Cena defeated Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to win the undisputed WWE championship. Three months later, Rhodes scratched his way back to title contention through the King of the Ring tournament. The inaugural two-day SummerSlam is suitable grounds for a rematch between two of WWE's top stars.

Naomi is now a member of the Raw brand. In addition to that, she is now set to defend her Women's World Championship at SummerSlam.

Naomi has found her “F U” energy. Thanks to a timely Money in the Bank cash-in, Naomi is now the WWE Women’s World Champion, with a marquee title defense set for WWE SummerSlam. Thanks to fellow WWE star Natalya,

WWE has confirmed 6 matches for SummerSlam 2025 so far. John Cena will be in action at the biggest party of the Summer and lock horns against Cody Rhodes in the main event. CM Punk will also compete at SummerSlam.

"WWE Raw" General Manager Adam Pearce made a huge match official for the first-ever two-night SummerSlam in the opening segment of Monday's show.