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WWE SmackDown drew 1,243,000 viewers on USA Network for the July 17, 2026 episode, up 31,000 from the previous week's 1,212,000, though the key P18-49 demo rating dipped to 0.21 from 0.24. The episode's numbers were down significantly year-over-year, falling 12.6% in viewership and 46.2% in the demo compared to the July 18, 2025 airing.
WWE NXT airs live on July 21, 2026, from the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida, featuring Tony D'Angelo defending the NXT Championship against Naraku in a Street Fight. The card also includes Nattie vs. Jaida Parker, Reina Volcan vs. Skylar Raye, Shawn Spears vs. Niko Vance, a 6-Man Tag Team Match, and Hank Walker vs. Keanu Carver.
John Cena revealed in the latest season of Netflix's "WWE Unreal" when his WWE heel run was originally planned to end. The disclosure sheds light on the initial creative plans behind his heel turn storyline.
Jonathan Coachman criticized WWE for becoming too focused on celebrity attractions, citing the ongoing Tom Brady-Logan Paul feud as an example. While acknowledging the business logic behind bringing in stars like Brady, Coachman argued WWE risks alienating its core fanbase by prioritizing relationships with celebrities and billionaires over quality wrestling content.
Brie Bella has stated she is considering a return to singles competition after primarily working in the tag team division since her comeback to WWE. She has been focused on the women's division since her return to the company.
A new report has surfaced detailing backstage information regarding Bayley's current WWE contract status. The report follows her loss to Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night's Main Event. It also addresses expected interest from AEW regarding her potential availability.
According to Fightful Select, Bayley's potential free agency has become a major topic in both WWE and AEW, with her leverage possibly allowing her to demand contract protections like guaranteed years and no-cut clauses that most WWE stars currently lack. AEW is noted to offer benefits such as honoring full contract terms, covering travel expenses, and allowing outside bookings, while WWE offers history and exposure. Bayley has not yet signed with either company, and the longer the standoff continues, the stronger her negotiating position becomes.
Bayley has not signed a new WWE contract, with her current deal expected to expire before the end of 2026 barring added injury time, according to Fightful Select. AEW has reportedly been discussing a potential signing with Bayley for close to a year and is expected to make a strong offer if she reaches free agency, while WWE is also expected to try to keep her. The situation follows a storyline attack by Lyra Valkyria on Bayley at Saturday Night's Main Event and RAW.
Fatal Influence won the tag team titles at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. The team reacted to their victory, comparing themselves to diamonds and stating that pressure creates the finest results.
Santos Escobar posted a message on Twitter directed at WWE's Triple H and Nick Khan just two days before his 90-day non-compete clause expires and he becomes a free agent. Escobar reflected on his WWE run, stating he has no regrets and will keep growing his legacy in the industry. He is currently filming a mystery feature film role and is expected to return to wrestling once production wraps.
WWE Raw's July 13, 2026 episode delivered ratings and viewership numbers nearly identical to previous weeks, continuing a trend of consistency for the show. The report highlights that there was little fluctuation compared to recent broadcasts.
Logan Paul accused Tom Brady of being fake and secretly angry behind closed doors, comparing him to Homelander from The Boys during an episode of Impaulsive. The comments follow months of tension between the two since Brady slapped Paul at Fanatics Fest, with WWE recently airing footage of the incident on RAW amid speculation of a possible WrestleMania match. Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez also discussed the rumors, suggesting a tag-team match would be the safest option if Brady steps into a WWE ring.