Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn were featured in SmackDown highlights from June 12, 2026, trading slaps during a heated exchange.
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Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn Trade Slaps in Heated SmackDown Exchange
Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn went face to face on the June 12 SmackDown, trading slaps in a heated exchange that is now featured in the show's official highlights.
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