WWE Smackdown features key matchups ahead of SummerSlam
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Friday night Smackdown preview. Where is Smackdown tonight?
"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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