Chad Gable returns; WWE Title scene heats up; 2026's WarGames match teased.

On a night that saw more KOTR & QOTR participants advance, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 6/5/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"

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.

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

Sami Zayn shut down Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a war of words on Friday night.

WWE SmackDown alternates between two and three-hour formats annually. A new report from Wrestling Observer Newsletter provides some additional information.

Here’s the information you’ll need to watch a free live stream of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” online without cable. “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” airs live on Fridays, including June 5 at 8 p.m. on USA Network.

Welcome to Bleacher Report's live coverage of SmackDown's go-home show before Sunday's Clash in Italy PLE. The WWE crew was already in Europe on Friday, so this week was a rare pre-taped episode for fans watching on the USA Network.

WWE SmackDown delivered surprises, rivalries, and bold moves. Triple H’s decisions shaped the night, leaving fans buzzing about what’s next.