Lineup for WWE SmackDown Tonight (July 3, 2026) ft. Sami Zayn celebrates World title win; Charlotte Flair & Chelsea Green in action & more
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SmackDown will address the fallout from Night of Champions.
The 2026 edition of Night of Champions concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last weekend. The PLE saw Tiffany Stratton and Trick Williams retain the Women’s and Men’s United States titles against Jade Cargill and Ricky Saints, respectively.
On the other hand, Sami Zayn pulled out a massive upset win by pinning Cody Rhodes in a triple threat match also involving Gunther to capture the Undisputed title, his first World title in WWE.
Now with its return to the U.S., the promotion will address all that transpired last weekend, while kicking off the build towards SummerSlam.
What’s in store for tonight’s SmackDown?
WWE has announced multiple matches and segments for tonight’s SmackDown. Among them is an appearance from the newly crowned Undisputed Champion Sami Zayn.
On the other hand, a massive six-woman tag team match has also been announced where Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte Flair and Chelsea Green team up to take on the trio of Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Michin. Rey Fenix is set to defend the AAA Cruiserweight Title against El Hijo del Vikingo, while Brie Bella takes on Fatal Influence’s Lainey Reid.
- Undisputed Champion Sami Zayn to appear
- Rey Fenix (c) vs El Hijo del Vikingo – AAA Cruiserweight Title match
- Brie Bella vs Lainey Reid
- Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton & Chelsea Green vs Jade Cargill, B-Fab & Michin – Six-woman tag team match
Returns expected on tonight’s show
Notably, tonight’s show was pre-taped in advance on Monday after Raw in Atlantic City, which means the spoilers are out if you wish to know. Without spoiling anything, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso will appear on the show.
Other than that, no major return will play out on the broadcast. Meanwhile, Blake Monroe will also make an appearance, and the show is also expected to announce matches for the upcoming WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event at MSG.
Start time for tonight’s SmackDown in Atlantic City
Note: SmackDown will return to the two-hour format tonight.
- 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)
Has WWE pre-taped this week’s edition of SmackDown?
Yes, WWE has pre-taped the upcoming July 3 edition of SmackDown after the June 29 Raw at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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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