The final Friday Night SmackDown before WWE’s blockbuster two-night SummerSlam is live tonight, and the blue brand is unleashing every ounce of tension, turmoil, and triumph built over months of storytelling. With championships on the line, rivalries reaching a boiling point, and real-world chaos bleeding into WWE programming, this go-home show is more than a formality—it’s a volatile crescendo.

All eyes will be on Drew McIntyre, who nearly missed SummerSlam after being stranded in the UK due to passport issues. In a surreal twist, his tag team partner Logan Paul came to the rescue with a private jet, ensuring their high-profile Night 1 clash against Randy Orton and Jelly Roll remains intact. The four men will appear live tonight for a final confrontation in a feud that has blurred the lines between sports, celebrity, and warfare.

Meanwhile, the path to the Undisputed WWE Championship Street Fight is paved with venom and legacy as Cody Rhodes and John Cena meet face-to-face for the last time before they collide in the SummerSlam Night 2 main event. Cena seeks to solidify his twilight reign, while Rhodes looks to reclaim his crown and perhaps embrace the darkness he’s spent years running from. Their war of words on SmackDown has teased tension, resentment, and a possible Rhodes heel turn—fueling the most personal championship feud of the year.

Also tonight, Giulia defends the Women’s United States Championship against Zelina Vega, seeking to affirm her dominance with new manager Kiana James in her corner. Their rivalry reignites with championship implications and cultural pride on the line. Simultaneously, the long-brewing grudge between Damian Priest and Aleister Black explodes in a high-stakes singles bout, driven by betrayal, loyalty to R-Truth, and spiritual warfare.

SmackDown’s tag team division has undergone a seismic shift, culminating in tonight’s final build for the six-team TLC Tag Team Championship Match at SummerSlam. Last week’s DQ finish involving Andrade & Rey Fénix vs. The Wyatt Sicks sparked a wild brawl that pulled in DIY, the Street Profits, the Motor City Machine Guns, and Fraxiom—leading GM Nick Aldis to raise the stakes with tables, ladders, and chaos at the biggest party of the summer.

Add in Los L Garza’s open challenge, the rise of new factions, a special appearance from Jelly Roll, and the specter of surprise around every corner, and tonight’s SmackDown becomes the ignition point before WWE’s most anticipated weekend of the year.

This isn’t just the final show before SummerSlam—this is where legacy, loyalty, gold, and chaos collide.

Here is everything advertised for tonight’s show:

Giulia (c) w/Kiana James vs Zelina Vega (WWE Women’s United States Championship)

We’ll hear from Jelly Roll

Los Garzas AAA World Tag Team Championship Open Challenge

Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes Face to Face

Current WWE SummerSlam Card:

Night 1 – Saturday, August 2, 2025

• Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk (World Heavyweight Championship)
• Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill (WWE Women’s Championship)
• Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)
• Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul
• Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
• Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross

Night 2 – Sunday, August 3, 2025

• John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Championship Street Fight)
• Naomi (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY (WWE Women’s World Championship Triple Threat Match)
• Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jacob Fatu (United States Championship Steel Cage Match)
• Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria (WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship) (No DQ, No Countouts)
• Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. AJ Styles (WWE Intercontinental Championship)

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