Tonight’s SmackDown emanates from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, and marks the first major blue‑brand show following the recent Saturday Night’s Main Event. With the road to Survivor Series: WarGames beginning to take shape, the show features pivotal championship bouts, grudge matches, and major talent appearances.

Here is everything advertised for tonight’s show:

• Giulia (c) vs. Chelsea Green for the WWE Women’s U.S. Championship.  
• Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax in a singles grudge match.  
• Rey Fénix vs. Talla Tonga in what promises to be a physical clash.  
• A segment appearance by Cody Rhodes is also advertised, offering potential fallout or direction from last weekend’s SNME show.  

What the SNME fallout brings tonight

Last weekend’s SNME shook the WWE landscape with significant title changes and storyline pivots. For example, the new Women’s Champion was crowned, creating fresh opportunities—and fresh questions—for SmackDown’s roster. 

SmackDown’s challenge tonight: unpack the fallout, re‑align story arcs, and deepen rivalries without fully announcing Survivor Series teams (as none have been officially revealed yet). Instead of focusing on “team building,” the emphasis is on individual track progression, personal vendettas, and championship momentum that will feed into the larger WarGames narrative.

Key storylines to keep an eye on

Women’s U.S. Title – Giulia vs. Chelsea Green

Giulia heads into tonight defending her Women’s U.S. Championship against Chelsea Green, who recently challenged her after backstage confrontations.  The outcome of this bout could determine how the women’s division’s next chapter is shaped heading toward Survivor Series.

Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax

Flair is stepping into singles competition against Nia Jax after weeks of tag‑team tension and interference. Jax has made clear she wants to test Flair’s dominance.  Expect hard strikes, power versus technique, and possibly an angle aftermath that extends the feud.

Rey Fénix vs. Talla Tonga

This bout stems from a backstage confrontation involving Fénix and Tonga’s MFT allies. Fénix issued the challenge; Tonga accepted.  The stylistic contrast—Fénix’s speed vs. Tonga’s brute force—makes this match a potential show‑stealer and gives SmackDown some edge with purely in‑ring intensity.

Cody Rhodes’ segment

Rhodes is advertised for an appearance tonight, which opens the door to him interacting with SmackDown stars, addressing SNME fallout, or setting his trajectory for November. While he is not part of SmackDown’s nightly match card, his presence adds star power and main‑event credibility. 

Predictions & possibilities

• Giulia retains her Women’s U.S. Title: WWE typically keeps momentum for newly affirmed champions, unless major heel turn or talent rotation is planned.
• Charlotte vs. Nia ends with a twist: perhaps interference or a post‑match brawl to prolong the feud rather than a clean finish.
• Rey Fénix gets the win: his style aligns with WWE’s desire for surprise wins and building younger crossover stars; Tonga could lose but gain credibility.
• Rhodes’ appearance: Expect a promo address, likely setting up future challenges rather than a full match tonight.

Why this episode matters

Tonight’s SmackDown is more than just a typical weekly show—it’s the first major outlet for storylines to evolve after SNME and is the launching point for November’s marquee event, Survivor Series: WarGames. Every match has implications: title belts, personal vendettas, and momentum are all on display. While teams haven’t been officially announced for WarGames, tonight’s outcomes will likely influence the narrative direction and fan expectations.

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