WWE SmackDown Winners, Grades and Reaction From June 12
Gunther gives Sami Zayn control of the match after Nick Aldis agrees to his referee demand for next week’s WWE Championship bout.
- On yesterday's WWE SmackDown at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island, Gunther informed General Manager Nick Aldis that Sami Zayn will serve as special guest referee for his WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes next week.
- Seeking clarity on their fractured relationship, Sami Zayn confronted Cody Rhodes backstage, demanding the truth about recent tensions between them since WrestleMania 40.
- Meanwhile, Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu moved through the arena, with Sikoa warning Royce Keys that The Bloodline intended to dominate the evening's main event.
- Declaring he would shock the world, Jey Uso celebrated a victory to conclude the broadcast from Providence, Rhode Island, advancing closer to the King of the Ring.
- Tonight's episode advanced competitors toward title shots through the ongoing King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments, positioning wrestlers for SummerSlam matches this August.
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WWE SmackDown Winners, Grades and Reaction From June 12
On the road to Night of Champions on June 28, WWE SmackDown rolled through Providence, Rhode Island, with a show headlined by the latest in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments and Gunther's revelation of the stipulation for his Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes.
Charlotte Flair forces Lyra Valkyria to tap, moves on in WWE Queen of the Ring
Charlotte Flair moved a step closer to adding another accolade to her resume on SmackDown, surviving a high-pressure Fatal 4-Way to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. The match brought together Lyra Valkyria, Jade Cargill, and Sol Ruca, each pushing the pace from the opening bell. Flair spent long stretches fighting from underneath as the other competitors tried to keep her grounded. At different moments, it looked like anyone could ta…
WWE SmackDown 6/12/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
Welcome to Wrestling Inc.'s weekly review of "WWE SmackDown," the show that saw two more wrestlers advance to the semifinals in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments! Here at WINC, we have thoughts about both those four-way matches, as well as Giulia, the women's tag team champions, and of course, Danhausen! We always have thoughts about Danhausen. If you missed the show, feel free to catch up by checking out our "WWE SmackDown" 6/12/26 res…
2026 WWE King Of The Ring Semifinals Are Set, Final Four Revealed
We’re down to the final four! During the June 12 episode of WWE SmackDown at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island, the final four-way qualifier bout took place for the 2026 WWE King of the Ring tournament. In the main event of the 6/12 blue brand prime time program, Jey Uso emerged victorious, allowing him to advance in the tournament. With the win, “Main Event’ Jey will now move on to the semifinals of the King of the Ring tourname…
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