Seth Rollins shocked the WWE Universe by cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase and stealing the World Heavyweight Championship from CM Punk. Here’s what really went down.
A Shocking End to Night One
SummerSlam 2025 Night One at MetLife Stadium had its ups and downs, but nothing could prepare fans for the jaw-dropping finale. Just when CM Punk thought he had conquered Gunther to become the World Heavyweight Champion… Seth Rollins limped to the ring, crutches in hand, cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase, and pinned Punk for the title. Rhys Williams described it on Just Podin’ Around as “the chaos we didn’t know we needed.”
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CM Punk vs Gunther Delivered—But Briefly
The match between Punk and Gunther started off slower than expected, but it exploded in the final minutes with brutal strikes, finishers, and raw emotion. Punk pulled off a massive win—until Rollins pulled the ultimate heist.
Rhys gives credit to WWE for turning what could have been a decent match into one of the most unforgettable finishes in SummerSlam history.
A Night of Highs and Lows
Night One had memorable moments—like Jade Cargill’s impressive performance despite losing to Tiffany Stratton, and Randy Orton teaming up with Jelly Roll to take down Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre. But there were misfires too, with odd pacing and product placements.
The Bloodline match was a strong opener, and Charlotte Flair teaming with Alexa Bliss to win the Women’s Tag Titles added some flair (pun intended). But as Rhys said, “it was the Rollins moment that saved Night One.”
Final Grade for Night One: B−
While the matches didn’t all land perfectly, the ending gave fans something to buzz about. From viral moments to long-term story setup, Night One left fans wanting more.
