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Cardi B takes gothic glam to the WWE SummerSlam 2025 in jaw-dropping corset

Cardi B’s WWE hosting debut was a fashion power play you didn’t see coming

Senior Writer

AUGUST 4, 2025 11:45 AM EDTAUG 4, 2025, 11:45 AM EDT

Cardi B doesn't just show up; she takes over. And at WWE SummerSlam 2025, hosted at MetLife Stadium in front of a roaring crowd, she did just that, proving once again that she's more than a rapper, she's a style chameleon, a pop culture juggernaut, and now, a certified WWE icon.

The Bronx-born superstar stepped into the spotlight wearing a jaw-dropping black feathered cape that billowed behind her like a villainess straight out of a high-budget Marvel movie. She completed the look in a matching black corset dress that hugged her curves, showing off Cardi's signature mix of sensuality and street-smart edge.

Cardi B wore a dramatic black feathered cape over a matching corset dress, paired with fishnet tights and knee-high lace-up boots, as she hosted the 2025 WWE SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium. Her hair was styled in a sleek high ponytail.
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Cardi B lució una capa dramática de plumas negras sobre un vestido con corsé a juego, medias de red y botas altas con cordones mientras fue la anfitriona del WWE SummerSlam 2025 en el MetLife Stadium. Llevó el cabello recogido en una alta cola de caballo. — Cardi B wore a dramatic black feathered cape over a matching corset dress, paired with fishnet tights and knee-high lace-up boots, as she hosted the 2025 WWE SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium.

The Outfit That Owned the Ring

The feathered cape was pure drama, sweeping the stage as if Cardi had wings. The sleek and structured corset dress gave major Victorian energy, while the fishnet tights added a punk-rock vibe that screamed "Don't mess." Finishing the look were knee-high, lace-up leather boots, part gladiator, part goth Barbie, stomping across the stage with authority.

Sleek Ponytail, Sharp Vibes

Her hair was slicked back into a high ponytail so sharp it could cut glass. The style gave Cardi the confidence of a queen commanding her court, with not a single flyaway in sight.

Her hair was styled in a sleek high ponytail.

Her makeup was equally on point, featuring smoky eyes, glossy nude lips, and brows arched.

Cardi B + WWE

It's not every day a Grammy-winning rapper hosts WWE's biggest summer event. But Cardi B's involvement wasn't random. She's long been a fan of the brand, having tweeted about her love for wrestling and iconic WWE personalities in the past. So when she stepped into the ring to host, it felt like a full-circle moment for the girl who grew up in the Bronx watching wrestling legends throw down on TV.

Within minutes of her entrance, #CardiSlam was trending. Fans called her look "Wicked Witch meets WWE royalty" and "the most Cardi B thing to ever happen at a wrestling event."

On Instagram, Cardi posted a video with the caption: " HELLO!!! It's me… Welcome to SUMMER SLAM!"

From the feathers to the fishnets, from the ponytail to the platform boots, Cardi B turned WWE SummerSlam into her personal runway. She didn't just match the ring's energy; she surpassed it. Fashion-wise, it was gothic, glam, and totally Cardi. Culturally, a crossover moment blurred the lines between music, sports entertainment, and fashion.

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Cardi's WWE appereance comes weeks after a woman sued her after hurtling a microphone at her during her 2023 performance at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas. According to TMZ, the woman, identified in court docs as Jane Doe, is suing Cardi for assault, battery, and negligence. According to weather records, that day the city hit a high of 110 degrees the day Cardi took the stage at the famous beach club.The Dominican American rapper was recorded telling the crowd to throw water on her to cool her off.