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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWE Friday Night Smackdown: UK start time and matches so far for July 18 2025
With SummerSlam in two weeks time, Cody Rhodes and John Cena sign their title contract on tonight's WWE Smackdown. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... John Cena and Cody Rhodes are set to meet ahead of their SummerSlam 2025 match on this evening's WWE Smackdown. The pair as set to sign the contract for the WWE Undisputed Championship - but will it be a simple signing or will shenanigans be afoot? Here's your preview for this evening's WWE Smackdown, UK start time and the current card for WWE SummerSlam 2025. It's little more than two weeks before one of the WWE's 'Big Four' PLEs takes place – and for the first time in history, WWE SummerSlam is taking place over two nights. The event, being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is already shaping up to have a cast of celebrities appear. Jelly Roll is set to team with Randy Orton against Logan Paul, who will tag with Drew McIntyre. Cardi B is also set to serve as the hostess of this year's event. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But it is the title matches that many people are keeping their eye on, especially in the case of CM Punk. Punk is set to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship after winning a gauntlet match on the past episode of WWE Raw. Seth Rollins, his nemesis, is sadly out injured after tweaking his knee during a match against LA Knight at Saturday Night's Main Event. Though we don't know the extent of the injury, as in a recent interview with Rich Eisen, Rollins admitted they didn't press on with an MRI scan as his knee was too swollen. Some of us are taking that at face value... but he is 'The Architect' after all, and as wrestling leans into what is reported in the real world at times, could Mr. Money in the Bank recover miraculously and cost CM Punk that coveted title? Sounds like it could be a very interesting road to Royal Rumble and WrestleMania next year for CM Punk and fans (including myself) if that is the case. But enough fantasy booking – here's your preview of what's been announced so far for WWE Smackdown this evening, UK start time, and your current WWE SummerSlam 2025 card. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WWE Smackdown preview - July 18 2025 John Cena and Cody Rhodes comes face to face once again as they sign their contract for the WWE Undisputed Championship match at SummerSlam 2025. | WWE John Cena and Cody Rhodes sign their WWE Undisputed Title match contract for SummerSlam 2025 As of writing, the only announcement made for WWE Smackdown is a contract signing for SummerSlam 2025, but what a contract signing it is set to be. The WWE Undisputed champion, John Cena, will defend his title against the very person he 'stole' it from back at WrestleMania earlier this year - Cody Rhodes. Rhodes won the right to challenge Cena after winning the 2025 King of The Ring Tournament, and the WWE's quarterback will be looking to finally claim the coveted title he lost through less-than-fair methods. However, with Cena still hell bent on 'ruining' wrestling, could he have a trick up his sleeve at this year's two-night SummerSlam event? The Final Boss has been very conspicuous with his absence lately and SummerSlam is very much a 'Big 4' WWE event. What time is WWE Smackdown starting in the UK this evening? It's a late one once again for UK WWE fans, as this evening's episode is once again starting on Netflix from 1am BST on July 19 2025. For those who can't stay up late thought, on demand repeats will be available once the broadcast has concluded. What matches have been announced so far for WWE SummerSlam 2025? Alongside Cody Rhodes challenging John Cena for the WWE Undisputed Championship, SummerSlam will once again see celebrity involvement, as Jelly Roll is set to tag up with Randy Orton to take on Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WWE SummerSlam 2025 - current matches announced Matches have yet to be determined to occur on Night 1 or Night 2 WWE Undisputed Championship : John Cena (c) v Cody Rhodes : John Cena (c) v Cody Rhodes WWE Women's Championship : Tiffany Stratton (c) v Jade Cargill : Tiffany Stratton (c) v Jade Cargill World Heavyweight Championship : Gunther (c) v CM Punk : Gunther (c) v CM Punk Women's World Championship : Naomi (c) v Rhea Ripley v IYO SKY : Naomi (c) v Rhea Ripley v IYO SKY WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship : Becky Lynch (c) v Lyra Valkyria : Becky Lynch (c) v Lyra Valkyria Randy Orton and Jelly Roll v Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul Will SummerSlam be the moment we get back 'Good Guy' John Cena, and could Cody Rhodes turn to the dark side to reclaim the title he fought for two years to finally finish his story? Make your predictions what's going to happen in the WWE Universe by leaving a comment down below.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWE Friday Night Smackdown: UK start time and matches so far for July 18 2025
