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Star-Powered SmackDown Sets Up Toronto Showdowns

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Star-Powered SmackDown Sets Up Toronto Showdowns
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Post-SummerSlam SmackDown leans into its star-studded main event, with CM Punk defending the title as Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton reignite their feud, Kevin Owens staking his claim for a title shot in Toronto, Sami Zayn stirring tension, and Charlotte Flair scoring a win over Jade Cargill aided by a debut moment from Tatum Paxley; Baron Corbin's US title storyline advances toward Carmelo Hayes. The show focused on storytelling and setting up future title battles more than action.

Topics:entertainmentsports-entertainment#cm-punk#cody-rhodes#kevin-owens#randy-orton#sports-entertainment#wwe-smackdown
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