Tonight’s WWE SmackDown, airing April 24, 2026, promises an action-packed night live from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Paige will appear on the WWE post-WrestleMania 42 show.
The show begins at 8pm ET and is available for international fans to watch on streaming platforms such as Netflix. Ringside News provides live match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Please keep checking this page. Refresh to see the latest results as the action unfoldsjoin the conversation in the comments section below!
Matches and key moments scheduled for WWE SmackDown on April 24, 2026
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Paige appears
- Undisputed WWE Champion “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes appears
- WWE United States Women’s Championship Match: “The Beautiful Madness” Julia (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton
- Celebrate Trick Williams’ WWE United States Championship Celebration with Lil Yachty
- WWE Women’s Champion “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley appears
- “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu appears
WWE SmackDown Results (4/24/26): Live Match Updates and Highlights
The show begins with a video package recapping last weekend’s WWE WrestleMania 42.
Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett then welcome us to the show and we watch Danhausen drive to WWE United States Champion Trick Williams and his entourage.
Jacob Fatu’s music then hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Fatu picked up the microphone and began saying that he told Roman Reigns on Monday that he wanted him. Fatu said Monday that he told Roman he didn’t need that title, but that he needed it. Then Fatu said Roman looked him in the eye and said he wasn’t ready. Fatu then says that the truth is that Roman is right. Fatu then said he was not ready, something he had never heard before in his life. Fatu then tells them to break everything and they say he is not ready. Fatu then tells him to get in the ring and prove it.
Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso then come down to the ring. Jimmy said he heard what you said on Monday. Then Jimmy says you can have more than that. And Jimmy says, you want that title. Then Jimmy says QB1 was on the field and fumbled. He then tells Fatu not to come to Roman. Then Jimmy says he’ll eat, learn, and level up. He then tells Fatu to perform the play with him and join the family. Jimmy then says none of these idiots will give you a lifestyle. Then Jay says the problem is it’s too late for all of that. Then Jay says you stepped up. Jay then says you opened your mouth. Then Jay says you are in the deep end now. Then Jay said he would see if you could swim. Jay then says he wants Roman’s respect, so walk up to him, look him in the eye, and prepare for war. Then Jay said he would bring it.
Then the solo chicoa music is interrupted. Solo then asks if they are listening to this. Solo then says they are lying. And Solo said, where were they two years ago, when no one needed you? Solo then said I was the one who brought you to WWE. Solo asks Fatu if he’s going to teach him how to do Eat. He then tells Fatu not to listen to them. Solo then says he wants to defeat Roman. Solo then says you want to be the champion. Then Solo says he can do it himself. Solo then says that he can’t defeat Roman on his own, and that he needs an army. Then Solo says he has an army. Then Tama Tonga takes the mic from her solo. Tama asks why he is wasting his time on this. Tama then says that Fatu is a lost cause. Then Tama says I think you’re going to beat Roman. Then Tama says that you can’t win either. Fatu then hits a superkick on Tama. And Fatu says the only person to talk to right now is Roman Reigns. Fatu then says to keep it 100, you think I can’t beat you. Fatu then tells them to line everything up. Then Fatu says it’s me versus you tonight.
Next up are Kathy Kelly, Julia James, and Kiana James. Kathy asks Julia if she feels pressured. Julia then says this isn’t WrestleMania. Kiana then says they’re both upset about the lack of respect. And she says her negotiation skills weren’t up to the task. And she said she would take care of Tiffany. Julia then says that she has defeated Tiffany before and will do it again. Kiana then yells at Cassie for making things tense between them.
Tiffany Stratton then makes her way down to the ring for the first match of the night, followed by Julia along with Kiana James.
