WWE Championship shifts from John Cena to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam Night 2, Brock Lesnar makes his comeback
In a thrilling turn of events at the WWE SummerSlam 2025, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Cody Rhodes reclaimed the Undisputed WWE Championship from John Cena in a brutal street fight.
The match, a classic display of violence and determination, saw both wrestlers put their bodies on the line. The action-packed encounter culminated with Rhodes delivering a decisive blow to Cena, securing the title he lost to Cena at WrestleMania.
The moment was made even more dramatic as Brock Lesnar made a shocking return, attacking Cena with an F-5 as the show ended. This unexpected intervention has set the stage for future feuds and storylines.
In another highlight of the event, Naomi retained the WWE Women's World Championship Title belt in a chaotic Triple Threat Match against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. Naomi secured the win by rolling up Ripley and pulling her tights at the last second.
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso maintained their dominance with a victory over Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed in a tag team match.
Dominik Mysterio successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles, marking the fifth consecutive defence since winning it at WrestleMania. Solo Sikoa retained the United States Championship by escaping a cage match against Jacob Fatu.
The event also featured a slugfest between Candy LeRae and unspecified opponents, resulting in LeRae being sent through a ladder.
Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis retained the WWE Tag Championship in a tables, ladders, and chairs match. The Wyatt Sicks family now holds the WWE Tag Team Championship.
Becky Lynch won the Women's Intercontinental Championship from Lyra Valkyria in a no disqualification match. Lynch aimed to ensure Valkyria would never challenge for the title again.
The SummerSlam 2025 event was filled with excitement and suspense, setting the stage for future WWE championship matches and storylines.
Ryan Gaydos, a senior editor for the website reporting this article, was present at the event and witnessed the historic moments unfold.
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Despite the plethora of thrilling matches at the WWE SummerSlam 2025, including Roman Reigns & Jey Uso's tag team victory and Naomi's chaotic Triple Threat bout for the Women's World Championship, the most significant event was undoubtedly Cody Rhodes' reclamation of the Undisputed WWE Championship.
This moment, reminiscent of the classic sports comeback narratives, created ripples across the sports world, echoing the passion and intensity typically displayed in sports careers.
