Rey Fenix defends cruiserweight title on WWE SmackDown
Rey Fenix successfully defended his title against Nathan Frazer on a night marked by internal turmoil in The Bloodline and building tension for Night of Champions.
The O2 Arena in London hosted the final episode of WWE SmackDown
on June 26, 2026, serving as the immediate lead-in to the WWE Night of Champions event. The broadcast featured a title defense, internal turmoil within The Bloodline’s periphery, and a heated confrontation between the primary contenders for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Championship Competition
Rey Fenix successfully defended his AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Nathan Frazer. The contest saw both performers exchange high-impact maneuvers, including multiple crossbody attempts and a springboard reverse Spanish fly from Frazer. The climax occurred when Fenix evaded a Phoenix Splash and countered with a knee strike before executing a Mexican Muscle Buster to secure the pinfall.
Elsewhere in the division, United States Champion Trick Williams and his associate Lil Yachty appeared to address Williams' upcoming title defense against Ricky Saints. The segment devolved into physical conflict after Saints insulted Yachty and blindsided Williams with a microphone strike, establishing a volatile atmosphere for their scheduled clash at Night of Champions.
Tag Team and Women’s Division Updates
In women’s competition, B-Fab defeated Tiffany Stratton following interference from Jade Cargill, who tripped Stratton during a pivotal moment. The post-match environment turned chaotic as Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab surrounded Stratton, only for Chelsea Green to intervene with a kendo stick. Later in the evening, Cargill faced Green in a singles match, emerging victorious after delivering the Jaded
. The conflict escalated further as B-Fab and Michin joined the fray, ultimately leading to a collective assault on Stratton.
Paige, accompanied by Brie Bella, faced Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence. Despite interference from the group, Paige managed to secure a victory by rolling up Jayne after Brie Bella intervened to prevent Jayne from using the ring ropes for leverage.
Internal Conflicts and Alliances
The Bloodline situation continued to fracture, as Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga confronted Solo Sikoa regarding his ongoing obsession with Roman Reigns. Citing instructions from the elders, the pair announced their departure from the group, leaving Sikoa isolated. Subsequently, Sikoa approached LA Knight, attempting to form an alliance based on their shared opposition to the Bloodline. Knight rejected the proposal, stating he prefers to operate independently.
Danhausen, The Miz, and Kit Wilson were involved in a segment that culminated in a tag team match against Las Garza. Danhausen utilized environmental pyrotechnics—which he characterized as a curse—to secure a pinfall victory.
Night of Champions Build
The program concluded with a tense segment featuring Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn. Zayn, acting as a guest referee during previous engagements, attempted to justify his recent actions as mistakes born of provocation. Rhodes dismissed Zayn's explanations, characterizing him as an exhausting presence.
