WWE This Week 7/17/2025

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WWE This Week 7/17/2025 

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Episode: WWE This Week — July 17, 2025
Filmed in WWE Studio, recapping the latest on Raw and SmackDown as SummerSlam approaches.

Preview

On this week’s This Week in WWE, hosts Scott Stanford and Megan Morant breakdown all the buzz:

  • Cena vs. Rhodes contract signing previewed from SmackDown (July 18 in San Antonio), setting the stage for their SummerSlam rematch

  • Naomi’s money-in-the-bank cash-in win at Evolution leads to a fresh feud with Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, building toward a triple-threat title match at SummerSlam

  • A recap of Raw’s Universal Championship Gauntlet Match, featuring top contenders like CM Punk, Bron Breakker, LA Knight, Jey Uso, Penta, with the winner earning a shot at

  • Tag rivalry updates including Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria and Judgment Day vs. Alpha Academy in the lead‑up to the big event.

Matchcard / Breakdown

  1. Contract Signing Preview

    • Cena and Rhodes starting their SummerSlam contract segment live from SmackDown.

  2. Women’s Division fallout

    • Naomi reflects on her Women’s World Title victory.

    • Ripley and Sky interrupt, setting up the triple-threat at SummerSlam.

  3. Raw Gauntlet Recap

    • Highlights from the high-stakes multi-man match that crowns Gunther’s next challenger.

  4. Mid‑Card & Tag Storylines

    • Intercontinental rivalry: Bayley vs. Valkyria.

    • Tag team tensions heating up ahead of SummerSlam.

Conclusion

This Week in WWE cemented the key building blocks for SummerSlam 2025:

  • Official contract signing sealed: Cena vs. Rhodes is locked in.

  • Women’s title picture clarified: Naomi vs. Ripley vs. Sky set in motion.

  • Universal Title contender confirmed from Raw’s Gauntlet.

The show wrapped with energetic hype, ensuring viewers are fully primed for SummerSlam.

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