The Takedown on SI's coverage of this week's episode of WWE SmackDown features the continuation of the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments.

The WWE SmackDown preview for June 12, 2026, marks the return of the promotion to the states after an eventful WWE European Tour. Last week’s Friday Night Fight Night has a lot of things that need settling this Friday night on the Blue brand.

Cody Rhodes can't afford distractions ahead of Clash in Italy. Gunther is an immediate threat to Rhodes' undisputed WWE title, but Sami Zayn is becoming an increasing concern on S

Royce Keys debuted in WWE at this year’s Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia. He lasted 9 minutes and 55 seconds and eliminated Damian Priest before being eliminated himself by Bronson Reed. After that, he wasn’t shown on television for several weeks.

Gunther battled Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Clash in Italy, but the match ended in controversy.