The latest WWE SmackDown episode, taped in London, England, saw Blake Monroe make her first in-ring appearance on the main roster, attacking Giulia.

This development marks a significant step for Monroe, who has been featured in vignettes since her call-up from NXT in April.

The tapings, held at the O2 Arena, are set to air as the final three-hour installment of WWE SmackDown for the year, with the show returning to its standard two-hour format for the remainder of 2026.

This shift back to a shorter runtime could impact future storytelling and segment pacing.

During the tapings, Giulia secured a victory over Kiana James, seemingly concluding their ongoing storyline.

However, her win was immediately overshadowed by Monroe's surprise appearance and assault.

Other notable events included Danhausen and Matt Cardona defeating Los Garza, with an assist from The Miz and Kit Wilson.

The show's closing segment featured WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and Sami Zayn, setting the stage for their triple threat match at Night of Champions.

The segment escalated into a physical brawl, also involving Oba Femi and Jey Uso, who are slated to compete in the King of the Ring finals.

Additional matches and segments from the tapings included Ricky Saints and Trick Williams opening the show, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga splitting from Solo Sikoa, Rey Fenix defeating Nathan Frazer, and Paige overcoming Jacy Jayne.

Jade Cargill also secured a win against Chelsea Green, while The War Raiders issued a challenge to Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth in a backstage segment.

Solo Sikoa also had a confrontation with LA Knight in the ring.