The June 19 episode of WWE SmackDown will emanate from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Earlier today, WWE officially confirmed the King Of The Ring semifinal match between Jey Uso and Je’Von Evans. The corporate announced,
“King of the Ring Semifinal Official For six/19 WWE SmackDown
‘Essential Event’ Jey Uso is about to battle Je’Von Evans within the King of the Ring Tournament Semifinals.
The winner of the explosive showdown will tackle Oba Femi in the ultimate at WWE Night of Champions to earn the best to challenge a World Champion at SummerSlam.
Having recently refused to hitch The Vision, Evans is one in every of WWE’s most dangerous high-flying Superstars, though he might not be 100% after suffering an enormous mid-air Spear from Bron Breakker during his impromptu match against Austin Theory. Will the high-impact collision affect his psyche?
From the onset, Jey has been told by World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns that he must win this tournament on his own. Nevertheless, his Fatal 4-Way Match victory in the primary round occurred after Solo Sikoa interfered. An irate LA Knight voiced his outrage over the final result and was taken out by Jacob Fatu.
Will Jey earn the best to compete within the King of the Ring Final on his own? Or is Night of Champions about to get bouncy? Discover Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.”
You may take a look at the updated lineup for WWE SmackDown below:
* WWE Undisputed Championship Match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther with Sami Zayn because the special guest referee
* WWE Tag Team Championship Match: R-Truth and Damian Priest (c) vs. MFT
* King of the Ring Semifinals: Jey Uso vs. Je’Von Evans
* Queen of the Ring Semifinals: Charlotte Flair vs. Liv Morgan
* WWE US Championship No. 1 Contender Match: Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints (Winner faces Trick Williams for the title at Night of Champions)