WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 1 Highlights
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 1 took place in Minnesota and included two championship matches, a Hell in a Cell match, and significant storyline developments.
In the Women’s World Championship match, Liv Morgan retained her title against Iyo Sky after several interferences and false finishes. LA Knight scored a surprise victory over Jimmy Uso in a match that lacked intensity. Gunther defeated Nick Aldis via submission, while Fatal Influence triumphed over Paige and the Bellas, who turned heel post-match.
The Undisputed WWE Championship match saw Cody Rhodes face CM Punk, culminating in the unexpected return of Randy Orton, who helped secure Rhodes' victory. The main event featured Brock Lesnar battling Oba Femi in a brutal Hell in a Cell match, where Femi emerged victorious, solidifying his status as a rising star in WWE.
