SmackDown preview, July 24, 2026: CM Punk and Cody Rhodes react after their altercation at Saturday Night's Main Event

Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes nearly came to blows in the aftermath of Saturday Night's Main Event and then again on the SummerSlam Kickoff show.

How will The Best in the World and The American Nightmare react en route to their highly-anticipated title showdown at The Biggest Event of the Summer?

Find out Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.

After being blindsided by Nick Aldis on Saturday Night's Main Event last weekend, Gunther is set to discuss his match against the SmackDown General Manager on SmackDown.

Don't miss all the action, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.

Last week, Nia Jax had an opportunity to qualify for the SummerSlam Ladder Match to determine an Interim WWE Women's Champion, but The Irresistible Force lost to Jade Cargill by disqualification when Charlotte Flair attacked Cargill. 

Now, The Queen will go one-on-one against Jax in another Qualifying Match.

Who will join Cargill and Tiffany Stratton in the high-stakes match? Find out Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.

Chelsea Green is set to clash with Kiana James to see who will qualify for the Ladder Match to determine the Interim WWE Women’s Champion at SummerSlam.

Who will join Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton in the high-stakes Ladder Match? 

Don't miss all the action, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.