WWE SmackDown Results 6/12/26
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Providence, Rhode Island

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Commentators: (Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett)

Ring Announcer: Mark Nash 

Transcription by Josh Lopez

– As the show goes on the air, Cody Rhodes is greeted by Nick Aldis in the parking lot area. Have we heard from GUNTHER yet? Nick says that GUNTHER hasn’t told him anything, but he assured him that we’ll find out tonight. Cody says that he’s beaten GUNTHER before, they’re in a good place, and let’s have a good SmackDown. Cody runs into The Usos. Jey says that it’s good to see his dog. Jey says that he’s going to win the King Of The Ring Tournament, and when he does, he’s coming after the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam. It’s just business, uce. Cody says that Jey more than anybody deserves the opportunity to chase after the WWE Championship. However, Cody hopes that it’s Jey’s decision and not Roman’s.

– Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett informed us that Rhea Ripley sustained a knee injury at Clash In Italy. They’re currently evaluating the knee injury and based on how that knee responds to the treatment, it should give them a clearer ETA on when she could return to the ring.

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Jade Cargill. As last year’s Queen Of The Ring, is she feeling any pressure to repeat that performance? Jade says that she’s built a career on pressure. Jade is highly confident that she can go back-to-back. Michin says that Charlotte Flair found who the real queen was last week. B-Fab says that Tiffany Stratton found out what happens when you try to cut the line. Jade tells Rhea Ripley to rest up, because she’s going to get her lick back at SummerSlam.

First Match: Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill w/B-Fab & Michin vs. Sol Ruca vs. Lyra Valkyria In A First Round Match In The 2026 Queen Of The Ring Tournament 

Cargill rocks Charlotte with a back elbow smash. Cargill with a back elbow smash to Ruca. Valkyria jumps on Cargill’s back. Cargill grabs Ruca by her throat. Charlotte with a Roundhouse Kick. Cargill backs Valkyria into the turnbuckles. Charlotte with The Big Boot. Cargill with a Double Vertical Suplex. Cargill pops back on her feet. Cargill catches Valkyria in mid-air. Cargill with a Fallaway Slam into Ruca. Cargill continues to gloat. Charlotte tells Cargill to bring it. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Cargill. Charlotte unloads a series of knife edge chops. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Cargill. Charlotte with a Release German Suplex. Charlotte pops back on her feet. B-Fab and Michin pulls Charlotte out of the ring. Fab and Michin gangs up on Charlotte. Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton come to the aid of Charlotte. All hell is breaking loose in Providence. Charlotte with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Cargill regains control of the match during the commercial break. Cargill with a Vertical Suplex. Ruca rolls Cargill over for a two count.

Ruca drives her knee into the midsection of Cargill. Ruca hammers down on the back of Cargill’s neck. Ruca ducks a forearm from Cargill. Ruca uppercuts Cargill. Ruca with a flurry of open hand chops. Cargill blocks The Springboard Crossbody. Valkyria dropkicks Cargill. Valkyria dumps Ruca out of the ring. Valkyria with two clotheslines. Charlotte reverses out of the irish whip from Valkyria. Charlotte goes for a Hip Toss, but Valkyria lands back on her feet. Valkyria with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Valkyria kicks Ruca in the gut. Valkyria with The Fisherman’s Suplex. Cargill kicks Valkyria in the gut. Cargill goes for The Delayed Vertical Suplex, but Valkyria counters with a DDT. Charlotte hits The Natural Selection for a two count. Charlotte side steps Ruca into the turnbuckles. Ruca decks Charlotte with a back elbow smash. Charlotte answers with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Ruca reverses out of the irish whip from Charlotte. Charlotte with a Big Boot from the ring apron. Charlotte ascends to the top turnbuckle. Ruca with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Charlotte denies The Springboard FrankenSteiner.

Charlotte shoves Ruca off the top turnbuckle, but somehow lands back on her feet. Valkyria shoves Ruca into Charlotte. Valkyria with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Valkyria goes for The Avalanche Samoan Drop, but Cargill counters with a PowerBomb for a two count. Cargill toys around with Charlotte. Charlotte with a chop/forearm combination. Charlotte with The Walk Over Lariat. Charlotte plays to the crowd. Charlotte goes for The Figure Eight, but Ruca counters with The Missile Dropkick. Ruca pops back on her feet. Ruca leapfrogs over Charlotte. Valkyria with a quick rollup for a two count. Ruca sends Valkyria to the corner. Valkyria launches Ruca over the top rope. Valkyria rocks Ruca with a forearm smash. Valkyria with The Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Ruca follows that with The Orihara MoonSault. Ruca rolls Valkyria back into the ring. Ruca with The Springboard Frog Splash for a two count. Ruca applies The Dragon Sleeper. Charlotte with a series of Rolling Headscissor Takeovers. Ruca with an inside cradle for a two count. Ruca applies The Upside Down. Valkyria with a low dropkick. Valkyria applies The Billy Goat’s Curse. Cargill drops Valkyria with The Big Boot. Cargill hooks the outside leg for a two count. Cargill uppercuts Ruca. Cargill with clubbing shoulder blocks. Cargill chops Charlotte. Cargill sends Ruca face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Cargill repeatedly stomps on Ruca’s chest. Cargill is choking Ruca with her boot. Cargill chops Valkyria. Cargill with a forearm smash. Cargill is choking Valkyria with her boot. Following a snap mare takeover, Cargill kicks Valkyria in the back.

