Battleground (2017)

Battleground (2017) refers to the professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) on July 23, 2017. It took place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This event was exclusive to the SmackDown brand.

The show featured several professional wrestling matches with predetermined outcomes scripted by WWE writers. These matches involved wrestlers portraying heroes, villains, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Storylines were produced on WWE's weekly television programs, SmackDown Live.

Key matches from Battleground (2017) included a Punjabi Prison match between WWE Champion Jinder Mahal and Randy Orton, as well as a match between John Cena and Rusev. The event also featured the culmination of other ongoing feuds within the SmackDown roster. The card also involved women's division matches and tag team contests, providing a diversified showcase of talent from the brand. The event is notable for being the last Battleground-branded pay-per-view produced by WWE.