GUNTHER vs. Cody Rhodes Headlines WWE SmackDown from Kansas City

Friday Night SmackDown rolled into the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on June 26, 2026, delivering a headlining clash between GUNTHER and Cody Rhodes on the USA Network.

The main event collision between the Ring General and the American Nightmare served as the marquee attraction of the evening, placing two of WWE’s biggest names across the ring from one another in what figures to be a high-stakes encounter given both men’s standing at the top of the SmackDown roster.

Also featured on the card was a match between Rey Fenix and Nathan Frazer — a matchup that has plenty of potential given both men’s in-ring abilities. Fenix has made a notable impression since arriving in WWE, while Frazer has carved out a reputation as one of the more athletic and versatile performers on the brand. Their collision gave the show a strong in-ring option alongside the headline bout.

Kansas City provided the backdrop for what shaped up to be a stacked episode, with the GUNTHER-Rhodes dynamic continuing to be one of the more compelling programs on the blue brand. Both men bring championship-level credibility to any interaction, and their Friday night showdown was positioned accordingly at the top of the card.

Full match results and additional details from the June 26 edition of SmackDown are available via the link below.