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WWE SummerSlam preview: Everything you need to know

Prepare for WWE SummerSlam with our complete preview, including predictions for each match, start time, how to watch and more.

how It’s a new day, yes it is. That line comes from the entrance theme for the New Day, but it could apply equally well to the WWE writ large as it rolls into Nashville for SummerSlam.

While there’s always plenty of anticipation for WWE’s second-biggest card of the year, it’d be silly to say there isn’t even more intrigue around the show thanks to all of the change that’s in the air at the top of the company. Some of the recent developments, like Triple H taking over as head of creative, could be apparent right away.

It’s more likely, however, that the biggest tweaks to the way things have always been with Vince McMahon calling the shots won’t be apparent for a few more months. Top stars like Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes are still out with injuries as well, but that doesn’t mean this year’s event doesn’t have the potential to thrill.

Now that the Riddle-Seth Rollins match has been taken off the card, the program stands at a fairly tidy eight matches, with five title bouts among them. That should result in a night that feels full without being overstuffed, which is always ideal.

Scroll down to get the scoop on everything you need to know before watching SummerSlam try to end July on a high note.

WWE SummerSlam 2022

  • When: Saturday, July 30
  • Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville
  • Start time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
  • How to watch: On Peacock in the U.S., or on WWE Network internationally
  • Matches announced: 8

WWE Money in the Bank: Everything you need to know

Get ready for WWE Money in the Bank with our preview, including predictions for each match, start time, how to watch and more.

As gimmick matches go, the Money in the Bank Ladder Match has reached the point where it has stood the test of time. It’s long since graduated from a bout at other events to headlining status in its own right, and the latest Money in the Bank premium live event is set for Fourth of July weekend in Las Vegas.

WWE initially had thoughts of holding the show in Allegiant Stadium, the football venue where the Las Vegas Raiders play, hoping it would prove attractive enough to sell 30,000+ tickets. But several factors, including UFC holding a pay-per-view card on the same night in Vegas, caused the company to reconsider, moving it to the smaller MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Does that mean the event itself is less significant? That depends on one’s point of view. On one hand, Roman Reigns, the man with the two most important men’s titles, is not on the card. Nor is Cody Rhodes, probably the hottest performer in WWE the last few months, as he is out long term recovering from surgery.

The counter-argument is that Money in the Bank has no filler; its six matches include four title bouts and the namesake ladder matches for the men and women. The undisputed tag team titles are on the line, as are both women’s singles titles, and the United States Championship. Most other significant, healthy superstars are vying for one of the briefcases.

So while WWE might be saving some of its best stuff this summer for SummerSlam, Money in the Bank is shaping up to be a night that could definitely be a pleasant upside surprise. Scroll down to get details on everything you need to know before watching this holiday weekend.

WWE Money in the Bank 2022

  • When: Saturday, July 2
  • Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
  • Start time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
  • How to watch: On Peacock in the U.S., or on WWE Network internationally
  • Matches announced: 6

WWE SmackDown results: Riddle, Nakamura go up against The Usos

Check out live WWE SmackDown results for the June 3, 2022 episode from Columbus.

It’s Friday night, and you know what that means. Ah wait, wrong promotion. In any case, it’s time for WWE SmackDown, coming to us this week from The Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

The Usos still reign supreme over the men’s tag team division, holding all the gold. But Riddle isn’t OK with that, even with partner Randy Orton on the shelf. He’s teamed up with Shinsuke Nakamura, also without a partner and with his own beef with the Bloodline. Riddle and Nakamura will get a chance to prove their mettle against the undisputed tag team champs tonight.

Also on the slate for tonight is a Six-Pack Challenge to determine the No. 1 contender for Ronda Rousey and her SmackDown Women’s Championship. And Madcap Moss returns, undoubtedly with an eye toward revenge on Happy Corbin.

Can’t tune in for the show this evening? Bookmark this page as we add the latest WWE SmackDown results live as they go down from Columbus.

Opening Bell: WWE, AEW previews for the week of 5/30

Get ready for Raw, SmackDown, Dynamite and Rampage with WWE and AEW previews for episodes airing the week of May 30, 2022.

Welcome to the Opening Bell, where we round up what’s been announced for WWE (Raw and SmackDown) and AEW (Dynamite and Rampage) programming for the week ahead.

WWE Raw preview – Monday, May 30, Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA

Cody Rhodes was just trying to have a normal, competitive match with The Miz when it was unceremoniously ended thanks to an ambush by Seth “Freakin'” Rollins. He’s not going to let that go without addressing it, which he’ll do this week on Raw. When? The Cody Clock will probably let us know on Monday night.

There’s also a contract signing set to take place. Bobby Lashley lost his match with MVP a week ago, meaning his former manager got to pick the stipulation for a third bout with Omos at Hell in a Cell. MVP chose a Handicap Match, so all three men will have to sign on the dotted line this week.

