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• Major WWE Star Enters Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther Title Match Next Week on SmackDown

  13-06-2026 06:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  What was already a huge rematch between Cody Rhodes and Gunther just got a lot more complicated. On the June 12 episode of SmackDown, Gunther revealed that Sami Zayn will be the special guest referee for next week’s WWE Championship match against Rhodes.Zayn has already been going through a complicated relationship with Rhodes, and now he is in the middle of one of WWE’s most heated current rivalries. With all these developments, the title match suddenly became much
  
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• WATCH: Jade Cargill Suffers Wig Malfunction During SmackDown Match

  13-06-2026 05:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jade Cargill experienced her worst nightmare on the June 12 episode of WWE SmackDown when an unexpected wig malfunction stole the spotlight during her first-round Queen of the Ring match.Cargill competed in a Fatal Four-Way against Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria, and Sol Ruca, with a place in the next round up for grabs. The match was fast-paced and had way too many spots, but one unfortunate spot became the main talking point.Charlotte Flair and Sol Ruca’s superplex led
  
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• WWE Announces CM Punk Appearance Amid Reported SmackDown Move

  13-06-2026 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk’s WWE future has been the subject of plenty of speculation lately, but WWE may have just given fans the update on his next appearance and made it clear that The Best in the World isn’t going anywhere.Punk has been away from WWE TV since the RAW after WrestleMania 42, leading to rumors about backstage issues and even talk of a possible reunion with AEW. But recent developments seem to have shut those rumors down.CM Punk will appear at Fanatics Fest in JulyDur
  
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• Roman Reigns Wants Former Ally Back In The Bloodline on WWE SmackDown

  13-06-2026 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Bloodline story took a new turn on the June 12 episode of WWE SmackDown as Roman Reigns reached out to one of his family members who has chosen to tread his own path. In a backstage segment, Jacob Fatu approached Solo Sikoa with a message from the OTC.What makes this situation even more interesting is how much Fatu’s relationship with Reigns has changed.After WrestleMania 42, Fatu was the biggest threat to Reigns. However, after losing to him at Backlash and Clash in
  
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• Sami Zayn Slaps Cody Rhodes After Harsh WWE Title Comment on SmackDown

  13-06-2026 04:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn had enough of Cody Rhodes, and Zayn let him know it tonight with a slap.During Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Zayn and Rhodes met in the ring. Zayn tried to level with Cody, asking him to drop the American Nightmare gimmick. Zayn said that there’s been a pattern of misunderstandings over the past few weeks, and recounted the pair’s history.
  .@SamiZayn just wants the truth from @CodyRhodes… ? pic.twitter.com/ZI3Gefj5BE— WWE (@WWE) Jun
  
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• Charlotte Flair Called Out By Rising WWE Star After Major SmackDown Win

  13-06-2026 03:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Charlotte Flair survived the opening-round match in the Queen of the Ring Tournament on WWE SmackDown, but her celebration didn’t last long as she immediately found herself on the radar of one of SmackDown’s newest stars. Blake Monroe made it clear that she has her sights set on The Queen.Flair moved on to the next round after winning a fatal four-way match against Jade Cargill, Lyra Valkyria, and Sol Ruca on the June 12 episode of SmackDown.The match was filled wit
  
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• Rising Star Eyed for Rhea Ripley Title Match at WWE SummerSlam 2026 — REPORT

  13-06-2026 03:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley’s reign as the WWE Women’s Champion could soon be heading in an unexpected direction, as a new report suggests Mami may have a fresh challenger in the form of Jacy Jayne waiting at SummerSlam 2026.The groundwork for a Ripley vs. Jayne showdown has already been established since WrestleMania 42. Shortly after Ripley won the title from Jade Cargill, she found herself targeted by Fatal Influence.Their rivalry intensified on the April 24 episode of SmackDown
  
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• WWE Confirms Rhea Ripley Suffered Injury in Italy

  13-06-2026 02:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE confirmed that Rhea Ripley is being evaluated after suffering a knee injury.
  During Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Wade Barrett confirmed that Ripley had suffered a knee injury while in Italy and was being looked at for it. It’s unclear what the evaluation will show as of yet.Currently, little is known about the injury, so we’ll likely know more about it and a potential return to action in the coming days or weeks. Ripley defended her WWE Women’s
  
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• WATCH: Darby Allin Breaks His Own Record With Wild Cliff Jump

  13-06-2026 02:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Darby Allin has never been known for playing it safe, and he has just proved that once again by breaking his own cliff-jumping record.What makes Allin unique is that his love for risk isn’t limited to wrestling. He has built a reputation as one of the most fearless performers in the business, and his real life often looks just as wild as his in-ring persona.One of his biggest achievements came in 2025 when he successfully climbed Mount Everest. After reaching the summit,
  
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• WWE Star Announces SmackDown Return After Two-Week Absence

  13-06-2026 02:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Kit Wilson is ready to return and will do so tonight.In a post on social media, Wilson said that, after being stuck in “TSA prison” for two weeks, he’ll finally be ready to return to SmackDown tonight. He shared the news in a hilarious video highlighting some of his achievements to the tune of Skylar Grey’s “I’m Coming Home.”Wilson has notably been absent from two SmackDown episodes. He revealed earlier this month that travel c
  
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• Former WWE Star Says Company Didn’t Want To Offer Her A New Deal

  13-06-2026 01:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE star Kay Lee Ray, known to WWE fans as Alba Fyre, has opened up about her exit from the company and clarified that she wasn’t actually released in the way many people believed.After WWE’s post-WrestleMania roster cuts earlier this year, many assumed Fyre had been among those let go. But according to her, that wasn’t the case. WWE simply chose not to renew her contract when it expired.The timing shaped the narrative around Kay Lee Ray’s WWE exitSpeaking on Bust
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jun 12

  13-06-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include the King and Queen of the Ring first round continuing when Jey Uso clashes with LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Finn Balor, and Sol Ruca taking on Lyra Valkyria, Charlotte Flair, and Jade Cargill, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Paige and Brie Bella battling Fatal Influence, and Gunther revealing the stipulation for the title rematch against Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, l
  
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