WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas! The Biggest Party of the Summer is just a couple weeks away, and tonight, Cody Rhodes and John Cena make their SummerSlam showdown official with a contract signing. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: July 18, 2025
Jacob Fatu returns to SmackDown
WWE’s official preview:
After reemerging to help Jimmy Uso clear the ring of United States Champion Solo Sikoa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo and Tonga Loa at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Jacob Fatu will return to SmackDown for the first time since being taken out by The MFTs.
Charlotte Flair vs. Raquel Rodriguez
WWE’s official preview:
After the explosive events of the Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match at WWE Evolution, Charlotte Flair returns to SmackDown to go one-on-one with WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Raquel Rodriguez.
Andrade and Rey Fenix vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. Fraxiom vs. #DIY to determine the #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship
WWE’s official preview:
Following The Wyatt Sicks’ WWE Tag Team Championship win over The Street Profits on SmackDown last week, Fraxiom, Motor City Machine Guns, Andrade & Rey Fenix, and #DIY will square off in a No. 1 Contender Fatal 4-Way Match.
Who will win the right to challenge the ominous new titleholders?
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Alba Fyre
WWE’s official preview:
Fresh off her WWE Evolution Battle Royal victory for a Women’s Title Match at WWE Clash in Paris, Stephanie Vaquer will take on Alba Fyre of The Secret Hervice.
John Cena and Cody Rhodes sign the contract for their SummerSlam title match
WWE’s official preview:
The WrestleMania rematch pitting Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena against Cody Rhodes is set for SummerSlam.
The self-professed “Last Real Champion” and The American Nightmare will make their match official.
