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With a WWE Championship showdown looming in Toronto, Punk and Owens traded hard-edged barbs on SmackDown, nodding to their Ring of Honor past and alluding to The Elite without naming names; Punk questioned Owens' potential while KO pressed him to admit his grievances, Owens vowing to win the title and Punk threatening to put him to sleep in Toronto, fueling a heated feud heading to the match.
WWE's early rundown pins Cody Rhodes to close the August 14 SmackDown in Boston, potentially setting up an Orton-related angle ahead of Money in the Bank; specifics may change before air.
Chelsea Green confirmed a broken orbital bone suffered on the Aug. 7 WWE SmackDown, went to the ER, and said it’s an occupational hazard of live wrestling; there are no confirmed updates yet on her in-ring status, with initial injury news reported by Bryan Alvarez.
An early spoiler for WWE SmackDown on August 7, 2026 outlines a packed lineup including Cody Rhodes promos, Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill, Chelsea Green & Tiffany Stratton vs. Fatal Influence for the Women’s Tag Titles, a United States Championship defense by Baron Corbin (via cheating), plus backstage promos and planned interruptions from CM Punk and Kevin Owens, with a Shinsuke Nakamura return vignette; note that changes can occur before air.
Chelsea Green was injured during Friday’s WWE SmackDown while teaming with Tiffany Stratton in a loss to Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid; Green was pinned after Reid and Henley’s Rolling Encore, with Lash Legend and Nia Jax attacking them post-match. A precise injury is not yet disclosed, but the report hopes she won’t be out long. Green had just captured the interim WWE Women’s Championship in a SummerSlam 2026 ladder match earlier in the week.
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.
WWE is set to debut NXT star Tatum Paxley on the main roster during the August 7 episode of SmackDown, reportedly joining the Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill main event. Paxley's exact role wasn’t disclosed, but her appearance adds another wrinkle to a high-profile match that could still see changes to the lineup before air.
WWE confirms Jade Cargill vs. Charlotte Flair for Friday’s SmackDown fallout episode, a long‑anticipated TV clash following SummerSlam rather than a pay‑per‑view. The show also features CM Punk addressing Kevin Owens, Chelsea Green stepping up as interim Women’s Champion amid Rhea Ripley’s knee surgery, and a note that CageMatch records a prior house‑show Flair–Cargill bout. Fans are asked to predict whether the televised bout ends decisively or with a disqualification.
On SmackDown, Lash Legend defeated Giulia in under three minutes, leveraging size and power to counter Giulia’s speed, giving Legend momentum heading into SummerSlam’s ladder match for the Interim Women’s Championship and setting up a potential clash with Jade Cargill, while Giulia’s WWE footing remains debated despite a strong performance.
Baron Corbin returned to WWE on SmackDown, interrupting the Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams non-title match and attacking both men to cause a stoppage. It marked his first WWE appearance in nearly two years after leaving in November 2024, with prior rumors of a comeback. Corbin’s WWE history includes feuds with Roman Reigns, AJ Styles and Sami Zayn, plus championship wins and the 2019 King of the Ring, now steering into Hayes and Williams’ feud.
SmackDown 6/12/2026 delivered drama with uneven execution: the Queen of the Ring first-round match was hampered by early interference and botches, Giulia split from Kiana James hinting at a push, the Women’s Tag titles weren’t defended in a non-title bout, Solo Sikoa gave a compelling Bloodline moment while some fans resisted the babyface turn, and Danhausen again delivered a short, goofy standout segment.
WWE SmackDown serves a loaded night headlined by Gunther’s post‑loss fury that prompts a Cody Rhodes rematch, with Sami Zayn challenging Cody on trust and helping set up a stipulation for next week; the card also features Raquel Rodriguez winning a four‑way to bolster her title push, Dirty Dom advancing in King of the Ring with Judgment Day interference, and a multi‑woman segment where Jade Cargill pinned Tiffany Stratton. Side stories include Danhausen vs. Miz banter, Solo Sikoa laying down tough love for Royce, and ongoing Bloodline tensions building toward high‑stakes clashes, including potential SummerSlam implications.
On SmackDown’s go-home show for Clash in Italy, Gunther and Cody Rhodes traded barbs, with Gunther reaffirming his vow to end Rhodes’ run and capture the WWE Championship, a boast he previously tied to ending the careers of Goldberg, AJ Styles, and John Cena.
Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes battled on SmackDown in Lexington, with Gunther making a post-match appearance. Gunther trapped Rhodes in a sleeper and choked him out as Zayn, after a tense stare-down, turned away and walked off, leaving Rhodes’ night overshadowed and foreshadowing further heat in Gunther’s ongoing title pursuit.
On SmackDown's May 22 main event, Cody Rhodes defeated Sami Zayn after Gunther interfered; Zayn initially helped Rhodes by knocking Gunther down, but when Gunther returned to target Rhodes, Zayn turned on him and walked out, sparking debate over his allegiance and whether he’s a face or heel.