SHOCKER! Tiffany Stratton Names Evolution Opponent — Cody Rhodes & Jade Cargill Crash SmackDown!

In a jaw-dropping episode of WWE SmackDown on July 4 from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Tiffany Stratton stunned fans by revealing her challenger for Evolution 2, while Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill made surprise appearances that shifted the entire SmackDown landscape.

🔥 The Big Moment: Evolution Challenger Revealed

• Stratton kicked things off by celebrating her hard-fought win over Nia Jax in a brutal Last Woman Standing match.
• Just as she teased her upcoming SummerSlam title defense against Jade Cargill, Stratton dropped a bombshell—Evolution’s opponent would be none other than WWE legend Trish Stratus, a name that silenced the packed arena. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Stratus accepted instantly, setting up a dream match: veteran icon vs. current powerhouse for the WWE Women’s Championship.

🚨 Rhodes & Cargill Crash the Party

• Cody Rhodes, fresh off his King of the Ring victory, appeared, addressed his triumphs, and teased his upcoming challenge for the Undisputed WWE Title at SummerSlam. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Jade Cargill, the new Queen of the Ring, followed, standing across from Stratton and warning her to choose wisely— SummerSlam is her destiny. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

🎯 Why This SmackDown Shake-Up Matters

1. Evolution is stacking up: With Trish Stratus vs. Tiffany Stratton high on the card, the all-women event is guaranteed historic status.
2. SummerSlam implications: Whoever wins at Evolution could be on a collision course with Cargill or Rhodes at WWE’s biggest summer showcase.
3. Bigger storylines brewing: Cody’s momentum heading into SummerSlam, and Cargill’s warning add compelling layers to the title scenes.

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📅 Save These Dates

WWE Evolution 2 – July 13 in Atlanta (streaming on Peacock/Netflix).
WWE SummerSlam – August (date TBA).

💬 Let’s Hear You!

Are you team Stratton or Stratus? Will Cargill crash SummerSlam if she wins? Drop your predictions in the comments!