WWE SmackDown (July 18, 2025): Preview, match card, news, timings & telecast details

By Abhijit Singh

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Published at :July 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM

Modified at :July 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM

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The July 18 episode of SmackDown will serve as the fallout show for SNME & Evolution!

The July 18 episode of Friday Night 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. Let us now take a look at the detailed preview for this week’s WWE SmackDown.

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 SummerSlam contract signing in this week’s episode, making the title clash official.

WWE SmackDown Timings & Telecast Details

Country	Time	Telecast
United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico	08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT (Friday)	USA Network
Canada	08 PM ET (Friday)	Netflix
United Kingdom & Ireland	01 AM (Saturday)	Netflix
India	5:30 AM IST (Saturday)	Netflix
Saudi Arabia	03 AM (Saturday)	Netflix
Australia	03 AM (Saturday)	Netflix
France	10:00 AM AEDT (Saturday)	Netflix

When and where will the July 18 episode of SmackDown take place?

The July 18 episode of Friday Night SmackDown will air live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

What segments or matches have been announced for the SmackDown show in San Antonio?

John Cena and Cody Rhodes’ SummerSlam contract signing has been confirmed for the July 18 show of the Blue brand in San Antonio.

When and where can fans watch SmackDown live?

WWE fans in the US can tune into USA Network, while international fans (excluding some markets) can watch SmackDown live on Netflix.

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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.