The John Report: WWE SmackDown 06/05/26 Review – LIVE!

This is WWE SmackDown, featuring Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, King & Queen of the Ring 4-Way qualifying matches, and more.

It’s another afternoon episode of WWE SmackDown for me on Netflix since this show takes place in Bologna, Italy, just five days after the Clash in Italy PLE in Torino. There was controversy at WWE Clash in Italy when Cody Rhodes defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther. Cody pinned Gunther to win, but Gunther’s foot was under the bottom rope, which the referee didn’t see. Gunther complained, but the referee’s decision is final, and there was no follow-up to it at Clash in Italy. I’m assuming it leads to a rematch at Night of Champions on June 28th, or perhaps sooner.

From Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy, this is SmackDown for episode #1398. Follow me on Twitter/X @johnreport. Let’s get to it.

They showed some highlights from Clash in Italy.

There was some superstar walking shown featuring King and Queen of the Ring tournament competitors.

It was Michael Cole and Wade Barrett on commentary. Cole is filling in for Joe Tessitore, who is doing some Zuffa Boxing this weekend.

Let’s Hear from Gunther

Gunther showed up at ringside and destroyed the Italian commentator’s table and stood on the English commentary table.

Gunther said that he wants justice for what happened to him at Clash in Italy. Gunther said he has ring awareness like nobody else and with his foot under the rope, the pinfall can not be counted. Gunther said that it means Cody didn’t bet him. Gunther said that Cody took advantage of it and cheated. Gunther complained about not being WWE Champion while Golden Boy can carry on and kiss everybody’s butt around here.

The music of the Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes hit as Cody made his entrance to a big ovation. The fans were singing Cody’s song as usual.