WWE SmackDown Live Updates, Results and Highlights After SummerSlam 2026

Hellbent on "whoppin dat ass" and regaining his United States Championship, Williams wasted little time taking the fight to Corbin, who entered the arena on a motorcycle.

The incredibly popular former champion brawled with The Nomad on the arena floor. He launched him into the timekeeper's position and took flight, jumping on him.

Williams stood tall entering the timeout.

Commercial break.

Fresh off his victory at SummerSlam, Kevin Owens entered the arena, passed Rhodes, and entered the squared circle. He came face-to-face with Punk, and the two traded trash talk as SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis arrived on the scene.

Both men insisted they were professionals before turning their attention to each other.

Owens knocked Punk's arrogance, claiming it is why he knows he is the same sociopath he always has been.

The champion responded that his arrogance made it possible for guys like Owens to find success in WWE. "They used to call me 'skinny-fat.' Do you think they were holding their breath, waiting for Kevin Owens?" Punk asked.

Owens thanked Punk for setting an example of what not to become. He said Punk taught him not to let the business turn him into a "miserable piece of s**t" like the champion.

The opening segment was 23 minutes of layered storytelling that teased Punk's rematch with Rhodes, nodded to The American Nightmare's unfinished business with KO, and added good, old-fashioned heat to the impending championship clash between two of the best promos in the business.

Great stuff to continue WWE's hot week of TV.

Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk joined The American Nightmare in the squared circle and admitted that he was a little hurt that his friend thought he knew about Orton, but he did not.

Punk admitted he was just as pissed off about Orton interfering and offered to "Two-Man Power Trip" the place until they found the future Hall of Famer and beat him up.

Instead, Rhodes turned the ring over to Punk, who offered a rematch, so they can settle their unfinished business.

"Say when."

Rhodes nodded as another familiar theme song hit.

Still fuming following the interference from the returning Randy Orton that dashed his dreams of regaining the Undisputed WWE Championship, Rhodes kicked off Friday's show to a thunderous ovation and wasted no time calling The Viper out.

While he waited for his former mentor to oblige him, Rhodes talked about great memories, including those involving Dory Funk Jr. and his WWE title win 200 yards away at Lincoln Financial Field at WrestleMania 40.

"Now, I have to assume CM Punk did not know Randy Orton was going to interfere..." he started before familiar theme music interrupted.

WWE paid tribute to the late Dory Funk Jr., who passed away on Tuesday. One of the greatest, most influential wrestlers of all time, his impact on the industry can be felt today in the Superstars he trained.

Earlier today, Trick Williams arrived at the arena, ready to regain the United States Championship that he lost Sunday night.

Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin were shown entering the Xfinity Mobile Arena, as was Charlotte Flair. The Queen battles the Storm later tonight.

Ahead of Friday's show, newly reinstated SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis took to WWE's social media to announce a championship rematch in the City of Brotherly Love.

Just days after capping off a successful return to the company by capturing the United States Championship, Baron Corbin defends his title against Trick Williams.