WWE’s got 24 hours until SummerSlam kicks off in Minneapolis, and SmackDown is the last chance to twist the knife on whatever storylines are hitting the two-night blow-off. The Punk-Rhodes saga is at a boiling point after their live event elbow exchange, GUNTHER’s still chasing gold despite the Aldis detour, and everyone’s got one final chance to send the crowd home seething before the PLE begins. This is where desperation and storyline urgency collide.
CM Punk Segment / Confrontation
With Punk and Rhodes actively throwing hands at live events and SummerSlam less than 24 hours away, expect either a face-to-face that goes nuclear or a physical encounter that requires separation. The personal nature of this feud means something’s gotta give before they step in the ring tomorrow night.
WAW Pick: Punk and Rhodes get physical again, necessitating official WWE intervention to keep them separated until SummerSlam.
Gunther Appearance / Segment
Gunther’s been vocal about his championship aspirations getting derailed by the Aldis nonsense, and with his SummerSlam match against Sami Zayn looming, tonight could feature him making a statement about what comes next regardless of tomorrow’s outcome.
WAW Pick: Gunther cuts a promo reaffirming his path to championship gold continues after SummerSlam, regardless of tonight’s booking.
Charlotte Flair and Danhausen finally acknowledge their teased alliance on live TV, setting up an unexpected mixed-tag or tag team dynamic that could carry into post-SummerSlam programming. It’s random enough to feel fresh, and Danhausen’s merchandise numbers suggest WWE sees something worth pushing.