With SummerSlam in two weeks time, Cody Rhodes and John Cena sign their title contract on tonight's WWE Smackdown. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... John Cena and Cody Rhodes are set to meet ahead of their SummerSlam 2025 match on this evening's WWE Smackdown. The pair as set to sign the contract for the WWE Undisputed Championship - but will it be a simple signing or will shenanigans be afoot? Here's your preview for this evening's WWE Smackdown, UK start time and the current card for WWE SummerSlam 2025. It's little more than two weeks before one of the WWE's 'Big Four' PLEs takes place – and for the first time in history, WWE SummerSlam is taking place over two nights. The event, being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is already shaping up to have a cast of celebrities appear. Jelly Roll is set to team with Randy Orton against Logan Paul, who will tag with Drew McIntyre. Cardi B is also set to serve as the hostess of this year's event. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But it is the title matches that many people are keeping their eye on, especially in the case of CM Punk. Punk is set to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship after winning a gauntlet match on the past episode of WWE Raw. Seth Rollins, his nemesis, is sadly out injured after tweaking his knee during a match against LA Knight at Saturday Night's Main Event. Though we don't know the extent of the injury, as in a recent interview with Rich Eisen, Rollins admitted they didn't press on with an MRI scan as his knee was too swollen. Some of us are taking that at face value... but he is 'The Architect' after all, and as wrestling leans into what is reported in the real world at times, could Mr. Money in the Bank recover miraculously and cost CM Punk that coveted title? Sounds like it could be a very interesting road to Royal Rumble and WrestleMania next year for CM Punk and fans (including myself) if that is the case. But enough fantasy booking – here's your preview of what's been announced so far for WWE Smackdown this evening, UK start time, and your current WWE SummerSlam 2025 card. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WWE Smackdown preview - July 18 2025 John Cena and Cody Rhodes comes face to face once again as they sign their contract for the WWE Undisputed Championship match at SummerSlam 2025. | WWE John Cena and Cody Rhodes sign their WWE Undisputed Title match contract for SummerSlam 2025 As of writing, the only announcement made for WWE Smackdown is a contract signing for SummerSlam 2025, but what a contract signing it is set to be. The WWE Undisputed champion, John Cena, will defend his title against the very person he 'stole' it from back at WrestleMania earlier this year - Cody Rhodes. Rhodes won the right to challenge Cena after winning the 2025 King of The Ring Tournament, and the WWE's quarterback will be looking to finally claim the coveted title he lost through less-than-fair methods. However, with Cena still hell bent on 'ruining' wrestling, could he have a trick up his sleeve at this year's two-night SummerSlam event? The Final Boss has been very conspicuous with his absence lately and SummerSlam is very much a 'Big 4' WWE event. What time is WWE Smackdown starting in the UK this evening? It's a late one once again for UK WWE fans, as this evening's episode is once again starting on Netflix from 1am BST on July 19 2025. For those who can't stay up late thought, on demand repeats will be available once the broadcast has concluded. What matches have been announced so far for WWE SummerSlam 2025? Alongside Cody Rhodes challenging John Cena for the WWE Undisputed Championship, SummerSlam will once again see celebrity involvement, as Jelly Roll is set to tag up with Randy Orton to take on Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WWE SummerSlam 2025 - current matches announced Matches have yet to be determined to occur on Night 1 or Night 2 WWE Undisputed Championship : John Cena (c) v Cody Rhodes : John Cena (c) v Cody Rhodes WWE Women's Championship : Tiffany Stratton (c) v Jade Cargill : Tiffany Stratton (c) v Jade Cargill World Heavyweight Championship : Gunther (c) v CM Punk : Gunther (c) v CM Punk Women's World Championship : Naomi (c) v Rhea Ripley v IYO SKY : Naomi (c) v Rhea Ripley v IYO SKY WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship : Becky Lynch (c) v Lyra Valkyria : Becky Lynch (c) v Lyra Valkyria Randy Orton and Jelly Roll v Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Triple H Makes Major Announcement Before WWE Smackdown: "You Never Know..."
