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WWE US Champion Trick Williams has explained how his on-screen alliance with hip-hop artist Lil Yachty developed. Williams provided details about the formation of their partnership during a recent discussion.
WWE has confirmed multiple matches for the June 19 episode of SmackDown, headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther with Sami Zayn serving as special guest referee. The card also features R-Truth and Damian Priest challenging MFT for the WWE Tag Team Championship, Charlotte Flair vs. Liv Morgan in a Queen of the Ring semifinal, and Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints with the winner earning a United States Championship match against Trick Williams at Night of Champions.
CM Punk is scheduled to appear at FanaticsFest on July 19 at the Javits Center in New York City, as announced during Friday's SmackDown episode. Punk has been absent from WWE television since the Raw after WrestleMania 42, where he lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Roman Reigns and teased a potential future match with Cody Rhodes. Reports indicate that Punk may return either before or on the July 6 episode of Raw from Rosemont, Illinois, with plans for a significant role at SummerSlam.
Rhea Ripley is being evaluated for a knee injury she suffered while in Italy, as announced during the June 12 episode of WWE SmackDown by Wade Barrett and Joe Tessitore. WWE has not provided a firm return date as the company is waiting to see how she responds to treatment. Ripley last wrestled at WWE Clash in Italy where she retained her Women's Championship against Jade Cargill and also worked several live events during WWE's European Summer Tour.
D-Von Dudley, who was working as a WWE producer during Naomi and Mercedes Moné's 2022 walkout, warned fans against accepting only WWE's version of talent disputes during an appearance on the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast. He stated that WWE typically puts out the story they want fans to believe rather than the talent's side, which can make wrestlers look like "prima donnas" when they may have genuine backstage issues. D-Von confirmed that both women were unhappy with how they were being showcased at the time and said there was more to the situation than just being Women's Tag Team Champions, though he believes it's their story to tell.
Jade Cargill suffered a wardrobe mishap during the June 12 WWE SmackDown Fatal Four-Way Queen of the Ring tournament match when her wig came off after Charlotte Flair's superplex, forcing her to wrestle the remainder of the match while keeping one hand on her head. Charlotte Flair won the match after Tiffany Stratton interfered and took Cargill out of the picture. Following the show, Cargill took to Twitter and admitted the incident was her "biggest fear," joking that her wig won the match.
Jey Uso won a four-way match on WWE SmackDown to advance in the King of the Ring tournament.
GUNTHER will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship next week on SmackDown. GUNTHER has named a special guest referee for the title match.
Gunther has named Sami Zayn as the special referee for his Undisputed WWE Championship rematch against Cody Rhodes. The match will take place on an upcoming episode of SmackDown.
Rey Fenix successfully defended his AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Axiom on WWE SmackDown. This marked Fenix's first title defense since winning the AAA Cruiserweight Championship.
CM Punk has been announced to appear at Fanatics Fest in New York City. He has been absent from WWE television since the Raw after WrestleMania 42.
Maria Kanellis has compared her WWE departures from 2010 and 2020, stating that her 2020 release was a terrifying period for her and her family.