WWE Smackdown Highlights: WWE SmackDown aired from the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy. The show continued the road to Night of Champions. Carmelo Hayes faced Ricky Saints in a rematch after their previous match ended in a double count-out draw.
The King of the Ring tournament also continued with a first-round four-way match featuring Bron Breakker, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, and Trick Williams. The Queen of the Ring tournament featured another first-round four-way match with Bayley, Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Raquel Rodriguez.
WWE Smackdown Highlights
GUNTHER Demanded Justice After Controversial Finish
GUNTHER interrupts by destroying the announce area and demanding justice after the disputed finish against Cody Rhodes at Clash in Italy. He claims his foot was under the ropes and that he never actually lost the match, insisting Rhodes cheated to keep the title.
Cody responds by admitting the foot was under the rope but says controversial finishes are part of wrestling. He then agrees to give GUNTHER a rematch later that night if the situation can be settled in the ring.
Sami Zayn then enters, pointing out both men are ignoring him. He says he understands what it feels like to be overlooked in title situations. He reminds everyone he has previously beaten GUNTHER. Cody offers Sami a handshake afterward, but Sami refuses and walks off, leaving tension between all three men unresolved.
Bayley vs Jacy Jayne vs Kiana James vs Raquel Rodriguez (First Round Match)
Bayley, Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Raquel Rodriguez start fast with all four trading shots. Bayley hits early offense, including a Bayley-to-Belly on Jacy for a close near-fall. Raquel uses power to clear the ring and wipes out everyone with a big crossbody.
After the break, Bayley and Jacy team up briefly, but Raquel fights through it. Kiana and Jacy both try to steal pins while Bayley keeps surviving. The match breaks down late with finishers everywhere. Raquel powers through chaos and ends it with a one-armed powerbomb on Kiana James to win.
Rhea Ripley Addressed Title Retention
Rhea Ripley opens the segment in Bologna, saying she retained the WWE Women’s Championship at Clash in Italy despite a knee injury. She credits herself for surviving Jade Cargill’s game plan and a numbers attack and then mentions an unexpected assist helped her win.
Charlotte Flair comes out and says she helped out of respect but makes it clear she still wants Rhea’s title at SummerSlam after Queen of the Ring. Tiffany Stratton then joins, teasing both women and saying she wants Rhea’s championship too.
Jade Cargill arrives with B-FAB and Michin, warning everyone she’s coming for the title. GM Nick Aldis sets a tag match. Charlotte and Tiffany face Jade and Michin. The match is fast and chaotic. Both teams trade control, with big near falls on both sides. In the end, Jade hits Jaded on Tiffany to win for her team.
Bron Breakker vs Damian Priest vs Dominik Mysterio vs Trick Williams (First Round Match)
Bron Breakker, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, and Trick Williams battle in a fast King of the Ring first-round match. Breakker starts strong with a German suplex and big lariat. Priest takes control with strikes and clears the ring. Trick and Dom both steal moments while chaos builds.
Back from break, everyone trades finishers and saves. Breakker spears Priest, Trick nails Trick Shot, and Dom keeps breaking pin attempts. JD McDonagh and Liv Morgan both interfere late to tilt things.
In the end, Dominik Mysterio sneaks the win with a frog splash on Priest after chaos in the ring. Judgment Day celebrates as Dom advances.
FAQs
Q. Where did WWE SmackDown take place?
A. It was held at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy.
Q. What did GUNTHER demand on SmackDown?
A. GUNTHER demanded justice and a rematch against Cody Rhodes over a disputed finish.
Q. Who won the four-way King of the Ring match?
A. Dominik Mysterio won after hitting a frog splash on Damian Priest.
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