WWE SmackDown June 12, 2026 in Providence features King and Queen of the Ring qualifiers

The WWE Blue Brand aired live from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island, on Friday June 12, 2026. The episode centered on the first‑round matches of the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments.

In the men’s quarter‑final four‑way, Jey Uso faced LA Knight, Finn Balor and Royce Keys, with Uso securing the victory and advancing to the semifinals. The women’s Fatal Four‑Way saw Charlotte Flair, Sol Ruca (Intercontinental Champion), Lyra Valkyria and Jade Cargill compete for a spot in the Queen of the Ring semifinals; Flair was the projected winner.

Additional highlights included a AAA World Cruiserweight Championship defense by Rey Fenix against Axiom, a non‑title tag match between the Women’s Tag Team Champions Paige & Brie Bella and the duo Fatal Influence, and backstage segments involving Cody Rhodes, Gunther and a stipulation reveal for Gunther’s upcoming Undisputed WWE Championship rematch with Rhodes. Sami Zayn’s storyline with Rhodes and Gunther was also featured.

These matches set the stage for the Night of Champions event scheduled for later in the month.