WWE SmackDown in mid- and late June and into July 2026 features ongoing championship and tournament storylines, alongside several high-profile in-ring returns and rivalries. On June 13, Charlotte Flair and Jey Uso win matches, Alexa Bliss returns, and Cody Rhodes clashes with Gunther. By June 19, tournament action continues heading into Night of Champions 2026: Cody Rhodes retains the WWE title, Jey Uso and Liv Morgan advance to their respective King and Queen of the Ring finals, and additional match results help set up new rivalries.
On June 19, coverage also points to major bouts involving Queen of the Ring qualifying, with Liv Morgan beating Charlotte Flair to qualify for the Queen of the Ring final. Earlier build for June 19 includes an Undisputed WWE Championship match where Cody Rhodes defends against Gunther, with Sami Zayn serving as special guest referee.
For the July 10 episode, CM Punk opens as the new Undisputed WWE Champion and faces a major challenge from Cody Rhodes. The same card includes Finn Balor vs Tama Tonga, and Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes following a confrontation, with additional top stars listed for the show.
