WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 1 Preview – Title changes, possible return, CM Punk heartbreak

#1. Gunther vs. CM Punk

The World Heavyweight Championship match is the most anticipated of the night. Gunther is reportedly suffering from a nose injury ahead of SummerSlam, prompting many to speculate that his second reign with the title could end imminently. The Austrian's opponent, the increasingly popular CM Punk, has not held a title since losing the WWE Championship to The Rock in 2013.

While Punk's sights are set on Gunther at SummerSlam, he still has unfinished business with long-term rival Seth Rollins. The Visionary has not been seen since hurting his knee against LA Knight at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 12. The severity of the injury remains unknown, with some believing he could be out for several months and others predicting he could return soon.

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The latter scenario seems most likely, with Rollins successfully cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to spoil Punk's title win.

Prediction: CM Punk defeats Gunther, Seth Rollins defeats CM Punk

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Danny Hart is a journalist who has been reporting on pro wrestling (WWE) at Sportskeeda since 2017. He grew up as a massive fan of football/soccer and wrestling, leading him to pursue a career in sports journalism.

Before assuming his current role, Hart worked as a football writer at Goal.com between 2009 and 2016. He prides himself on writing original content that is fact-based and highly accurate. Hart thoroughly proofreads his work before submitting it and relies only on credible sources for information.

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