World Wrestling Entertainment confirmed that John Cena will face Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam 2025, marking the second meeting between the two stars. The match was announced on 5 July with an official promotional poster and graphic, positioning the bout as the headline attraction of the company’s biggest summer event. WWE additionally scheduled Randy Orton versus Drew McIntyre for next week’s edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event, further shaping the promotion’s summer programming.