India, July 25 -- WWE SmackDown returned with another dramatic episode ahead of SummerSlam 2026, with several major storylines taking turns. Nick Aldis officially put his authority on the line by signing a contract to face Gunther, while CM Punk and Cody Rhodes engaged in a heated war of words just days before their Undisputed WWE Championship clash. On the other hand, Charlotte Flair picked up a controversial victory, and Finn Balor earned a key opportunity in the main event, as tensions flared across the women's division.

The July 24 SmackDown episode from Oakland no doubt made the SummerSlam 2026 match card even more intriguing. From shocking attacks to championship implications, the Friday Night show put forward plenty of talking poi...