The final WWE SmackDown before SummerSlam took place on August 1, with 2 title matches and more taking place on the show.
Along with Women’s US Champion Giulia putting the title on the line against the woman she defeated to win the gold, Zelina Vega, Angel and Berto also put their AAA Tag Team Championships on the line. Additionally, John Cena and Cody Rhodes met in the ring for their final confrontation before SummerSlam, which will see a WrestleMania rematch take place.
Joe Tesitore and Wade Barrett were on commentary for the show.
WWE SmackDown Results August 1
- Following commentary opening the show, in which Joe Tessitore noted that there was a steel cage hanging above the ring, John Cena officially opened the show. Rhodes interrupted Cena before the champion could begin his promo. Cena spoke about the SummerSlam match and his heel turn, before noting that he didn’t want to take the title home to ruin wrestling, but so the fans wouldn’t forget him. Rhodes asked for 2 beers and both men toasted with no animosity, seemingly indicating that Cena has turned face.
- Footage aired of Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre attacking Jelly Roll during a training session.
- Guilia defeated Zelina Vega to retain the Women’s US Championship.
- Los Garzas defeated Mr. Iguana and Psycho Clown to retain the AAA Tag Team Championships.
- Aleister Black vs. Damian Priest ended in DQ when Black threw a chair at Priest. Black continued the assault after the match and stood tall.
- Talla Tonga defeated Jimmy Uso. After the match, Solo Sikoa called for the steel cage to be lowered, but Jacob Fatu made his way into the cage before it lowered. Sikoa and Talla Tonga escaped but JC Mateo and Tonga Loa were attacked by Fatu.
- Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre appeared live. After referencing their attack on Jelly Roll, the singer Randy Orton interrupted. A brawl ensued as security tried to intervene
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