WWE SmackDown June 12 Results: Stipulation Revealed, Tournament First Round Complete
WWE SmackDown go-home show tonight from Jacksonville features Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Fatal Influence, Tiffany Stratton's first Women's US title defense, and more.
Friday’s WWE SmackDown from Providence, Rhode Island concluded the King and Queen of the Ring first rounds and saw Gunther reveal his championship rematch stipulation.
Gunther announced a Last Man Standing match as his stipulation for his Undisputed WWE Championship rematch against Cody Rhodes. The match is set for the June 19 SmackDown in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jey Uso won the final King of the Ring first-round Fatal 4-Way, defeating LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Finn Balor. Charlotte Flair won the final Queen of the Ring first-round Fatal 4-Way, defeating Sol Ruca, Lyra Valkyria, and Jade Cargill.
The injury to Rhea Ripley was announced on the show as well (see separate article).
Full confirmed card for next week’s SmackDown in Kansas City (June 19):
Undisputed WWE Championship (Last Man Standing): Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther
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