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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.
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.
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.
Pat McAfee announced a 25% off sale on WrestleMania Saturday tickets during WWE SmackDown. The discount applies to tickets purchased moving forward.
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.
Pat McAfee called CM Punk a fraud and referenced a Saudi Arabia controversy during a heated response on the April 10 episode of WWE SmackDown in San Jose, California. McAfee issued his response to CM Punk during the show.
Royce Keys, formerly known as Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW, made his WWE television debut on Friday night's episode of SmackDown. This marked Keys' first appearance on WWE programming after his time with All Elite Wrestling.
Royce Keys made his in-ring WWE television debut on the April 10 episode of SmackDown in San Jose, defeating Berto with a spinebuster. Keys, formerly known as Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW and a former AEW TNT Champion, had previously debuted at the Royal Rumble before making his first televised match appearance this week.
During the April 10 episode of WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre cut a promo from inside a prison cell where he called Jacob Fatu a convict who chose crime over being a father and called him a "walking mug shot." McIntyre stated that Fatu doesn't deserve to be in their upcoming unsanctioned WrestleMania match and promised to act as "judge, jury, and executioner" against him. The article notes that Fatu has previously spoken openly about being arrested for robbery in California at age 18 and spending time in Sacramento County Jail, along with multiple legal issues before turning 18.
WWE made several late changes to tonight's SmackDown just hours before the show, according to PWInsider. Pat McAfee's in-ring promo was moved to close the show as the final segment, while Jade Cargill vs. IYO SKY was shifted from the first hour to the third hour. The updated lineup also includes Danhausen making his SmackDown in-ring debut against Kit Wilson and Royce Keys facing Berto.
Two matches are planned for next week's WrestleMania 42 go-home episode of SmackDown, according to reports. The Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal is expected to return on the blue brand, continuing a tradition that has taken place on SmackDown's go-home episode every year since 2021. Additionally, an 8-Man tag team match featuring MFTs vs. The Wyatts is reportedly being discussed internally for the Las Vegas edition of the show.
Jordynne Grace returned to action before the April 10, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown, defeating Zelina Vega in a match taped for WWE Main Event. This marked Grace's first match since suffering an ankle injury during a rope spot in a match against Alba Fyre that was taped ahead of the March 6 episode of SmackDown. The injury had previously forced WWE to change plans for a potential triple threat match featuring Grace, Giulia, and Tiffany Stratton for the Women's United States Championship at WrestleMania.