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WWE Hit SmackDown With Full-Screen Blackouts After Pat McAfee’s Middle Finger Gestures
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WWE Hit SmackDown With Full-Screen Blackouts After Pat McAfee’s Middle Finger Gestures

During the April 10, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown, Pat McAfee repeatedly made middle finger gestures during his entrance, prompting WWE to use full-screen blackouts to censor the moments. WWE avoided cutting away from the segment entirely, instead using the blackouts and then returning with tighter camera shots that hid his hands, with the censorship happening multiple times as McAfee continued to the ring. There is no indication that McAfee will face punishment for the gestures.

3 months ago134 views
Jonathan Coachman Says Celebrities Shouldn’t Be In WWE Main Event Storylines After Embarrassing SmackDown
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Jonathan Coachman Says Celebrities Shouldn’t Be In WWE Main Event Storylines After Embarrassing SmackDown

Former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman criticized the April 10, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown on social media, calling segments involving celebrities Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll "embarrassing" just eight days before WrestleMania. Coachman argued that celebrities shouldn't be used as props in main event storylines and questioned the logic of offering ticket discounts so close to WrestleMania, while clarifying his criticism was directed at creative decisions rather than the individual performers involved.

3 months ago119 views
Triple H Reacts to Royce Keys After Dominant WWE SmackDown In-Ring Debut
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Triple H Reacts to Royce Keys After Dominant WWE SmackDown In-Ring Debut

Royce Keys, who previously wrestled as Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW, defeated Berto in his WWE SmackDown debut on April 10, 2026 in San Jose, California. Triple H took to social media after the show to congratulate Keys on his "dominant SmackDown debut," sharing a backstage photo and stating "Just the beginning" in his post.

3 months ago147 views
WWE Fans Rip Pat McAfee Promo Segment With Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton After SmackDown
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WWE Fans Rip Pat McAfee Promo Segment With Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton After SmackDown

WWE fans heavily criticized Pat McAfee's in-ring promo segment from the April 10, 2026 episode of SmackDown, which was interrupted by Cody Rhodes and ended with Randy Orton blindsiding Cody. The segment's YouTube clip received nearly twice as many dislikes as likes, with fans expressing frustration over what they perceived as an over-reliance on celebrity involvement featuring McAfee and Jelly Roll instead of focusing on WWE's core roster. Fan comments criticized the creative direction heading into WrestleMania, with some saying the celebrity-heavy approach could hurt ticket sales and questioning whether the segment benefited the Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton storyline.

3 months ago126 views
WWE Fans Turn On Jelly Roll & Pat McAfee Segment After SmackDown With Dislikes Piling Up Fast
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WWE Fans Turn On Jelly Roll & Pat McAfee Segment After SmackDown With Dislikes Piling Up Fast

WWE fans reacted negatively to a Jelly Roll and Pat McAfee segment from the April 10, 2026 episode of SmackDown, with dislikes nearly doubling the likes on the YouTube clip shortly after it was uploaded. Fans criticized the celebrity-heavy direction in the comments, with some questioning why celebrities are getting more focus than full-time WWE superstars like Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.

3 months ago132 views
Danhausen Defeats Kit Wilson, Wins WWE In-Ring Debut On SmackDown
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Danhausen Defeats Kit Wilson, Wins WWE In-Ring Debut On SmackDown

Danhausen defeated Kit Wilson in his WWE in-ring debut on SmackDown. Danhausen had previously made his WWE debut in February at the Elimination Chamber PLE.

3 months ago122 views
WWE SmackDown Before WrestleMania 42 Matches Confirmed: Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Wyatt Sicks Vs. The MFTs
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WWE SmackDown Before WrestleMania 42 Matches Confirmed: Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Wyatt Sicks Vs. The MFTs

WWE has confirmed the first matches for the SmackDown show before WrestleMania 42 on April 17 in Las Vegas. The confirmed matches include the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal and Wyatt Sicks vs. The MFTs.

3 months ago118 views
Andre The Giant Battle Royal & More Booked For 4/17 WWE SmackDown Go-Home Episode Before WrestleMania
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Andre The Giant Battle Royal & More Booked For 4/17 WWE SmackDown Go-Home Episode Before WrestleMania

WWE has announced two matches for the April 17 SmackDown go-home episode before WrestleMania in Las Vegas. The show will feature the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and an 8-man street fight tag team match between the Wyatt Sicks and the MFTs.

3 months ago115 views
Danhausen Uses ‘Curse’ and Pyro During WWE In-Ring Debut Match on April 10 SmackDown
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Danhausen Uses ‘Curse’ and Pyro During WWE In-Ring Debut Match on April 10 SmackDown

Danhausen made his WWE in-ring debut on the April 10 SmackDown episode, defeating Kit Wilson with a big boot after appearing to "curse" his opponent, which was followed by a pyro blast on the top rope that caused Wilson to lose his footing. The match took place in San Jose with about thirty minutes left in the show, and Danhausen received a strong crowd reaction compared to his opponent Kit Wilson.

3 months ago172 views
Drew McIntyre Handcuffs Jacob Fatu To Ring Post In Brutal SmackDown Attack
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Drew McIntyre Handcuffs Jacob Fatu To Ring Post In Brutal SmackDown Attack

Drew McIntyre attacked Jacob Fatu from behind after Fatu's victory over Tama Tonga on the April 10, 2026 episode of SmackDown, handcuffing him to the ring post. With Fatu restrained and unable to defend himself, McIntyre continued the assault by punching him with the loose handcuff, kicking him, hitting a Claymore, and whipping him with his belt before officials intervened.

3 months ago123 views
Pat McAfee Announces 25% Off Sale On WrestleMania Saturday Tickets On WWE SmackDown
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Pat McAfee Announces 25% Off Sale On WrestleMania Saturday Tickets On WWE SmackDown

Pat McAfee announced a 25% off sale on WrestleMania Saturday tickets during WWE SmackDown. The discount applies to tickets purchased moving forward.

3 months ago104 views
Pat McAfee Brings Up AEW & More In Promo Battle With Cody Rhodes During 4/10 WWE SmackDown
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Pat McAfee Brings Up AEW & More In Promo Battle With Cody Rhodes During 4/10 WWE SmackDown

During the April 10 episode of WWE SmackDown, Pat McAfee and Cody Rhodes engaged in a heated promo battle where McAfee took shots at CM Punk and announced that WWE would sell WrestleMania tickets for 25% off, while also declaring that if Randy Orton doesn't win the WWE World Championship at WrestleMania, McAfee will never be seen in pro wrestling again. Rhodes called McAfee a "play wrestler" and said he doesn't belong in WWE, leading to McAfee calling Rhodes a "cosplay champion" and referencing his time as "elite," before Randy Orton attacked Rhodes following the confrontation.

3 months ago109 views