– WWE runs a non-televised live event today, August 6, at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. Advertised for the WWE Summer Tour house show is CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the Undisputed WWE Championship, The Vision vs. The Usos for the WWE World Tag Team Championships, Baron Corbin vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints vs. Trick Williams for the WWE U.S. Championship, as well as an appearance by “The Ruler” Oba Femi.
– WWE shared a video blog looking back at the SummerSlam tryouts that took place during WWE SummerSlam 2026 Weekend in Minneapolis, MN.
– Also new on WWE’s official YouTube channel is the latest installment of their ‘WWE Playback’ original digital series. The new episode features Dominik Mysterio and members of the cast of the new Super Troopers movie looking back at “outrageous wrestling moments.” Super Troopers 3 will be available in theaters starting August 7, 2026.
– Cameras were rolling behind-the-scenes inside US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. while The Bloodline trio of “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu and The Usos team of Jimmy and ‘Main Event’ Jey Uso were going through rehearsals for their special elaborate ring entrance. WWE shared the footage on their official YouTube channel, showing The Bloodline’s preparation for their special Gears of War: E-Day entrance at WWE SummerSlam 2026. Pre-order Gears of War: E-Day on XBOX or Steam to get early access to the Open Beta starting August 6, 2026.
– Kevin Owens details his long journey from getting medically cleared to returning to the ring for his surprise return at the WWE SummerSlam 2026 premium live event this past weekend, where he would go on to become the new No. 1 Contender to Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk. The interview was conducted by Sam Roberts and aired as part of the SummerSlam Recap edition of WWE Now. WWE uploaded the full interview to their YouTube channel on Wednesday.
– Finally, WWE also held a special seven hour-plus live stream marathon of full Brock Lesnar matches from over the years. As noted, “The Beast Incarnate” announced his official retirement from pro wrestling during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN this week. Lesnar’s last match was a loss to Oba Femi in their trilogy bout inside Hell In A Cell at WWE SummerSlam 2026.
– Cody Rhodes showed off his special “American Nightmare” helmet for his elaborate ring entrance for his Undisputed WWE Championship match against CM Punk at WWE SummerSlam 2026.
