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Major matches set for WWE SummerSlam 2026 in Minneapolis

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:53 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Major matches set for WWE SummerSlam 2026 in Minneapolis

Summary

WWE SummerSlam 2026 will feature 12 matches over two nights in Minneapolis, headlined by CM Punk and Roman Reigns defending their world titles. Punk faces Cody Rhodes, while Reigns will contend against Seth Rollins in bouts steeped in personal history. Other notable matches include Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match, with their rivalry tied at one win each. Nick Aldis, making his in-ring debut, will take on Gunther. The event promises to showcase both title and non-title matches, highlighting WWE's focus on competition and character dynamics.

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Key Details

•CM Punk defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes.
•Roman Reigns faces Seth Rollins for the WWE World Championship.
•Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar will compete in a Hell in a Cell match.
•Nick Aldis makes his WWE in-ring debut against Gunther.
•The event consists of 12 matches across two nights.

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What they're saying

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CM Punk and Roman Reigns defend their respective world titles, Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar collide inside Hell in a Cell, and Nick Aldis makes his in-ring debut in Minneapolis
— CBS Sportsby Shakiel Mahjouri

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