WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania 42: Preview, match card, start time & where to watch
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This week’s WWE SmackDown will be a go-home show before WrestleMania 42!
The April 17 edition of SmackDown will serve as the go-home show for WrestleMania 42. Stars set to clash at the ‘Grandest Stage’ will face off for the final time at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, and Randy Orton are listed as featured superstars.
As per tradition, the go-home show will feature the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. WWE has not announced the list of participants for the battle royal.
On the other hand, after regaining the lantern, the Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erik Rowan, Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy) with Nikki Cross will take on four members of the MFTs (Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga & Tonga Loa) in an eight-man street fight. Ahead of the showdown, the Wyatt Sicks delivered a message to the MFTs.
Additionally, the show will feature WWE superstars from both Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, and fans can expect an explosive final show before Mania with top names colliding before the ‘Grandest Stage.’
Announced for WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania 42
- Cody Rhodes has a message for Randy Orton
- Jacob Fatu’s response to Drew McIntyre
- Giulia (c) vs Tiffany Stratton – WWE Women’s United States title match
- Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
- The Wyatt Sicks(Uncle Howdy, Erik Rowan, Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy) vs The MFTs – 8-Man Street Fight
- Raw & SmackDown Superstars Live
- Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton & Randy Orton are listed as featured superstars
Cody Rhodes’ message, Jacob Fatu, US title & more
After another beatdown last week, Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes is set to respond to Randy Orton ahead of their main event clash of Night 1 of WrestleMania.
On the other hand, Jacob Fatu will also appear after a brutal attack by Drew McIntyre last week, and fans are waiting to see how Fatu responds ahead of the Unsanctioned match at Mania. Additionally, Women’s United States Champion Giulia will defend the title against Tiffany Stratton.
Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
A longstanding WrestleMania week tradition is set to continue on this week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
WWE has confirmed that the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal will take place during Friday’s SmackDown, emanating from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual match has been a staple of WrestleMania festivities since its introduction in 2014.
Originally featured on the WrestleMania card, the Battle Royal has, in recent years, shifted to the SmackDown episode leading into the premium live event. Despite the change in placement, it remains a marquee attraction of the week.
Notable past winners include Carmelo Hayes, Bronson Reed, Jey Uso, and Bobby Lashley. As of now, WWE has yet to announce any participants for this year’s edition.
The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erik Rowan, Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy) vs The MFTs – 8 Man Street Fight
Uncle Howdy teams with Erik Rowan, Dexter Lumis, and Joe Gacy, accompanied by Nikki Cross, to take on four members of Solo Sikoa’s MFT faction, featuring JC Mateo, Talla Tonga, and Tonga Loa.
The Wyatt Sicks head into the clash with renewed momentum after reclaiming their eerie lantern, once again embracing their supernatural edge.
With a street fight stipulation in play, the match is expected to descend into chaos, shaping up as one of the most brutal and unpredictable moments of the WrestleMania go-home edition of WWE SmackDown.
WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania 42 Start Time & Telecast Details
| Country | Time | Telecast |
|---|---|---|
| United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico | 08 PM ET / 07 PM CT / 05 PM PT (Friday) | USA Network |
| Canada | 08 PM ET (Friday) | Netflix |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | 01 AM BST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| India | 05:30 AM IST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Bangladesh | 06:00 AM BST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Saudi Arabia | 03:00 AM AST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Australia | 10:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM AEDT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| France | 02:00 AM CET (Saturday) | AB1 |
| Brazil | 10:00 PM BRT (Friday) | Netflix |
| Mexico | 07:00 PM CST (Friday) | Netflix |
| Singapore | 09:00 AM SGT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| China | 09:00 AM CST (Saturday) | iQIYI |
| Nigeria | 02:00 AM WAT (Saturday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| South Africa | 03:00 AM SAST (Saturday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| Germany | 02:00 AM CET (Saturday) | ProSieben Maxx |
When and where will WWE SmackDown take place this week?
The April 17 edition of SmackDown before WrestleMania 42 will emanate live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
When and where will WrestleMania 42 take place?
The two-night spectacle will take place on April 18 & 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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