Baron Corbin returns as CM Punk prepares for SummerSlam
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:06 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
WWE SmackDown on July 10 featured the return of Baron Corbin and the announcement of new matches for SummerSlam. CM Punk, the new Undisputed WWE Champion, will defend his title against Cody Rhodes at the event. The opening segment of SmackDown faced criticism for its length, while Candice LeRae expressed support for Sami Zayn, who was absent from the show following his recent title loss. The episode aimed to build excitement leading into the upcoming matches, particularly for Saturday Night's Main Event.
- •Baron Corbin returned to WWE on SmackDown.
- •CM Punk will face Cody Rhodes for the championship at SummerSlam.
- •The opening segment faced criticism for its length and effectiveness.
- •Sami Zayn did not appear on SmackDown after losing the title.
- •Candice LeRae defended Zayn's short championship reign.
- 4:09 AMWrestling Inc — WWE RAW 7/13/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
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"On a night that saw new SummerSlam and SNME matches made, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 7/13/26 episode of "WWE Raw!"
"On a night that saw Baron Corbin return to WWE, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 7/10/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"
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External links- Wrestling IncJul 14, 2026, 4:09 AMWWE RAW 7/13/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
On a night that saw new SummerSlam and SNME matches made, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 7/13/26 episode of "WWE Raw!"
- Wrestling IncJul 11, 2026, 5:06 AMWWE SmackDown 7/10/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
On a night that saw Baron Corbin return to WWE, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 7/10/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"
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