WWE SmackDown Preview: Rhodes Vs. Gunther, Two Tournament Semifinals

WWE SmackDown airs tonight from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. WWE has confirmed five matches for the broadcast, headlined by an Undisputed WWE Championship rematch.

Cody Rhodes defends the Undisputed WWE Title against Gunther in a match WWE is billing as commercial-free, with Sami Zayn serving as guest referee.

Two tournament semifinals are also set. In the Queen of the Ring bracket, Charlotte Flair faces Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, with the winner advancing to meet IYO SKY in the final at Night of Champions.

In the King of the Ring bracket, Jey Uso faces Je’Von Evans, with the winner moving on to meet Oba Femi in the final at Night of Champions.

Two more title pictures round out the card. Damian Priest and R-Truth defend the WWE Tag Team Titles against the MFTs’ Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga. Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints meet in a United States Title No. 1 Contender’s Match, a rubber match between two who hold one win apiece over each other, with the winner earning a shot at United States Champion Trick Williams at Night of Champions.

SmackDown airs at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.

Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens is a reporter for WrestlingNews.co, where he covers the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his main focus is reporting on day-to-day wrestling news, with a special emphasis on covering WWE and AEW. Having covered the industry since 2013, Andrew has developed an extensive knowledge of pro wrestling. His work involves more than just standard news updates; he also serves as a beat writer, providing in-depth and ongoing coverage of wrestling companies and its storylines. His skill set includes providing detailed play-by-play coverage for major events, ensuring fans who can't watch live still get a feel for the action. He also handles transcription, accurately converting interviews and media scrums for readers. As a dedicated reporter, Andrew frequently attends major wrestling events to cover them live, including WWE's Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, as well as AEW Dynamite. You can get in touch with Andrew for news tips or correspondence by emailing him at ravenstarmedia21@gmail.com.

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