Full preview of the August 2nd, 2024 episode of WWE SmackDown.
WWEThe last episode of Friday Night SmackDown before WWE SummerSlam 2024 airs live this Friday, August 2nd from the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Two championship matches have been announced.
The Bloodline coming for the Tag titles
Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa have won the WWE Tag Team championships by defeating A-Town Down Under on the July 5th episode of Friday Night SmackDown. As they defeated Austin Theory & Grayson Waller again one week later to retain their titles, they will have to put it on the line against Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga of The Bloodline this Friday, August 2nd. It will be DIY’s second title defense, as Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga have won a Gauntlet match last week to become the n°1 contenders.
Bianca Belair & Jade want their titles back
Plus, Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn will defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles against the former champions in Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill. Unholy Union have won the championships at Clash at the Castle and they have successfully defended it against Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson last Tuesday during the first night of NXT The Great American Bash 2024. It will also be their second title defense this Friday on SmackDown.
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Finally, the current WWE United States champion Logan Paul will speak to the Cleveland crowd, 24 hours before his match against LA Knight at SummerSlam. “The Maverick” had announced himself that the Premium Live Event would take place in his hometown.
August 2nd WWE SmackDown program:
- WWE Tag Team championships: DIY (c) vs. The Bloodline
- WWE Women’s Tag Team championships: Unholy Union (c) vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill
- Logan Paul speaks before his championship match against LA Knight