WWE United States Women’s Championship Match: “The Beautiful Madness” Julia (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton
The match begins with both women locked up, with Tiffany floating a few times. Tiffany then does a few back handsprings and hits a clothesline for a near fall. Julia then hits an inside cradle for a near fall. Julia then scores a takedown and gets a crucifix for a nearfall. After that, we go back and forth near the waterfall. Julia then blocks a cartwheel Alabama slam and hits a neckbreaker for a near fall. Julia then hits a few headbutts. Julia then kicks Tiffany in the head, Tiffany gets Julia up and hits a Finlay Slam, but Julia crotches Tiffany and hits the Prettiest Moonsault Ever. Julia then hits a dropkick on Tiffany in the Tree of Heartbreak. Julia then hits Tiffany with a hanging neckbreaker. Julia then hits a few knees and sends Tiffany back into the ring.
Julia then hits a boot to the back and chokes Tiffany in the ropes. Julia then hits a chop and slams Tiffany in the face into the mat. Julia then goes for a Curb Stomp and she hits it. Julia then almost falls. Julia then stretches Tiffany over the ropes and hits a dropkick to the back for a near fall. Tiffany then hits a forearm and an Irish whip, but the splash misses. Julia then hits a kick to the back, but it results in a near fall. Julia then locks her in a rear chinlock. Both women then grab the other by the hair and force him to the mat. Tiffany then hits a few forearms and a clothesline. Tiffany then hits a handspring back elbow into the corner. Tiffany then hits a handspring cutter for a near fall. Tiffany then goes to the top and Julia punches Tiffany to stop her. Julia then goes for a butterfly superplex and hits it. Julia then almost falls.
Julia then hits a headbutt, but Tiffany escapes the slam. Kiana then tries to trip Tiffany and Tiffany grabs Kiana. Tiffany moves and Julia punches Kiana. Tiffany then gets a rollup for a nearfall. Tiffany then hits a Finlay slam and goes for the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, catching Tiffany and applying the Ring of Saturn. Tiffany then gets a rollup for a nearfall. Tiffany then hits a few forearms and knees. Tiffany then misses a double stomp and Julia suffers a nearfall. Julia then hits a running knee and goes for the Northern Lights Bomb, but Tiffany escapes and hits the Alabama Slam. Tiffany then went to the top and performed the most beautiful moonsault of all time for the win.
The winner is the new WWE United States Women’s Champion, Tiffany Stratton!
Next, let’s look at what happened to The Miz and Danhausen at WrestleMania. And we see Danhausen showing up at The Miz’s house earlier this week. Miz wants to know what he’s doing here, and Danhausen says he’s cursing the house. Danhausen then appears in The Miz’s pool. The Miz then jumps at him, but Danhausen moves out of the way and The Miz falls into the pool.
Kathy Kelly was then seen on stage with Tiffany Stratton, and she congratulated her on her win. Tiffany said it’s really great to be champion again. Tiffany then says that there was a chance she could have been runner-up, but that’s no longer the case. Tiffany then says that she is now the U.S. Women’s Champion. Tiffany then says she will show the WWE Universe why WWE is held on Tiffy Time.
Brie Bella then makes her way down to the ring with Paige. Brie starts by saying that it feels incredible to be in the ring as champion. Brie then said that WrestleMania was special. Brie said that although she couldn’t compete next to her sister, she hopes Nikki will be back soon. Bree said afterward that she was happy to call her friend, whom she calls a sister. Bree then welcomes Paige back. Paige says she’s back and asks if she missed him. Page says she lost her voice after that, but it was a hellish week. Paige said what a great way to go home when Bree called her to take her back. Paige then said she was so proud to be back with Bree. Paige then says they are tag team champions now. Paige then said that it had been a tough road to get here, but she was proud to be home. Paige then says that even though they were in the ring with some of the best competitors, SmackDown is her home. Paige then says she’s not going anywhere.
