Every summer, WWE throws the biggest party in pro wrestling: SummerSlam. But in 2025, they’re taking it to another level with a two-night extravaganza at MetLife Stadium on August 2nd and 3rd. That’s double the drama, double the bodyslams, and—if you play it right—double the drinks.
Enter the 2025 SummerSlam Drinking Game, a chaotic blend of sports entertainment, trash talk, and friendly intoxication. This isn’t just about getting tipsy during entrances. This is a carefully (or carelessly) crafted experience that lets fans celebrate every piledriver, promo, and Paul Heyman smirk with a sip, shot, or chug.
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WWE SummerSlam 2025: Full Match Card
Based on predictions from Smark Out Moment, the 2025 card could include:
- Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns (Title Unification Match)
- Gunther vs. LA Knight
- Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley
- Bloodline Tag Match
- Surprise Return Segments (Edge? Cena?)
That means you can fine-tune your drinking game rules around entrance styles, promos, and storyline developments. If Roman and Cody are feuding hard, expect intense stare-downs and dragged-out intros—great for drinking triggers.
How to Set Up the Ultimate WWE SummerSlam Watch Party
SummerSlam Watch Party Essentials
You don’t need a titantron in your living room, but a big-screen TV, good sound, and comfy seats will take your party to another level. Add themed snacks (nachos shaped like championship belts?), wrestler entrance music playlists, and LED lighting for that arena feel. Hang up some posters of classic SummerSlam moments or have everyone dress as their favorite wrestler. Bonus points if someone shows up in full Mankind gear.
Drinking Game Supplies & Safety Tips
You’ll need shot glasses, plastic cups, and plenty of non-alcoholic options for the pace-challenged. Keep water on hand and have snacks to soak up the alcohol. Print out rules, set boundaries (nobody needs to black out because Dominik Mysterio cut a 12-minute promo), and remember: you’re playing for fun, not for ER visits.
Theme Your Night with WWE Energy
Make your party interactive. Hand out paper belts for “Most Drunk,” “Worst Match Prediction,” or “Loudest Pop.” Break the show into segments and assign teams to predict winners—losers drink. Use entrance themes for hype moments and have someone play the role of heel host, talking trash between matches.
2025 SummerSlam Drinking Game Rules – Night 1 (August 2nd)
Match-Specific Prompts
Using the rumored match card, here are Night 1’s drink triggers:
- Take a sip every time Gunther lands a chop (your chest will hurt in sympathy).
- Two sips if Becky Lynch taunts the crowd or throws up the “four fingers.”
- Shot if any match ends in disqualification.
- Chug if there’s a surprise return (hello, Randy Orton?).
Universal WWE Tropes
These are evergreen WWE drinking triggers:
- One sip every time a heel refuses a tag.
- Two sips if the announce table gets destroyed.
- Three sips for every “THIS IS AWESOME” chant.
- Shot when someone gets caught using the ropes during a pin.
Commentary & Crowd Reactions
Let’s make the commentary team pull their weight:
- Drink when Michael Cole says “vintage.”
- Sip every time a replay is called “incredible.”
- Shot if the camera cuts to a shocked fan in the crowd.
- Finish your drink if Pat McAfee enters commentary mode with a standing desk dance.
2025 SummerSlam Drinking Game Rules – Night 2 (August 3rd)
New Drinking Prompts Based on Main Events
Night 2 will likely feature main titles and Bloodline drama, so up the ante:
- Shot if Roman Reigns says “acknowledge me.”
- Two sips every time Cody Rhodes mentions his dad.
- Three sips if the match goes over 30 minutes.
- Chug if there’s interference from The Rock or Solo Sikoa.
Fan-Favorite Tropes Return
You know the drill:
- One sip for each near-fall.
- Two sips if someone uses a finisher twice.
- Three sips if a wrestler bleeds (accidentally or not).
- Shot if someone kicks out at 2.999 seconds.
Optional Hardcore Mode
Feeling brave? Add these extras:
- Trivia Round: Get a wrestler’s debut year wrong? Drink.
- Prediction Roulette: Get the match outcome wrong? Double shot.
- Last Fan Standing: Whoever stays standing the longest wins a mini replica belt—or doesn’t have to clean up.