Cargill with a forearm smash. Cargill with repeated shoulder blocks to Charlotte. Cargill follows that with two leaping back elbow smashes. Ruca side steps Cargill into the turnbuckles. Cargill catches Ruca in mid-air. Cargill goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Ruca lands back on her feet. Ruca with Two Diving Back Elbow Smashes. Cargill responds with The SpineBuster for a two count. Cargill walks over Ruca. Cargill ascends to the top turnbuckle. Charlotte with a running forearm smash. Charlotte slaps Cargill in the back. Double SuperPlex to Cargill. Valkyria hooks the inside leg for a one count. Valkyria sends Ruca to the corner. Ruca side steps Valkyria into the turnbuckles. Ruca with a Roundhouse Kick. Ruca avoids a running shoulder block from Charlotte. Ruca kicks Charlotte in the face. Ruca with The Springboard Double Buckshot Lariat. Cargill nails Ruca with The Pump Kick. Cargill connects with Jaded for a two count. Cargill denies The NightWing. Cargill dumps Valkyria out of the ring. Ruca hits The Sol Snatcher for a two count. Valkyria pulls Ruca out of the ring. Valkyria with The Peripeteia for a two count. Charlotte responds with The Natural Selection for a two count. Valkyria rises up. Valkyria goes for The NightWing, but Ruca counters with a SuperKick. Charlotte with a Roundhouse Kick to Ruca. Charlotte with a double leg takedown. Charlotte makes Valkyria tap out to The Figure Eight.

Winner: Charlotte Flair via Submission 

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany is not going to pretend that she’s besties with Charlotte Flair, but they both can agree on one thing, they don’t want Jade Cargill as the WWE Women’s Champion. B-Fab and Michin starts chirping from the background. Chelsea Green appears with a kendo stick before another brawl ensued. Chelsea says that she’s going to talk with Nick Aldis, there might be a tag match brewing here.

– Jimmy Uso is hyping up his brother Jey in the locker room. Jacob Fatu appears. Jacob was sent here by The Tribal Chief. Jimmy says that’s funny, because the play was already called. Jey is going to handle his business on his own tonight. Jacob says that he’s not here to help Jey, he’s here to speak with Solo Sikoa. Matter of fact, why is Jimmy here? Jimmy says that he’s here to make sure that nobody gets involved in tonight’s main event. Jacob tells The Usos to go handle their business, and he’s going to go handle his.

– Members of the New England Patriots are in the house tonight.

Blake Monroe Promo 

Dear Diary, let’s talk about Charlotte Flair. Charlotte, I remember watching you as part of the historic Women’s Evolution. You are truly one of the greats. And with Alexa Bliss by your side, well, you’re a match made in co-dependent heaven. I mean, you have diluted yourselves into thinking you’re stronger together, when you’ve only turned soft, weak. Friends aren’t something I’ve ever burden myself with. True stars shine brighter alone, and my beauty is blinding. Hold on tight to each other, girls, because The Glamour is coming to SmackDown. Yours truly, Blake Monroe.

– GUNTHER appears in Nick Aldis Office. Nick says that everything is set for Gunther’s rematch with Cody Rhodes in Kansas City, Missouri. Only thing we’re waiting for is the stipulation to the match. Gunther says that they’ve established one thing over the past couple weeks, and that’s he can’t trust Nick’s vetting of the officials. For Gunther’s title match next week, a match that important, he can’t trust Nick’s choice, so he’s going to pick the referee for the match. Gunther is still contemplating that decision, and we’ll find out who that is later on tonight.

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Finn Balor. How is he feeling about joining the blue brand? Finn can’t be more excited to be here on SmackDown. With this new chapter, it doesn’t erase the past, he’s got some old friends here, but he also has a lot of enemies as well. His focus is on the King Of The Ring Tournament. R-Truth joins the conversation. Truth thinks that Cathy Kelley is Raquel Rodriguez, and she lost her muscles. Truth welcome Finn to SmackDown, The Judgment Day is back together. Nobody cares about Tom & Nick. Truth has been thinking about the proper way to introduce Royce Keys into The Judgment Day. He sold merchandise, he swam with sharks, and even consummate a wedding, which he isn’t sure if that’s PG or not. Damian Priest appears and he’s not too happy to see Finn Balor. Priest welcomes Finn back to SmackDown. Finn is glad to be here. Truth says that Finn is going to win King Of The Ring, and then they can build in the clubhouse inside the castle. Finn says that he’s going to get ready for his match. Priest knows that Truth is a good dude, and he wants to trust everybody, but he thought he knew Finn Balor and look what happened. All Priest cares about is defending their WWE Tag Team Titles against The MFT’s next week. Truth says that this is Classic Judgment Day: Live, Laugh, and Love, Judgment Day is on the rise again.

