SmackDown: April 3, 2026 | WWE

Pat McAfee answered the call for Randy Orton to take out Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes en route to The Viper’s title match against The American Nightmare at WrestleMania.

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Pat McAfee returns to SmackDown to side with The Viper against Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, and more.

Rhea Ripley def. Michin

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IYO SKY defends Rhea Ripley against WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab prior to The Eradicator challenging The Storm at WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, and more.

Moments after Rhea Ripley made Michin tap out to the Prism Trap, Michin was joined by WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill and B-Fab for a post-match attack on The Eradicator. This brought IYO SKY to the ring to help save Ripley.

Uncle Howdy def. Tama Tonga

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Uncle Howdy earns a victory against Tama Tonga, who takes the lantern from Solo Sikoa and returns it to its proper owner. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, and more.

When Uncle Howdy locked Tama Tonga in the Mandible Claw, Solo Sikoa emerged in an attempt to help his MFT brother. He accidently caused a distraction, however, and Tama walked right into Sister Abigail to give his ominous opponent the win.

After the bell, an irate Tama took the lantern from Sikoa and returned it to its proper owner.

Trick Williams invited Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Yachty to join him at WrestleMania.

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Trick Williams asks Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Yachty to join him on The Grandest Stage of Them All as he prepares to challenge United States Champion Sami Zayn. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, and more.

Newly crowned United States Champion Sami Zayn agreed to give Carmelo Hayes a rematch for the title after Trick Williams and rapper Lil Yachty stirred the pot.

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Newly crowned United States Champion Sami Zayn agrees to give Carmelo Hayes a United States Championship Match after Trick Williams and Grammy nominated rapper Lil Yachty stir the pot. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, and more.

Aleister Black def. Matt Cardona

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Aleister Black unleashes a calculated attack on Matt Cardona’s injured arm before finishing him with Black Mass. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, and more.

After targeting Matt Cardona’s injured arm, Aleister Black finished his opponent with Black Mass.

Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair def. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria

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Moments after the match pitting Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, Nia Jax and Lash Legend attack two of the teams they will face at WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, and more.

Moments after Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss hit double Natural Selections on Bayley and Lyra Valkyria for the victory, Nia Jax and Lash Legend attacked two of the teams they will face at WrestleMania.

Damian Priest & R-Truth def. The Miz & Kit Wilson

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Damian Priest and R-Truth successfully defend their title against The Miz and Kit Wilson with help from Danhausen. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, and more.

Danhausen suddenly interrupted the action, convinced a confused R-Truth to tag him into the match, and apparently cursed the official.

As a result, the referee was no longer able to use his right arm to count the pinfall after The Miz hit the Skull-Crushing Finale on R-Truth. When Damian Priest tagged in to hit South of Heaven, however, the official used his left arm to count the winning pinfall.

Sami Zayn def. Carmelo Hayes in a United States Title Match

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Newly crowned United States Champion Sami Zayn defends his title against former champion Carmelo Hayes as Trick Willaims and rapper Lil Yachty observe. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, and more.

As the official was checking on Carmelo Hayes’ injured leg, Sami Zayn once again seized the opportunity and hit a Helluva Kick on his distracted opponent to successfully defend the United States Championship.

After the match, Lil Yachty took the mic and distracted Zayn long enough for Trick Williams to take out the titleholder.

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Moments after retaining the United States Title against Carmelo Hayes, Sami Zayn is ambushed by Trick Williams. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, and more.