In a night filled with tension, blood, and betrayal, SummerSlam 2025 delivered one of the most unforgettable main events in WWE history. Fans witnessed CM Punk rise back to the top… only to fall minutes later. Here’s everything that went down in the blockbuster main event between CM Punk and Gunther, and how Seth Rollins shocked the world with a perfectly timed Money in the Bank cash-in.
🥇 CM Punk Defeats Gunther in a Classic War
CM Punk and Gunther battled in what many are calling the match of the year. Gunther, the former Intercontinental Champion turned heavyweight monster, took Punk to the limit in a hard-hitting, emotionally driven clash.
- The match featured brutal chops, chain wrestling, and high drama.
- Gunther was left bloody and exhausted, while Punk pushed through the pain with unrelenting spirit.
- Punk finally nailed two GTS finishers to score the pinfall victory.
📢 “CM Punk has done it — for the first time in 12 years, he is World Heavyweight Champion once again!”
The crowd erupted. The return to glory was complete. Or so it seemed…
💼 The Shocking Twist: Seth Rollins Cashes In
Just minutes after Punk’s emotional win, Seth Rollins limped to the stage on crutches, flanked by Paul Heyman. Fans assumed Rollins was injured and merely there to tease a future challenge.
But in a brilliant act of deception, Rollins threw down the crutches, revealing he was perfectly fine. He stormed the ring, struck Punk multiple times with the MITB briefcase, and hit a devastating Curb Stomp.
- Rollins cashed in Money in the Bank and pinned Punk in under a minute.
- The title reign of CM Punk lasted less than five minutes.
- The crowd was stunned, some cheering the twist, others booing the betrayal.
🎙️ “Rollins just pulled off the ruse of the century! CM Punk’s fairytale ends in heartbreak.”
🧠 Storytelling at Its Finest – But Fans Are Divided
Critics and fans alike praised the in-ring storytelling and emotional investment. CBS Sports called Punk vs. Gunther “the best match of the night by a mile”, while NY Post described Rollins’ cash-in as “the moment SummerSlam desperately needed.”
However, some fans weren’t thrilled with the ending. Accusations of “bait and switch” and “fake injuries” sparked backlash on social media.
🔥 What’s Next for CM Punk and Seth Rollins?
This ending sets up one of the most heated rivalries in recent WWE memory. Will Punk get his revenge? Will Rollins continue his reign through mind games and manipulation?
With Night 2 of SummerSlam still ahead, don’t be surprised if WWE throws in more surprises. The war has just begun.
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