Second Match: Paige & Brie Bella vs. Fatal Influence w/Jacy Jayne 

Brie Bella and Fallon Henley will start things off. Brie immediately gets distracted by Reid after the bell rings. Henley kicks Brie in the gut. Henley slams Brie’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Henley sends Brie to the corner. Brie with a diving clothesline. Brie drives Henley face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Brie ducks a clothesline from Henley. Brie with a Side Russian Leg Sweep for a one count. Brie applies a front face lock. Brie tags in Paige. Double Irish Whip. Paige with a Running High Knee. Brie with a Running Forearm Smash. Double Running Bulldog. Paige with a Running Knee Strike for a one count. Henley kicks Paige in the ribs. Henley tags in Reid. Paige with a drop toe hold. Paige HeadButts Reid. Paige tags in Brie. YES! Kicks. Brie ducks a clothesline from Henley. Brie dropkicks Henley. YES! Kick/Muay Thai Knee Party. Reid blocks The O’Connor Roll. Brie ducks a clothesline from Reid. Jacy Jayne trips Brie behind the referee’s back.

Reid with a Running Heat Seeker. Reid is raining down southpaw haymakers. Reid with a Leg Drop. Reid slams Brie’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Reid tags in Henley. Fatal Influence with a flurry of running elbow strikes. Following a snap mare takeover, Henley with a Sliding Forearm for a two count. Henley applies the cravate. Brie with heavy bodyshots. Henley reverses out of the irish whip from Brie. Brie kicks Henley in the chest. Henley punches Brie in the ribs. Brie tags in Paige, but the referee didn’t see it, because he was distracted by Reid. Henley tags in Reid. Brie is displaying her fighting spirit. Double Toe Kick. Double Irish Whip. Henley with The Flapjack. Reid drops Brie with a Running Blockbuster for a two count. Reid mocks Brie. Fatal Influence has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Forearm Exchange. Henley catches Brie in mid-air.

Henley tags in Reid. Brie with a flurry of strikes. Brie kicks Henley in the face. Reid goes for a Vertical Suplex off the ring apron, but Brie blocks it. Brie avoids the double clothesline. Brie tags in Paige. Paige with a double clothesline. Paige with a Lou Thez Press. Paige transitions into a ground and pound attack. Paige ducks a clothesline from Reid. Paige with a Snap German Suplex. Paige with The Fisherman’s Suplex. Paige is fired up. Paige SuperKicks Reid for a two count. Paige applies The PTO. Paige dumps Henley out of the ring. Paige ducks a clothesline from Reid. Paige hits The Rampage for a two count. Brie nails Henley with The Missile Dropkick. Reid with a Running Knee Strike. Paige rolls Reid over for a two count. Reid SuperKicks Paige. Reid tags in Henley. Henley whips Paige across the ring. Henley with The Flapjack. Brie sends Reid tumbling to the floor. Henley takes a swipe at Brie. Paige with a double leg takedown. Paige goes for another PTO, but Jayne gets in the way. The referee has ejected Jacy Jayne from the ringside area. Henley goes for The Small Package on Paige, but Brie comes into the ring and turns Paige over to pickup the victory.

Winner: Paige & Brie Bella via Pinfall 

– We see Sami Zayn talking to Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae in the back. Sami talks about the feeling of being damned if you do and damned if you don’t. He does nothing and he’s somehow the bad guy. He does something and it still ends up with him paying the price, and this is all with a supposed friend, mind you. At some point you got to start asking yourself some serious questions. Candice wants to know when Johnny is going to get up and do something about it. Sami says that he is going to do something about it, he’s gonna go out there and clear the air with Cody Rhodes, once and for all. Sami thanks Johnny for the advice as he walks away.

– CM Punk will be at Fanatics Fest.

– Coming out of the commercial break, Los Garza appears at Danhausen’s Laboratory. They want Danhausen to put a curse on the New York Knicks, because they put a lot of money on the line betting the San Antonio Spurs. The Garza’s give Danhausen a purse of money. Matt Cardona joins the conversation. Cardona doesn’t want Danhausen to curse the Knicks, because the Knicks are his hometown team. Kit Wilson appears. Kit has been gone for two weeks and Miz is back doing his old catchphrases after being electrocuted. Kit tells Danhausen to reverse the curse. Miz calls Danhausen awesome. Kit tells Miz to focus. Kit is tired of the toxic science experiments and he gets himself electrocuted.

