Opening Match for WWE SummerSlam Sunday Revealed

WWE wasted no time delivering big news during the Countdown to SummerSlam Sunday Pre-Show, live from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Michael Cole dropped a major update for fans tuning in early — the Women’s World Championship Triple Threat Match will be kicking off tonight’s premium live event.

Cole made the announcement after running down the night’s stacked card alongside Big E and Wade Barrett. The panel discussed the fallout from SummerSlam Night One, recapped the first night’s wild moments, and broke down all the matches scheduled for tonight. That’s when Cole revealed the plan for the opening bell, saying “The Triple Threat Match for the Women’s World Championship will open SummerSlam Sunday.”

This means Naomi will put her title on the line right out of the gate against IYO SKY and “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley in what’s sure to be an intense clash. It’s a bold move by WWE to start the show with one of its biggest championship matches, and it could set the tone for the rest of the night.

With the Women’s World Championship opening the event, the rest of the card remains loaded. Fans can expect the Undisputed WWE Championship Street Fight between John Cena and 2025 King of the Ring winner Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch’s Last Chance title defense against Lyra Valkyria, and a six-team TLC match for the Tag Team Titles, among other high-stakes battles.

Starting the night with Naomi, Ripley, and SKY going all-out for gold could be the perfect way to get the MetLife crowd roaring before Cena and Rhodes close the show.

Matches & Key Moments Scheduled for WWE SummerSlam Sunday on August 3, 2025

• Undisputed WWE Championship Street Fight: John Cena (c) vs. 2025 King of the Ring winner “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes
• WWE Women’s World Championship Triple Threat Match: Naomi (c) vs. IYO SKY vs. “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley
• WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship No Disqualification, No Countout Last Chance Match: “The Man” Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria
• WWE United States Championship Steel Cage Match: MFT’s Solo Sikoa (c) vs. “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu
• WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: The Judgment Day’s “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles
• WWE Tag Team Championship 6-Pack TLC Match: The Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy) (c) vs. Andrade and Rey Fénix vs. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) vs. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)

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