The June 5 episode of Friday Night SmackDown will deal with the fallout from the Clash in Italy Premium Live Event. That’s exactly why WWE has put together a solid lineup to keep fans entertained from start to finish.
Cody Rhodes Appearance
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes successfully retained his title against Gunther at Clash in Italy, but it was under controversial circumstances. He already made it clear he’s open to a rematch, so it remains to be seen whether that will be confirmed during SmackDown this week.
Queen of the Ring First-Round Fatal Four-Way: Jade Cargill vs. Sol Ruca vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Charlotte Flair
The Queen of the Ring tournament this week features a solid opening-round match as Jade Cargill, Sol Ruca, Lyra Valkyria, and Charlotte Flair battle for a place in the next round. So we’ll have to see who’ll advance in the end, as IYO SKY already advanced on RAW.
King of the Ring First-Round Fatal Four-Way: Jey Uso vs. LA Knight vs. Royce Keys vs. Finn Bálor
The King of the Ring tournament continues with a stacked Fatal Four-Way encounter featuring Jey Uso, LA Knight, Royce Keys, and newly acquired SmackDown star Finn Bálor. Considering the in-ring skills of all four competitors, it could go either way and so fans are waiting to see who will win in the end.
WWE SmackDown June 5, 2026 Full Card
- Cody Rhodes Appearance
- Queen of the Ring First-Round Fatal Four-Way: Jade Cargill vs. Sol Ruca vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Charlotte Flair
- King of the Ring First-Round Fatal Four-Way: Jey Uso vs. LA Knight vs. Royce Keys vs. Finn Bálor
Final Thoughts on WWE SmackDown for June 5, 2026
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown promises to deliver high drama and storylines that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. With appearances from Cody Rhodes and more, it’s bound to be a show you won’t want to miss. Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our SmackDown results section.
Where to Watch WWE SmackDown on June 5, 2026
WWE SmackDown will air from the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy, starting at 8 PM ET on the USA Network and also on-demand viewing. Internationally, fans can also catch the show on streaming platforms like Netflix.
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