Overview
- Chelsea Green secured a spot in the five‑way SummerSlam ladder match by defeating Kiana James on SmackDown.
- Charlotte Flair advanced by disqualification in her qualifier against Nia Jax after Jade Cargill, B‑Fab and Michin interfered in the bout.
- Nia Jax complained to on‑screen official Adam Pearce about being excluded and Pearce declined to insert her, instead scheduling the Giulia vs. Lash Legend qualifier.
- Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte Flair, Jade Cargill and Chelsea Green are confirmed entrants and one final spot will be decided on the July 31 SmackDown.
- WWE built the interim title to name a temporary women’s champion while the regular champion is unavailable and the ladder match format plus recent interference sets up further storyline conflict heading into SummerSlam.