Lineup for WWE SmackDown Tonight (April 24, 2026) ft. Paige appears, Cody Rhodes' injury, WrestleMania 42 fallout & more
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The first SmackDown after Mania might feature main roster call-ups.
Following WrestleMania 42, WWE presented the post-show episode of Raw from Las Vegas this Monday. The company now heads to Texas for the fallout edition of Friday Night SmackDown.
The PLE saw Brie Bella and a returning Paige win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. Meanwhile, in the Night 1 main event, Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton to retain the Undisputed Championship.
Elsewhere, Trick Williams beat Sami Zayn to capture the United States Title, his first on the main roster. In addition, Rhea Ripley overcame Jade Cargill to become the new WWE Women’s Champion.
What’s in store for tonight’s SmackDown?
The fallout show of WWE SmackDown emanates from the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The show will feature the aftermath of WrestleMania 42, while teasing new storylines for upcoming PLEs.
One-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Paige, who made her return during Mania and replaced Nikki Bella in the Fatal Four-way match for the Tag Team titles to win the titles, is set to appear on the show.
Additionally, similar to Raw, main roster call-ups from NXT are also expected, with major names coming over to the Blue brand, creating intriguing new matchups and storylines for the upcoming PLEs.
- WrestleMania 42 aftermath
- Paige to appear
- Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, and Randy Orton are listed as featured superstars
Returns expected on tonight’s show
Episodes after WrestleMania are usually packed with multiple surprises and returns, while this week’s Raw didn’t feature any such returns, fans are still anticipating some major returns or appearances tonight.
Meanwhile, main roster call-ups are also expected on tonight’s show, with names like Jacy Jayne and Blake Monroe. Additionally, reports also hint at a roster shuffle with names like Rey Mysterio anticipated to switch brands.
Start time for tonight’s SmackDown
- United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico: 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT (Friday)
- Canada: 08 PM ET (Friday)
- United Kingdom & Ireland: 1 AM BST (Saturday)
- India: 5:30 AM IST (Saturday)
- Bangladesh: 06 AM BST (Saturday)
- Saudi Arabia: 03 AM AST (Saturday)
- Australia: 10 AM AEST / 11 AM AEDT (Saturday)
- France: 01 AM CEST (Saturday)
- Brazil: 09 PM BRT (Friday)
- Mexico: 06 PM CST (Friday)
- Singapore: 08 AM SGT (Saturday)
- China: 08 AM CST (Saturday)
- Nigeria: 01 AM WAT (Saturday)
- South Africa: 02 AM SAST (Saturday)
- Germany: 01 AM CET (Saturday)
When and where will SmackDown after WrestleMania 42 take place?
The April 24 edition of SmackDown will emanate from the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Who won in the main event of both nights of WrestleMania 42?
Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton to retain the Undisputed title, while Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk to capture the World Heavyweight title.
What is the next PLE after WrestleMania 42?
Backlash is the next PLE after Mania and is set for May 9th from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Who won the WWE Women’s title match?
Rhea Ripley defeated Jade Cargill to capture the WWE Women’s title.
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