Results are in: See the SmackDown July 3 match card preview for what was announced going in.
The WWE SmackDown results July 3 2026 are in from Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, and the Night of Champions fallout SmackDown delivered on the biggest stage possible — Cody Rhodes pinned Jey Uso in the main event to become the number one contender to the Undisputed WWE Championship, setting up Cody vs Sami Zayn for the title on Raw Monday in Chicago. If you’re looking for SmackDown results today or wondering what happened on SmackDown last night, here are the full WWE SmackDown results from Atlantic City.
This edition of SmackDown was taped on June 29 at Boardwalk Hall following Raw, airing July 3 on USA Network.
SmackDown Results Today — WWE SmackDown July 3 2026, Atlantic City
| Match/Segment | Result |
|---|---|
| Six-Woman Tag | Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab def. Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton & Chelsea Green |
| AAA Cruiserweight Championship | Rey Fenix (c) def. El Hijo del Vikingo — retains |
| Singles Match | Lainey Reid def. Brie Bella |
| Main Event — #1 Contender’s Match | Cody Rhodes def. Jey Uso — Cody is #1 contender |
| Announced | Cody Rhodes vs Sami Zayn — Undisputed WWE Championship — Raw July 6, Chicago |
| Announced | Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes — non-title — SmackDown July 10, Oklahoma City |
| Announced | Danhausen vs JD McDonagh — SNME at MSG — July 18 |
Here is the full segment-by-segment breakdown of the WWE SmackDown results July 3 2026.
Opening: Sami Zayn’s First SmackDown as Undisputed WWE Champion
Sami Zayn opened these SmackDown results last night with a mixed reception from Atlantic City. Zayn addressed being booed for six months as a babyface — called the crowd hypocrites for wanting him as champion and then turning on him the moment he got there. He said he won the Undisputed WWE Championship the right way at Night of Champions 2026 and he won’t tell anyone to kiss his ass because he is, and always has been, a good guy.
Cody Rhodes came out. Zayn asked what he wanted to say. Cody congratulated him — shook his hand and turned to leave. Zayn stopped him: “I have what you want.” Jey Uso interrupted to deliver a warning shot. Acting GM Adam Pearce — filling in for Nick Aldis after the backstage confrontation with Gunther at Night of Champions — arrived and announced Cody vs Jey tonight. Winner faces Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship on Raw Monday in Chicago.
Zayn later argued with Pearce backstage to reverse the Raw title defence. Pearce refused. Zayn then found Johnny Gargano, told him he couldn’t have done Night of Champions without him, and handed Candice LeRae his phone to take a photo of the two of them.
Six-Woman Tag: Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab def. Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton & Chelsea Green
Result: Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab def. Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton & Chelsea Green — Jade pins Chelsea Green after Jaded
Cathy Kelley interviewed Charlotte Flair backstage before the match. Alexa Bliss walked in, teasing tension between herself and Charlotte. The match was Chelsea Green’s best showcase in months — she got the hot tag to a “We Want Chelsea” chant from Atlantic City and worked brilliantly before Jade caught her with Jaded for the pin. The Flair-Cargill SummerSlam programme keeps building. Charlotte returned at Night of Champions to hit Cargill with the Women’s US Title belt — tonight Cargill settled that score with a pin over Charlotte’s team.
AAA Cruiserweight Championship: Rey Fenix def. El Hijo del Vikingo
Result: Rey Fenix (c) def. El Hijo del Vikingo via pinfall — retains
The best match on these WWE SmackDown results. “This is awesome” chants rang through Boardwalk Hall before the five-minute mark. Fenix and Vikingo delivered lucha-influenced sequences that no other members of the SmackDown roster can replicate. Fenix retained after the Mexican Muscle Buster. This was his third defence after beating Axiom and Nathan Frazer on SmackDown June 26 London.
Lainey Reid def. Brie Bella
Result: Lainey Reid def. Brie Bella via pinfall
Fatal Influence (Reid, Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne) and Scream Mode (Paige, Brie Bella) brawled at ringside throughout. Reid pinned Brie while the distraction kept the referee occupied. Fatal Influence picks up a win to reset their ongoing feud with the Women’s Tag Team Champions.
Cody Rhodes and Finn Balor Backstage — Tongas Attack
Cody Rhodes found Finn Balor backstage while preparing for the main event. Balor told him: “You came to SmackDown to face him for the title — so go win it again.” Cody walked away. Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga immediately attacked Balor from behind, leaving him laid out. No explanation was given for the Tongas targeting Balor.
