Last week’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown was dominated by the opening rounds of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, as Superstars battled for a coveted spot in the semifinals. “The Viper” Randy Orton, Alexa Bliss, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, and Jade Cargill all advanced with hard-fought victories, bringing them one step closer to the throne and a defining moment at Night of Champions on Saturday, June 28. The show also marked the in-ring return of the menacing Wyatt Sicks, who made a powerful statement by defeating former WWE Tag Team Champions, the Motor City Machine Guns. Meanwhile, tension rose in the women’s division as WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton confronted 2025 Ms. Money in the Bank winner Naomi, teasing a future cash-in steeped in history, betrayal, and unfinished business. Tonight, SmackDown emanates from the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the stakes continue to rise. The semifinals of both tournaments will unfold, and in a rare and emotionally charged television match, Ron Killings gets a second chance at redemption as he faces Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena in a rematch from Saturday Night’s Main Event. This isn’t about titles—this is about respect. With Cena’s farewell tour winding down and CM Punk looming as his next challenger at Night of Champions, all eyes are on how tonight’s events will shape the immediate future of the blue brand—and the championship landscape heading into next month’s Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution.

Here is everything advertised for tonight’s show:

Randy Orton vs Sami Zayn (King of the Ring Semifinals)

Alexa Bliss vs Asuka (Queen of the Ring Semifinals)

Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena vs Ron Killings

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