WWE Summerslam 2025 is fast approaching, and the excitement is at an all-time high. Set to take place over two epic nights on August 2nd and 3rd, 2025, this year marks the first-ever two-night edition of WWE’s second biggest premium live event after WrestleMania. With blockbuster matches, career-defining moments, and a potential farewell bout for John Cena, all eyes are on what promises to be a historic weekend. Over the past four decades, Summerslam has seen unforgettable showdowns and surprise outcomes—and for some of WWE’s biggest legends, it hasn’t always been kind.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 WWE Superstars with the most losses in SummerSlam history.
1) John Cena – 10 losses
The WWE superstar with the most losses in SummerSlam history is the greatest John Cena. He has lost a whopping 10 Matches at the second biggest show of the year. He will have his last SummerSlam Match against Cody Rhodes on 3rdAugust. Some of the losses that John Cena has suffered at SummerSlam include in 2006 against Edge, 2008 against Batista, 2011 against CM Punk, 2013 against Daniel Bryan, 2014 against Brock Lesnar, 2015 vs Seth Rollins and 2021 against Roman Reigns. This year he could face his 11th loss against Cody Rhodes. In spite of these losses, he also had some great matches, do take a look at John Cena Best Summerslam Matches
2) Randy Orton – 7 losses
The WWE superstar with the second most losses in SummerSlam history is Randy Orton. He has had 7 losses at this event. He will compete in a few more SummerSlam events over the years so that number could rise. Some of his losses at this event include at 2003 against Goldberg, 2011 against Christian, 2016 against Brock Lesnar, 2018 vs Jeff Hardy and 2020 against Drew Mcintyre. This year he will team with Jelly Roll to take on Drew Mcintyre and Logan Paul. Randy Orton had also been part of some good matches, check out here Randy Orton Best Summerslam Matches
3) Rey Mysterio – 5 losses
Rey Mysterio is also one of those WWE superstars who has lost his fair share of matches at SummerSlam. He has had big title matches. His first loss came in 2002 against Kurt Angle. He then would lose to Chavo Guerrero, The Dudley Boyz and The Miz in 2012. He is out injured currently and will not compete at SummerSlam 2025. He is the greatest Luchador of all time.
4) Booker T– 5 Losses
Booker T has been one of the most influential WWE superstars of the last 20 years. There were not a lot of black men that rose to the top like Booker T did. He had his losses at SummerSlam. His losses include in 2001 against The Rock, John Cena in 2004, Batista in 2006 and Triple H in 2007. Booker T did not win a single match at SummerSlam.
5) Jeff Hardy – 5 Losses
The legendary Jeff Hardy is also one of those WWE superstars who have lost 5 Matches at SummerSlam. He was the most popular guy in WWE in 2008. His losses at this event include a Tag Team turmoil match in 1999, 2000 TLC Tag Team Match against The Dudleys, 2001 against Rob Van Dam then against CM Punk in 2009 and finally in 2018 against Shinauke Nakamura. Jeff Hardy is currently in TNA with his brother Matt Hardy.
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