About this episode
in this episode of Wrestling Soup, hosts Anthony Thomas, Andrew, and John Draper discuss WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night One. The trio break down the matches, including a standout performance by CM Punk and Gunther and a polarizing ending involving Seth Rollins. They also dive into the dissatisfaction with Sammy Zain vs. Karrion Kross, the surprising cash-in by Seth Rollins, and the overall disappointment with the night. Despite a strong main event, the show leaves much to be desired for the hosts. Tune in for an honest critique of WWE's recent event. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions 00:59 Summer Slam Overview 01:25 Seth Rollins' Controversial Win 05:09 CM Punk vs. Gunther: Match Analysis 15:48 Celebrity Appearances and Matches 18:57 Women's Championship Match 26:37 Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross 30:55 Discussing Sami Zayn's Character Evolution 32:07 Cross's Character and Potential Storylines 33:26 Women's Tag Team Championship Match Analysis 35:43 Alexa Bliss and Character Development 41:23 Roman Reigns and Jey Uso Tag Team Match 41:45 Crowd Reactions and Match Quality 43:09 Main Event and Overall Show Review 58:46 Upcoming Matches and Final Thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .