WWE has added more to this week’s special daytime edition of SmackDown, and the card looks a lot different now.
The June 5 episode will deal with the fallout from Clash in Italy, and WWE has now confirmed several new additions for the show. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was already announced, but he will not be the only major name in the building.
WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley is also scheduled to appear on SmackDown as the fallout from the premium live event continues.
Cody Rhodes is coming off a controversial win over Gunther at Clash in Italy, so fans will be waiting to hear what he has to say. He already made it clear he is open to a rematch, but WWE has not confirmed whether that will be made official on SmackDown.
The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments will also continue with two new first-round Fatal 4-Way matches. In King of the Ring action, Damian Priest, Trick Williams, Dominik Mysterio, and Bron Breakker will face off for a spot in the next round. The Queen of the Ring tournament will also feature Bayley, Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Raquel Rodriguez in a first-round four-way match.
WWE also added Ricky Saints vs. Carmelo Hayes to the lineup. The two will renew their rivalry in singles action, giving SmackDown another strong match outside of the tournament bouts.
The updated lineup for the June 5 episode of WWE SmackDown includes Cody Rhodes appearing, Rhea Ripley appearing, Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams vs. Dominik Mysterio vs. Bron Breakker in a King of the Ring first-round match, Bayley vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Kiana James vs. Raquel Rodriguez in a Queen of the Ring first-round match, and Ricky Saints vs. Carmelo Hayes.
The special daytime edition of SmackDown airs at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT on Netflix for international viewers. In North America, the show will air in its usual Friday night time slot at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on USA Network. Ringside News will have live coverage.
WWE already had Cody Rhodes advertised, but these new additions give the show a much bigger feel. Between Rhea Ripley, two tournament matches, and Ricky Saints vs. Carmelo Hayes, SmackDown now has plenty on deck after Clash in Italy.
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