WWE SUMMERSLAM RESULTS – NIGHT 1 (8/1): CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes for WWE Title, Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell, Gunther vs. Nick Aldis, Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky

WWE SUMMERSLAM RESULTS – NIGHT 1
AUGUST 1, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. AT US BANK STADIUM
STREAMING LIVE ON ESPN APP (U.S.) AND NETFLIX (INTERNATIONALLY)
BY DERRICK HUBBARD, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR

Commentators: Michael Cole and Wade Barrett

Ring Announcer: Alisha Taylor

-Michael Cole welcomed viewers to SummerSlam Saturday as WWE showcased aerial views of the exterior of U.S. Bank Stadium and footage of the night’s featured superstars arriving at the venue. The broadcast then transitioned to a video package narrated by Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who highlighted the biggest matches scheduled for both tonight’s card and Sunday’s conclusion to the two-night SummerSlam event.

(1) IYO SKY vs. LIV MORGAN (c) – Women’s World Championship

Iyo Sky received a strong ovation during her entrance, while Liv Morgan was greeted with heavy boos from the SummerSlam crowd. Michael Cole noted that Liv entered the match undefeated at SummerSlam. Liv controlled the early stages with roughhouse tactics and frequent taunting, but Iyo answered with an aggressive flurry of her own, highlighted by a handspring meteora and a series of quick strikes to seize momentum.

The first major turning point came when Liv tripped Iyo, sending her chest-first into the ringside barricade before driving her into it again. Back inside the ring, Morgan connected with the Three Amigos and an enzuigiri to remain in control. Iyo shifted the momentum back in her favor by rolling through into a double foot stomp, igniting a comeback that included a missile dropkick, the Bullet Train Attack in the corner, and a sunset flip powerbomb to the floor.

As Iyo climbed to the top rope, The Judgment Day made their way to ringside. Roxanne Perez distracted the referee while Raquel Rodriguez chokeslammed Iyo off the top rope, nearly costing her the match. Iyo recovered by countering Oblivion and wiping out Liv, Raquel, and Roxanne with a spectacular moonsault to the outside. Back inside the ring, Liv answered with a spiking hurricanrana before being stopped on the top rope and driven down with a Spanish Fly for another near fall.

The two exchanged strikes before Iyo landed a double underhook facebuster and a double underhook backbreaker. She escaped another Oblivion attempt, countered into a reverse DDT, and even delivered an Oblivion of her own. Liv avoided Iyo’s moonsault by getting her boots up, then connected with a second-rope Codebreaker for a near fall. Iyo countered another Oblivion and delivered a German suplex on the apron, followed by a Bullet Train Attack that drove Liv into the ring post. After climbing to the top rope once again, Iyo was cut off when Liv raised her feet to counter the moonsault attempt. LIv attempted another Oblivion, but Iyo countered with a headstand roll through. Unphased, Liv followed with a Codebreaker and immediately connected with Oblivion to retain the Women’s World Championship.

WINNER: Liv Morgan (13:30)

(Hubbard’s Analysis: This was a very strong opening match and an important credibility-building victory for Liv Morgan. She showcased not only her character work but also a polished and fluid in-ring performance. Iyo Sky brought tremendous energy and athleticism, using her high-flying offense to keep the audience fully engaged throughout. The match was intelligently constructed, the execution was nearly flawless, and the interference from The Judgment Day came at the right time without overshadowing the clean, decisive finish. This was exactly the kind of high-quality opener SummerSlam needed.)

-Between Matches: WWE recognized several legends in attendance, including Mark Henry, Sean Waltman, and Dan Spivey, as they were shown on the big screen before the next match.

(2) THE USOS & JACOB FATU vs. ROYCE KEYES, SOLO SIKOA & LA KNIGHT

The Usos made their entrance together before Jacob Fatu entered separately wearing a werewolf mask. Royce, Solo Sikoa, and LA Knight followed, with Knight receiving the biggest ovation of anyone in the match.

The contest erupted into an immediate brawl. After a brief mistimed sequence, the action quickly settled in as LA Knight connected with a sliding dropkick to the floor. Jimmy Uso answered with a dive over the top rope onto Knight and Royce. Back inside the ring, Jey Uso and Solo traded punches before Solo countered with his signature punch combination and even mocked Jey by leading the crowd in a “Yeet” chant.

Jacob Fatu entered the match but was cut off by Solo’s Samoan Drop. Solo taunted Fatu with his dancing, only for Fatu to answer with a superkick and a pop-up Samoan Drop. The Usos isolated Solo with traditional heel tactics, repeatedly cutting him off with cheap shots before Solo and Fatu collided with simultaneous clotheslines for a double down.

Royce received the first hot tag and exploded into the ring with a series of clotheslines, a World’s Strongest Slam on Jimmy Uso, and a Sky High powerbomb on Jey. Jimmy recovered by cutting Royce off with multiple superkicks before climbing to the top rope. Royce stopped him, and despite struggling to secure his grip,  eventually connected with a second-rope powerslam for another double down.

LA Knight took the next hot tag, unloading with clotheslines, a powerslam, and his signature elbow drop. He attempted the BFT, but Jey shoved him away and answered with a Spear for a near fall. Jey climbed to the top rope, only for Knight to sprint up the turnbuckles and deliver a superplex. Before Knight could capitalize, Jimmy hit an Uso Splash. Solo responded with a Spinning Solo on Jimmy, while Fatu dropped Solo with his Impaler DDT. Royce then planted Fatu with a huge spinebuster. On the floor, Royce countered a dashing Fatu with a powerslam over the barricade.

Back inside the ring, Knight nearly stole the victory with a schoolboy on Jey, but Jey kicked out and delivered another Spear. As The Usos attempted the 1D, Solo interrupted with a Samoan Spike on Jimmy. The opening allowed LA Knight to connect with the BFT on Jey Uso to score the victory.

WINNERS: Royce Keyes, Solo Sikoa & LA Knight (11:00)

(Hubbard’s Analysis: This was a fun, high-energy six-man tag that kept the action moving from start to finish. The Usos and Jacob Fatu worked unapologetically as the heel team, creating a clear dynamic that made it easy for the audience to invest in the babyfaces. Every wrestler had an opportunity to showcase their signature offense, and the pace rarely slowed. Aside from one early hiccup, the execution was mostly solid, making this an entertaining, crowd-pleasing match built on constant action rather than elaborate storytelling.)