WWE SmackDown recap & reactions: I Want to Believe
Cody Rhodes secures a triple-threat title match for Night of Champions following a chaotic episode of WWE SmackDown.
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📍 How it ended
Cody Rhodes booked a triple-threat title match against Sami Zayn and Gunther for Night of Champions. The event concluded with results and grades issued for the June 19 broadcast.
Epilogue added 5d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The June 19 episode of WWE SmackDown featured a match between Cody Rhodes and Gunther that ended in chaos. This led to Rhodes booking a triple-threat title match for Night of Champions involving himself, Gunther, and Sami Zayn.
Additionally, Liv Morgan defeated Charlotte Flair to qualify for the Queen of the Ring final, while Jey Uso also advanced to the finals. Coverage from CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, and Fox News focuses on the title match implications and match results.
WWE and Bleacher Report provided live updates and results, while Cageside Seats offered a recap and reaction titled "I Want to Believe." Future developments include the triple-threat match at Night of Champions and the Queen of the Ring finals featuring Liv Morgan.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 21d ago.
Quick answers
Who will compete in the Night of Champions triple-threat match?
The match will feature Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, and Gunther.
Who advanced to the Queen of the Ring final?
Liv Morgan advanced to the final after defeating Charlotte Flair.
Who else advanced to the finals according to coverage?
Jey Uso also advanced to the finals.
Coverage (7)
- Cody Rhodes books himself triple-threat title match for Night of Champions after frustrating 'SmackDown' Fox News · 22d ago
- WWE SmackDown Winners, Grades and Reaction From June 19 Bleacher Report · 22d ago
- WWE SmackDown results, review, grades for June 19: Cody Rhodes-Sami Zayn-Gunther set for Night of Champions CBS Sports · 22d ago
- WWE SmackDown results, grades (June 19): Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther ends in chaos; Jey Uso, Liv Morgan advance to finals Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- SmackDown results, June 19, 2026: Liv Morgan beats Charlotte Flair to qualify for the Queen of the Ring final WWE · 22d ago
- WWE SmackDown recap & reactions: I Want to Believe Cageside Seats · 22d ago
- WWE SmackDown Live Updates, Results and Highlights From June 19 Bleacher Report · 22d ago
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