Cody Rhodes & Sami Zayn Segment 

Sami Zayn: I’ve got to say, a little bit of a strange reaction, considering I was in Europe for the last couple of weeks. And I’m not comparing the European crowds to the American crowds, I’m not doing that, but I will say that the ride or dies showed up in full force for me in Europe, alright. But look, you’re here, I’m here, you two choices right now. You can either sit there with a sour look on your face and boo me or you can ride or die with The Last Real Good Guy. I hear you, I hear you, ride or die, baby. Providence, as much as I’d love to come out here and party with the diehards, with the day ones, that’s not why I’m out here. I’m out here, because something has been brewing for months and months, and it needs to come to an end. I want to clear the air, once and for all, with one man. So, come on out here, I know you’re back there, Cody Rhodes.

Cody Rhodes: So, Providence, Rhode Island, what was The Dunk, now The AMP, one of my favorite arenas on earth, and you know why? My good friend, Sami Zayn, what do you wanna talk about?

Sami Zayn: Okay, can you not do that? Can you not do this? For one second, can you not be The American Nightmare? Can you just be Cody for one second? Can you just be my friend, so we can have an earnest and honest conversation here, Cody? Because it seems like there’s been a little bit of pattern developing here for the last few months, a series of months let’s call them misunderstandings, a situation where I find myself helping you, and over and over I find myself paying the price for it. I hear that, I hear that. Okay, alright, nice. Cody, you made me feel like the worst person in the world a couple weeks ago when GUNTHER was choking you out, and I let it happen. I turn my back, I walked away, even though in all honesty, Cody, on that particular night, that’s what you deserved, okay, I’m being honest. But last week, you find yourself in the same position, you’re getting choked out by GUNTHER, and what do I do? I do the right thing, Cody, I do right by you, I help you, and how does that night end for me? I still end up flat on my back and you’re standing tall. Cody, this keeps happening over and over, so at a certain point, I got to ask myself, is this an accident? So, I just want you to tell me truth.

– Loud Sami Sucks Chants Ensue.

Cody Rhodes: Sami, you’re asking me, basically, to explain pro wrestling to you, which you don’t need explained to you. You’re one of the absolute best in the entire world. No, no, no, you’re talking about accidents, these were in the confines of a wrestling match, this is competition here, and then you’re asking me to turn it off. Turn it off? You called me out in a public forum, my man. You’re wearing a brand-new WWE Merch Shirt, which I think I believe more than you believe. Turn it off, that’s what I need to do is turn it off. And besides, besides, you and I should not be standing here. Think about two years ago, the biggest moment of my entire career, something I thought would never happen, WrestleMania XL, a memory that I share with you, you were in the ring that night.

Sami Zayn: No, no, no, hey, Cody, let’s be clear about something. I wasn’t just some guy in the ring that night, I was the first guy in the ring that night when you finished your story and won the WWE Championship. First, I was there before Kevin Owens, I was there before Jey Uso, LA Knight or CM Punk or John Cena or Randy Orton. I was there first, even though let’s be honest for a second, if anybody had any reason to have sour grapes about you winning that night, it would’ve been me, but I didn’t. I was happy for you, even still to this day, I’m happy for you, you know why, because I’m a good guy. I was happy for you, Cody, I really was. But all those guys I listed, how many of them are still your friends now? So, it just gets me thinking, is the problem all of those guys or is the problem you?

Cody Rhodes: Everything is about change, and you know that, especially here. You have to be better than you were the day before.

Sami Zayn: Cody, just level with me here.

Cody Rhodes: I am leveling with you. When this gets involved, you’re talking about Kevin Owens, you’re talking about Randy Orton, you’re talking about John Cena. I was not able to be honest with them in the way that I need to be honest with you.

Sami Zayn: That’s all I’m asking for, Cody. I’m right here, now. Just be honest with me, for once. Don’t talk in platitudes.

Cody Rhodes: You want me to be honest with you? You want me to be honest? I’m standing out here for this, I’m taking all this fire, listening to this BS. Here’s me being honest with you. They are booing you, they are chanting, Sami Sucks, and the reason is because, lately, you do suck. You’re whining, you’re crying. You’re not the Sami Zayn that they fell in love with, not the Sami Zayn that they took a ride with. You’re not my Sami Zayn, you’re something else. If anything, you are desperate. Let’s not pretend that it’s about anything, anything between you and I other than the WWE Championship. And I owe you an apology, I am sorry, I’m sorry that I have this and that means you never well. Sami.

Sami slaps Cody in the face. Sami immediately regrets the decision. Sami is trying to calm down Cody. Sami apologies and says that he was out of line. Sami gives Cody a hug. Cody proceeds to slap Sami in the face. Cody asks Sami if they’re good now. Sami walks out of the ring and grabs a steel chair. Sami climbs up the apron. Sami drops the chair and leaves the ringside area out of frustration to close this segment.

