The road to WWE SummerSlam heats up as Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena prepares to make his SummerSlam showdown with Cody Rhodes official. In what promises to be a dramatic encounter, Cena and Rhodes will come face-to-face during the contract signing scheduled for the July 18 episode of WWE SmackDown, taking place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
This much-anticipated confrontation between the two marquee names is expected to headline Friday night’s show in the U.S., with the episode airing in India on July 19. The show will begin at 5:30 AM IST and will be available for live streaming exclusively on the Netflix app and website. However, it will not be telecast on any TV channel in India.
Cena, a 16-time world champion, is currently in the middle of one of the most talked-about title reigns in recent history. His upcoming clash with Rhodes at SummerSlam has captured the attention of fans worldwide, and their contract signing is likely to be a volatile segment on SmackDown. Tensions between the two have been building over recent weeks, and the upcoming episode may see the rivalry reach a boiling point.
Adding to the intensity of the night, the women`s division also takes center stage, as reigning WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton is expected to come face-to-face with rising star Jade Cargill. The two powerhouse athletes are on a collision course following their dominant victories last week.
Stratton stunned the WWE Universe at Evolution by defeating Hall of Famer Trish Stratus in a high-profile encounter, further solidifying her reign as one of the most formidable champions in recent memory. Meanwhile, Jade Cargill showcased her brutal in-ring style by overpowering Naomi in a no-holds-barred match, sending a strong message to the women’s roster.
As tensions continue to mount, fans are eager to see whether Stratton and Cargill will clash physically or if their feud will be drawn out ahead of a possible SummerSlam showdown. With multiple top-tier storylines converging, the July 18 edition of SmackDown promises to be a pivotal episode in the build-up to WWE`s summer spectacle.
WWE SmackDown: Key details
- Date (India): Saturday, July 19
- Time: 5:30 AM IST
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
- TV telecast: Not available in India
- Live streaming: Available on the Netflix app and website
