WWE SmackDown Features CM Punk and Cody Rhodes Showdown

WWE SmackDown took place at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, featuring a significant segment between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes ahead of their upcoming match at SummerSlam.

The episode included three main segments, with Punk and Rhodes meeting for the last time before Punk defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Rhodes. Additionally, the WWE Tag Team Championships were contested as Damian Priest and R-Truth faced the War Raiders, Erik and Ivar. The final qualifying match for the WWE Interim Women’s Championship ladder match was also held, featuring Julia against Lash Legend.

The show began with various wrestlers arriving, including CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and others. Finn Balor addressed the crowd, reflecting on his past championship experience and expressing his desire to reclaim glory. Sami Zayn interrupted, voicing his opinion on the Punk vs. Rhodes match and challenging Balor, leading to a chaotic brawl involving Gunther and Nick Aldis.