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AEW Dynamite's July 15, 2026 episode saw another successful week in the TV ratings. The show managed to top the viewership numbers from the previous Beach Break special episode.
WWE SmackDown returns July 24 from Oakland Arena as SummerSlam plans continue to develop. Charlotte Flair will face Nia Jax for a spot in the SummerSlam ladder match, which already includes Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill, while fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event may reveal whether the Undisputed WWE Championship match becomes a fatal four-way involving CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, and GUNTHER.
Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill won qualifying matches on WWE SmackDown to earn spots in a ladder match at SummerSlam. The ladder match will determine the interim Women's Champion following Rhea Ripley's injury.
During the July 17 episode of WWE SmackDown from Albany, New York, two qualifying matches took place for the SummerSlam Interim Women's Championship Ladder Match. Tiffany Stratton defeated Jacy Jayne to qualify, while Jade Cargill won via DQ against Nia Jax after Charlotte Flair interfered, prompting Nia Jax to attack Flair. The interim title was created after Rhea Ripley's injury will keep her out through SummerSlam.
WWE star Damian Priest discussed interacting with fans, describing them as 'passionate' while understanding their enthusiasm around wrestlers. He noted that despite understanding fans' excitement, overzealous behavior is still not acceptable.
A stipulation has been added to the tag team match pitting CM Punk and Cody Rhodes against GUNTHER and Sami Zayn at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. The announcement was made to open WWE SmackDown.
A major change is reportedly being considered for the WWE Championship match between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026. Details on the specific change have not been disclosed.
During the July 17 episode of WWE SmackDown, Adam Pearce announced that if Sami Zayn and GUNTHER defeat Cody Rhodes and CM Punk at Saturday Night's Main Event, the SummerSlam Undisputed WWE Championship match will become a Fatal 4-Way. The stipulation follows GUNTHER's on-air complaints and Zayn's frustration over losing his 9-day Undisputed WWE Championship reign to Punk. SummerSlam 2026 will take place August 1-2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Spoilers for WWE SmackDown's July 17, 2026 taping reveal a card featuring Interim WWE Women's Championship qualifiers, with Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill advancing while Nia Jax was booked to face Charlotte Flair next week. Cody Rhodes attacked Gunther before their main event, which ended in a non-finish due to interference from CM Punk and Sami Zayn, and Adam Pearce announced that if Zayn and Gunther beat Punk and Rhodes at Saturday Night's Main Event, the SummerSlam match becomes a Fatal 4-Way. Other results included Finn Bálor defeating Talla Tonga and The War Raiders beating Fraxiom.
WWE SmackDown aired live from MVP Arena in Albany, New York, serving as the go-home show for Saturday Night's Main Event, featuring appearances from CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and GUNTHER. GUNTHER cut a promo complaining about his treatment before Adam Pearce announced a new stipulation: if GUNTHER and Sami Zayn win their tag match at SNME, they'll be added to the CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes Undisputed WWE Title match at SummerSlam. Cody Rhodes then confronted GUNTHER and a singles match between the two was made official for later in the show, while it was also revealed Rhea Ripley will miss SummerSlam and an interim Women's Champion will be crowned via ladder match.
Mike Bailey discussed in his latest "SpeedVlog" episode whether he should target the champions within the Don Callis Family. Bailey contemplated making moves against his fellow faction members who hold championship gold.
Logan Paul responded on social media after Tom Brady slapped him during a confrontation at Fanatics Fest. Paul claimed the incident stemmed from him roasting Brady over losing to him in flag football, and mocked Brady for losing his temper. The physical altercation required Karl-Anthony Towns and others to separate the two.