CM Punk and Cody Rhodes face off in WWE SmackDown showdown

CM Punk and Cody Rhodes had a face-off at WWE SmackDown on July 24, 2026, in Oakland, California. The event included a follow-up to their recent altercation following a win at Saturday Night’s Main Event over Gunther and Sami Zayn. Gunther took the pinfall after interference from SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who is set to confront Gunther and return from retirement at SummerSlam. Two women’s matches were also highlighted as qualifiers for the Interim WWE Women’s Title Ladder Match at SummerSlam, featuring Charlotte Flair against Nia Jax and Chelsea Green against Kiana James.

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