Charlotte Flair’s music then hits and she makes her way down to the ring with Alexa Bliss. Flair says he’s happy to have Page back. Alexa then says that’s good even though Paige pinned her. Flair then says that he and Alexa have what they want. Alexa then says she doesn’t want to disrupt the WrestleMania moment. Flair then says that if he wants to prove that this is his home, there’s no better way than to confront them. Paige then says that if Bree is depressed, then she’s depressed too. Bree then said she would do it tonight because she was depressed. Page then asks for a referee right away.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: The Bellas’ WWE Hall of Famers Brie Bella and Paige (c) vs. Sharlexa (“The Queen” Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss)
The match starts with Brie hitting Alexa with a knee, and Alexa follows up with a neckbreaker. Brie hits a sunset flip but Alexa rolls over and hits a dropkick. Flair then tags in and chops Brie up. Paige is then pulled into Flair, but Flair and Alexa don’t take advantage of it. Flair then hits a fallaway slam and Brie hits a kick to Flair. More back elbows by Brie and a corner kick by Flair. Flair also misses a kneedrop to the leg at the ropes. Flair then blocks Brie’s tag, but Brie hits an enzuigiri. Jaycee Jayne drags Page off the apron and onto the ring steps. The referee then calls the bell.
The winners and the remaining WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions due to disqualification are WWE Hall of Famers Brie Bella and Paige from The Bellas!
After the game, Fallon Henry and Laney Reed join the attack. Jaycee then kicks Paige to the floor and Laney and Fallon hit a double Ragnarok on Alexa.
Royce Keys then canceled the promotion, saying she didn’t want to disappoint people. Meanwhile, comments from East Palo Alto were heard about how important it is for him to be successful in WWE. Lois then says that sometimes it feels like no one is watching, but everyone is. Lois then says it’s time to return the favor. Lois then says that she has someone relying on her and she has no intention of slowing down.
Cody Rhodes’ music then hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Cody then grabbed the microphone and started by asking fans what they wanted to talk about. Cody then says he wants to talk about how he quit WrestleMania 42, but that doesn’t mean he’s the champion. Cody said, covered in blood, but still decided to walk the long hill. Cody then said he made that decision because he felt it was his job as WWE Champion. And Cody says the only superpower he might have is to always stand up. And Cody said the moment you saw him go up that ramp, that meant this run was over, and this run actually started around the corner from here four years ago.
Cody has since said that he wanted to send a message at WrestleMania, both on paper and in his heart. Cody then says, even though he knew he wouldn’t be medically allowed to do it after that. Cody then says he wanted to send a message to his opponent, Randy Orton. Cody then says Orton isn’t here tonight. Cody then said that Orton started the sport because he taught him everything, and everything he taught him is what helped him beat him. Cody then says Orton hit his best shot, a punt to the head, but he’s still standing. Cody then says he wanted to send a message to Sami Zayn, who sarcastically and condescendingly called him Golden Boy backstage. Cody then said that when he showed up at WrestleMania, he would be decked out from head to toe in gold, his family would be decked out in gold, and they would all be gold.
And Cody said this, and the most important message he wanted to send was to the outside forces that keep interfering with his WrestleMania plans and want to join this Nightmare Family Party. Cody then tells him that his opponent is 0-3 and to give it his all, count the money and don’t worry about the important things. Cody then says this is the first SmackDown after WrestleMania. Cody then says that, as the richest man in sports, he’s no hunter. Cody then says that if he’s from NXT, RAW, or Smackdown, it’s easy to find him. Cody then says that finding him is easy, but defeating him is difficult. Cody then drops the mic and his music hits.
Next, let’s take a look back at what happened in the tag title match.
Next, Solo Shikoa is in MFT, but Tara Tonga is not. Solo told JC Mateo and Tama Tonga that he wanted to win the tag team titles and bring them to his family. Solo then tells her not to disappoint her family. Tonga Loa asks about Jacob, but Solo tells her not to worry about him. Solo then says that Fatu will teach him a lesson: without them, Fatu cannot defeat Roman.
Damian Priest and R-Truth then go down to the ring for the next match of the night, followed by MFT.
