WWE SmackDown airs tonight from Kansas City, featuring multiple championship and tournament-focused matches. The main event has Cody Rhodes defending the WWE Championship against Gunther. Alongside the title bout, the show includes tournament semifinal matches, with the outcomes set to determine who advances in the bracket. SmackDown also features a tag team title defense, where champions put their belts on the line against challengers scheduled for the card. In addition, the event includes a No. 1 contender match, which determines the next challenger for a relevant title based on the program’s current storyline. Several bouts are scheduled as part of the complete match card, with specific start time and viewing details provided for audiences planning to watch. The broadcast is presented as part of WWE’s regular weekly programming, with the card centered on Rhodes’ championship defense and the tournament and contender implications of the other matches.