WWE SmackDown – SummerSlam Final Build
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Live Broadcast: USA Network and Netflix
This episode marks the last stop in the lead-up to SummerSlam 2025, promoted as the “biggest party of the summer.” It features the final developments in key storylines ahead of the highly anticipated premium live event this weekend.
– John Cena and Cody Rhodes are set to clash in a match before SummerSlam.
– Jerry Roll, previously announced for the show, will compete against Randy Orton and Logan Paul, with a scheduled SummerSlam bout against Drew McIntyre.
– Other confirmed stars appearing include Logan Paul, Charlotte Flair, Randy Orton, and Tiffany Stratton.
Confirmed Matches:
– WWE Women’s US Championship: Julia (Champion) vs. Zelina Vega in a rematch following Julia’s title win from Vega in Riyadh. Julia is accompanied by Kiana James.
– Singles Match: Damien Priest vs. Aleister Black, stemming from tensions since Damien Priest defended the erratic R-Truth.
– AAA World Tag Team Championship Open Challenge: Los Garza (Angel & Berto) will issue open challenges to tag teams from Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and AAA.
Fan Take: This episode is crucial for WWE fans as it sets the stage for SummerSlam 2025, promising thrilling matchups and storyline resolutions. The inclusion of diverse talent and high-stakes challenges could energize the sport and introduce fresh rivalries that keep fans hooked.
