WWE This Week 7/17/2025
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Date, Time & Location
Air Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: Typically 9 PM ET (check local listings; WWE This Week recaps SmackDown highlights)
Location: Studio show—Recap of events from Friday Night SmackDown broadcast on July 18, 2025, 8 PM ET in San Antonio, TX
Preview
This week’s episode builds momentum heading into SummerSlam, featuring:
John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes contract signing – The big WrestleMania rematch is being finalized on this week’s SmackDown
Post-Evolution fallout: Naomi’s Women’s World Title win and ensuing rivalries with Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley are being set up
Continued buildup in the Gauntlet match from Raw propelling the next Universal Title challenger for Gunther
Matchcard / Highlights
Contract Signing:
John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes – Official announcement expected live.
Promo Segments:
Naomi celebrating and addressing Ripley & Sky.
Possible SmackDown fallout with Bayley & Lyra Valkyria concerning Intercontinental Title match setups.
Raw Gauntlet Recap:
Snippets of CM Punk, Jey Uso, Bron Breakker, Penta, and LA Knight vying for a shot at Gunther.
SummerSlam Teases:
Teasers for upcoming title matches from Evolution and Raw.
Conclusion
Contract Signed – Cena vs. Rhodes will officially headline SummerSlam.
Title Feuds Set – Naomi enters triple-threat match with Sky & Ripley at SummerSlam.
Contender Established – Gauntlet winner to challenge Gunther for Universal Title.
Episode wraps with final head-turners to send fans into next week.
