WWE SmackDown (August 1) Live Streaming: John Cena-Cody Rhodes to appear ahead of SummerSlam - Preview, Match Card, Timings, and more details

WWE SmackDown on August 1 is set to feature a high-stakes faceoff as John Cena and Cody Rhodes make their final appearances before their blockbuster Street Fight at SummerSlam. Tension has been building since their WrestleMania 41 clash, where Cena defeated Rhodes and declared himself the 'Last Real Champion'.

Now, with Cena’s SummerSlam swansong looming, both superstars are expected to address their rivalry one last time before going to war. The episode will also feature key appearances from other top SmackDown stars as WWE sets the stage for its first-ever two-night SummerSlam event, scheduled on Saturday and Sunday, packed with gold and grudges.



After two straight weeks of brutal attacks, Damian Priest is out for revenge, while Aleister Black is focused on settling a lingering debt - one that now falls on Priest after being passed down from R-Truth. The two intense competitors are set to collide inside the ring in what promises to be a hard-hitting showdown on this week’s episode.


Also announced, Women’s United States Champion Giulia, now managed by a returning Kiana James, will put her title on the line in a high-stakes rematch against former champion Zelina Vega on the SummerSlam go-home show.


Meanwhile, AAA World Tag Team Champions Los Garza (Angel & Berto), joined by Santos Escobar, laid down an open challenge in a fiery promo last week. The challenge is open to teams from Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and AAA, promising a potential tag team clash with major cross-brand implications.

HOW TO WATCH WWE SMACKDOWN IN US

• Date: August 1, Friday
• Event: WWE Smackdown
• Venue: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
• Start Time: 8PM ET/5PM PT
• Streaming: USA Network in United States and internationally on Netflix

WWE SMACKDOWN MATCH CARDS

• Damian Priest vs Aleister Black
• WWE Women’s United States Championship: Giulia (c) vs Zelina Vega
• AAA World Tag Team Champions Los Garza (Angel & Berto) open challenge
• John Cena and Cody Rhodes to appear
• Jelly roll set to appear