Huge WWE SmackDown spoilers for tonight's episode as 'best ever star' returns
WWE fans tuning into SmackDown tonight are in for a treat as a Hall of Famer makes their return.
The sports entertainment giant pre-taped this week's episode immediately after Monday Night Raw earlier this week, in a rare move with all shows typically broadcast live.
During the segment, which will air tonight on Netflix, WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton was in the ring with Queen of the Ring winner Jade Cargill to hype up their title match at SummerSlam in August
The champ insisted she also wanted to defend her title at Evolution, WWE's all-women's premium live event, on July 13.
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In fan footage which did the rounds on social media, she was interrupted by legendary wrestler Trish Stratus, who accepted the challenge and set the stage for a dream match next week.
The Evolution bout will mark the Hall of Famer's first shot at a singles championship since beating Lita in her original retirement match on Raw in 2006.
Trish is a decorated former Women's Champion, and highly regarded as one of the best ever stars in the division's storied history.
'Trish has solidified herself as the best ever like no doubt,' wrote @JameelCerulean on X earlier this year.
Elsewhere on tonight's show, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss team up to take on The Secret Hervice and the duo of B-Fab and Michin.
The winner will get a shot at the Women's Tag Team Championships at Evolution – but Metro has decided not to spoil the results of any of matches.
Fraxiom (Nathan Fraser and Axiom) are set to face new team Andrade and Rey Fenix in what should be a barnstormer of a match, while Jacob Fatu and Jimmy Uso come together against JC Mateo and new United States Champion Solo Sikoa.
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It's all about the tag team division this week, as the other match taped for SmackDown pits members of Motor City Machine Guns, Los Garzas, #DIY and Street Profits against The Wyatt Sicks.
Chris Sabin, Berto, Johnny Gargano and Montez Ford will all be representing their respective teams in the 8-man tag team match.
Meanwhile, Trish's return means the card for Evolution is taking shape, after Iyo Sky picked Rhea Ripley as her challenger for the Women's World Championship.
Roxanne Perez will replace the injured Liv Morgan as she and Raquel Rodriguez defend the Women's Tag Team Titles, and NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne will face Jordynne Grace. More Trending
There will also be a Battle Royal, with the winner getting a world championship match at Clash In Paris on August 31.
This Friday is the 4th of July, so WWE has taken the decision to give its talent and crew a few days off.
According to WWE's website, the next live show is Monday Night Raw on July 7, meaning the superstars will get a good break over the holidays.
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Things will be back to normal after that, with episodes aired live over the summer.
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