CM Punk and Cody Rhodes to team against Gunther and Zayn on SmackDown
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
WWE SmackDown takes place tonight at MVP Arena in Albany, New York. The show highlights the fallout from Gunther's recent altercation with General Manager Nick Aldis and features a tag team match involving CM Punk and Cody Rhodes against Gunther and Sami Zayn. Additionally, Finn Balor continues his rivalry with the disbanded MFT, facing Talla Tonga after beating Tama last week. SmackDown begins at 8 PM ET on USA Network, and international viewing is available via Netflix.
- •SmackDown is underway at MVP Arena in Albany, New York.
- •CM Punk and Cody Rhodes will team against Gunther and Sami Zayn.
- •Finn Balor is set to face Talla Tonga amid his rivalry with MFT.
- •Gunther's conflict with General Manager Nick Aldis continues.
- •The show starts at 8 PM ET on USA Network.
- 11:03 PMWrestling Inc — WWE SmackDown Results 7/17 - CM Punk & Cody Rhodes To Appear, Balor Vs. Talla Tonga
"This is Wrestling Inc.'s live coverage of "WWE SmackDown" emanating from the MVP Arena in Albany, New York.
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