Promotional material released on Peacock may have revealed the main event for the first night of WWE SummerSlam. An advertisement for the August event features Gunther and CM Punk, strongly suggesting their World Heavyweight Championship match will headline the show.
For the first time, SummerSlam will be a two-night premium live event. While the Night Two main event featuring John Cena challenging Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Title was previously established, the headliner for Night One remained a topic of speculation. The presence of Roman Reigns in a tag team match alongside Jey Uso against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed led many to believe that contest could close the show.
However, advertising for the event appears to settle the debate. The cover image for Night One showcases Punk and Gunther, while the image for Night Two features Rhodes and Cena. This follows WWE’s historical pattern of using the main event participants to promote its major shows. Still, the company could make last-minute changes as the final card takes shape.
The next step in the rivalry between the champion and challenger is set for the upcoming episode of WWE RAW, where the two will have a face-to-face confrontation. Their last in-ring segment saw a head-scratching moment where Punk was left speechless by the World Heavyweight Champion. Fontes