Top 5 best moments from first-ever 2-nighter SummerSlam

Overview

• The first-ever 2-nighter SummerSlam at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey included some great moments
• Seth Rollins cashing in his MITB Contract on CM Punk was the highlight of Night 1
• Brock Lesnar's return on Night 2 to attack John Cena was one of the most shocking moments in the history of WWE

The first-ever 2-nighter SummerSlam at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey included some great moments. Seth Rollins cashing in his MITB Contract on CM Punk was the highlight of Night 1. Likewise, Brock Lesnar's return on Night 2 to attack John Cena was one of the most shocking moments in the history of WWE.

There were many great moments throughout the weekend, making it one of the most memorable events lately. The TLC Match for the Tag Team titles had many spots. However, there were way too many memorable moments, which could not make it to the list. The best 5 moments from the match spanned over both nights from different matches.

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Top Moments of WWE SummerSlam 2025

Jacob Fatu's Moon Sault from the Top of the Steel Cage

Jacob Fatu lost against Solo Sikoa in the Steel Cage Match for the United States Championship on Night 2, thanks to MFTs dragging Solo out of the structure. However, after the match, Jimmy ensured the MFTs got payback, as he threw them into the structure. Fatu climbed up to the top of the structure and delivered a deadly Moon Sault.

John Cena passing the torch to Cody Rhodes

John Cena lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes in the Main Event of Night 2. After the match, the duo had an exchange of words and emotions. Cena handed over the belt to Cody and had a special message, as Rhodes cried, which marked the passing of the torch from the greatest Baby Face of all time to the current Face of the company.

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Logan Paul's Frog Splash to Jelly Roll from the top of the ring post

The match between Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre vs Randy Orton and Jelly Roll was slow-paced and received mixed opinions from the fans. However, one crazy spot caught the attention of the fans, where Logan climbed up the top of the ring post, gave a beer bash to himself, and delivered a Frog Splash through the announcer's desk to Jelly Roll.

Seth Rollins' cash-in against CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship 

Seth Rollins reportedly had a knee injury on SNME in July and was reported to be out of action for an indefinite period. However, he made a shocking return on Night 1 with Paul Heyman, removed crutches, cashed in his MITB Contract on CM Punk, and successfully won the world title. His title spin was a reminder of his cash-in at WrestleMania 31.

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Brock Lesnar's shocking return to deliver an F5 to John Cena

After the match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena on Night 2 of SummerSlam, a shocking moment happened, as Brock Lesnar returned for the first time in two years. The Beast Incarnate had a faceoff with Cena and delivered an F5 to him, to mark his presence back in the company. Given his mention in the Janel Grant Lawsuit, nearly no one expected him to return, making it arguably the most shocking moment in WWE's history.