WWE SmackDown July 3, 2026 airs from Atlantic City with Sami Zayn winning the title

WWE’s weekly SmackDown broadcast took place on July 3, 2026 at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event featured Sami Zayn defeating Cody Rhodes to become the WWE Undisputed Champion, setting up a future contender match for the title.

Other notable matches included Rey Fénix retaining the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo, Jade Cargill defeating Chelsea Green, and a tag‑team bout where B‑Fab and Michin beat Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton. Storylines continued with tensions between Jey Uso and the Bloodline, and upcoming SummerSlam plans were announced for August.

The show highlighted several ongoing rivalries and positioned new challengers for upcoming title opportunities.