Giulia Defends WWE Women’s US Title on SmackDown Before SummerSlam 2025, But SummerSlam Match Unconfirmed

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On the go-home episode of WWE SmackDown on August 1, 2025, Giulia finally made her first defense of the WWE Women’s United States Championship by successfully retaining her title against Zelina Vega in a highly competitive rematch. This bout marked Giulia’s official debut title defense on SmackDown since winning the championship, fulfilling a major anticipation build-up as SummerSlam 2025 approaches.

The match, promoted in advance by WWE.com, featured Giulia defending the prestigious Women’s US Title against former champion Zelina Vega, who had been aggressively pursuing the championship since losing it. After a hard-fought contest full of technical exchanges and signature moves from both competitors, Giulia emerged victorious, showcasing her resilience and solidifying her reign on WWE’s blue brand[5][1][4].

Despite the hard-fought victory and the momentum from this successful defense, a notable point of contention remains: as of the latest reports, Giulia’s participation in the SummerSlam 2025 weekend is still not booked with an official title match. No new challengers emerged following SmackDown, leaving fans and insiders wondering about the WWE booking plans regarding the Women’s US Title at wrestling’s biggest summer event[2].

Insider sources close to WWE suggest some backstage frustration over this development. According to a Fightful podcast segment and wrestling industry insiders, there has been vocal discontent among SmackDown’s women’s roster, with some stars publicly and privately expressing frustration at the omission of the Women’s US Title from SummerSlam’s match card[3]. The championship, which has gained prestige under Giulia’s reign, was widely expected to play a prominent role during the two-night pay-per-view event.

WWE’s delay in confirming Giulia’s SummerSlam opponent is unusual given the usual build-up WWE provides for its mid-card championships, especially one as actively defended as the Women’s US Title. Wrestling veterans and commentators speculate that this booking lag might be due to creative deliberations or potential changes planned for the post-SummerSlam storylines. However, no official announcement has been made to clarify Giulia’s SummerSlam status as of early August 2025.

Giulia, who has rapidly become one of WWE’s standout performers since her title win, has earned praise both in-ring and among fans for elevating the Women’s US Championship to new levels of visibility on weekly TV. Her recent defense against Zelina Vega not only enforced her credibility as champion but also left the door open for potential fresh rivalries leading into and after SummerSlam.

According to sources close to Giulia, the champion is motivated to keep the title in the spotlight and anticipates an impactful moment at SummerSlam, whether that includes a confirmed bout or further title defenses in the near future. “Giulia is hungry to prove herself on the biggest stages, and the lack of a SummerSlam match doesn’t diminish her focus,” a WWE insider revealed to Wrestling Inc.[2]

Zelina Vega, the former champion and Giulia’s worthy adversary, also gained fan support due to her aggressive style and character work. Her rivalry with Giulia has become a highlight on SmackDown, with many advocates pushing for a series of matches extending beyond SummerSlam to deepen the division’s storytelling.

With SummerSlam 2025 only days away, all eyes remain on WWE creative to finalize and announce the Women’s US Title picture. Wrestling fans have taken to social media platforms like Instagram to voice both excitement for Giulia’s reign and disappointment over the current uncertainty of the title’s representation at SummerSlam[1][4].

The build-up to SummerSlam 2025 will be pivotal for Giulia’s championship trajectory and the future of the Women’s US Title within WWE’s highly competitive women’s division. As the promotion continues to develop its programming, the outcome of this storyline promises to be one of the most captivating subplots for fans seeking top-tier women’s wrestling on WWE’s flagship shows.

For now, Giulia stands tall as the reigning Women’s United States Champion following her go-home SmackDown victory over Zelina Vega, with the WWE Universe eagerly awaiting what’s next for her on the biggest stage of the summer. Stay tuned for updates as further developments unfold before SummerSlam 2025.

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