Overview
- Kevin Owens returned at SummerSlam and is now the No. 1 contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship, and WWE has advertised a live ring promo between Owens and champion CM Punk for Friday's SmackDown in Philadelphia.
- Chelsea Green captured the Interim WWE Women’s Title in a five-way ladder match at SummerSlam and is set to appear on SmackDown to address her plans as the roster reacts to Rhea Ripley’s recent knee surgery.
- Rhea Ripley disclosed she underwent knee surgery, creating real uncertainty over whether WWE will vacate her championship and elevate Green from interim to official titleholder.
- WWE booked a televised singles match between Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill for the Aug. 7 SmackDown, a high-profile TV matchup that will help define contenders during the upcoming build.
- SummerSlam’s other fallout — Randy Orton’s surprise return and Baron Corbin’s U.S. Title win over Trick Williams — is feeding new feuds that WWE plans to use across the nine-week run to Money in the Bank.