After an unforgettable WrestleMania, WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Little Caesars Arena in midtown Detroit, Michigan! Cody Rhodes finished his story and will appear on SmackDown for the first time as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: April 12, 2024
Kevin Owens vs. Rey Mysterio vs. AJ Styles
WWE’s official preview:
The No. 1 Contender to Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes will soon be decided as Kevin Owens, Rey Mysterio and AJ Styles will face off in a Triple Threat Match with the winner advancing to a future one-on-one No. 1 Contenders’ Match.
The Hall of Famer Mysterio is riding high off of his WrestleMania XL win over his son “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar, while Owens and Styles look to for a massive win after each losing at The Showcase of the Immortals.
Who will advance to the No. 1 Contenders’ Match?
LA Knight vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Santos Escobar
WWE’s official preview:
With WrestleMania XL behind them, LA Knight, Bobby Lashley and Santos Escobar look to move forward and earn a championship opportunity by first winning a high-stakes Triple Threat Match.
Knight and Lashley both scored major WrestleMania XL victories over AJ Styles and The Final Testament, respectively, while Escobar and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio fell to Rey Mysterio and Andrade in tag team action.
Find out which Superstar will advance to the No. 1 Contenders’ Match TONIGHT!
Bayley makes her first appearance as WWE Women’s Champion
WWE’s official preview:
New WWE Women’s Champion Bayley will hit the ring for the first time as WWE Women’s Champion after her triumph over IYO SKY at WrestleMania XL.
Cody Rhodes makes his first SmackDown appearance as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion
WWE’s official preview:
The American Nightmare returns to the blue brand after finishing his story at WrestleMania XL and just days after being handed a mysterious gift from The Rock on Monday Night Raw.
With the WWE Championship in tow, what will Cody Rhodes have to say when he addresses the WWE Universe?
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