On Friday, August 1, WWE SmackDown will feature highly anticipated SummerSlam go-home SmackDown matches, including Los Garza defending the AAA World Tag Team Championship in an open challenge. In addition, Damian Priest and Aleister Black will face off to resolve their rivalry, while Women’s United States Champion Giulia prepares to defend her title against former champion Zelina Vega.
Los Garza Announce Open Challenge for Tag Team Titles
Angel and Berto, collectively known as Los Garza, will put their AAA World Tag Team titles on the line during next week’s SmackDown episode, offering an open challenge to any team willing to step up. This announcement came through WWE’s official social media channels, accompanied by a promotional message from Santos Escobar representing Los Garza.
EXCLUSIVE: AAA World Tag Team Champions Los Garza throw down an open challenge for any team to challenge them next week on SmackDown for their titles. pic.twitter.com/5ln9N8oKma
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2025
High-Stakes One-on-One and Women’s Title Match Confirmed
Alongside Los Garza’s open challenge, Damian Priest and Aleister Black will settle their ongoing conflict with a direct confrontation. Their match is expected to bring closure to their storyline, building tension ahead of SummerSlam. Meanwhile, Giulia will defend the Women’s United States Championship against Zelina Vega, whose previous reign as champion adds extra urgency to the rivalry.
Full Lineup for August 1 WWE SmackDown
The announced card for the Friday, August 1 episode of WWE SmackDown includes:
- Los Garza (Angel & Berto) defending the AAA World Tag Team Championship in an open challenge
- Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black in a singles match
- Women’s United States Champion Giulia defending against Zelina Vega
This go-home show is positioned as a critical night to heighten excitement and set the stage for the key showdowns at next weekend’s SummerSlam event, marking it as a must-watch episode for WWE fans.
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