On August 13, 2025, SummerSlam Night 2 brought fans another thrilling chapter in the saga of John Cena’s retirement tour, held at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This time, Cena faced off against the former champion Cody Rhodes, with the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line.
In an exhilarating “street fight” match that captivated the audience, Rhodes managed to reclaim the title from the legendary Cena. However, the night took an unexpected turn when Brock Lesnar made a shocking return to WWE, delivering a devastating F-5 to a dazed Cena.
This marked just one of several significant title matches on the card. Naomi successfully defended her championship in the event’s opening bout, while Becky Lynch also retained her title after overcoming Lyra Valkyria. Later, Solo Sikoa fought valiantly to retain the United States Championship in a brutal steel cage match against Jacob Fatu, and Dominik Mysterio secured his hold on the men’s Intercontinental Championship by defeating AJ Styles.
In his coverage of this high-stakes evening, ESPN journalist Greg Wyshynski spotlights the standout moments and key highlights from SummerSlam Night 2.