SmackDown Preview: The Excitement of a Gauntlet Match and Bloodline’s Reign of Terror
Omaha’s SmackDown Tapes
Tonight, July 26, SmackDown will broadcast live from the CHI Health Centre in Omaha, Nebraska. The show is filmed and will feature a lot of exciting storylines and high-stakes matches. In the four weeks leading up to SummerSlam, which takes place in Cleveland on August 3, this is the third installment.
New Tag Team Contenders to Be Determined via Gauntlet Match
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa will be looking for new opponents for their WWE Tag Team Championship on tonight’s SmackDown. A gauntlet match, which is sometimes utilized to fill in time when WWE tapes two programs in one night, will select the next contenders. The OC, Pretty Deadly, Apollo Crews & Baron Corbin, Legado del Fantasma (Angel & Berto), Street Profits, and The Bloodline (Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa) are the six teams competing for a chance to win the crowns.
The Candidates and the Aspirants
It’s simple to write off The OC, Pretty Deadly, and Crews & Corbin as strong prospects based on recent bookings. Pretty Deadly hasn’t triumphed since March, the OC hasn’t won a SmackDown bout in 2024, and Crews & Corbin haven’t been successful as a tag team. During the gauntlet battle, these teams will probably fall prey to The Bloodline for the first time.
As a result, the Street Profits are now the side with the best chance of winning big. In contrast to The Bloodline, who are more booked heels and a formidable force, Legado del Fantasma is a long shot when it comes to heel contenders.
The Dominance of Bloodline
After The Bloodline’s recent attack on Gargano and Ciampa, there is a loose end that needs to be resolved. Naturally, if The Bloodline prevails in the gauntlet battle, this story can go on. The Bloodline are heavy favorites to defeat several teams and win because of their recent supremacy. But given how capricious WWE is, anything can happen and surprises are never ruled out.
Expectations and Queries
Will Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa win easily this time? Is it possible for one of the babyface teams to defeat several teams despite the odds? When The OC enters the gauntlet, how long will it last? Watchers will have to watch SmackDown this evening to find out how everything turns out.
Santos Escobar vs. LA Knight
Before facing Logan Paul for the United States Championship at SummerSlam, LA Knight wants to acquire confidence. After Santos Escobar approached Knight last week, a match was scheduled for this evening. The world is waiting to see if Logan Paul and Escobar will plan to hurt Knight ahead of their highly anticipated title bout in Cleveland.
Women’s Tag Team Competition
This evening, Tiffany Stratton & Nia Jax will take on Michin & WWE Women’s Champion Bayley. Last week, Bayley assisted Michin in an unexpected victory over Stratton, which infuriated the heels. Stratton is seeking retribution because she is furious about her Money in the Bank suitcase being damaged. Is she going to devise a more customized method of carrying her money in the bank contract?
Additional Narratives to Follow Terence Crawford’s Comeback
Boxer Omaha native Terence Crawford went ringside last week to assist Cody Rhodes in thwarting an assault by Austin Theory and Grayson Waller. Crawford should be back at the same location tonight for SmackDown. Is Waller and Theory going to try to make him look bad for getting in the way of their plan?
The Reaction of Cody Rhodes
Last week, The Bloodline powerbombed Cody Rhodes through a table. Fans are interested in Cody’s health and his preparations to make sure he successfully defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa at SummerSlam, especially since his pals Randy Orton and Kevin Owens were also just eliminated.
Next Steps for the Women’s Tag Team Champions
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn made jokes last week about a possible title fight with Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill. The champions appear to have something special in store for Cargill and Belair this evening. What might that be?
What Carmelo Hayes Thought
In the future, will Carmelo Hayes be more modest after losing to Andrade last week? It’s doubtful, considering his past. If Hayes does otherwise, Andrade needs to use caution.
Naomi’s Dialogue
Is Naomi going to confront Nick Aldis, General Manager, to get Blair Davenport to rematch? Spectators will be observing to see if she acts tonight.
Jimmy Uso’s Mysteries
And lastly, everyone’s most pressing concern: Where is Jimmy Uso? Fans are itching for answers because they can sense his absence.
An Exciting SmackDown
The action-packed SmackDown edition tonight is expected to feature high-stakes matches, existing rivalries, and possibly some surprises. With SummerSlam getting closer, every game and scene matters. Watch the action tonight as the drama builds towards a thrilling journey to SummerSlam and find out who wins the gauntlet battle.
