WWE SummerSlam streams Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2 exclusively on the ESPN App

WWE SummerSlam will stream in the U.S. exclusively on the ESPN App on Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2, live from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The Premium Live Event is available to fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan — either directly or through a traditional pay TV package.

SummerSlam begins at 6 p.m. ET on both nights and will feature some of WWE’s biggest stars competing in blockbuster championship matchups. World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns renews his rivalry with Seth Rollins in one of WWE’s most storied feuds.

The newly crowned Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk defends his title against Cody Rhodes in a highly anticipated showdown.

The card will also feature a Hell in a Cell Match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar, as the two powerhouses bring their bitter rivalry inside WWE’s most unforgiving structure.

Coverage on the ESPN App will also include Countdown to SummerSlam and the SummerSlam post-event show on both nights.

WWE SummerSlam 2026 – Saturday, August 1st (Night 1)

Undisputed WWE Championship: CM Punk defends against Cody Rhodes
Hell in a Cell match: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan defends against IYO SKY
Gunther vs. Nick Aldis
Solo Sikoa, LA Knight & Royce Keys vs. Jacob Fatu & The Usos
The Bellas & Paige vs. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid)

WWE SummerSlam 2026 – Sunday, August 2nd (Night 2)

World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns defends against Seth Rollins
Interim WWE Women’s Championship Ladder Match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Chelsea Green vs. TBD (Giulia or Lash Legend)
WWE Championship number one contender’s match: Sami Zayn vs. Finn Balor
Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio
United States Championship: Trick Williams defends against Baron Corbin
Intercontinental Championship: Penta defends against Chad Gable

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John Cena’s Greatest Matches: A Legacy of Endurance

At a SmackDown taping in 2016, I sat next to a youngster who was fully decked out in John Cena gear. With a perplexed look on his face, he asked his mother what the audience was chanting as they voiced their disapproval of the match in progress. “They’re saying Cena sucks,” his mother replied in a cautious whisper, which brought sadness to his eyes.

I could hear the tears in his voice as he asked, “Why don’t they like him?” His mother pulled him in for a hug, shielding him from the negativity being hurled at her son’s hero. It was heartbreaking to watch. It also, however, put into perspective how, despite all the jeers, people have a special kind of love for John Cena.

From Kurt Angle in 2002 to Gunther in 2025, John Cena has left an indelible impression on the hearts and minds of wrestling fans while also being one of the industry’s most polarizing figures. Nearly fifteen years as the face of WWE, Cena traveled a road where the trip itself became as much of the story as any victory earned or title won.

The star of the show is usually not booed out of the buildings he performs in, but that was the case during John Cena’s prime on the WWE mountain top. Eventually, the tide turned, with fan support split evenly. Ultimately, the “Let’s go Cena. Cena Sucks” narrative became universal praise and admiration for the pride of West Newbury, Massachusetts.

Generations of wrestling fans went from insisting John Cena turn heel to condemning the turn that occurred in Toronto. Cena gained the respect and support of wrestling fans who used to boo him, while the children who idolized Cena grew up and are now the loudest voices in the room. John Cena’s legacy isn’t about “You Can’t See Me” or “You Can’t Wrestle.”

John Cena’s legacy is endurance. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect all require one to endure.

”The Last Time is Now” tour’s final stop is Saturday, December 13th, in Washington D.C., for Saturday Night’s Main Event. As Cena’s swan song is upon us, it is only natural to reminisce about his greatest battles inside the squared circle. Many matches and moments come to mind, but let’s take a look at the 10 Best Matches of John Cena’s career.

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The Evolution of R-Truth

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.

A WWE wrestler is fired on Sunday and rehired on Saturday. Overwhelming fan backlash to such a decision will do that.

It’s cause and effect.

R-Truth announced on social media that he was released from WWE and thanked the fans for their support.

It had to be a joke, right?

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WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event: Nostalgia Reimagined

A nostalgic staple of WWE’s network programming returns as Saturday Night’s Main Event airs on NBC. The December 14th special, featuring a WWE Championship match with Cody Rhodes defending the gold against former friend turned dastardly challenger Kevin Owens has fans buzzing with excitement.

