (c) def. AJ Styles – Intercontinental Championship
Dominik paid homage to Eddie Guerrero with vintage moves like the Frog Splash and Three Amigos, while AJ Styles arrived in gear reminiscent of the infamous 2005 SummerSlam custody match. Dominik used Guerrero’s “lie, cheat, and steal” ethos to score a win over Styles.
AJ Styles in action against Dominik Mysterio during SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images)
Post-Match Shocker: Brock Lesnar Returns, Attacks John Cena
Just as Cody Rhodes stood tall with the championship, Lesnar emerged from the shadows to F5 a vulnerable Cena, marking a shocking end to the night and possibly setting the stage for a new rivalry heading into the fall season.
WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 not only delivered elite in-ring action but also left fans buzzing with surprises, including Lesnar’s dramatic return and the crowning of Cody Rhodes as the new face of WWE. As the company heads into the next phase of its programming, the WWE Universe is left with burning questions, and plenty of anticipation.
John Cena walks out of the arena after the loss to Cody Rhodes during the WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 03, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Written By Rodney Mbua