WWE Tag Team Championship Match: Damian Priest and R-Truth (c) vs. MFT (Tama Tonga and JC Mateo)
The match started with Truth and Tama, with Tama hitting a flurry of punches and kicks. Truth then lands a few kicks and punches. Then Tama hits an elbow to the top of the head. Then Truth hits a flying shoulder tackle and Tama hits a dropkick. Tama misses a jumping elbow drop and Priest tags in. Priest hits Tama with punches, but Tama hits an Irish whip. Priest then hits Tama with a jumping forearm and JC with a kick. Priest then hits a flying elbow into the corner. Priest then signals for a rebound clothesline, but JC distracts Priest. Next, JC hits a priest and Tama hits a forearm. Tama then crashed into a clothesline on the floor and Tonga Loa crashed into a clothesline.
Priest then hits a clothesline on JC. Truth also tags in, and Truth gets a shoulder tackle. He then picks up JC and slams him down. Truth then hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Truth then goes for the AA, but Tonga gets on the ring apron and distracts Truth and the referee. Tama then gets in the ring and hits a swinging neckbreaker on Truth. JC then hits a German suplex on Truth. He then goes for a cover but Priest breaks it up. Tama then chases Priest out of the ring. Tama then hits Truth with an uppercut. JC then slams Truth into the corner and Tama goes for a splash but Truth moves out of the way. Priest then makes the tag. Priest and Truth then hit a rise up flapjack for the win.
Winners and current WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth!
Next, we’ll see more of Danhausen at The Miz’s house. Danhausen hits The Miz in the groin with a golf club and takes the slammy. Maryse then witnesses Danhausen leaving the house, and Miz throws chocolate at Danhausen, but it misses and hits Maryse. Danhausen then rides off on a child’s bicycle.
Then I turn to the back and see Lil Yachty and Trick Williams come out. Then they shake hands, Lil Yachty knocks on the door and Gingerbread Man comes out.
Trick Williams’ music then plays and he makes his way down to the ring with Lil Yachty and the Gingerbread Man. A small table has champagne and balloons on ice. Trick said he thinks the public is excited to celebrate a new U.S. champion. Trick then says they were just at WrestleMania last week and there were 50,000 fans and Lil Yachty was there and he was there and the Gingerbread Man was there. He then asked the fans to say what they did on Sunday, and the fans chanted “Whoop that Trick.”
Lil Yachty then said there was a celebrity road to the WrestleMania tour and he’s still there. Yachty then says that if Trick is the Anointed One, then he is a prophet. Yachty then says that if Trick is Michael Jackson, he’s Quincy Jones. Yachty then says that if Trick is Mike Tyson, he’s Don King. Yachty then says that if Michael Jordan’s Trick Williams, then he’s Phil Jackson. Then Yachty says there will be no more US open challenges. And the trick is, if you want an invitation, look for a wedding, and if you want a US champion, look for a US champion who looks like chocolate milk with lemon pepper steppers. Then the trick music plays and the pyro goes off.
Gingerbread Man grabs a candy cane stick and hits Trick Williams from behind. Then Lil Yachty turned around and he hit Lil Yachty with it too. When the gingerbread man took off his mask, it was Sami Zayn. The fans then boo, and Trick performs a helluva kick.
Kathy Kelly then asks Lois Keyes about last week’s win. Lois says the past few weeks have been emotional. Royce then said he made his debut and then won the Andre the Giant Battle Royale. Lois then said she was just getting started and would take what she wanted. Solo Chicoa appears and congratulates Lois on her victory. Solo then says that the big man isn’t happy, but he took the night off.
Next, we look at the Miz vs. Danhausen tape story. Danhausen then makes his way down to the ring for the next match of the night, followed by The Miz.
Single match: The Miz vs. Danhausen
The match begins with Kit winning the Slammy Award, and Danhausen lands a takedown with a crossbody and headscissors. Miz then goes to the floor. Kit then gets on the apron to distract Danhausen and The Miz hits Danhausen from behind. Miz then hits a few kicks. While The Miz celebrated with Kit, Danhausen got up and berated The Miz and Kit. The pyro then went off and Danhausen got the rollup for the win.
Danhausen wins the single match!
After the match, Danhausen tries to use smoke to get out, but it doesn’t work. The Miz then goes after Danhausen, but Danhausen avoids The Miz and The Miz collides with Kit. Danhausen then drives away.
