SmackDown finally felt like it knew where it was going.

Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes delivered the best segment on the entire show.

Gunther added even more tension to the WWE Championship picture by naming Sami as the special referee for next week's title match.

And the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments continue reshaping the road to SummerSlam.

But did WWE make the right call sending SmackDown completely out of the men's side of the King of the Ring tournament?

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Sami Zayn vs Cody Rhodes explodes

Gunther chooses Sami Zayn as special referee

Charlotte Flair advances in Queen of the Ring

Jey Uso advances in King of the Ring

SmackDown gets swept out of the men's bracket

Oba Femi vs Dominik Mysterio implications

Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes & Ricky Saints heat up the U.S. Title scene

Rey Fenix vs Axiom frustration

Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa continue to collide

Love that Danhausen ❤️

SmackDown MVP

RAW Preview

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Quick shoutout to the family business — Zarc International.

Be Prepared.

Protect Yourself.

Carry Vexor.

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