Whether it’s the formation of the Mega Powers, Mr. Perfect destroying the WWF Championship belt with a hammer, or an all-time classic between Rockers facing the Brain Busters, Saturday Night’s Main Event was a show where big things popped off that kept people talking all day Sunday and well into Monday.

I vividly remember my first Saturday Night’s Main Event. I hadn’t been a wrestling fan for that long. However, if you heard me talk about anything related to the squared circle, you’d think I was a long-time superfan. I was playing outside with my friend Billy Andrews when he said he couldn’t wait to see the Ultimate Warrior face the Super Ninja.

Hearing the words “Ultimate Warrior” and “Super Ninja” in the same sentence made my mind explode with excitement.

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The Max of AEW’s Media Rights Renewal

After months of intense speculation that predicted glorious ascension from some and the utter demise from others, All Elite Wrestling and Warner Bros. Discovery officially announced a new multi-year media rights deal on Wednesday.

The renewal of the deal calls for Dynamite and Collision to remain on TBS and TNT respectively, with AEW programming streaming live simultaneously on Max for U.S. subscribers in January 2025. AEW pay-per-view events will stream live on Max later next year for an additional cost.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Kathleen Finch confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that AEW’s library will be available on Max as part of the deal.

The Sports Business Journal is the first mainstream source to report that WBD has an equity stake in AEW and retained it as part of the new deal.

Industry insiders, including former WCW President Eric Bischoff, have long since suspected ownership stake was part of the equation, considering their financial support of the promotion despite declining ratings.

There was no mention of AEW’s Friday night show Rampage, their quarterly specials Battle of the Belts, Ring of Honor, or Tru TV, which is rebranding as a sports channel. The word on the street is Rampage has been canceled and will finish its run through 2024.

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AEW All In 2024 Predictions

AEW brings All In to Wembley Stadium for the second year in a row. Over 53,000 fans will make London ground zero professional for pro wrestling with four marquee bouts headlining an eleven-match card.

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MLW Never Say Never Results: Actor Paul Walter Hauser Fights Tom Lawlor

Major League Wrestling taped its ‘Never Say Never’ event on July 12th at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Florida. The show streamed on August 12th on YouTube, featuring Emmy Award-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser taking on former UFC fighter “Filthy” Tom Lawlor.

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CM Punk Signs w/ Raw and Declares for WWE Royal Rumble

After a weeklong trek across WWE’s three brands, CM Punk has officially planted his flag on Monday Night Raw. Punk signed the contract in the ring, presented by general manager Adam Pearce. Punk stated despite reasonable offers from Nick Aldis (SmackDown) and Shawn Micheals (NXT), the offer from RAW was head and shoulders above the rest.

Punk exclusively on Raw could significantly impact the pro wrestling landscape. Many Television deals expire next year, and everyone wants to extend their current deal or find a new network to call home. Punk could be the key for WWE.

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CM Punk Returns to WWE at Survivor Series

In one fell swoop, WWE took Chicago from AEW. CM Punk made his earth-shattering return to WWE at Survivor Series on Saturday in Chicago. Rumors of Punk’s arrival started from the moment AEW fired him in August due to a backstage fight with Jack Perry at All In.

WWE trolled the audience all evening with whether Randy Orton would show up for his team in the WarGames main event. Some wondered if Orton would not show up due to teaming up with the man who injured him in Jey Uso.

After a brief delay, Orton arrived for his team, disappointing those who thought Punk would be the surprise partner.

Orton’s Team celebrated their victory as the show was about to go off the air. The copyright graphic appears on the screen, signaling an inevitable fade to black. After all, there is no way WWE would overshadow Orton’s return…It was all a ruse.

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Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! (Review)

It’s time to gear up for another Scooby-Doo adventure with Mystery Inc. as they join forces with Krypto, the Superdog, to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the Justice League.

Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! is the latest collaboration between Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics.

It’s part spiritual successor and another part straight-up sequel to the famed ensemble cartoon of the 70s and 80s, Superfriends.

There’s plenty of Easter eggs to gawk at for old-school fans.

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