We then get a video package of Blake Monroe appearing on Smackdown.
Rhea Ripley’s music then plays and she makes her way down to the ring. Rhea begins by saying that your mami is finally a champion again. Rhea said Jade proved to her that she can go at WrestleMania. Rhea then says it’s time for the WWE Women’s Champion to prove she’s a fighting champion. Rhea then says that she knows there are a lot of people in the back who are looking for a chance. Rhea says if anyone wants to get close to her, now is their chance.
Jaycee Jayne then makes her way down to the ring with Fallon Henry and Lainey Reed. Then Jaycee says she understands. Then Jaycee says you are a star and a champion. Jaycee then says that he will be the first to admit that Rhea won big at WrestleMania. Jaycee said these people want to know who should get the credit. Then Jaycee says, Fallon and Lainey, I’ll give her credit for erasing your little legend tonight. Then Leah says she saw what they did before. Rhea then says that defeating so many legends is very impressive, but let’s stop while we’re still ahead.
Fallon then says thank you, but no thank you. And she says what they’ve done is nothing compared to what they’re going to do to you. Then Laney says you can hold them accountable too. Leah then laughs and says she thought Jade was being cheeky. She then said that she was used to playing numbers games with herself and that it didn’t really matter. Rhea then said if you want to fight, I’m ready to fight. Then Rhea says, “Just shoot.” Jaycee then tells Leah that they will learn that they are always ready to throw up their hands.
Then Nick Aldis came out and said he liked the idea. Nick then says he was thinking of a punishment for their actions, and that it happened in the ring. And Nick said, you’re going to face Rhea Ripley.
Non-title match: WWE Women’s Champion “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley vs. Fatal Influence’s Jaycee Jayne
The match begins with both fighters locked up, with Rhea slamming Jaycee’s face into the mat first. Leah then waves to Jaycee. Jaycee goes for a Greco-Roman knucklelock but toys with Rea. Rhea then blocks a kick and Jaycee escapes a slam attempt and applies a side headlock. Then Rhea avoids a clothesline and hits a shoulder tackle. Jaycee then locks in a waistlock and Rhea blocks an O’Connor roll. Jaycee then throws punches, but Rhea blocks an Irish whip and Jaycee hits a headscissors takedown. Rhea then catches Jaycee in the corner, but Jaycee fights back with a half horseback. Rhea then knocks Jaycee off the apron and goes for a dropkick over the ropes, but Jaycee moves.
Rhea then avoids a kick from the apron and Rhea hits a faceplant on the apron from the electric chair position. Jaycee then kicks Leah, distracting Laney and Fallon. Jaycee then hits a forearm for a near fall. Jaycee then chokes Rhea with the ropes. Jaycee then sends Rhea into the turnbuckles and she kicks and chokes Rhea. Jaycee then hits him with a cannonball, sending him into a near fall. Jaycee then misses a chop and Rhea lands a few forearms and punches. Jaycee then hits a punch but she gets a nearfall. Jaycee then hits him with a few elbows to the collarbone. Jaycee then locks in a reverse chin lock. Rhea then gets up and sends Jaycee onto her back into the turnbuckle. Then Jaycee gets a nearfall with a shoulder tackle.
Rhea then hits a few kicks and a short arm clothesline. Rea then hits a back heel kick. Rhea then slams Jaycee in the face into the mat and follows up with a dropkick. Rhea goes for the Razor’s Edge, but Jaycee approaches the ropes and hits a thrust kick. Jaycee. Rea then missed a charge into the corner when he floated. Jaycee then hits a flying knee for a near fall. Jaycee then misses a rolling elbow, but Rhea hits a backheel kick. Rhea then goes up top and Jaycee falls into the ropes to stop Rhea. Jaycee then goes to the turnbuckles.
Rhea then lands a few punches and hits a superkick into the turnbuckle. Rhea then carries Jaycee on her shoulders and Jaycee gets a victory roll for a near fall. Rhea then hits a backheel kick and she hits the Razor’s Edge and follows up with a flying boot for a nearfall. Rhea then goes for the Prism Rock and Jaycee kicks Rhea away. Rhea then goes for Riptide, Fallon clips Rhea and the referee calls for the bell.
