SmackDown felt like it was possessed this week. We’re talking crown-chasers, sneak attacks, and CM Punk dragging John Cena into deep emotional waters with ZERO lifeguard on duty. Oh — and Ron Killings? That man is off the damn leash.

👑 Queen of the Ring is STACKED – Bliss & Cargill Enter the Fray

Alexa Bliss is officially in the Queen of the Ring tournament, and she’s back with that eerie, don’t-trust-the-glitter energy. She’s focused. Calculated. Deadly. Not a twinkle of innocence in sight.

But then? Jade Cargill enters the tournament like a walking cheat code. She didn’t need to say a word — her presence said it all: “I’m not here to compete. I’m here to conquer.”

No, Bliss and Cargill aren’t facing each other yet… but they’re now on the same board. And if they both keep winning? Whew. That’s not a dream match — that’s a damn prophecy.

👑 King of the Ring Just Got Real – Cody & Orton Join the Field

It’s not Cody vs Orton (yet), but these two veterans are walking into the same tournament with completely different energy.

Cody Rhodes is fighting with purpose — like he needs that crown to finish the story, for real this time. Meanwhile, Randy Orton’s looking around like, “King of the Ring? Guess I’ll add that to the list.” Classic apex predator vibes — slow, cold, dangerous.

They’re not going head-to-head (yet), but with both of them in this thing, everyone else might as well pack their bags. This bracket is about to turn into a battlefield.

🎤 CM Punk Confronts Cena – This One’s Personal Now

Ohhhhhh, it’s happening.

CM Punk walked out and looked John Cena dead in the eyes like he’s got unfinished business carved into his soul. He didn’t ask for a title shot — he demanded a reckoning. You could feel the temperature in the arena drop.

Cena looked caught off guard — and that’s RARE. This wasn’t about respect, this was about exposing the cracks in Cena’s armor and tearing down the legend from the inside.

And just when Cena thought that was the worst of it…

🪓 RON KILLINGS GOES FULL VILLAIN MODE

R-Truth? Nah. That guy’s dead.

Ron Killings showed up on a mission to destroy John Cena, and it wasn’t just a one-time ambush — it was a campaign of chaos.

This man has officially lost it — and we’re honestly loving this darker, scarier version. He’s tired of being a punchline. And he just made Cena his target.

💀 FINAL THOUGHTS: This SmackDown Was a Crown-Hunting Fever Dream

We’ve got Bliss and Cargill taking over the Queen of the Ring tournament on separate, explosive paths.

Cody and Orton entering the King of the Ring with LEGACY and DESTRUCTION on their minds.

CM Punk making Cena question his entire career.

And Ron Killings making us question if ANYONE’S safe.

2025 WWE is a wild place, y’all. And we’re not even at the finals yet.

Drop your picks in the comments 👇

• Is Bliss or Cargill walking out QUEEN?
  

• Who survives Orton AND Cody in the King’s bracket?
  

• Is Cena done for?
  

• And what the hell has gotten into Ron Killings?!
  

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