SmackDown

WWE SmackDown took place on July 24, 2026, at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. The episode featured an official contract signing between Nick Aldis and Gunther for their SummerSlam match.

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Nick Aldis signed a contract on WWE SmackDown to face Gunther at SummerSlam, stepping down as general manager in the process. The move is temporary, with duties set to resume after the event.

Sami Zayn will make his first defense of the Undisputed WWE Championship on the July 6 episode of Raw in Chicago. The match was set after Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER in a triple threat at Night of Champions.

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Rey Fenix defended his AAA Cruiserweight Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo in a fast-paced match on WWE SmackDown. The bout took place at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The June 19 episode of WWE SmackDown drew 1,191,000 viewers and a 0.25 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The numbers marked a 15 percent increase in total viewership and a 25 percent rise in the key demo from the prior week.

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Blake Monroe made her live WWE SmackDown debut at the June 23 taping in London. She attacked Giulia following Giulia's match against Kiana James.