Carmelo Hayes Confronts Trick Williams
Carmelo Hayes confronted US Champion Trick Williams backstage and demanded a title shot. Williams offered a non-title match instead — set for SmackDown July 10 from Oklahoma City. Hayes made clear that wasn’t what he asked for.
Danhausen vs JD McDonagh at SNME MSG — July 18
Danhausen appeared backstage with Matt Cardona, Kit Wilson, and The Miz. Danhausen announced he will face JD McDonagh at Saturday Night’s Main Event from Madison Square Garden on July 18.
Blake Monroe Attacks Giulia and Kiana James
Giulia called out Blake Monroe backstage. Kiana James appeared, allowing Monroe to attack Giulia from behind. Monroe then also attacked Kiana. Monroe has now antagonised both women in the same segment — her own agenda is becoming clearer with every appearance on Friday Night SmackDown results.
Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu — Royce Keys Interrupts
Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu were interrupted backstage by Royce Keys. With Solo Sikoa having spiked Jimmy on Raw June 29 and Fatu promising to deal with Solo, the Bloodline subplot continues across both brands. Roman Reigns remains the anchor point for every thread in this story.
A replay of Gunther and Nick Aldis’ confrontation at Night of Champions also aired, keeping that rivalry visible while Aldis is off-screen.
Main Event: Cody Rhodes def. Jey Uso — #1 Contender’s Match
Result: Cody Rhodes def. Jey Uso via pinfall (Cross Rhodes) — Cody Rhodes is #1 contender
The main event and the biggest match on the WWE SmackDown results July 3 2026. Jey tweaked his ankle on an outside dive early and worked through a visible limp for the rest of the match. The pace stayed fast — both men worked finisher sequences and near-falls that had Boardwalk Hall genuinely split on who they wanted to win. Rhodes hit a Spear followed by Cross Rhodes — Jey kicked out. Jey came back with his own Spear — Rhodes kicked out. Cody connected with a second Cross Rhodes and Jey could not answer the three count.
Cody Rhodes is the number one contender to the Undisputed WWE Championship. Adam Pearce confirmed immediately: Cody Rhodes vs Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship takes place on Raw Monday in Chicago — not at SummerSlam. The biggest SmackDown results last night outcome sends the title picture straight to free television next week.
What’s Next After WWE SmackDown Results July 3 2026
These SmackDown results today and Friday Night SmackDown results set an immediate course for next week and beyond:
- Raw July 6, Chicago: Cody Rhodes vs Sami Zayn — Undisputed WWE Championship. CM Punk also expected to return in his home city
- SmackDown July 10, Oklahoma City: Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes — non-title match
- SNME at MSG, July 18: Danhausen vs JD McDonagh
- SummerSlam (August 1–2, Minneapolis): Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins (WHC), Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar (HIAC), IYO SKY vs Liv Morgan (Women’s World Championship). Undisputed WWE Championship and Women’s US Championship matches still forming
The Friday Night SmackDown results from Atlantic City made one thing clear: Cody vs Zayn on Raw Monday is one of the biggest free-TV title matches WWE has produced in years. Full coverage archive at the Friday Night SmackDown hub. Rhodes faces Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship on Monday — see the full WWE Raw July 6 2026 match card from Chicago.
WWE SmackDown Highlights — July 3 2026
If you missed the show and are searching for SmackDown results today, SmackDown results last night, or WWE SmackDown highlights, the full episode aired on USA Network from Atlantic City. Official highlight clips are on WWE’s YouTube channel via WWE.com — links added as they go live:
- Cody Rhodes pins Jey Uso — becomes #1 contender (search YouTube: “Cody Rhodes Jey Uso SmackDown July 3 2026”)
- Sami Zayn championship opening promo (search YouTube: “Sami Zayn SmackDown champion promo July 3 2026”)
- Rey Fenix vs El Hijo del Vikingo — AAA Cruiserweight Title (search YouTube: “Rey Fenix Vikingo SmackDown July 3 2026”)
- Jade Cargill pins Chelsea Green in six-woman tag (search YouTube: “Jade Cargill Chelsea Green SmackDown July 3 2026”)
- Blake Monroe attacks Giulia and Kiana James (search YouTube: “Blake Monroe Giulia SmackDown July 3 2026”)
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