WWE Friday Night SmackDown in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Live on the USA Network | April 3rd, 2026 — The Episode Preview:
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- Apr 5
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The April 3rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown — The Episode Rundown:
WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes will be on SmackDown as he tries to ruin Randy Orton's return to his home state of Missouri in St. Louis. What’ll happen? Will Cody Rhodes tap into his other side, or will The Viper strike when he needs to?
Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair will take on Bayley & Lyra Valkyria, a team that’ll also be in the Fatal-Four Way Tag Team Title Match at WrestleMania. What team will have the momentum coming out of this match tonight as we lead to WrestleMania?
For months now, Drew McIntyre & Jacob Fatu have been trying to hurt one another for months, and tonight they will address their Unsanctioned Match that’s scheduled for WrestleMania this year.
Rhea Ripley will take on Michin after she defeated B-Fab last week in a matter of seconds. Will Rhea Ripley make quick work of Michin tonight, or will B-Fab & Jade Cargill insert themselves to help Michin tonight?
WWE United States Champion Sami Zayn will be on SmackDown tonight after he defeated Carmelo Hayes to become a 2x WWE United States Champion. Will tonight be a peaceful night, or will Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams make an appearance tonight?
The Official Matches Announced for the April 3rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:
Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria in a Tag Team Match.
Rhea Ripley vs. Michin (with B-Fab & Jade Cargill) in a Singles Match.
The Official Appearances & Segments Announced for the April 3rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:
WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes looks to spoil Randy Orton’s homecoming on The Road to WrestleMania.
Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu will address their Unsanctioned Match at WrestleMania.
WWE United States Champion Sami Zayn returns to SmackDown as the new United States Champion.
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