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Haku's Surprise Return Shakes Up SmackDown
1 Aug
Summary
- Haku made a surprise return to support his sons' tag title pursuits.
- Rey Fenix successfully defended his AAA title in a chaotic match.
- CM Punk and Cody Rhodes engaged in a heated brawl before SummerSlam.
WWE SmackDown on July 31, 2026, broadcast live from Green Bay, Wisconsin, served as the final buildup to SummerSlam, featuring a major surprise return and intense confrontations. The show saw wrestling legend Haku reappear to motivate his sons, Tama and Talla Tonga, positioning them for tag team title success.
In a highly anticipated match, Rey Fenix successfully defended his AAA Cruiserweight Championship against JD McDonagh. The bout, considered the best of the night, saw Dominik Mysterio's interference backfire with the appearance of Danhausen and the Mini-hausens, ultimately leading to Fenix's victory.
The show also qualified Lash Legend for the women's interim title ladder match by defeating Giulia in a swift contest. The main event segment featured a volatile promo battle and physical altercation between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, escalating their feud for the WWE Championship as the broadcast concluded.
Further highlights included Nick Aldis confronting Gunther after an attack on Finn Bálor and Sami Zayn, setting the stage for their SummerSlam encounter. The War Raiders faced Damian Priest and R-Truth in a tag title match that also saw Haku's sons join a post-match brawl.
