Lineup for WWE SmackDown Tonight (July 31, 2026) ft. CM Punk-Cody Rhodes' final face off before SummerSlam; Giulia vs Lash Legend & more
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The build to SummerSlam will reach its conclusion on SmackDown.
WWE is all set to deliver the 2026 edition of SummerSlam this weekend from Minneapolis, featuring multiple top names. From World title matches to ladder matches, a pole match and even a Hell in a Cell match are announced for the show.
After delivering the go-home show of Raw this Monday, WWE will now conclude the build on the final show of SmackDown before SummerSlam this Friday.
What’s in store for tonight’s SmackDown?
Tonight’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown will air live from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The SummerSlam go-home show will feature the final face-off between Undisputed Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes ahead of their title match at the PLE.
On the other hand, Giula and Lash Legend will battle in the final WWE Interim Women’s Championship ladder match qualifier. The winner will secure the final spot in the match.
Meanwhile, United States Champion Trick Williams will address the attack by Baron Corbin last week, as he gears up to defend the title against Corbin at SummerSlam.
Furthermore, Wepa Up (Damian Priest & R-Truth) will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against AAA World Tag Team Champions War Raiders (Erik & Ivar).
- CM Punk & Cody Rhodes’ final face-off before SummerSlam
- Giulia vs Lash Legend – WWE Interim Women’s Championship ladder match qualifier
- United States Champion Trick Williams responds to Baron Corbin’s attack
- Wepa Up (Damian Priest & R-Truth) vs War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) – WWE Tag Team Championship match
- SummerSlam build
- CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, Gunther & Trick Williams are listed as featured superstars
Returns expected on tonight’s show
Similar to this week’s edition of Monday Night Raw, fans are not anticipating any major return or appearance, as WWE will likely save a major return for SummerSlam the next day.
That said, Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons is confirmed to be in attendance on tonight’s SummerSlam go-home show of SmackDown.
Start time for tonight’s SmackDown in Wisconsin
- 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: 02 AM CET (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: 02 AM CET (Saturday)
- Japan: 09 AM JST (Saturday)
- Italy: 02 AM CET (Saturday)
When and where will this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown take place?
The July 31 edition of SmackDown will air live from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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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