WWE SmackDown After WrestleMania in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, Live on the USA Network, April 24th, 2026 — The Episode Preview:

Jacob Fatu will be Live on Friday Night SmackDown, as he sends a message to the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns, tonight. (Image courtesy of WWE)

• Location: Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

• Start Time: 8 P.M. ET / 7 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. PT. Live on the USA Network.

  
  

The April 24th, WWE SmackDown After WrestleMania Episode Preview & What You Need To Know:

• Jacob Fatu made his presence known on RAW, as he confronted his cousin, the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns, as he is now eyeing that title, but he has a choice to make, and tonight, he sends out a message.

• Giulia will be defending her WWE Women’s United States Title against Tiffany Stratton, as she won the No. 1 Contender’s Match last week on WrestleMania SmackDown against Jordynne Grace, and now has a chance to add another title to her collection tonight.

• WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes will be on SmackDown after surviving the Punt Kick delivered by Randy Orton in the Main Event of Night One of WrestleMania. Will Mr. Orton appear and strike, or will someone new step up to Cody Rhodes?

• WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley is now a SmackDown Superstar as he defeeated Jade Cargill at WrestleMania to become Champion. Now, she has a target. Will someone new step up, or will B-Fab & Michin send a message tonight?

• Whoop That Trick! Trick Williams is the new WWE United States Champion and will hold a celebration tonight on SmackDown. Lil Yachty will be present by his side tonight on SmackDown.

• Brie Bella & Paige, the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, will be present on SmackDown tonight.

The Official Slated Matches Announced for the April 24th Episode of WWE SmackDown After WrestleMania:

1. Giulia (with Kiana James) (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton in a WWE Women’s United States Title Match.

The Official Appearances & Segments Announced for the April 24th Episode of WWE SmackDown After WrestleMania:

1. Jacob Fatu will be LIVE on SmackDown after confronting the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns.

2. WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes returns after being savagely punted by Randy Orton at WrestleMania.

3. WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley joins SmackDown as the new Women’s Champion.

4. WWE United States Champion Trick Williams to celebrate with Lil Yachty after capturing the WWE United States Title at WrestleMania.

5. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Brie Bella & Paige on SmackDown tonight.