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Finn Balor has commented on the possibility of challenging for the Undisputed WWE Championship following his upcoming No. 1 contender's match at SummerSlam. Balor expressed optimism about the opportunity, stating they are 'so close' to securing a title shot.
AEW wrestler Thunder Rosa has said goodbye to Busted Open Radio following news that WWE and SiriusXM are partnering to create 'WWE Radio.' The departure comes in the wake of this new WWE-SiriusXM deal.
Adriana Rizzo made her in-ring return at a WWE live event in Fort Pierce, Florida on July 24, facing Myka Lockwood after more than a year sidelined with a torn ACL and meniscus. It was her first match since facing Karmen Petrovic at WWE World in April 2025, following an injury suffered during training at the WWE Performance Center. Rizzo had already returned to television as a ringside interviewer on NXT EVOLVE earlier in July before completing this full in-ring comeback.
After WWE SmackDown went off the air on July 24, Baron Corbin ambushed Trick Williams at ringside while he was taking photos with fans, dragging him into the ring and continuing the assault. Trick Williams responded by challenging Corbin to a United States Championship match at SummerSlam, which Corbin accepted, vowing to take the title.
Finn Balor won a four-way match on WWE SmackDown to secure a spot in a number one contender's match. Balor will face Sami Zayn at SummerSlam 2026, with the winner earning a shot at the WWE Championship.
During the July 24 episode of WWE SmackDown from Oakland, Finn Balor won a fatal four-way match against Damian Priest, Trick Williams, and Royce Keys to earn a shot at Sami Zayn. Balor will now face Sami Zayn at SummerSlam to determine a new #1 contender, with the winner facing CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The match saw interference from Solo Sikoa, The Usos, LA Knight, and Jacob Fatu, with Fatu's actions costing Royce Keys the win.
Charlotte Flair and Chelsea Green have qualified for a ladder match at WWE SummerSlam to crown an interim WWE Women's Champion. They will join Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton, who had already qualified for the match.
On the July 24 episode of WWE SmackDown from Oakland, two more competitors qualified for the Interim WWE Women's Championship ladder match at SummerSlam. Chelsea Green defeated Kiana James to earn her spot, while Charlotte Flair won by DQ over Nia Jax after Jade Cargill interfered and attacked Flair. Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill were already confirmed for the match prior to this episode.
On the July 24 episode of WWE SmackDown from Oakland, Cody Rhodes and CM Punk engaged in a heated promo battle ahead of their Undisputed WWE Championship match at SummerSlam. Punk called Rhodes 'Dusty's kid' and vowed to break his heart, while Rhodes fired back after Punk claimed he was Cody's only friend but planned to betray him. The confrontation set the stage for their upcoming title showdown at SummerSlam.
Former WWE stars Primo and Epico Colon reflected on their careers and identified their favorite in-ring opponents. The Colons discussed memorable matchups from their time in the company.
Ric Flair announced he is now a Philadelphia 76ers fan following LeBron James' move to the team. Flair cited his personal friendships with Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson, along with James joining the Sixers, as reasons for switching his allegiance from the Lakers. James officially signed with Philadelphia for his 24th NBA season, joining Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown.
Nikki Bella made a surprise return on WWE SmackDown, coming to the aid of her sister Brie Bella and Paige. The appearance set up a six-woman tag team match scheduled for WWE SummerSlam 2026.