All superstars confirmed for WWE SmackDown (June 12, 2026) ft. Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair, LA Knight & more
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WWE returns to the U.S. for this wek’s SmackDown!
WWE will return to the United States this week before heading back to Europe ahead of the Night of Champions PLE later this month. The first show back on U.S. soil will be the June 12 edition of SmackDown, which is set to air live from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.
This Friday’s show will feature the final first-round matches in the 2026 King and Queen of the Ring tournament. WWE is also anticipated to announce matches for the upcoming Night of Champions 2026, which will feature the finals of the both the King & Queen of the Ring tournament.
In the fourth and final first-round matches of the King & Queen of the Ring tournament, Jey Uso, LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Finn Balor, while on the women’s side, Sol Ruca, Lyra Valkyria, Charlotte Flair, and Jade Cargill will battle to secure a spot in the semi-finals against Je’Von Evans and Liv Morgan respectively.
On the other hand, as announced by General Manager Nick Aldis, Gunther will reveal his condition for the Clash in Italy title rematch against Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes, who is not willing to wait any further than the June 19’s WWE SmackDown in Kansas City and will take the rematch offer off the table after next week.
All WWE Superstars confirmed for SmackDown (June 12, 2026)
- “Undisputed WWE Champion” Cody Rhodes
- “The Ring General” Gunther
- “WWE Women’s Champion” Rhea Ripley
- Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab
- “Women’s Tag Team Champions” Brie Bella & Paige
- The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend)
- “The Megastar” LA Knight
- “Main Event” Jey Uso
- “The Prince” Finn Balor
- “Women’s Intercontinental Champion” Sol Ruca
- Lyra Valkyria
- “Women’s United States Champion” Tiffany Stratton
- Giulia
- Kiana James
- Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
- Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae
- “United States Champion” Trick Williams
- Sami Zayn
- The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga & Talla Tonga)
- Chelsea Green
- Blake Monroe
- “WWE Tag Team Champions” R-Truth & Damian Priest
- Carmelo Hayes
- The Miz
- Kit Wilson
- Danhausen
- Rey Fenix
- Ilja Dragunov
- Shinsuke Nakamura
- Los Garzas (Angel & Berto)
- Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom)
- Matt Cardona
- Royce Keys
- Ricky Saints
- Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid)
- SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis
When and where will the June 12 edition of WWE SmackDown take place?
The June 12 edition of WWE SmackDown will air live from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.
Will the show have an early start time?
No, the show will have its usual start time of 8 PM ET worldwide as the promotion returns to the United States next week.
What is the next PLE after Clash in Italy?
Night of Champions is the next Premium Live Event after Clash in Italy. The show is set for June 27, 2026, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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