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WWE Smackdown features key matchups ahead of SummerSlam

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

WWE Smackdown features key matchups ahead of SummerSlam
Summary

WWE's Friday Night Smackdown takes place tonight at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at 8 p.m. EST. Key matches include R Truth and Damian Priest facing the War Raiders in a winner-takes-all tag team match for the WWE championships and AAA titles. Additionally, Lash Legend battles Giulia, with the winner advancing to a SummerSlam ladder match, and Cody Rhodes meets CM Punk for their final confrontation before SummerSlam. Smackdown serves as a precursor to WWE's significant three-day event beginning tomorrow.

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  • •Smackdown airs live at 8 p.m. EST on USA.
  • •Lash Legend faces Giulia for a SummerSlam ladder match spot.
  • •R Truth and Damian Priest take on the War Raiders in a title match.
  • •Cody Rhodes and CM Punk will face off for the final time before SummerSlam.
  • •Gunther is set to appear before wrestling Nick Aldis at SummerSlam.
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Smackdown comes live one night before SummerSlam begins. R Truth and Damian Priest take on the War Raiders, Lash Legend battles Giulia in qualifying match.

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Smackdown live before SummerSlam begins tomorrow. R Truth and Damian Priest take on the War Raiders, Lash Legend battles Giulia in qualifying match.

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