This weekend is about to get absolutely wild, with newly crowned Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk putting his title on the line against Cody Rhodes in the main event of SummerSlam 2026. This isn’t some throwaway show, it’s a two-day event packed with high-stakes championship matches, all going down at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. If you thought the road to SummerSlam was intense, just wait until that first bell rings.
Every Title Is on the Line, But That Main Event Though
Seriously, the headliner is what everyone’s buzzing about. Punk, holding that Undisputed WWE Championship, facing off against Cody Rhodes. Talk about a must-watch collision! But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We’ve also got Roman Reigns defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins, which promises to be an absolute slugfest. Then there’s the Women’s World Championship, with Liv Morgan putting her title up against IYO SKY. These aren’t just matches, they are career-defining moments, and the championship gold is what it’s all about.
Stacked Card, Wall-to-Wall Action
The whole weekend is loaded, not just the top three fights. How about Brock Lesnar, with Paul Heyman in his corner, stepping into Hell in a Cell against Oba Femi? That’s going to be brutal! Plus, the Intercontinental Championship is on the line when Penta defends against Chad Gable. The Interim WWE Women’s Championship is getting settled in a Ladder Match, featuring Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, and Giulia or Lash Legend. That’s pure chaos waiting to happen. We’ve even got a massive Six-Man Tag Team clash with LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, and Royce Keys taking on The Bloodline, made up of Jey & Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu. And don’t sleep on Gunther vs. Nick Aldis, or Danhausen vs. “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio. There’s also a No. 1 Contender’s Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship between Finn Bálor and Sami Zayn, which has huge implications for whoever walks out of the main event still champion. Trick Williams defends his United States Championship against Baron Corbin, and there’s a Six-Woman Tag Team match too: Fatal Influence facing The Bella Twins and Paige.
Don’t Miss a Second: How to Catch All the Action
You don’t want to miss a single second of this, and thankfully, it’s super easy to watch. Both Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, start times are set for 6 p.m. ET, which is 3 p.m. PT. You can stream everything live on ESPN Unlimited, which you can access directly through the ESPN App. If you’ve got DirecTV, Fubo, or YouTube TV, you can also catch all the action there. ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99 a month, or if you’re all in, it’s $299.99 for the whole year. This weekend is going to set the tone for the rest of the year, so grab your snacks, settle in, and get ready to witness history!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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