WWE SmackDown on August 1st will feature John Cena and Cody Rhodes making their final appearances before SummerSlam. Damian Priest and Aleister Black are set for a brutal showdown. Giulia defends her Womens United States Championship against Zelina Vega.

Cena defeated Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to win the undisputed WWE championship. Three months later, Rhodes scratched his way back to title contention through the King of the Ring tournament. The inaugural two-day SummerSlam is suitable grounds for a rematch between two of WWE's top stars.

It’s all there for WWE at SummerSlam when it comes to John Cena and Cody Rhodes, as it feels like they have left them the ability to pivot in whatever direction needed seamlessly.