Triple H, former WWE star and current chief content officer of the American wrestling promotion, has made a major announcement. Ahead of this week WWE Smackdown, Triple H shared a poster of "Unreal - It's More Real Than ouy Think", a Netflix sports series. The show is likely to give fans a behind-the-scenes experience of the WWE. 'WWE: Unreal' will have appearances from John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, Jey Uso, Xavier Woods, and Triple H himself. The series is aimed at showing the intense work that goes behind the glitz of WWE. "You never know what to believe… until now. #WWEUnreal premieres July 29 on @netflix." Triple H posted on X. You never know what to believe… until now. #WWEUnreal premieres July 29 on @netflix. — Triple H (@TripleH) July 17, 2025 According to reports, Triple H will narrate the docuseries. Triple H is a 14-time WWE world champion who has served as WWE's Chief Content Officer since 2022. Recently, Triple H - whose real name is Paul Michael Levesque - told Entertainment Weekly: 'Our business evolves and so do the expectations of our audience. When you look at the track records of Omaha Productions and NFL Films, it felt like we had the right partners in place to pull back the curtain and showcase WWE in a brand-new way." However, not all agrees with triple H. WWE superstar CM Punk has mixed feelings. 'I have that old-school mentality of protecting the business," Punk said. 'So the idea of letting cameras this far behind the scenes is really strange to me — even if I understand why fans want to see it." WWE: Unreal will premiere globally on Netflix on July 29. The series is directed by Chris Weaver and produced by Omaha Productions, NFL Films, Skydance Sports, and WWE.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CNBC Shake-Up Has David Cho Replace Dan Colarusso as Editorial Chief
CNBC heads toward market close with a new executive about to come on board to manage its editorial ups and downs. David Cho, formerly the top editorial executive at News Corp.'s Barron's, will join the business-news outlet August 11 as its editor in chief, replacing both Dan Colarusso, senior vice president of CNBC's business newsgathering and Jay Yarow, the executive editor of The switch takes place as CNBC is about to be spun off with most of the other cable assets of NBCUniversal into a new company called Versant. More from Variety NBCU Veteran Jessica Kurdali Is Versant's New SVP, Talent Strategy Seth Meyers Roasts 'The Real Housewives,' 'Versant,' Dick Wolf and the 'Long Buried Secret' of Matt Lauer at NBCUniversal Upfronts Versant's 2025-26 Schedule: 'WWE Smackdown,' 'Resident Alien,' 'Dirty Rotten Scandals: America's Next Top Model' and More on E!, Syfy, Oxygen, USA 'David's appointment as Editor-in-Chief marks an important evolution for CNBC as we unify editorial efforts across every platform,' said KC Sullivan, president of CNBC, in a statement. 'With his deep expertise in business journalism and a strong track record as a strategic leader, David is uniquely positioned to guide our newsroom into the future. Under his leadership, we'll continue to elevate the trust and clarity that define CNBC's essential content – meeting our audience wherever they are with the authority and depth they expect.' The new hire will serve to break down any silos between CNBC's TV and online editorial operations. Cho will have oversight of all editorial staffers. More to come…. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Smackdown coming to ASU's Mullett Arena as part of Big 12 partnership
FRISCO, Texas — WWE Smackdown is coming to Mullett Arena. The stop is part of an expanded partnership between the professional entertainment giant and the Big 12, and was announced at the second of two media days on July 9 at The Star in Frisco, the headquarters of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Advertisement Wrestler Big E (real name Ettore Ewen), who played college football at Iowa, appeared at the media day to discuss the partnership. The move will bring a live Smackdown telecast to four Big 12 markets on the eve of a football game. The first SmackDown will be held on Aug. 22 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, a day before the 30th year of Big 12 Football kicks off with a Week 0 matchup between the Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas State Wildcats in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Aug. 23 at Aviva Stadium. Other dates include: Oct. 3 - SmackDown at Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio (Iowa State at Cincinnati on Oct. 4) Oct. 24 - SmackDown at Mullet Arena in Tempe, Arizona (Houston at Arizona State on Oct. 25) Oct. 31 - SmackDown at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah (Cincinnati at Utah on Nov. 1) Big E was asked who he thought might emerge on top of the Big 12. He had two teams to keep an eye on. Advertisement "A pick for the Big 12, that's difficult," he said. "Last year ASU was picked dead last. I would have Utah and Arizona State up there; it's hard to say. I might go ASU." When it came to ASU, Big E said he was "on the bandwagon" and was a Kenny Dillingham fan. "I love the high energy. I love the passion he has." Support local journalism: Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: WWE Smackdown coming to Mullett Arena as part of Big 12 partnership
