The latest episode of WWE SmackDown took place at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, following Money in the Bank. The show featured four King and Queen of the Ring first-round matchups and continued to build towards a showdown between CM Punk and John Cena.

Let's delve into the highlights!

Main-event math isn't adding up

John Cena kicked off the show by laying out his plan over the past 25 years, including his wrestling Mount Rushmore. Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and LA Knight interrupted him, each explaining why they would dethrone Cena. However, with Cena set to face CM Punk at Night of Champions, the main-event picture seemed cluttered and hard to invest in at the moment.

This segment set up a King of the Ring first-round match between Knight and Orton and led to an attack on Cena by Truth and Ron Killings.

Uncrowned Gem of the Night

The show's third hour began with Cena calling out Truth but being met by Punk instead. Despite the somewhat confusing feud, the chemistry between Punk and Cena was undeniable, setting the stage for a potentially epic showdown.

Kings and Queens

The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments continued with impressive matches. Orton emerged victorious in the men's division, while Rhodes advanced to face the winner of the final Raw first-round matchup. On the women's side, Jade Cargill and Alexa Bliss secured wins, setting up exciting future matchups.

Naomi's revolution continues

Following her Money in the Bank win, Naomi continued her strong heel turn, setting up a potential feud with Tiffany Stratton. The Wyatt Sicks and other feuds on the show also unfolded, showcasing a mix of promising storylines and missed opportunities.

Book it!

GM Nick Aldis set up a match between Truth and Cena for the next episode, offering intriguing possibilities for future storylines. Despite some issues, the show delivered solid matchups and promos, earning a Crown score of 7/10.