WWE SmackDown features tag team match preview in Albany tonight

WWE SmackDown takes place in Albany, New York, on July 17, ahead of the Saturday Night's Main Event in Madison Square Garden. CM Punk and Cody Rhodes are officially set to compete for the Undisputed WWE Title next month, leading to a tag-team match tonight against Gunther and Sami Zayn. Gunther's recent aggression towards general manager Nick Aldis has resulted in Aldis being replaced by Adam Pearce for this show. Finn Bálor is scheduled to face Talla Tonga, continuing the rivalry following Bálor's victory over Tama Tonga last week. The event begins at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network with significant appearances from key WWE figures.

• 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — WWE SmackDown live updates (July 17): Results, grades and highlights tonight from Albany