Cody Rhodes and Gunther clash as Dominik Mysterio advances on WWE SmackDown in Bologna

WWE SmackDown aired from the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy, on 5 June 2026. The show opened with Gunther destroying the announce tables and confronting Cody Rhodes over a disputed foot‑on‑rope incident at the recent Clash in Italy, demanding an immediate title rematch. Rhodes acknowledged the controversy and offered a rematch on the spot, while Sami Zayn intervened, resulting in a chaotic three‑way altercation.

The episode also featured the second‑round King of the Ring qualifier, where Dominik Mysterio defeated Trick Williams, Bron Breakker and Damian Priest in a hectic Fatal Four‑Way to book a semifinal against Oba Femi. On the women’s side, Raquel Rodriguez won her Queen of the Ring quarter‑final match. Additional highlights included Talla Tonga’s victory over Royce Keys, Jade Cargill’s win with Michin, and announcements that Gunther’s rematch with Rhodes is set for 19 June, that Rhea Ripley is dealing with an injury, and that the next SmackDown will be taped in Providence, Rhode Island, before the Night of Champions event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.