Preview:

The July 18 episode of Friday Night SmackDown is set to serve as the fallout show for last week’s Saturday Night’s Main Event as well as the all-women’s PLE, Evolution. The show will air live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Multiple top names, including Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Alexa Bliss, Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, Solo Sikoa, Chelsea Green, and WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, are being advertised for the show. Ahead of their rematch at SummerSlam, Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes are set to make an appearance on this week’s show. They will kick the build towards the rematch at the upcoming PLE. Rhodes secured the number one contender’s spot after defeating Randy Orton in the finals of the King of the Ring tournament at Night of Champions last month.

The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) defeated The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) to become the new WWE Tag Team Champions, while Ron “R-Truth” Killings rolled up Aleister Black for a quick pin, which irked Black. In response, he took out Damian Priest, who tried to stop him from attacking Truth. Logan Paul also made his return, gatecrashing Jelly Roll’s performance. Randy Orton also appeared during the segment, defending the country star and blasting Logan for disrespecting him. Drew McIntyre took out Orton with a Claymore. Logan tried to capitalize, but Jelly Roll saved Orton, sending Paul crashing outside.

In the main event of the show, LA Knight and Jimmy Uso defeated Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo. However, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed viciously attacked Knight after the match. During the July 11 show, the promotion also announced segments for the next week’s show. The July 18 episode of SmackDown will emanate live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes will be under one roof on the show. The two are set to battle in a rematch at SummerSlam, after Cody won the King of the Ring tournament. The show will also feature the aftermath from the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event and the all-women’s PLE, Evolution, both of which are set for this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s Take look on complete match card and Show detail for edition of  WWE Smackdown Friday Night July 18, 2025 episode.

Match Card:

• John Cena and Cody Rhodes to come face-to-face in SummerSlam Contract Signing
• Randy Orton & Jelly vs Drew & Logan Paul Build to Summerslam continues.
• Bloodline Build Continues.
• Whats next for Jade.
• Kross vs Sami Zayn Build Continues.
• More Cards.

Location & Date:

• Show: WWE SmackDown 7/18/25
• Location:  Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas.
• Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 | 8 PM ET – 5 AM PT