Tonight’s WWE SmackDown, airing on July 18, 2025, promises an exciting evening at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Following WWE Saturday Night Main Event and Evolution 2, WWE Champion John Cena and the 2025 King of the Ring winner, “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, will officially sign a WWE Championship Match Agreement for SummerSlam. The event also marks the return of “Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu.
The show kicks off at 8pm ET on the US network and is accessible globally on streaming services like Netflix. Ringside News will provide live updates and highlights throughout the event. Be sure to check this page for the latest results and join the discussion in the comments!
The evening starts with a car accident scene in the parking lot involving the MFT and law enforcement, with Adam Pearce and officers investigating. Cody Rhodes approaches Pearce to finalize the contract for his SummerSlam match against John Cena. Meanwhile, Solo Sicor and his group are trying to piece together the incident.
Hosts Joe Tesitor and Wade Barrett welcome viewers and talk about the evolving dynamic between Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, with Bliss agreeing to support Flair in her match against Raquel Rodriguez. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss then face off against Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez in the opening match.
In a singles match, “Queen” Charlotte Flair battles Raquel Rodriguez, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion from The Judgment Day. The match features intense back-and-forth action including submission moves, counterattacks, and interference by Alexa Bliss and Roxanne Perez. Ultimately, Flair secures the win after a dramatic sequence involving a jawbreaker from Bliss.
Post-match, Flair and Bliss celebrate their victory on the ramp. Elsewhere, police ask Adam Pearce to assist in locating Jacob Fatu following the earlier accident; Fatu initially resists but eventually cooperates.
Promotional videos highlight the upcoming SummerSlam Women’s Championship match featuring Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill, with both competitors staking their claims to the title. A brief review of the R-Truth vs. Aleister Black match follows, including a confrontation involving Aleister Black’s priest.
Carmelo Hayes then steps into the ring for his match against Aleister Black, kicking off with aggressive exchanges and outside-the-ring action involving Black’s priest.
Key moments scheduled for tonight’s show include:
– Signing of the uncontested WWE Championship Match Agreement between John Cena and Cody Rhodes for SummerSlam
– The return of Jacob Fatu
– Single match featuring “Dark Angel” Stephanie Varker vs. Albafir of Secret Service
– WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Fatal 4-Way Match
– Singles match between “Queen” Charlotte Flair and Raquel Rodriguez
Fan Take: This episode sets the stage for some high-stakes showdowns at SummerSlam, particularly the much-anticipated Cena vs. Rhodes title match, which could reshape WWE’s championship landscape. The return of Jacob Fatu adds another layer of intrigue, promising fresh rivalries and thrilling storylines that WWE fans won’t want to miss.
