WWE SmackDown is set to air on June 26, 2026, taped from the O2 Arena in London, England. The broadcast will serve as the blue brand's final show before the Night of Champions premium live event.
Advertised for the show is Undisputed WWE Champion "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who is scheduled to address both Gunther and Sami Zayn. Rhodes is set to defend his title against both competitors at Night of Champions.
Additionally, the card will feature a singles match between Paige and Jacy Jayne. Rey Fenix will also defend the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against Nathan Frazer.
The episode is the go-home show for the upcoming Night of Champions event.
In unrelated news, the idea of WWE booking Oba Femi to lose the King of the Ring once seemed absurd. It is also noted that Punk stated WWE had to sneak Jericho out of Brazil. This week’s episode of Main Event was not considered an easy night for the show's featured WWE competitor. It is suggested that WWE Champion Cody Rhodes looking past "dumbass" Gunther and Sami Zayn to see a greater threat is perfectly fine.
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