Gunther faces Nick Aldis as WWE SmackDown unfolds in Oakland

WWE SmackDown takes place in Oakland, California on July 24 as the card sets the stage for SummerSlam. Gunther's rivalry with Nick Aldis escalated after their team's loss in a tag match against CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, leading to Aldis's first in-ring appearance against Gunther at SummerSlam. The friendship between Punk and Rhodes is reportedly fraying, highlighted by a backstage incident. Additionally, Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax compete in a qualifier for an interim women’s championship ladder match, following Flair's previous interference in Jax's match. The event starts at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network.

• 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — WWE SmackDown live results (July 24): Updates, grades and highlights tonight from Oakland