Адам Пирс (Adam Pierce) invited Gunther and Nick Aldis for the contract signing for their upcoming match at SummerSlam. Пирс outlined the strict provisions of the agreement, explaining that once Aldis signs the document, he will transition into the status of a wrestler and will no longer be able to perform his duties as general manager, with his responsibilities transferring over to Пирс. Furthermore, the document contains a release-of-liability clause: Nick returns to the ring of his own free will, and WWE bears no responsibility for what happens to him during the match.
Contract Signing Stipulations and the Aldis-Gunther Clash
Aldis took the microphone and stated that he knows very well what he is about to sign. He never wanted this, but Gunther brought it upon himself. Recalling the words of Трипл Эйч (Triple H), Aldis declared that Gunther pushed him to his limit, so he is ready to stand up for himself. Gunther took the microphone and reproached Пирс for dragging him out here and dressing up as if a historic event were taking place. «Это будет величайший момент твоей карьеры, Ник», — Gunther said. He stated that all of this is beneath his dignity and he should have focused on winning the WWE title at SummerSlam, noting that he is only here because Nick does not know how to do his job properly.
Gunther Targets Past Credentials and Warns of Career End
Gunther pointed out that Nick had problems with him from the very moment he moved to SmackDown, until the real reason finally dawned on him: Nick is simply jealous of him. Gunther recalled that Nick is a former NWA world champion who never achieved true success, dreaming of becoming a WWE superstar while Gunther simply came in and got everything, including titles, records, and millions. Pointing to his watch, which costs half of Nick’s annual salary, Gunther noted that Nick had to come to terms with the fact that he is not good enough.
Gunther promised to make Nick’s dream come true and turn him into a legend, placing him in the same row as Голдберг (Goldberg), ЭйДжей Стайлз (AJ Styles), and Джон Сина (John Cena)—legends who were foolish enough to step into the ring against him in pursuit of another bright moment. Gunther promised to end Nick’s career before it truly begins. Nick replied that Gunther has said this more than once, believing that Gunther does not even believe his own words and is trying to force everyone else to believe them. Nick added that he did not expect the situation to go this far, thinking he could hit Aldis sneakily, choke him, pay a fine, and move on, but once Aldis slammed him in New York and Трипл Эйч booked this fight, Gunther got tangled up in a story from which there is no escape, placing his career at risk.
Championship Picture and High-Stakes Tag Team Battles
Смотреть онлайн WWE Friday Night SmackDown 24.07.2026 Анонс шоу WWE SmackDown (Выпуск от 24 июля 2026 года) today brings the blue brand back to screens with time of the broadcast starting at 03:00 Moscow time (MSK) in the night from Friday to Saturday. With SummerSlam weeks away, the show features pivotal title announcements, new clashes within feuding factions, and striking singles matches. Неоспоримый чемпион Вселенной WWE Коди Роудс (Cody Rhodes) will address the fans, with the «Американский кошмар» stepping into the ring to comment on non-stop attacks from the updated Bloodline lineup and officially confirm his SummerSlam opponent.
In a tag team match, DIY (Томмасо Чиампа and Джонни Гаргано) face Эй-Джей Стайлз and Эл-Эй Найт (LA Knight). Tension continues to grow between Стайлз and Найт, but SmackDown management forced them to team up against the cohesive duo of DIY. Additionally, a women’s tournament semifinal for the #1 contendership features a singles showdown between Тиффани Страттон and Наи Джакс, watched closely by reigning women’s champion Бэйли, with the winner earning a guaranteed championship match at the upcoming supershow.
Heavyweight Retaliation and Guarded Ringsides
The blue brand also hosts a heavyweight battle between Кевин Оуэнс (Kevin Owens) and Соло Сикоа (Solo Sikoa). Following the Bloodline’s harsh attack on Оуэнс in previous weeks, the «Канадский боец» thirsts for revenge, and General Manager Ник Алдис sanctioned this singles bout while forbidding other Bloodline members from being at ringside.