– We see Jacob Fatu talking to Solo Sikoa in the locker room. What the hell does Jacob want? Jacob has a message from The OTC. Solo, it’s been way too long, and long enough, Roman Reigns needs him to come home. Solo starts laughing calls that home a doghouse and Jacob is his lapdog. Solo doesn’t understand what happened to Jacob. He used to be a killer, a man that everybody was afraid of, The Samoan Werewolf, a man who was this close to beating Roman Reigns, and now he’s Roman’s bag boy. Jacob knows that Solo is right, because he’s standing here and he’s done nothing but come here and deliver a message from his Tribal Chief. Solo has done nothing, but embarrass, humiliate and made Jacob kneel down like a dog in front of the world and in front of their family, and that’s not how you treat someone that you love. But Roman wants Solo to come back, right. Solo wants Jacob to tell Roman that he can go to hell. Jacob gets it, he understands where Solo is coming from, but he made his decision and he’s going to stay on business. So, if The OTC sends Jacob to bring Solo back home, that’s what he’s going to do. Solo says that, if Roman wants him to come back home, then he can come get him.

– We got a video recap of Rey Fenix capturing the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship at AAA Noche De Los Grandes.

– There’s an auction going on Fanatics where you can buy the mask that El Grande Americano wore in the infamous Mask vs. Mask Match from AAA Noche De Los Grandes.

Third Match: Rey Fenix (c) vs. Axiom w/Nathan Frazer For The AAA World Cruiserweight Championship 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Fenix applies a side headlock. Axiom whips Fenix across the ring. Fenix drops Axiom with a shoulder tackle. Axiom drops down on the canvas. Fenix dropkicks Axiom to the floor. Fenix with a Flying Cannonball Senton through the ropes. Fenix is fired up. Fenix rolls Axiom back into the ring. Axiom catches Fenix in mid-air. Axiom applies The Sleeper Hold. Axiom ducks a clothesline from Fenix. Fenix goes for a Spinning Gory Bomb, but Axiom lands back on his feet. Fenix fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Fenix shoves Axiom across the ring. Axiom slides under Fenix leapfrog attempt. Axiom blocks The Sunset Flip. Fenix blocks a boot from Axiom. Fenix dodges The Step Up Enzuigiri. Standing Switch Exchange. Axiom goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Fenix holds onto the ropes.

Axiom with The Half & Half Suplex. Axiom with a Leaping Elbow Drop for a two count. Fenix unloads two knife edge chops. Axiom applies The Fujiwara Arm-Bar. Fenix grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Fenix launches Axiom over the top rope. Fenix with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Fenix dives over Axiom. Axiom ducks a clothesline from Fenix. Axiom dropkicks Fenix to the floor. Axiom with The Orihara MoonSault. Axiom is fired up. Axiom has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Axiom applies a rear chin lock. Fenix with three sharp elbow strikes. Axiom sends Fenix to the corner. Fenix goes for a Corkscrew Tornillo, but Axiom counters with The Leaping Rear Naked Choke. Fenix rolls Axiom over for a two count. Axiom with a Spinning Back Kick. Axiom talks smack to Fenix. Fenix slaps Axiom in the face. Fenix with an open hand chop. Fenix with forearm shivers. Axiom drives his knee into the midsection of Fenix. Fenix with The Rebound Spinning Heel Kick.

Fenix ascends to the top turnbuckle. Axiom with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Fenix with repeated headbutts. Fenix delivers The Goodbye Amigo Kick. Fenix with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Fenix with a Mid-Kick. Fenix follows that with a Roundhouse Kick. Axiom denies The Animo Driver. Fenix decks Axiom with a back elbow smash. Axiom with The Springboard German Suplex. Axiom with The Missile Dropkick for a two count. Fenix avoidsThe Golden Ratio. Fenix with a Roundhouse Kick. Fenix drills Axiom with The BrainBuster for a two count. Fenix runs into a Lariat from Axiom. Axiom applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Fenix rolls Axiom over for a two count. Axiom blocks The Roll Through DDT. Fenix dodges The Running Enzuigiri. Fenix with a Springboard Spinning Side Kick. Fenix plays to the crowd. Axiom repeatedly kicks Fenix in the chest. Axiom with a flurry of open hand chops. Axiom hits The Avalanche Spanish Fly for a two count. Axiom goes for The Golden Ratio, but Fenix counters with a SuperKick. Fenix with Two Springboard Spinning Side Kicks. Fenix connects with The MMB to pickup the victory.

Winner: Still AAA World Cruiserweight Champion, Rey Fenix via Pinfall 

– GUNTHER informs Nick Aldis that Sami Zayn will be the referee for his championship rematch with Cody Rhodes next week on SmackDown.

– We got a shot of Trick Williams arriving to Amica Mutual Pavilion with Lil Yachty.

