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NoDQ Review 345: SummerSlam 2025 booking breakdown | CM Punk vs. Gunther “Best in the World” debate

Aaron Rift

What’s with this SummerSlam 2025 booking? We dive into the wild buildup for the first-ever two-night SummerSlam on August 2 & 3 at MetLife Stadium! CM Punk earns his World Heavyweight Title shot against Gunther after a brutal Gauntlet Match victory on Raw, outlasting Bron Breakker, Jey Uso, LA Knight, and Penta. Is this the right call, or is WWE sleeping on other stars? We break down the card, including John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight, Naomi defending against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, and more! What’s hot, what’s not, and what’s next for WWE’s biggest party of the summer?

Who is truly the Best in the World? CM Punk and Gunther’s intense Raw promo faceoff had fans buzzing! Punk, the self-proclaimed “Best in the World,” vows to leave it all in the ring, while Gunther claims his title reign proves he’s the real deal. After their verbal jabs, we debate: Who truly deserves the crown? Is it Punk’s heart and fan support or Gunther’s dominant run?

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