Word has come through that WWE has rolled out fresh details for during tonight's broadcast’s SmackDown, set for Oakland Facility in Oakland, California.
Ahead of the 7/24 broadcast — airing on USA Network and Netflix — WWE updated its official preview with two additional matches and a marquee moment tease.
Charlotte Flair will babyface Nia Jax, and Chelsea Green takes on Kiana James — in a pair of qualifiers for the interim women’s belt ladder clash at SummerSlam. Both bouts are now locked in for the go-home episode ahead of the two-night premium live special event.
WWE moreover teased fireworks between Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk and his SummerSlam challenger, Cody Rhodes.
“Undisputed WWE Titleholder CM Punk and Cody Rhodes nearly came to blows in the aftermath of Saturday Night’s Headline showdown and then again on the SummerSlam Kickoff event,” WWE.com wrote. “How will The Best in the World and The American Nightmare react en route to their highly-anticipated title showdown at The Biggest Spectacular of the Summer? Find out on the night's program at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.”
Finally, Gunther is set to speak on his heated situation with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, with the two advertised to collide at SummerSlam 2026.
“After being blindsided by Nick Aldis on Saturday Night’s Headline match closing weekend, Gunther is set to discuss his clash against the SmackDown General Manager on SmackDown,” WWE wrote.