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The second installment of SummerSlam 2026 carries the potential to eclipse Saturday night’s action-packed slate of matches. Night 1 delivered significant moments, including Randy Orton’s return that derailed Cody Rhodes’ championship aspirations, the Bella twins’ shock betrayal of Paige, and Oba Femi’s victory over Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell. Sunday’s card appears positioned to elevate the spectacle even further.
WWE fans can access the SummerSlam broadcast through ESPN Unlimited for complete coverage of the second night’s festivities in Minneapolis.
Due to Rhea Ripley’s absence from competition, an interim WWE Women’s Championship will be awarded on Sunday. Five competitors will vie for the vacant interim title on the SmackDown brand in a ladder match: current U.S. Champion Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, and Lash Legend. The match figures to showcase the women’s division’s willingness to take risks and deliver spectacular moments.
The Intercontinental Championship bout between Penta and Chad Gable carries historical weight. Penta has held the title since March, while Gable enters as a competitor seeking redemption following his mask loss as Original El Grande Americano. Competing in his home state, Gable may deliver a career-defining performance.
Danhausen and Dominik Mysterio will clash in a money-on-a-pole match, with Mysterio seeking reimbursement for funds he paid to curse one of his adversaries. Danhausen’s popularity should resonate strongly with the Minneapolis crowd.
Sami Zayn and Finn Balor face off for the No. 1 contendership to the Undisputed WWE Championship. Zayn previously held the title for nine days before losing to returning CM Punk, while Balor has maintained an impressive winning streak since joining SmackDown.
Trick Williams defends the United States Championship against Baron Corbin, whose recent return has already disrupted the title picture. The match carries additional intrigue given potential involvement from Carmelo Hayes, who may seek retribution for Corbin’s earlier interference.
Roman Reigns puts the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Seth Rollins in what could prove the evening’s marquee attraction. Reigns has successfully defended the title throughout the summer while reconstructing The Bloodline into a dominant faction. Rollins and Reigns’ shared history in The Shield provides significant narrative context for their encounter.
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