WWE SmackDown!- July 17, 2026

WWE Friday Night SmackDown! Is live in Albany, New York on July 17, 2026!Join the Ant’s as they cover WWE SmackDown! Adam Pearce informs Gunther that his tag match with Sami Zayn against Cody Rhodes and WWE Champion CM Punk will have a stipulation; if Gunther’s team wins, he and Sami will be added to the main event of WWE SummerSlam. This brings Cody Rhodes out to attack Gunther. Finn Balor challenges Talla Tonga. Adam Pearce announces a 5 Way Ladder Match for the WWE Women’s Title at WWE SummerSlam. Jacy Jane battles WWE Women’s US Champion Tiffany Stratton in a Ladder Qualifying Match. We hear from Baron Corbin and WWE US Champion Trick Williams. Jade Cargill challenges Nia Jax in a Ladder Qualifying Match that sees Charlotte Flair get involved, only to be hit with a Jaded by Cargill. Fraxiom takes on AAA Tag Team Champions The War Raiders. And in the main event, Cody Rhodes battles Gunther, however, both Sami Zayn and WWE Champion CM Punk get involved. Plus, hear Smokin’ Ant B’s predictions for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.