WWE SmackDown Highlights (July 18, 2025): John Cena & Cody Rhodes contract signing; matches announced for SummerSlam; Charlotte Flair defeats Raquel Rodriguez & more

By Abhijit Singh

Abhijit has been telling sports stories through his words at Khel Now since 2024. He covers Pro wrestling, MMA, Boxing & Formula 1.

Published at :July 19, 2025 at 4:30 AM

Modified at :July 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM

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The July 18 episode of WWE SmackDown is set to serve as the fallout show for last week’s Saturday Night’s Main Event as well as the all-women’s PLE, Evolution. The show will air live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Multiple top names, including Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Alexa Bliss, Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, Solo Sikoa, Chelsea Green, and WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, are being advertised for the show.

The show will feature the aftermath of SNME and Evolution, while building towards the upcoming SummerSlam. Similar to this week’s Raw, the promotion might announce more matches for the PLE.

Matches & segments announced for 07/18 WWE SmackDown

Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena & Cody Rhodes to come face-to-face in SummerSlam Contract Signing
Saturday Night’s Main Event & Evolution aftermath
“WWE Women’s Champions” Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez to appear

Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena & Cody Rhodes to come face-to-face in SummerSlam Contract Signing

WWE SmackDown John Cena Cody Rhodes — LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – JUNE 13: John Cena and Cody Rhodes face off during SmackDown at Rupp Arena on June 13, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Craig Melvin/WWE via Getty Images)

Ahead of their rematch at SummerSlam, Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes are set to make an appearance on this week’s show. They will kick the build towards the rematch at the upcoming PLE. Rhodes secured the number one contender’s spot after defeating Randy Orton in the finals of the King of the Ring tournament at Night of Champions last month.

The promotion has also announced that the two stars will come face-to-face in a SummerSlam contract signing in this week’s episode, making the title clash official.

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Abhijit Singh

Abhijit Singh is a budding sports journalist with over three years of experience in the field, and a photographer capturing stories through his lens since 2018. With a background in philosophy and political science, he brings a thoughtful, analytical edge to his reporting where every word is guided by curiosity and intent. Whether he's capturing the emotion of a moment or unpacking the deeper narratives within the game, Abhijit’s work is rooted in insight and passion. When he’s not covering sports, he’s often exploring new ideas through reading, traveling or just procrastinating.