The Judgment Day advances as KOTR and QOTR contenders progress
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
On WWE SmackDown's June 5 episode, participants in the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments advanced, with two members of The Judgment Day among them. Highlights included a match between Kiana James and Giulia, where James turned on her partner after a loss. Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER continued their rivalry, with Sami Zayn expressing frustration over the lack of progression in the world title picture. Rhea Ripley's title status remains unclear amid ongoing tournament distractions. The episode showcased mixed reactions to developments, emphasizing the need for clearer direction.
- •Two members of The Judgment Day advance in tournaments
- •Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER's rivalry continues without resolution
- •Kiana James turns on Giulia after their match
- •Rhea Ripley's title situation remains uncertain during tournament
- •Sami Zayn raises concerns over title picture progression
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- 4:48 AMWrestling Inc — WWE SmackDown 6/5/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
"On a night that saw more KOTR & QOTR participants advance, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 6/5/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"
"On a night that saw Tatum Paxley's main roster debut, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 8/7/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"
"On a show emanating from Paris, France, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 6/8/26 episode of "WWE Raw!"
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External links- Wrestling IncAug 8, 2026, 4:19 AMWWE SmackDown 8/7/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
On a night that saw Tatum Paxley's main roster debut, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 8/7/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"
- Wrestling IncJun 8, 2026, 11:08 PMWWE RAW 6/8/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
On a show emanating from Paris, France, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 6/8/26 episode of "WWE Raw!"
- Wrestling IncJun 6, 2026, 4:48 AMWWE SmackDown 6/5/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
On a night that saw more KOTR & QOTR participants advance, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 6/5/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"
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