Trick Williams, Lil Yachty, Ricky Saints, Carmelo Hayes Segment 

Lil Yachty: How are y’all feeling tonight? Ladies and gentlemen, and all of those in attendance, the millions watching at home, even though I can’t see you, I would like to introduce to you, the real champion of SmackDown, Mr. Trick Williams.

Trick Williams: Woah, woah, woah, hold on, hold on there, Yachty. Look, usually we come out it’s a party, and I love that, and I appreciate that, but today is not one of them days, I’ve got something I got to get off my chest.

Lil Yachty: You can’t do that to the people like that. You know they waited all week to come out here and party with Trick Williams, what you mean, you can’t do them like that

Trick Williams: Look, I feel what you’re saying right now, but at the King Of The Ring Tournament last week.

Lil Yachty: What about the King Of The Ring Tournament? Man, you know Dominik Mysterio cheated you last week, and we talked about that.

Trick Williams: But it’s not about that, because the truth is that I lost. Last week, I lost. I don’t like it, it didn’t feel good, but the truth is, in some weird kind of way, it kind of woke up something in me. It kind of brought out a fire into me that I hadn’t felt in a long time. It made me want to step my game up, and bring SmackDown to new levels, new heights. People are always asking around here, I see you tweeting, who’s going to be the man now? Who’s the man carrying the brand? Well, let me break it down for you, Trick Williams is the leader of the new school. And the fact that I lost in The King Of The Ring Tournament last week, it truly pisses me off. It makes me want to step my game up, it makes me want to show the people exactly who I am, what I’m capable of, so let me tell you who I am everybody. My name is Trick Williams, and I am still the United States Champion, I’m still Hollywood Trick, I’m still Mr. Lemon Pepper Stepper, never mind who you thought I was, I’m Trick James, Bitch.

Lil Yachty: And that’s why SmackDown, baby, you’re going to give it to them.

Carmelo Hayes: Alright, alright, alright. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, listen up, Trick, we’re gonna cut all of that off, because here’s the problem.

Ricky Saints: Give me the mic.

Carmelo Hayes: Since you got that championship, all you do is come out here, catchphrase after catchphrase, I feel like I’m listening to a Dr. Seus Book.

Ricky Saints: Yeah, yeah, what are we talking about here? What the hell is that?

Carmelo Hayes: Listen, here’s what I need you to do, Trick, I need you to make up your mind. You’re standing here aura farming with that championship, pick somebody. Is it Ricky, is it me, what we doing, dog?

Ricky Saints: What are we talking about? First off, I’m the guy that beat you, so if there’s any discussion, it’s Ricky Saints is the new number one contender for the US Championship, let’s talk about it.

Carmelo Hayes: Okay, Ricky, you know what’s clear and cut here? We need to cut you out the picture, because until you got involved, me and Trick had our own thing, and we was handling business. Look, Trick, you got two guys killing themselves for an opportunity at a title about a guy who don’t even want to defend it, so what’s up with that?

Ricky Saints: What are you forgetting? I beat you last week, there’s nothing to discuss no more.

Carmelo Hayes: Oh, you beat me, well, you’re looking at the guy that also beat you, so what you want to do about it?

Ricky Saints: Oh, how about we go ahead and split the difference right here in Providence? You want that?

Trick Williams: I wish both of you shut the hell up, because the truth is, it doesn’t matter. Y’all keep bickering and battering about who deserves an opportunity at my title. It doesn’t matter, because I’m gonna stomp the one anyway. But I’ll tell you what, you seize me twins, y’all figure it out, y’all battle it out, whoever wins can finally come see me, the champion. But until then, shut the hell up while grown folk is talking.

Ricky shoves Melo into Trick as he was stepping out of the ring. Melo is throwing haymakers at Ricky. Melo ducks a clothesline from Rick. Melo hits Dirty Diana. Melo transitions into a ground and pound attack. Trick drives Melo shoulder first into the steel ring post. Trick connects with The Book End to close this segment.

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Royce Keys. Royce is walking into a King Of The Ring Tournament Match with three highly decorated superstars, how does he approach an opportunity of this magnitude? Solo Sikoa joins the conversation. Solo says that he’s not here to make Royce’s night harder than it’s already going to be me. He just needs him to listen. The Bloodline is here, the same Bloodline that’s been running this place for years. Solo knows the play they’re gonna run tonight. The Bloodline is here to make sure that Jey Uso advances to the next round in The King Of The Ring Tournament. And guess who’s here to help Jey? Jacob Fatu, the man that Royce considers family. Jacob is gone, he took a kneel in front of Roman Reigns. Solo tells Royce that he doesn’t have to fight for him, hell, he doesn’t even have to fight with him, he just doesn’t want to see Royce become a casualty in Roman’s war.

