SmackDown #1144

John Cena returns to SmackDown with a challenge for Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Toni Storm joins the blue brand. Jimmy Uso faces Dominik Mysterio. SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair defends against Carmella at the Rolling Loud Music Festival.

SmackDown #1146

Finn Bálor seeks retribution after being robbed of his Universal Title opportunity. After backstabbing SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks reignites her rivalry with The EST of WWE. The Street Profits are back in tag team action.

SmackDown #1148

Universal Champion Roman Reigns and John Cena come face-to-face before their collision at SummerSlam. Edge issues a brooding warning to Seth Rollins. SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair battles Carmella and Zelina Vega in a pair of matches.

On a shocking edition of SmackDown, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens fought to a no-contest after The Bloodline interfered, perhaps offering insight their relationship with Zayn. Plus, Gunther retained the Intercontinental Title over Braun Strowman, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez battled in a Royal Rumble momentum match, Charlotte Flair and Sonya Deville got into a brawl and so much more.

Although he lost a SmackDown main event showdown against Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn survived a post-match onslaught by Jimmy Uso and The Enforcer that brought further turmoil to The Bloodline. Plus, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes made it personal en route the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match at WrestleMania.

After Kevin Owens denied Cody Rhodes’ attempt to patch the divide between himself and Sami Zayn, KO made a surprise reemergence to help his long-time friend during a 2-on-1 attack by Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos. Plus, SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair engaged in a chaotic brawl with her WrestleMania challenge Rhea Ripley and so much more.