Stephanie McMahon’s Surprise SummerSlam Appearance Explained
The “Billion Dollar Princess” stepped back into the spotlight this weekend — but not in the way fans expected.
WWE confirmed ahead of the event that Stephanie McMahon-Levesque would appear on the “Countdown to WWE SummerSlam 2025” pre-show, and sure enough, she made her presence felt inside MetLife Stadium on Saturday.
🎙️ From Executive to Podcaster
Stephanie’s appearance centered around promoting her new show, “What’s Your Story with Steph McMahon,” which was spotlighted during the pre-show broadcast. A video package aired teasing her recent sit-down interview with country music star Jelly Roll, followed by a quick graphic reveal: Stephanie would be live in the stadium later in the show.
And she delivered.
Joined by Big E and Jackie Redmond high atop MetLife’s upper levels, Stephanie gave fans a taste of what her podcast offers — personal, reflective interviews with a new generation of WWE and celebrity voices.
She also teased a new upcoming episode featuring Big E, calling it a “must-see” conversation that’s already been taped and will debut soon.
🎬 Wrestling.News | Backstage Take
Stephanie McMahon didn’t just return for nostalgia — she returned with a media strategy. WWE’s expansion into personality-driven content like “What’s Your Story” shows how the company is evolving past the ring and into longform storytelling. Stephanie’s polished presence, especially alongside newer voices like Big E, signals a shift in how WWE bridges its corporate leadership with its fanbase.It also doesn’t hurt that her subtle return to the screen had fans buzzing — is it a one-off? Or the beginning of something more?
📍 Event Reminder
WWE SummerSlam 2025 continues tonight, and tommrow—Sunday, August 3, streaming live from MetLife Stadium exclusively on Peacock (U.S.) and WWE Network (international). Stay locked in to Wrestling.news for breaking announcements and detailed results immediately after night 1's conclusion.