Fourth Match: Tiffany Stratton & Chelsea Green vs. B-Fab & Michin 

Tiffany Stratton and Michin will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Stratton applies a side headlock. Michin whips Stratton across the ring. Stratton cartwheels over Michin. Stratton clotheslines Michin. Michin reverses out of the irish whip from Stratton. Stratton with a Leaping Mule Kick out of the corner. Stratton kicks Michin in the gut. Michin reverses out of the irish whip from Stratton. Stratton repeatedly dives over Michin. Green tags herself in. Stratton drops Michin with The Cartwheel Alabama Slam. Green with The Sliding Face Plant for a two count. Green applies a wrist lock. Green whips Michin across the ring. Green ducks a clothesline from Michin. Green applies a waist lock. Michin with a back elbow smash. Michin tags in Fab. Double Irish Whip. Michin with a Spinning Back Kick. Fab with The Big Boot for a two count. Fab applies The Full Nelson Lock. Green with The Ripcord Slap. Green goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Fab lands back on her feet. Fab rocks Green with a forearm smash. Fab tags in Michin. Double Face Plant. Michin knocks Stratton off the ring apron. Michin with a Running Knee Strike for a two count.

Michin and Fab has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Green is displaying her fighting spirit. Michin drives Green back first into the turnbuckles. Michin puts Green on the top turnbuckle. Palm Strike Exchange. Michin with The Top Rope Hurricanrana for a two count. Michin applies a front face lock. Green with a Northern Lights Suplex. Michin stops Green in her tracks. Green uses her feet to create separation. Fab dives at Green’s legs. Green kicks Fab in the face. Green side steps Michin into turnbuckles. Green dumps Michin out of the ring. Green sends Fab shoulder first into the steel ring post. Jade Cargill pulls Stratton off the apron behind the referee’s back. Green with a Leaping Double Knee Strike. Green avoids The Stinger Splash. Green hits The Unprettier. Michin connects with The Styles Clash to pickup the victory. After the match, Stratton attacks Fab and Michin from behind. The numbers game catches up to Stratton. Cargill plants Stratton with The Jaded. Cargill picks up the Women’s United States Championship and drops it on Stratton’s chest.

Winner: B-Fab & Michin via Pinfall 

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Kiana James. Kiana says that her friend betrayed her last week. And she knows it’s just juicy gossip for you Cathy, but for Kiana, it’s her life. Kiana did everything for Giulia, she secured her matches, she made her champion. Giulia needed Kiana. And the one Kiana asked for help, Giulia is completely useless. Giulia joins the conversation. Giulia says that she needed Kiana’s help with speaking English and contracts, Kiana says that she didn’t need Giulia for anything. Giulia says that she made a name for herself, Kiana just stole her spotlight. Kiana says that she’s eclipsed Giulia. Giulia mentions that her English is getting better, and she finally found the right words to say. Giulia proceeds to slap Kiana in the face.

– Finn Balor runs into Tama Tonga in the backstage area. Tama says that it’s been a long time. Tama welcomes Finn to SmackDown and wishes him good luck in tonight’s main event.

– Coming out of the commercial break, we see Cody Rhodes complaining to Nick Aldis. Nick says that his hands were tied with GUNTHER’s lawyers getting involved. Cody says that Sami Zayn is an emotional wreck and he’s all over the place. Sami Zayn joins the conversation. Cody mentions that they’re even after slapping each other in the ring. Cody asks Sami if they’re good. Sami is not sure, he’s a wreck after all, his emotions are all over the place. Sami wishes Cody good luck in his match next week.

– Next week on SmackDown, the Cody Rhodes/GUNTHER WWE Championship Match Will Be Commercial Free. Damian Priest & R-Truth will be putting their WWE Tag Team Titles on the line against The MFT’s. Carmelo Hayes battles Ricky Saints, the winner will face Trick Williams for the WWE United States Championship at WWE Night Of Champions. Plus, Charlotte Flair takes on Liv Morgan In A Semi-Final Round Match In The Queen Of The Ring Tournament.

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with LA Knight. The Bloodline is in the building, but more importantly, LA Knight is in the building. Knight wouldn’t call himself Nostradamus, but you can call him LADamus. Matter of fact, we can call Roman Reigns Nostra-Dumbass, because he’s the one saying that Jey Uso is going to do this by myself, but here’s Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu, and now they’re trying to bring Solo Sikoa back to the family. Before you know it, Jacob and Solo will be standing in the back pregnant and barefoot. Knight is not going to make any promises, because when you look at what’s going on out there, the odds are not in his favor. If Knight can defy the odds, by the grace of god, he’ll be wearing that KOTR Crown right to the front door of Roman Reigns and he will stomp him out with everybody saying, LA Knight. YEAH!

