All superstars confirmed for WWE SmackDown (June 19, 2026) ft. Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, Gunther & more
(Courtesy : WWE.com)
This week’s SmackDown will feature two title matches.
Live from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, the June 19 edition of Friday Night SmackDown will be the final show in the U.S. as WWE travels back to Europe before the Night of Champions PLE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Among the matches announced is the Undisputed title rematch, where Cody Rhodes will once again defend the title against Gunther in a rematch from Clash in Italy. However, this time around, the odds are stacked against Cody as Sami Zayn will serve as the special guest referee at a time when the friendship between the two is going through a rough patch, to put it mildly.
Furthermore, the second semi-final of the 2026 Queen of the Ring tournament will be contested on this week’s show of the Blue brand. Charlotte Flair and Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan battle to secure a spot in the finals against Iyo Sky.
Meanwhile, Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints are now set to battle in a number-one contenders’ match for the United States title. The winner of the match will take on the reigning champion, Trick Williams, at Night of Champions.
Additionally, R-Truth and Damian Priest will defend their WWE Tag Team titles against the MFTs (Tama Tonga & Talla Tonga). This will be their fifth title defense and first this month as Truth returns to in-ring action.
All WWE Superstars confirmed for SmackDown (June 19, 2026)
- “Undisputed WWE Champion” Cody Rhodes
- “The Ring General” Gunther
- “Women’s World Champion” Liv Morgan
- Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab
- “Women’s Tag Team Champions” Brie Bella & Paige
- The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend)
- “The Prince” Finn Balor
- “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 this week’s edition of SmackDown take place?
The June 19 edition of WWE SmackDown will emanate live from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
What is the next PLE after Clash in Italy?
Night of Champions is the next WWE Premium Live Event after Clash in Italy. The show is set for June 27, 2026, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
When and where will the finals of the 2026 King & Queen of the Ring take place?
The finals of the 2026 King & Queen of the Ring tournament will take place at Night of Champions, with the winners earning a shot at the title of their choosing at SummerSlam.
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