Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black, More Set For 8/1 WWE SmackDown

Check out the card for the August 1, 2025, episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
It was announced during the July 25 episode of WWE SmackDown that Aleister Black and Damian Priest will step into the ring to try to settle their issues and have a match. For the past several weeks, Priest has tried to calm Black down in the midst of his issues with Ron Killings, AKA R-Truth.
Also announced for August 1, Giulia, now represented by Kiana James, will defend her WWE Women’s United States Championship against Zelina Vega.
As this will be the final episode of SmackDown ahead of WWE SummerSlam, Jelly Roll has been previously announced for the show. He will team with Randy Orton against Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre at the event.
John Cena will also be in Newark just 48 hours before he defends the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight at WWE SummerSlam.
Check out the full card below.
WWE SmackDown (8/1)
- John Cena announced as appearing.
- Jelly roll set to appear.
- WWE Women’s United States Championship: Giulia (c) vs. Zelina Vega
- Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black
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