Fifth Match: Jey Uso vs. LA Knight vs. Finn Balor vs. Royce Keys In A First Round Match In The 2026 King Of The Ring Tournament 

Knight mocks Jey Uso by running back his entrance music. Jey attacks Knight before the bell rings. Haymaker Exchange. Keys with clubbing shoulder blocks. Jey and Knight trade visits to the top turnbuckle pad. Second Haymaker Exchange. Keys with Two Body Avalanches. Keys clotheslines Jey and Knight over the top rope. Balor repeatedly kicks the left hamstring of Keys. Keys reverses out of the irish whip from Balor. Balor dives over Keys. Balor sends Keys tumbling to the floor. Balor lands The SomerSault Plancha. Balor is fired up. Balor rolls Jey back into the ring. Balor with a blistering chop. Balor sends Jey to the corner. Balor with a running chop. Balor knocks Knight off the ring apron. Following a snap mare takeover, Balor with a Running Basement Dropkick for a two count. Balor applies a front face lock. Jey drives Balor back first into the turnbuckles. Jey with clubbing shoulder blocks. Jey transitions into a corner mount. Knight kicks Jey in the gut. Knight slams Jey’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Knight transitions into a corner mount. Keys dumps Knight out of the ring.

Balor dumps Keys over the top rope. Jey uppercuts Balor. Jey rolls Balor over for a two count. Balor is throwing haymakers at Jey. Jey reverses out of the irish whip from Balor. Jey scores the elbow knockdown. Keys whips Knight into the timekeeper’s barricade. Balor blocks a boot from Jey. Jey with a Spinning Enzuigiri for a two count. Jey applies a rear chin lock. Knight kicks Keys in the gut. Knight slams Keys head on the barricade. Keys drives Knight back first against the edge of the ring. Balor reverses out of the irish whip from Jey. Jey goes for The Sunset Flip, but Balor counters with a basement dropkick. Balor repeatedly stomps on Knight’s chest. Keys drives Balor face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Keys punches Balor in the back. Keys goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Balor lands back on his feet. Keys drops Balor with a shoulder tackle. Jey thrust kicks the midsection of Keys. Jey with a drop-down uppercut. Keys responds with The SpineBuster for a two count.

Knight is throwing haymakers at Keys. Keys drives his knee into the midsection of Knight. Keys goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Knight counters with a NeckBreaker. Knight with a Running Foot Stomp. Knight repeatedly stomps on Keys chest. Keys explode out of the corner with a Lariat. Keys Powerslams Knight for a two count. Balor with The Apon Enzuigiri. Keys catches Balor in mid-air. Keys with a BackBreaker. Keys lays Balor flat on the top turnbuckle. Keys with an Open Hand Chop. Keys with The Avalanche Powerslam for a two count. Knight pulls Keys out  the ring. Keys drives Knight back first into the steel post. Jey SuperKicks Keys off the apron. Keys catches Jey in mid-air. Keys dumps Jey face first on the edge of the apron. Keys sends Jey crashing into steel ring steps. Jimmy Uso appears at ringside. Solo Sikoa makes his way down to the ringside area. Keys tees off on Balor. Balor drops Keys with The SlingBlade on the floor. Balor goes for The ShotGun Dropkick, but Keys counters with a Lariat.

Keys uses the bottom rope to choke Jey. Knight attacks Keys from behind. Knight slams Keys on three turnbuckle pads. Keys with a Back Body Drop. Keys resets the referee’s ten count. Keys with The Body Avalanche. Balor has Keys teetering on the apron. Jey SuperKicks Keys. Knight with The Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Jey shoves Knight. Jey, Knight and Balor delivers The Shield PowerBomb through the announce table. Knight and Jey are trading back and forth shots. Balor rolls Jey over for a two count. Balorwith two haymakers. Balor with a double leg takedown. Balor follows that with a Double Foot Stop. Balor ducks a clothesline from Knight. Balor with The Slop Shop for a two count. Short-Arm Reversal by Balor. Balor with The SlingBlade.

Balor goes for The Shotgun Dropkick, but Jey counters with a SuperKick. Jey goes for The Spear, but Balor counters with a knee lift. Balor drops Jey with another SlingBlade. Balor blasts Jey with The Shotgun Dropkick. Balor ascends to the top turnbuckle. Balor blocks The SuperPlex. Balor sends Knight chest first into the canvas. Balor connects with The Coupe De Grace for a two count. Keys pulls Balor out of the ring. Keys sends Balor and Jimmy flying into the timekeeper’s area. Solo is loving what he’s seeing. Knight with a Wrecking Ball Dropkick that sends Keys colliding into Solo. Knight rolls Keys back into the ring. Knight ducks under two clotheslines from Keys. Knight with a Leaping Clothesline. Knight with a Side Russian Leg Sweep. Knight avoids The SuperKick. Knight hits The Burning Hammer. Keys goes for The Powerslam, but Knight counters with The Reverse DDT. Knight rolls back onto his feet. Knight delivers The Megastar Elbow. Keys denies The BFT. Knight kicks Keys in the face. Solo nails Knight with The Samoan Spike. Keys connects with The Ultimate SpineBuster for a two count. Jey plants Keys with The Uso Splash on top of Knight to pickup the victory.

Winner: Jey Uso via Pinfall 

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