CM Punk, Cody Rhodes segment and more added to WWE SmackDown lineup
WWE has made several additions to the lineup for Friday’s SmackDown.
Friday’s show will be the go-home edition of SmackDown before the two-night SummerSlam event this weekend. It will be held at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
A WWE.com preview for Friday’s episode released on Thursday advertises WWE Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes coming face-to-face before SummerSlam.
The WWE Tag Team Championships will be on the line as Damian Priest and R-Truth defend against Erik and Ivar of The War Raiders.
The final WWE Interim Women’s Championship ladder match qualifier for SummerSlam will see Giulia face Lash Legend.
According to a report from WrestleTix on Thursday, the show could be more sparsely attended than typical WWE events. Just 4,343 tickets have been distributed for the show.
The updated lineup is below.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown lineup for July 31, 2026
- CM Punk and Cody Rhodes come face-to-face
- WWE Tag Team Championships: Damian Priest & R-Truth (c) vs. Erik & Ivar
- WWE Interim Women’s Championship ladder match qualifier: Giulia vs. Lash Legend
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