Friday Night SmackDown went live on June 26, 2026 with great fanfare. Cody Rhodes put his undisputed and fiercely contested WWE Championship on the line. Oba Femi and Jey Uso stepped up eagerly to challenge him. The segment blew up, with interference and chaos and heated and provocative words. Chaos filled the ring the squared circle.
The fallout sets the stage for an electrifying Night of Champions on June 28 at 8 p.m. ET, streaming on Netflix. Sami Zayn warned unapologetically that a Rhodes win could become a cultural and defining moment for the company. The pay‑per‑view will also present other title bouts. Fans say the rivalry intensifies and will shape the upcoming storylines.