WWE SmackDown Results, Highlights and Key Moments for April 17, 2026

TLDR

WWE SmackDown aired April 17, 2026 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as the go-home show for WrestleMania 42. The show featured several scheduled matches including Jordynne Grace vs. Tiffany Stratton for a WWE Women's United States Championship #1 contender's spot, an Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, and an 8-man tag team street fight between MFT and The Wyatt Sicks. Randy Orton opened the show with a promo expressing frustration with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, saying Rhodes only takes in their friendship while Orton gives, and criticizing Rhodes for giving him "permission" to be himself ahead of their WrestleMania match.