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JULY 31

FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN

July 31, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
WWE
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Interim WWE Women’s Championship Ladder Match Qualifier
Interim WWE Women’s Championship Ladder Match Qualifier
Charlotte Flair
VS
Nia Jax
Charlotte Flair 52.0% PICK: Charlotte Flair Nia Jax 45.9%

This is a classic clash of styles where The Queen's technical prowess will be tested against The Irresistible Force's raw power. While Nia Jax holds the head-to-head advantage and a surprisingly dominant 88% TV win rate, Charlotte Flair's pedigree and killer instinct in TV matches, where she wins 75% of the time, give her a clear path to victory. Flair will need to use her speed and ring IQ to avoid Jax's devastating power moves, looking to target the legs to set up her dreaded Figure Eight. I see Flair surviving an early onslaught, weathering a Samoan Drop or two, and ultimately catching Jax in the Figure Eight for a submission victory around the 12-minute mark to continue her strong recent form.

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