Live WWE SmackDown! Showdown Heads to San Antonio, Texas, with John Cena and Cody Rhodes Clashing

Cord-cutters eager to catch the high-flying action and dramatic plot twists of WWE SmackDown! can tune in live on Friday, July 18 (7/18/2025), at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network. For those who prefer to stream the show, WWE SmackDown!, Season 27, Episode 29, will be available to watch for free with a fuboTV (free trial) or other streaming services like DirecTV (free trial) and Sling (half off). ### Streaming Services: A Comparison

WWE SmackDown! fans can choose from a range of streaming services that offer USA Network. Here’s a brief overview of each:

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### What’s WWE SmackDown! All About? “WWE SmackDown!” is a weekly professional wrestling television show produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It first aired in 1999 and has become one of WWE’s flagship programs, airing on Friday nights alongside “Monday Night Raw”. The show features scripted storylines, dramatic rivalries, and athletic matches between WWE Superstars. WWE SmackDown! showcases both rising talent and established stars, often including championship bouts and major plot developments that shape WWE’s larger universe. With a mix of action, entertainment, and spectacle, it appeals to a global audience and regularly tours major arenas across the U.S. and abroad. ### This Week’s Lineup: John Cena and Cody Rhodes Clash

This week’s SmackDown! features a main event that’s been building momentum for weeks. WWE Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes will face off in a contract-signing match that could have significant implications for the WWE universe. The show will also feature matches and storylines that continue to shape the lives of WWE Superstars like Roman Reigns, The Usos, and The Bloodline. ### Last Week’s SmackDown Highlights

Last week’s SmackDown! aired live from Nashville and featured a range of exciting matches and storylines. Highlights included:

* A Fatal 4-Way match between Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, Kairi Sane, and Sol Ruca, with Charlotte Flair providing a surprise assist. * A sneak roll-up by Ron “The Truth” Killings over Aleister Black. * A tag team shocker as The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) dethroned The Street Profits. * A surprise appearance by Jelly Roll, which was interrupted by Logan Paul, Randy Orton, and Drew McIntyre. * A brutal post-match beatdown by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed on LA Knight.