WWE Smackdown: 17th July 2026
After the match pitting Cody Rhodes against Gunther ended in a no-contest, Rhodes and Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk brawled with Gunther and Sami Zayn to end SmackDown. Plus, Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill qualified for the Interim WWE Women's Title Ladder Match at SummerSlam
SMACKDOWNWWERESULTS & RECAPS
Ryan D
7/17/20261 min read
Interim WWE Womens Championship Match Announced!
Featuring:
Cody Rhodes confronted Gunther picking up from their brawl after Smackdown left the air last week, leading to a one on one match later in the night
Finn Bálor def. Talla Tonga
Adam Pearce announces that due to Rhea Ripleys torn meniscus, an interim WWE Womens Champion will be crown in a 5 woman ladder match at Summerslam
Jade Cargill def. Nia Jax via disqualification (caused by Charlotte Flair) to qualify for the WWE Women's Title Ladder Match
War Raiders def. Fraxiom
Adam Pearce announces a WWE Womens Title Ladder Match qualifier between Charlotte Flair & Nia Jax
Blake Monroe attacks Candice LeRae backstage (and tells Johnny Gargano to get a haircut...)
Danhausen isnt aware who JD is (his opponent for Saturday Nights Main Event) and shows off his feline friend as back up
Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther ended in a no-contest as a returning Sami Zayn causes chaos ahead of their Saturday Nights Main Event match
