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Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther Set for Commercial-Free Undisputed WWE Title Match With Sami Zayn as Referee

Cody Rhodes is scheduled to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther in a commercial-free title match, with Sami Zayn named as the special referee.

By Editor1 min read
Cody RhodesGuntherUndisputed WWE ChampionshipSami ZaynSmackDowncommercial-free matchWWE title match

WWE has billed the bout as an Undisputed WWE Title Match and highlighted the commercial-free format, which could signal a longer, uninterrupted closing segment on the June 19, 2026 edition of SmackDown. Sami Zayn in the referee role may add extra tension to the finish, especially with both men tied to recent Raw and SmackDown storylines.

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