The winner of the non-title match by disqualification is WWE Women’s Champion “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley!
After the match, Fallon, Laney, and Jaycee attack Rhea and Jaycee hits her with a rolling elbow.
Now let’s take a look at what happened at the end of RAW.
Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso then come up to Jacob Fatu and say that MFT will be involved, but they are rooting for Fatu. Fatu then says he doesn’t need help and leaves.
We then see Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss in the trainer’s room. Rhea Ripley then appears and asks Flare if something is wrong. Then Bliss says they are, and that it’s a deadly effect. Flair then leaves saying he will get Jaycee Jayne next week. Flair then tells Rhea that it’s not Rhea and Flair is like that.
Next, we get a video package about Brock Lesnar.
Next, we get a video package of Ricky Saints coming to Smackdown.
Solo Chicore then makes his way down to the ring for the main event of the night against MFT, followed by Jacob Fatu.
Single match: MFT Solo Score vs. “Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu
The match begins with Solo performing a shoulder tackle, but Fatu gets to his feet. Fatu then hits a right hand that sends Solo into the corner. Fatu then climbs onto the second rope and starts headbutting Solo, but Solo slams Fatu face first into the top turnbuckle. Solo then climbed onto the second turnbuckle and hit Fatu with several right hands. Solo then goes to the ropes but Fatu shoulder tackles him. Fatu then goes to the ropes, but JC Mateo grabs Fatu’s leg while distracting the referee. Solo then sends Fatu out of the ring. Tama Tonga then hits Fatu with a right hand. JC Mateo then sends Fatu back into the ring and The Usos escape. Fatu gets mad at them and Solo hits a clothesline. Solo then goes for a cover, but Fatu kicks out.
Solo then sends Fatu into the ring steps. Fatu then blocks a shot into the steps and Fatu sends a solo into the steps. Fatu then misses a hip to the corner and Roa slams Fatu into the ropes. Solo then hits Fatu with a punch. Solo then hits a running hip and chokes Fatu against the ropes. JC then punches Fatu. Solo then hits a running hip into the corner. Fatu then lands a few punches on Solo, but Solo catches Fatu with a handspring move, and Solo hits a German suplex for a near fall. Solo then hits a headbutt and Fatu returns a headbutt. Then it’s time to roll with the punches. Solo then hits a spike and Fatu hits a kick of his own. Fatu then lands a few punches.
Fatu then hits a kick and a clothesline. Fatu then hits a back sentone. Fatu then hit a splash in the corner and headbutted Solo from the turnbuckle. Fatu then hit a running hip and spun him. Tama then distracts Fatu and Solo attempts a Samoan spike but misses. Fatu then hits a superkick and goes to the top. Roa then distracts the referee and JC knocks Fatu off the turnbuckle. Solo then gets a rollup for a near fall. Fatu then hits Tama, Roa, and JC with punches and suicide dives. Furthermore, Solo thrusts and kicks and hits Urange. Solo then goes up top and hits a frog splash for a near fall. Solo then sets up the Samoan Spike and Fatu moves and hits a superkick and a pop-up Samoan drop. Fatu then performed a double jump moonsault for the win.
The single match winner is “Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu!
After the match, Tama, Roa, and JC attack Fatu. Lore gets a chair and Jimmy and Jay continue down the aisle. Fatu then kicked a chair away from Roa and he punched JC and kicked him in the balls. Fatu then hits Tama, Roa, and JC with a chair. He then places a chair around JC’s head and places it on his balls. Fatu then hits a running hip on both men. Fatu then performed a suicide dive on Roa and rearranged the announcement desk. Afterwards, Roa is put on the announce desk and falls. Fatu then headbutts Roa into the announce desk. Fatu then hits a splash on the announce desk. Fatu then circles back into the ring. Then, as the show draws to a close, Fatu looks at Jimmy and Jay.
