The August 1st episode of Friday Night SmackDown is expected to be a great one. It’s the go-home edition of the show before the SummerSlam Premium Live Event, so fans can expect an exciting night from beginning to end.

John Cena & Cody Rhodes Come Face-to-Face

Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will come face-to-face with Cody Rhodes on this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown, which will be their final confrontation ahead of their match at SummerSlam. Therefore, we’ll have to see what they will have to say to each other on the show.

Women’s United States Championship: Giulia (c) vs. Zelina Vega

Giulia defends her Women’s U.S. Title against Zelina Vega, who never received a proper rematch after losing the belt. With Kiana James now acting as Giulia’s mouthpiece, fans are wondering whether Vega has any chance of winning the title.

AAA World Tag Team Championship: Los Garza (Angel & Berto) Issue an Open Challenge

Los Garza will defend the AAA World Tag Team Titles in an open challenge on this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Therefore, it’ll be interesting to see who will step up to the plate and face them in the match.

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Other Matches And Segments

Jelly Roll is set to make an appearance on SmackDown this week ahead of his huge tag team match at SummerSlam. Finally, Damian Priest will be duking it out with Aleister Black in singles competition in what is definitely a highly anticipated match.

WWE SmackDown August 1, 2025 Full Card

  • John Cena & Cody Rhodes Come Face-to-Face
  • Women’s United States Championship: Giulia (c) vs. Zelina Vega
  • AAA World Tag Team Championship: Los Garza (Angel & Berto) Issue an Open Challenge
  • Jelly Roll Appears
  • Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black

Final Thoughts on WWE SmackDown for August 1, 2025

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown promises to deliver high drama and storylines that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. With appearances from John Cena, Cody Rhodes and more, it’s bound to be a show you won’t want to miss. Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our SmackDown results section.

Where to Watch WWE SmackDown on August 1, 2025

WWE SmackDown will air live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, starting at 8 PM ET on the USA Network and also on-demand viewing. Internationally, fans can also catch the show on streaming platforms like Netflix.

Do you think things will get physical between John Cena and Cody Rhodes on WWE Smack Down this week? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.

Subhojeet Mukherjee has covered pro wrestling for over 20 years, delivering trusted news and backstage updates to fans around the world.

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