Also on tap for Raw:

AEW Dynamite preview – Wednesday, June 1, Kia Forum, Los Angeles

Double or Nothing was a entertaining but lengthy affair, so it’s good that AEW has some time to catch its breath … but not too long, as the company is set for the first live wrestling event at the Kia Forum since 2015. So far, just one match has been confirmed for L.A., but it’s a big one: Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus and Christian Cage (who still hasn’t turned heel) will join forces with The Hardys in a 10-man tag team match against the Undisputed Elite (Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Bobby Fish and Young Bucks).

It would be a surprise if we didn’t hear from new AEW World Champion CM Punk, who needs his first challenger. And we may or may not hear from MJF because … well, you know.

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WWE SmackDown preview – Friday, June 3, The Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH

WWE hasn’t confirmed any matches yet for SmackDown in Columbus, but the venue has been advertising Drew McIntyre, Ronda Rousey, the New Day and The Usos. All of them make sense to appear.

On top of that, The Schottenstein Center is also saying AJ Styles will face The Miz, though that could be a dark match, for sure.

AEW Rampage preview – Friday, June 3, Toyota Arena, Ontario, CA

Last but not least (unless Rampage gets moved up again for the NHL playoffs, in which case SmackDown will air last), Rampage rolls into Ontario (not the Canadian one) to close out the week in televised Big 2 wrestling. Toyota Arena is promoting this as a homecoming for the Young Bucks, so they should be involved in some capacity.

As well, at Double or Nothing, Scorpio Sky promised Dante Martin he could have a shot at the TNT Championship, and given Rampage is on TNT, this feels like the proper place for that bout. Expect it to be officially confirmed during Dynamite.

WWE SmackDown results: RK-Bro, Usos meet for all the tag team gold

Check out WWE SmackDown results for the May 20, 2022 episode from Grand Rapids, with the tag team title unification match.

After weeks of singles matches, challenges, dueling promos and making up two-thirds of the main event at WrestleMania Backlash, it’s finally time to decide who will hold all of WWE’s men’s tag team titles. RK-Bro and the Usos meet tonight on WWE SmackDown in Grand Rapids to unify the championships, presuming there’s no funny business.

(And that can’t be ruled out, though this has been promoted long and hard enough it would be somewhat surprising if it didn’t really go down.)

WWE has also promised that Shinsuke Nakamura will take the next step in his efforts to overthrow the self-appointed locker room leader, Sami Zayn. And Xavier Woods will meet Butch, the latest in a feud between New Day and the fight night fellows that may be starting to wear a little thin.

Check out full WWE SmackDown results updated here live as they happen tonight from the Van Andel Arena. We’ll have bullet points to give you just the basics, or you can scroll down further to get more details on every match and big segment.

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Opening Bell: Steel cage match on Raw, jokers revealed on Dynamite

Get ready for the week in WWE and AEW with previews for Raw, SmackDown, Dynamite and Rampage.

Welcome to the Opening Bell, where we round up what’s been announced for WWE (Raw and SmackDown) and AEW (Dynamite and Rampage) programming for the week ahead.

WWE Raw preview – Norfolk Scope Arena, Norfolk, Va. (live)

With Bobby Lashley and Omos tied at one win apiece in their feud, it’s time for the two powerhouses to settle things inside a steel cage.

If Lashley loses, he can’t complain since it was his idea to lay out this particular challenge last Monday. The idea, of course, is that MVP can’t interfere, something that directly contributed to Omos’ win at WrestleMania Backlash. But this particular storyline feels like one that might continue into Hell in a Cell, so don’t be shocked if there’s no definitive winner Monday night even though the stipulation suggests there should be.

AEW Dynamite preview – Fertitta Center, Houston (live)

AEW is billing this week’s Dynamite as “Wild Card Wednesday,” which fits their gambling-related theming for the upcoming Double or Nothing PPV, but is also a reference to the jokers being revealed for both Owen Hart Foundation tournaments. Whoever the mystery wrestlers are, they’ll have their hands full in quarterfinal matchups with Samoa Joe and Dr. Britt Baker.

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Also on tap for this week’s Dynamite:

AEW Rampage preview – Fertitta Center, Houston (taped)

The most interesting question for Rampage each week at this point is when it will air on TNT thanks to NBA and NH playoff games. The answer for this Friday, May 20 is 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT.

As for the card, the one match we know for sure is going down is an Owen Hart Foundation women’s quarterfinal between Red Velvet and Kris Statlander. Statlander is taking the place of Velvet’s originally announced opponent, Hikaru Shida.

WWE SmackDown preview – Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Mich. (live)

This is it, finally. The tag team titles have been teased for a unification match since prior to WrestleMania Backlash, with The Usos trying to fulfill a directive from Roman Reigns to obtain both sets of titles and RK-Bro understandably figuring it would be cool to grab them for themselves.

This Friday, the two teams will settle things once and for all to decide which tag team reigns supreme. Probably. If Reigns doesn’t interfere, and the Street Profits, who have been on the periphery of this story throughout, don’t decide to do something. Just saying, Hell in a Cell isn’t that far away …