WWE SmackDown Features Major Tag Title Defense, Key Rivalries Ahead Weekend Events

The July 11, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown, held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, serves as the go-home show before a busy weekend featuring Saturday Night's Main Event and Evolution in Atlanta. Key matches include The Street Profits defending their WWE Tag Team Championships against The Wyatt Sicks, and R-Truth facing Aleister Black, with music star Jelly Roll making a special appearance. Tensions are high as Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre continue their rivalry, possibly leading to a tag team main event, while LA Knight faces challenges from Seth Rollins' faction. Despite the excitement on the card, recent episodes like the July 4th SmackDown experienced record low viewership for a non-preempted broadcast, though it still topped cable ratings on the holiday. WWE continues to navigate fluctuating audience numbers, with streaming viewership for WWE RAW on Netflix also showing a decline. The upcoming weekend's events and Jelly Roll's hometown involvement offer WWE an opportunity to rebound in ratings and fan engagement.