The Independence Eve show had a pretty big main event, which saw Cody Rhodes clinch a title shot against WWE Champion Sami Zayn. If you want to read more about the show, the WWE SmackDown 7/3/2026 Results Page has you covered.

Two of the most popular stars in WWE squared off in the main event, with a shot at Sami Zayn's Undisputed WWE Championship awaiting the victor, as Cody Rhodes battled Jey Uso. Both stars entered the arena to big ovations ahead of the high-stakes contest.

Sami Zayn kicked off SmackDown as the new Undisputed WWE Champion, facing a mixed crowd reaction. Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes emerged, leading to a main event clash where Rhodes secured a title shot against Zayn for next week's RAW.

Sami Zayn is the new undisputed champion. Tonight he finds out what's next for his championship reign. Danhausen to appear on Smackdown.

Here’s the information you’ll need to watch a free live stream of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” online without cable. “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” airs live on Fridays, including July 3 at 8 p.m. on USA Network.

Brie Bella’s long-awaited return to singles competition didn’t end the way many expected. On the July 3 episode of WWE SmackDown, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion suffered a shocking defeat in her first one-on-one match in more than eight years,

A women’s bout has been added to WWE SmackDown. World Wrestling Entertainment announced that one-half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions, Brie Bella, will take on Fatal Influence member Lainey Reid on the July 3 episode of SmackDown.

This week's WWE SmackDown was taped after Raw, with the fallout from Sami Zayn's world title win unfolding and his next challenger being determined on the show.