Wild & Creative SummerSlam Drinking Game Variations
1. “Heel Turn” Card Game Challenge
Create a stack of 10 “Heel Turn” cards. Every 30 minutes, each guest draws one — it secretly assigns them a role or sabotage mission:
- “Low Blow” – You get to force someone to take a shot when your wrestler loses.
- “Distraction Roll-Up” – Steal someone’s drink mid-match. If you succeed without being noticed, they drink double.
- “Foreign Object” – Bring a prop (toy chair, belt, sock puppet) and use it dramatically. The best performance wins a pass from the next drink round.
- “Ref Bump” – Fall on purpose during a match. If no one acknowledges it, you pick someone to chug.
- “Turncoat” – Cheer against your previously picked wrestler for the rest of the show. Every time you mess up? You drink.
Great for party-sized groups and keeps everyone on their toes like Paul Heyman during a contract signing.
2. “Botchamania Bounty”
Anytime there’s an in-ring botch — flubbed move, missed kick, awkward camera cut, obvious whispering between wrestlers — yell “BOTCH!”
- First to call it = assigns drinks to three people.
- False alarm? You drink instead.
- Bonus: Keep a running tally. Person who spots the most botches wins the Botch Belt (a literal paper plate with “oops” written on it).
3. “Pop or Flop” Entrance Game
Before each entrance, guess: will the crowd pop huge… or flop hard?
- Right guess = assign 1 shot.
- Wrong guess = you drink.
- Add-on rule: If the crowd is dead silent and WWE pipes in fake cheers, everyone drinks out of shame.
4. “5 Moves of Doom” Challenge
Pick one wrestler famous for repetitive moves (John Cena, anyone?). Every time they perform one of their predictable moves:
- 1 move = 1 sip
- If they hit all 5 in the same sequence? Everyone finishes their drink and does the “You Can’t See Me” dance.
This also works for Roman Reigns: Superman Punch, Spear, Smolder, Slow Walk, and “Acknowledge Me.”
5. “The Kick-Out Counter”
Assign someone the role of Kick-Out Counter. Every time there’s a near-fall at 2.99:
- Yell “He got him—NO HE DIDN’T!” in your best announcer voice.
- Everyone drinks.
- Forget to yell it? You drink double.
- Optional: The person with the most missed calls becomes the “Worst Referee Ever” and has to wear sunglasses indoors.
6. “Promo-Off” Drinking Duel
When a promo starts, hit pause and challenge someone to improv a 15-second WWE promo.
- If it’s good? Everyone claps, they get a free pass.
- If it’s bad? Shot city.
- Terrible and hilarious? Bonus points and mandatory playback later on.
Printable SummerSlam Betting Sheets or Prediction Games
Want to spice things up beyond drinks? Turn SummerSlam into a high-stakes prediction showdown. Before the event, hand out a printable betting sheet (or share it digitally) and have guests lock in their answers. Whoever gets the most predictions right by the end of the weekend earns the title of Party Champion—and whoever fails miserably? They cut a loser promo on camera.
Ideas to Include in the Betting Sheet:
- Match winners: Predict who walks out champion
- Who turns heel or face during the event
- First weapon used (chair, table, mic, etc.)
- Who bleeds first
- Will there be a cash-in?
- Most botched move?
- Who gets the biggest pop?
- Will The Rock show up?
- Which match closes the show?
You can score it like this:
- 1 point for correct guesses
- Bonus points for bold predictions (e.g. correct surprise return)
- Loser drinks every time the winner assigns it
Pro tip: Laminate the sheet if you’re partying outdoors or drinking like The APA.
Bonus: Non-Alcoholic Options & Family-Friendly Rules
Not everyone wants to slam beers like Stone Cold. Try soda chugs, sparkling water, or root beer floats. Use popcorn tosses for “shots” or do push-ups for punishment instead. For family nights, let kids draw wrestlers out of a hat and cheer them on. Whoever’s wrestler wins? They get the last cupcake.
Whether you’re a diehard WWE fan or just here for the chaos, the 2025 SummerSlam Drinking Game is your ticket to turning every suplex, stare-down, and surprise return into a night you’ll barely remember but never forget. With custom rules, betting games, and enough wild twists to rival a Vince McMahon storyline, you’ve got everything you need for two nights of total mayhem. Pace yourself, protect your liver like it’s a championship belt, and may the best fan win the toast of the night.