WWE SmackDown after SummerSlam 2026 - Preview, start time & where to watch

SmackDown after SummerSlam airs from Philly.

Following this week’s SummerSlam fallout edition of Monday Night Raw, WWE will travel to Philadelphia to deliver the fallout show of the Blue brand. The August 7 episode of SmackDown will address the aftermath from the PLE, which saw a major return along with a title change and a new Champion being crowned.

Fans on SmackDown this week are now waiting to see what lies ahead for Randy Orton after costing Cody Rhodes the Undisputed title match against CM Punk. On the other hand, after winning the Interim WWE Women’s title, Chelsea Green will make her first televised appearances.

All that and so much more will be live from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, CM Punk, Gunther and Trick Williams are listed as featured superstars for the show.

Let us now take a look at the full and detailed preview for this week’s WWE SmackDown, including the match card, timings, and telecast details.

Announced for WWE SmackDown (August 7, 2026)

• Charlotte Flair vs Jade Cargill
• CM Punk & Kevin Owens to appear
• The newly crowned Interim WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green to appear
• SummerSlam aftermath
• Randy Orton to appear
• Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, CM Punk, Gunther and Trick Williams are listed as featured superstars

Charlotte Flair vs Jade Cargill

The go-home show last week featured another brawl between Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill. Flair has been looking for some payback on Jade after she brutally attacked and injured her tag partner, Alexa Bliss.

In a social media exclusive posted after SmackDown, Flair met with acting GM Adam Pearce, stating that getting her hands on Jade in the ladder match isn’t enough.

Flair added that she doesn’t care who walks out as the interim Champion in Minneapolis; she wants to take on Jade in a one-on-one match. Pearce offered a match for this week, to which Flair agreed, making the showdown official.

CM Punk & Kevin Owens to appear

With his win in the fatal four-way match at SummerSlam, Kevin Owens is now the number one contender for the Undisputed title. For the fallout show, both Owens and Undisputed Champion CM Punk are confirmed to appear.

Fans are waiting to see how the Undisputed Champion responds to the new challenger on tonight’s SmackDown in Philadelphia.

Chelsea Green returns as Interim Champion

Night 2 of SummerSlam saw Chelsea Green defy the odds to climb the ladder and capture the Interim WWE Women’s Champion, her first World title in the promotion.

With Rhea Ripley recently undergoing surgery and rumblings of her relinquishing the title, Green makes her first appearance on SmackDown tonight.

WWE SmackDown Start Time & Telecast Details

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