WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey! Tonight’s show looks to kick off SummerSlam weekend with a bang. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: August 1, 2025
Jimmy Uso vs. Talla Tonga

WWE’s official preview:
Jimmy Uso goes head to head with Talla Tonga tonight at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.
Los Garza’s AAA Tag Team Championship Open Challenge

WWE’s official preview:
Legado del Fantasma plan to issue an AAA Tag Team Championship Open Challenge on SmackDown.
Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black

WWE’s official preview:
One night before SummerSlam, Damian Priest will go one-on-one with Aleister Black.
The two Superstars have been at odds ever since R-Truth interrupted Black’s match several weeks ago.
Black, bitter at having his opportunity stolen, has taken it out on Truth and Priest, the latter of whom stood up for Truth.
Who will emerge the victor when these two titans collide for the first time ever?
Giulia (c) vs. Zelina Vega for the Women’s United States Championship

WWE’s official preview:
Women’s United States Champion Giulia is set to take on former titleholder Zelina Vega in a highly-anticipated rematch for the red, white and blue title.
John Cena and Cody Rhodes come face to face before SummerSlam


