The final SmackDown before SummerSlam delivered major storyline developments, surprise appearances, and a wild closing brawl from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Match Results
Michin & B-Fab def. Tiffany Stratton & Chelsea Green.
Damian Priest & R-Truth vs. The War Raiders (WWE Tag Team Championship vs. AAA Tag Team Championship) ended in a no contest after chaos erupted.
Rey Fenix retained the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against JD McDonagh despite interference from Dominik Mysterio.
Lash Legend defeated Giulia to earn the final spot in the Interim WWE Women’s Championship Ladder Match at SummerSlam.
Biggest Moments
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes held one final face-to-face before SummerSlam, but the confrontation quickly exploded into a massive brawl to close the show.
Finn Bálor and Sami Zayn exchanged heated words before Gunther attacked both men. General Manager Nick Aldis responded by locking Gunther in the Texas Cloverleaf, intensifying their rivalry.
WWE Hall of Famer Haku made a surprise appearance alongside his sons, signaling a powerful new direction for the faction and igniting the tag team division.
Final Thoughts
SmackDown succeeded in building anticipation for SummerSlam with physical confrontations, title implications, and memorable surprises. The chaotic ending between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes set the stage for one of the biggest championship matches of the year, while Lash Legend’s breakthrough victory and Haku’s return added even more intrigue heading into the weekend.
