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WWE is expected to introduce new talent during this week's SmackDown episode on April 24 in Fort Worth, according to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live. This follows recent main roster debuts including Ethan Page on RAW and Joe Hendry's upcoming move, with earlier reports suggesting Jacy Jayne as a potential addition to SmackDown after her recent NXT loss to Lola Vice.
Jade Cargill stated that Monday Night RAW would be a better fit for her schedule than SmackDown because Fridays are more family-oriented and she misses out on events with her family and kids. After losing the WWE Women's Championship to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 42, Cargill said on the Battleground Podcast that her goals would remain the same regardless of which brand she's on, emphasizing her desire to take over WWE and earn a spot in the Hall of Fame.
Seth Rollins' walk-off from Good Morning Football following a Becky Lynch comment was later confirmed as a planned work by Rollins and Kyle Brandt, though it initially fooled many fans into believing it was real. According to Fightful Select, WWE personnel never believed the segment was legitimate tension, but instead viewed it as a way to write Rollins off from outside appearances since he has returned to full-time WWE programming.
Women's World Champion Liv Morgan commented on her victory over Stephanie Vaquer at WWE WrestleMania 42. When addressing the match, Morgan said "Do You Think I Care That I Cheated?" regarding her win.
WWE NXT's viewership saw a slight increase from the previous week on 4/21/2026, despite facing stiff competition.
WWE is expected to add a World Tag Team Championship match to tonight's April 24 SmackDown, with R-Truth and Damian Priest set to defend against JC Cobb and Tama Tonga of the MFTs, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select. The match has not been officially announced by WWE yet, but is reportedly planned internally. Tonight's SmackDown will also feature a confirmed WWE Women's United States Championship match between Giulia and Tiffany Stratton, along with scheduled appearances by Jacob Fatu, Rhea Ripley, and Trick Williams.
Ric Flair claimed he was banned from WrestleMania after threatening Ludwig Kaiser over comments made about his daughter Charlotte Flair, but WWE sources reportedly do not recall the incident Flair described. According to Fightful Select, Flair is believed to still be under AEW contract, which could also factor into his absence from the WWE event.
CM Punk has not faced any disciplinary action from WWE following his confrontation with a fan during WrestleMania weekend at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, showed Punk knocking down a fan's phone near elevators before security intervened to separate those involved. Despite the widespread attention and police reviewing surveillance footage from the hotel, WWE has reportedly taken no internal punishment against Punk, and no confirmed charges have been announced.
WWE talent are reportedly worried backstage amid speculation about possible roster cuts, according to Fightful Select. While nothing has been confirmed, the speculation has reached a noticeable level among wrestlers, with concerns heightened by several names not being scheduled for Friday's SmackDown, though at least one absence was already planned in advance.
WWE has announced several new segments and matches for the April 24 Friday Night SmackDown from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The show will feature Giulia defending the Women's United States Championship against Tiffany Stratton, Trick Williams celebrating his recent United States Title victory with Lil Yachty, and an appearance by Paige following her WrestleMania 42 return and WWE Women's Tag Team Championship victory. The episode airs at 8 PM ET on USA Network.
WWE's GUNTHER has stated that American wrestlers are "softer" than their European counterparts. The wrestler explained that the American style of wrestling is less hard-hitting compared to his European upbringing in the sport.
Tatum Paxley shared a story about unexpectedly meeting The Rock backstage during an NXT trip, describing how he casually introduced himself while she was talking with a friend in a hallway. Paxley admitted that meeting top-tier legends like The Rock and John Cena still feels overwhelming and makes her heart rate go up, even as someone already working inside WWE.