Ruse of the century: Seth Rollins cashes-in on CM Punk to become new World Champion at SummerSlam 2025

Overview

• Seth Rollins pulled off the Ruse of the Century against CM Punk on Night 1 of SummerSlam 2025
• The Visionary cashed in his MITB Contract on the Second City Saint and became the new World Champion
• Punk's world title reign lasted just a little over 5 minutes after pinning Gunther in the Main Event of Night 1

Seth Rollins pulled off the Ruse of the Century against CM Punk on Night 1 of SummerSlam 2025, as he successfully cashed in his Money in the Bank Contract on the Voice of the Voiceless to become the new World Heavyweight Champion. Punk's world title reign lasted just a little over 5 minutes after pinning Gunther in the Main Event of Night 1.

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Punk delivered two 'Go to sleep's' in a row to the Ring General, who was caught off-guard by the fact that he was bleeding. It was enough for the Second City Saint to pin the Imperium star to become the new world champion, whose reign didn't last long.

Watch Seth Rollins cashing in his MITB Contract against CM Punk to become the new world champion at WWE SummerSlam here -

THE RUSE OF THE CENTURY! 😲

Seth Rollins just cashed in on CM Punk and just became the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/p7LED0AvPn

— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2025

Just a couple of minutes into Punk's reign, Seth's music hit the arena, and the fans went crazy. Rollins got off his crutches, took the MITB contract from Paul Heyman, ran towards the ringside, got the referee on his side, and ensured to cash in the contract despite the resistance from Punk.

Seth Rollins pulls off his iconic title spin moment 10 years after the Heist of the Century

Rollins made the best use of the rest he had away from the company against a tired Punk, delivered a Curb Stomp, and claimed a win via pinfall. It was described as the 'Ruse of the Century' on air by Michael Cole, so aptly too, as he tricked many to believe that he was legitimately injured.

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Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed came out and celebrated Seth's incredible moment. On his way backstage, Rollins did his iconic title spin, which he did after cashing in his MITB contract against Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar in the Main Event of WrestleMania 31, a little over ten years ago.