Wait Times for the opening night of SummerSlam – and a comparison to SummerSlam ’95
Right from the beginning, there was plenty of waiting at SummerSlam
The opening night of SummerSlam has come and gone, with a fantastic world title that was followed by Seth Rollins’ Money in the Bank cash-in.
And that means one thing: as we wait for John Cena’s inevitable heel turn, it is time to examine the wait times from SummerSlam.
There was plenty of waiting. Courtesy of the team at Wait Times, we are treated to the wait times from last night–and a comparison to SummerSlam ’95, which took place 30 years ago.
You’ve waited long enough. Here is the most exciting data in pro wrestling:
SUMMERSLAM 2025
Wait time before the opening match = 19:59
Wait time before the women’s tag title match = 14:38
Wait time before Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross = 9:55
Wait time before Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill = 17:41
Wait time before Randy Orton/Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre/Logan Paul = 19:14
Wait time before Gunther vs. CM Punk =16:56
Wait time before Seth Rollins cashed in to wrestle CM Punk = 4:58
* Total wait time: 1:43:21
* Total wrestling time: 1:37:36
* Average wait time: 14:46
* Total show time: 3:23:36
* Percentage of show waiting: 50.8%
* Percentage of show wrestling: 47.9%
As for a comparison to 30 years ago, the data speaks for itself.
SUMMERSLAM 1995
Wait time before the Hakushi vs. 1-2-3 Kid opening match = 5:59
Wait time before Hunter Hearst Helmsely vs. Bob Holly = 4:05
Wait time before the Smoking Gunns vs. Blu Brothers = 2:31
Wait time before Barry Horowitz vs. Skip = 3:26
Wait time before Alundra Blayze vs. Bertha Faye = 7:09
Wait time before The Undertaker vs. Kama = 8:39
Wait time before Bret Hart vs. Isaac Yankem = 7:40
Wait time before Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon = 8:55
Wait time before Diesel vs. Mabel = 7:14
* Total wait time: 55:38
* Total wrestling time: 1:46:08
* Average wait time: 6:11
* Total show time: 2:42:59
* Percentage of show waiting: 34.1%
* Percentage of show wrestling: 65.1%