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According to Stephanie McMahon, her oldest daughter Aurora had previously considered pursuing a career in professional wrestling. Stephanie McMahon stated that Aurora changed her mind about this career path several years ago.
WWE SmackDown took place in Bologna, Italy as part of WWE's ongoing European tour. The show featured several noteworthy events during the taping.
Dominik Mysterio defeated Trick Williams, Damian Priest, and Bron Breakker in a Fatal Four-Way qualifying match on the June 5 episode of WWE SmackDown to advance to the King of the Ring semifinals. The match featured interference from Liv Morgan, who distracted the referee and delivered a low blow to Priest, and JD McDonagh, allowing Dominik to hit a 619 and Frog Splash on Priest for the victory. Dominik will now face Oba Femi in the King of the Ring semifinal.
WWE confirmed that Paul Heyman is not medically cleared following Bron Breakker's accidental spear that sent him through the ringside barricade during the June 1 episode of RAW. Heyman was absent from Breakker's corner during his King of the Ring qualifying match on the June 5 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, with Michael Cole revealing on commentary that Heyman cannot compete due to his medical status. The incident occurred when Breakker was aiming for Seth Rollins, but Rollins pulled Heyman into the path of the spear at the last second.
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.