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SmackDown opened with a recap of last Friday’s show, including the main event that ended in a no contest between Kevin Owens, Gunther and Finn Balor. Gunther then came out and called out Sami Zayn.

CM Punk confronted Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae ackstage (show took place in Gargano’s hometown of Cleveland). After Punk proposed a WWE Title match, Gargano finally stood up from his planking position and accepted the challenge.

Johnny Wrestling is Fuckin back!!!
Punk vs Gargano for the title in Cleveland!#Smackdown pic.twitter.com/nQu4bmtiPQ

— The Wrestling Novelist (@jawuanarnold96) August 29, 2026

Fatal Influence faced Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley in a tag team match. Flair and Paxley picked up the victory, but Jade Cargill and the rest of Fatal Influence got their heat ahead of Sunday Night’s Main Event. The match set up a six-woman tag team match at Sunday Night’s Main Event, with Charlotte Flair, Tatum Paxley & Alexa Bliss taking on Jade Cargill, B-Fab & Michin.

PAYLET and Flair get the win. But Jade and company get their heat for the match on Sunday night main event.#Smackdown https://t.co/OAuH3JjvI9 pic.twitter.com/7EsZxNgdhW

— The Wrestling Novelist (@jawuanarnold96) August 29, 2026

WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green came to the ring with a doctor and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to address her injury. Nia Jax and Lash Legend interrupted, with Nia set to face Tiffany Stratton. Nia picks up the victory. It was then announced that Chelsea will defend her title against Nia on the September 11th edition of SmackDown in Mexico City.

chelsea is out in the ring with a doctor and nick aldis pic.twitter.com/o8aVznDA7t

— Songbug #Sayaka5STAR #SuzumeTPC (@rhinocerosbug) August 29, 2026

Shinsuke Nakamura & Kyoki defeated Kit Wilson & The Miz on SmackDown. Following their victory, The MFTs confronted Nakamura and Kyoki.

the mfts confront shinsuke and hiromu after their victory pic.twitter.com/rfTdzobsm2

— Songbug #Sayaka5STAR #SuzumeTPC (@rhinocerosbug) August 29, 2026

Paige vs. Nikki Bella was also announced for 9/11 SmackDown in Mexico City.

Blake Monroe vs. Giulia was supposed to happen but Giulia attacked Monroe before the bell.

CM Punk faced Johnny Gargano in the main event. Gargano came out to his NXT “Rebel Heart” music.

JOHNNY MOTHERFUCKING WRESTLING

Back home.#Smackdown #WWECleveland pic.twitter.com/19QB2nDLx4

— The Mighty (@JamTheMighty) August 29, 2026

The match included interference from Kevin Owens, Gunther, and Finn Balor. Sami Zayn hit Punk with the WWE Title when the referee wasn’t looking. Gargano went for the cover, but Punk was able to kick out. Punk recovered and pinned Gargano with the GTS to retain his title. After the match, Punk challenged Zayn to a match on the 9/11 SmackDown in Mexico City.

This is as insane! CM Punk is still champion! #smackdown pic.twitter.com/wP5YZpoT44

— Boogeyman (@DeathByAxe) August 29, 2026

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* Kevin Owens opened the show with a promo, but CM Punk interrupted. Gunther then interrupted Punk, followed by Finn Balor. This led to Kevin Owens vs. Gunther vs. Finn Balor in a #1 contender’s match being set up.

* The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) defeated Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green. Chelsea was taken away by medics during the match but returned and continued competing.

* Gunther interrupted a backstage meeting between Nick Aldis and Danhausen.

* There was an verbal confrontation in the ring between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. Orton tried to get Cody to violate their “no-touch” policy by mentioning Cody’s “trashy ass wife.”

randy calling brandi a “trashy ass wife” …

NAHHHH CODY, KILL HIM NOW!!#SmackDown

: cdwvids | TT pic.twitter.com/ZMvdl8zsda

— ethan (@dashingxcodys) August 25, 2026

* Jacy Jayne defeated Paige. Nikki Bella made her return, jumping Paige after the match.

* Blake Monroe participated in a backstage interview, but Giulia attacked her and beat her down.

* Gunther vs. Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens took place as the #1 contender’s match, but the bout was thrown out when Sami Zayn interfered. CM Punk came out after the match, but Sami Zayn laid everyone out with the championship to close the segment.

#smackdown spoilers pic.twitter.com/xQgoT7oo7G

— ‧˚ʚ♡ɞ That Girl Rizzo ʚ♡ɞ˚‧ (@Rizzo_tto) August 25, 2026

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The match featured Priest hitting an early crossbody on all of the other competitors, Talla delivering a double chokeslam to Truth and Priest, and Priest and Ivar briefly teaming up to take down Talla. In the closing moments, Tama and Talla hit the Brother’s Keeper double powerbomb on R-Truth, allowing Tama to score the pinfall.

We have NEW WWE Tag Team Champions!

With Haku by their side, the MFTs have stormed to the Titles! pic.twitter.com/7VUy6VEs1t

— WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2026

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