SummerSlam has been a WWE staple since 1988, delivering championship clashes, shocking twists TITLE and unforgettable moments that define eras.

The first main event, 1988, saw Hulk Hogan & ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage battle Andre the Giant & Ted Di Biase, with Jesse Ventura as special referee. A distraction from Miss Elizabeth tipped the scales for the babyfaces, ending the night with Hogan’s leg‑drop and Savage’s decisive pin.

In 1992, the British Bulldog captured the Intercontinental title from Bret Hart at Wembley Stadium, a match still hailed as one of SummerSlam’s greatest. Fast‑forward to 2002, Brock Lesnar defeated The Rock in a “passing‑of‑the‑torch” bout that ushered in the Ruthless Aggression era, while 2006’s Edge vs. John Cena cemented a career‑defining feud. The 2008 Hell‑in‑a‑Cell showdown between The Undertaker and Edge added a new level of brutality.

Later years delivered drama: 2013’s Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena, 2022’s Roman Reigns vs. Lesnar in a Last‑Man‑Standing match, and 2025’s CMｯﾍﾟンク vs. Gunther and Cody Rhodes vs. Cena—all moments that reshaped WWE’s narrative.

These matches illustrate why SummerSlam remains the biggest party of the summer for wrestling fans worldwide.