Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes Advances in 2025 King of the Ring Tournament
Friday’s WWE SmackDown show at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky featured two tournament matches for this year鈥檚 King of the Ring Tournament.
The first match was Randy Orton defeating LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, and Aleister Black in a Fatal Four-way match.
Randy Orton wins and advances in the king of the ring tournament!! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/FsFPRTHRRl
— Ryan Avedisian (@RyanAvedisian1) June 14, 2025
The second match was Cody Rhodes defeating Shinsuke Nakamura, Andrade, and Damian Priest in a Fatal Four-way match.
.@CodyRhodes is heading to the King of the Ring Semifinals! 馃挭#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/g80HONs2rq
— WWE (@WWE) June 14, 2025
As a result of their victories, Orton and Rhodes advances to the Semifinal Round of this year鈥檚 King of the Ring tournament.
Jade Cargill & Alexa Bliss Advances in 2025 Queen of the Ring Tournament
Friday’s WWE SamckDown show also featured two tournament matches for this year鈥檚 Queen of the Ring Tournament.
The first match was Jade Cargill defeating Michin, Piper Niven, and Nia Jax in a Fatal Four-way match.
WHAT A MATCH!@Jade_Cargill is heading to the Queen of the Ring Semifinals! 馃挭 pic.twitter.com/tUX1keYeaz
— WWE (@WWE) June 14, 2025
The second match was Alexa Bliss defeating Candice LeRae, Charlotte Flair, and Alba Fyre in a Fatal Four-way match.
Alexa Bliss advances in the 2025 Queen of the Ring Tournament.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/uPZU8Bmbc3
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) June 14, 2025
As a result of their victories, Cargill and Bliss advances to the Semifinal Round of this year鈥檚 Queen of the Ring tournament.
Jacob Fatu Explains Reason for Split from Solo Sikoa at Money in the Bank 2025
Friday’s WWE SmackDown show also featured Jacob Fatu giving his reasons for why he split from Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline at Money in the Bank 2025.
During the show, WWE United States Champion Fatu came out to the ring. After some words, Fatu stated that just because you’re family, it does not mean you can go behind their back and try to “snake” them. Fatu stated that just because they both come from the same bloodline, it does not mean he can take all of the credit for his hard work. Fatu talked about how Sikoa said that Fatu would be nothing without him. Fatu then talked about this is exactly why he had to remind Solo at Money in the Bank when you don’t get in where you fit in. Fatu then stated that it is him against the world because he is all gas with no brakes.
This led to someone clapping in the background, who was revealed to be Sikoa on the giant screen with JC Mateo behind him. Sikoa stated that he can forgive him at Money in the Bank and talked about how he brought Fatu into the Bloodline and made him a superstar and a champion. Sikoa then angrily stated that it was all because of him and stated next week he will be in the middle of the ring with open arms willing to take Fatu back. Sikoa stated that all he needs to hear are four words from Fatu, which is “I love you Solo.” Sikoa stated that he brought Fatu into this world and he will take him out, you know what I mean? This led to an angry reaction from Fatu in response.
Come on, Jacob Fatu!
— WWE (@WWE) June 14, 2025
Just say it… #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/udVwCpOCU0
Alba Fyre Replaces Chelsea Green in Queen of the Ring Tournament
Friday’s WWE SmackDown show also featured Alba Fyre replacing Chelsea Green for her First Round match in the Queen of the Ring tournament.
During the show, the Secret Hervice were seen in SmackDown GM Nick Aldis’ office and had a message from Chelsea Green. This was revealed to be Green being shown on a phone in a Face Time chat. Green was seen relaxing in a pool and told Aldis that they will need to have to postpone her match. Aldis responded denying Green’s request and stated that Fyre will take her spot instead. Green responded angrily stating that she does not authorize that, which Aldis responded stating that he authorizes it. This led to the Secret Hervice leaving the office upset over what just happened.
Is Chelsea Green the most entertaining women in WWE history?#SmackDown
— Radell Lewis (@RadellLewis) June 14, 2025
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Current Card for Next Week’s Show
Friday’s WWE SmackDown show also featured three new matches announced for the card of next week’s show on June 20th at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
These matches were setup following promos, storyline angles, and match card graphics throughout the show.
Current card for June 20th WWE SmackDown show:
- 2025 King of the Ring Tournament Semifinal Round match – Randy Orton vs. Sami Zayn
- 2025 Queen of the Ring Tournament Semifinal Round match – Alexa Bliss vs. winner of Asuka/Stephanie Vaquer/Raquel Rodriguez/Ivy Nile
- R-Truth vs. John Cena

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