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Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Title against Gunther on the June 19th edition of SmackDown in Kansas City. Gunther interrupted the June 5 SmackDown episode demanding justice over the controversial finish at Clash in Italy, where he claimed Cody's foot was under the rope during the decisive pinfall. Gunther will announce the stipulation for their rematch on the June 12 episode of SmackDown.
WWE NXT viewership is continuing to slowly recover following record-low numbers that occurred a few weeks ago. The show appears to be gradually bouncing back from its recent ratings struggles.
Blake Monroe called out Women's United States Champion Tiffany Stratton during a vignette on the June 5 edition of Friday Night SmackDown. Monroe warned Stratton that "The Glamour is coming to SmackDown" and stated that "Tiffy Time is about to run on Monroe minutes," setting up what appears to be her first feud since her main roster debut on May 22.
The Rock will not attend UFC's upcoming White House event despite receiving an invite from Dana White, according to sources close to Johnson cited by TIME Magazine. Johnson sits on TKO's Board of Directors, the company that owns both WWE and UFC, creating a direct business connection to the event.
Giulia and Kiana James split up during the June 5 episode of WWE SmackDown in Bologna, Italy. Chad Gable also returned to WWE programming on the same show.
Finn Bálor will make his SmackDown in-ring debut on the June 12 episode in a Fatal Four-Way King of the Ring qualifying match against Jey Uso, LA Knight, and Royce Keys. WWE aired a vignette for Bálor during the June 5 SmackDown episode where he stated he is coming to the blue brand with something to prove and is on SmackDown "to take it all."
A report has provided new details on Nick Khan stating that Cody Rhodes defeating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 was always the plan. Khan claimed that WWE's WrestleMania 40 plans never changed.
Giulia and Kiana James' alliance broke up during the June 5 WWE SmackDown taping after Raquel Rodriguez defeated Bayley, Kiana James, and Jacy Jayne in a Queen of the Ring first-round Fatal 4-Way match. After the match, Kiana blamed Giulia for her loss and pushed her away when Giulia tried to check on her, leading to Giulia attacking Kiana with a Thesz Press, punches, and a kick that sent Kiana to the floor.
Two more WWE stars advanced in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments on SmackDown in Italy. The matches were part of the ongoing tournament brackets to determine the King and Queen of the Ring winners.
Raquel Rodriguez advanced to the Queen of the Ring semifinals by winning a Fatal Four-Way match against Bayley, Jacy Jayne, and Kiana James on the June 5 edition of Friday Night SmackDown. Rodriguez secured the victory with a big boot to Jacy Jayne followed by her finishing move on Kiana James for the pinfall. She will face IYO SKY in the semifinals next week.
According to Fightful Select, Chad Gable is set to return to this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown under his real name following his mask vs. mask loss as El Grande Americano. Gable lost the Mask vs. Mask match to Ludwig Kaiser's El Grande Americano on May 30 at AAA Noches de Los Grandes and was forced to unmask. He will address his history as El Grande Americano on SmackDown and is expected to have segments with Rey Fenix, Fraxiom, and others.
WWE's Becky Lynch has revealed details about her friendship with Je'Von Evans, stating that the rising star calls her "Mom." Lynch opened up about their relationship, describing Evans as someone who refers to her in a maternal way.