Cody Rhodes retains title as King and Queen of the Ring finals set

WWE SmackDown aired its 1,400th episode on June 19, 2026, featuring significant matches with championship implications. Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed Championship against Gunther with Sami Zayn as a special guest referee, leading to a disqualification finish after Zayn accidentally struck Rhodes. In the tag team division, Damian Priest and R-Truth successfully defended their titles against MFT. Ricky Saints secured his position as No. 1 contender for the United States title by defeating Carmelo Hayes, setting the stage for future title matches.

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