Cody Rhodes and Gunther headline Smackdown tonight in Kansas City
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Last updated Jun 19, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Smackdown preview for tonight. Smackdown card. What time is Smackdown
"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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