Lineup for WWE SmackDown Tonight (July 10, 2026) ft. CM Punk appears; Finn Balor vs Tama Tonga & more
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SmackDown’s landscape once again changed in Chicago.
The newly crowned Undisputed Champion Sami Zayn, just nine days after his title win, was set to defend it in a rematch against the number one contender Cody Rhodes on this week’s July 6 Raw in Chicago. However, Gunther attacked Rhodes during the opening segment.
Due to this attack, Cody failed to get medical clearance and was replaced by none other than CM Punk, who returned for the first time since April to beat Zayn and capture the Undisputed title after 13 years.
This win ahead of SummerSlam has changed the landscape of SmackDown, and now fans are waiting to see what transpires as Punk returns to the Blue brand tonight.
What’s in store for tonight’s SmackDown?
Tonight’s July 10 edition of Friday Night SmackDown will emanate live from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The newly crowned Champion CM Punk is now set to appear on SmackDown. With reports of his SummerSlam showdown with Cody Rhodes, this appearance will have all the eyes of the pro-wrestling world on it. On the other hand, Gunther and Sami Zayn are still very much in play.
On the other hand, WWE United States Champion Trick Williams will battle Carmelo Hayes in a non-title match. Meanwhile, Finn Balor takes on Tama Tonga after an attack by Tama and Talla Tonga backstage last week.
- The newly crowned Undisputed Champion CM Punk to appear
- Finn Balor vs Tama Tonga
- Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes
- CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Oba Femi, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, & Gunther are listed as featured superstars
Returns expected on tonight’s show
Few top names have been missing from the Blue brand, including WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, who has been out of action since Clash in Italy due to a knee injury.
However, despite SummerSlam around the corner, there is no update on her return. Similarly, there is no return update for Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, and Kevin Owens.
Start time for tonight’s SmackDown in Atlantic City
Note: SmackDown returned to the two-hour format last week.
- United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico: 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT (Friday)
- Canada: 08 PM ET (Friday)
- United Kingdom & Ireland: 1 AM BST (Saturday)
- India: 5:30 AM IST (Saturday)
- Bangladesh: 06 AM BST (Saturday)
- Saudi Arabia: 03 AM AST (Saturday)
- Australia: 10 AM AEST / 11 AM AEDT (Saturday)
- France: 01 AM CEST (Saturday)
- Brazil: 09 PM BRT (Friday)
- Mexico: 06 PM CST (Friday)
- Singapore: 08 AM SGT (Saturday)
- China: 08 AM CST (Saturday)
- Nigeria: 01 AM WAT (Saturday)
- South Africa: 02 AM SAST (Saturday)
- Germany: 01 AM CET (Saturday)
When and where will WWE SmackDown take place this week?
The upcoming July 10, 2026, edition of SmackDown will air live from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
When and where will SummerSlam 2026 take place?
The 39th edition will air as a two-night spectacle on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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