Overview
- WWE has confirmed CM Punk will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam, and Roman Reigns will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins.
- Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi are booked for a Hell in a Cell rematch and Nick Aldis signed an in‑ring contract to face GUNTHER after on‑air interference limited his GM role.
- SmackDown on July 24 added Finn Balor vs. Sami Zayn as a No. 1 contender match, placed Fatal Influence into a Women’s Tag Title match, and moved Baron Corbin into the U.S. Title picture.
- An Interim WWE Women’s Championship five‑woman ladder match was created because Rhea Ripley is sidelined, with Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair and Chelsea Green now in the field and one qualifying spot left.
- With the card largely set for the Aug. 1–2 show at U.S. Bank Stadium, WWE continues last‑minute booking that leaves a few midcard performers waiting for placement and keeps room for three or four final matches.