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Cody Rhodes and Gunther headline Smackdown tonight in Kansas City

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Cody Rhodes and Gunther headline Smackdown tonight in Kansas City
Summary

Tonight's Smackdown will take place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, starting at 8 p.m. EST on USA Network. Cody Rhodes faces Gunther for the Undisputed Championship, with Sami Zayn serving as the special guest referee. Additionally, Liv Morgan will compete against Charlotte Flair in a Queen of the Ring semifinal, while Je'Von Evans takes on Jey Uso in a King of the Ring semifinal. A tag team championship match featuring Damian Priest and R-Truth against Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga is also on the card, along with a bout between Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints.

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  • •Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the Undisputed Championship.
  • •Sami Zayn to referee the title match.
  • •Liv Morgan faces Charlotte Flair in Queen of the Ring semifinal.
  • •Je'Von Evans competes against Jey Uso in King of the Ring semifinal.
  • •Smackdown airs at 8 p.m. EST on USA Network.
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Gunther will challenge Cody Rhodes for the undisputed title with Sami Zayn as referee. Liv Morgan vs. Charlotte Flair in Queen of the RIng semifinal.

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Gunther will challenge Cody Rhodes for the undisputed title with Sami Zayn as referee. Liv Morgan vs. Charlotte Flair in Queen of the RIng semifinal.

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