Overview

• Cardi B made her WWE debut as the official host of SummerSlam Night 1 at MetLife Stadium in a dramatic black feather gown and previewed a new song hook.
• WWE’s inaugural two-night SummerSlam drew over 50,000 fans to its opening evening, marking the company’s largest multi-day expansion.
• Jelly Roll teamed with Randy Orton for his first WWE match, absorbing a frog splash through a table in a loss to Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul.
• The event’s blend of celebrity hosts, live music teases and high-fashion entrances underscored WWE’s strategy to merge sports entertainment with music marketing.
• Focus now turns to Night 2’s world championship matches and anticipated celebrity appearances that aim to sustain the weekend’s momentum.