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Friday, Jul 3 | 8/7 PM^C

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Friday, Jul 3 | 8/7 PM^C

SmackDown results, July 3, 2026: Cody Rhodes defeats Jey Uso to become No. 1 Contender

Cody Rhodes defeated Jey Uso in an edge-of-your-seat thriller to earn the right to challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn on Raw in Chicago. Plus, Carmelo Hayes challenged United States Champion Trick Williams to a match next week, Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab defeated Charlotte Flair, Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green in a Six-Woman Tag Team Match and more.

SmackDown Results : Quick Hits

SmackDown results: July 3, 2026

Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso challenged Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn

As new Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn celebrates his victory at Night of Champions, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso come calling for the new titleholder. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab def. Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton & Chelsea Green

Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Michin take on Charlotte Flair, Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Chelsea Green countered Jade Cargill's first Jaded attempt by rolling out of it before striking B-Fab, who was on the apron.

This allowed Cargill to nail her second attempt at Jaded to win the match.

AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix def. El Hijo del Vikingo

AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix takes on El Hijo del Vikingo in a thrilling title fight. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix defended his title against AAA Latin American Champion El Hijo del Vikingo in a thriller.

Fenix hit a scintillating sequence of moves, including a poison rana and a German suplex that left both Superstars reeling.

Vikingo almost won after executing an unbelievable poison rana from the top rope, but Fenix kicked out as the WWE Universe erupted in "this is awesome" chants.

Fenix connected with the Mexican Muscle Buster to win the match and retain his title.

Trick Williams backhanded Carmelo Hayes

United States Champion Trick Williams agrees to face Carmelo Hayes in a non-title match next week. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Lainey Reid def. Brie Bella

Lainey Reid battles WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Brie Bella. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Brie Bella took on Fatal Influence's Lainey Reid.

Bella locked in the "Yes!" Lock, but the rest of Fatal Influence suddenly attacked Paige.

After Brie checked on Paige, Reid took advantage by landing a huge running knee strike to pick up the huge victory.

Cody Rhodes def. Jey Uso to become No. 1 Contender

Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso collide in a bout to determine the No. 1 Contender to Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso battled to determine who would challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn this Monday in Chicago.

Rhodes went for a Disaster Kick, but Uso countered with a superkick before connecting with a Spear.

When Uso went to the top rope, Rhodes hit a Spear and a Cross Rhodes.

Uso kept going for the Sleeper Hold, but Rhodes evaded the move and landed another Cross Rhodes to win the match and earn a championship rematch against Zayn.