SmackDown results, April 18, 2025: Cody Rhodes drops John Cena with another Cross Rhodes after shocking verbal battle

Seth Rollins delivered a PIPE BOMB

Seth "Freakin" Rollins delivers a harsh pipebomb on both of his WrestleMania opponents, CM Punk and Roman Reigns. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, and more. #SmackDown

Carmelo Hayes won the Andre the Giant Battle Royal

Carmelo Hayes outlasts the competition in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal and earns one of the biggest wins of his career. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown

The winner of the 2025 Andre the Giant Battle Royal is HIM.

Carlito and R-Truth became the first two Superstars eliminated after they battled over an apple, kick-starting what turned into a chaotic Battle Royal.

The luchadors of WWE formed an alliance and took out the arrogant Chad Gable, whittling the field.

The final four were Carmelo Hayes, Shinsuke Nakamura, Andrade and Rey Fenix, leading to an all-out war between the Superstars as they vied for the coveted prize.

Andrade eliminated Nakamura, and shortly after, El Grande Americano snuck in and eliminated Fenix, leaving Andrade and Hayes as the final two.

The longtime rivals gave it their all, and Hayes dumped Andrade over the top rope to etch his name into history.

Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Bianca Belair, Naomi and Jade Cargill got into huge brawl

One night before WrestleMania 41, Women’s World Champion IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi and Jade Cargill get into a wild brawl. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown

#DIY helped The Street Profits retain WWE Tag Team Championship against Motor City Machine Guns

Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa hijack the WWE Tag Team Title Match between The Street Profits and Motor City Machine Guns, absconding with the titles. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, and more. #SmackDown

The WWE Tag Team Title remains with Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins thanks to some help from Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa.

Just hours before WrestleMania, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley executed their efficient offense, and Ford showed off his incredible athleticism.

#DIY appeared out of nowhere and attacked both teams, forcing a disqualification and furthering the chaos in the SmackDown tag team division.

Zelina Vega def. Chelsea Green

Zelina Vega takes down Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green in a non-title match. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown

Zelina Vega stunned Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green in a non-title match.

A frustrated Green could not gain any momentum, and a Code Red from Vega gave her the huge victory.

LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa got derailed by Jacob Fatu and Braun Strowman

LA Knight attempts to take down Solo Sikoa until Jacob Fatu and Braun Strowman interrupt. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown

LA Knight & Braun Strowman def. Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa

United States Champion LA Knight teams with Braun Strowman to take on Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown

After Jacob Fatu and Braun Strowman interfered in a match between LA Knight and Solo Sikoa, a tag team match was made between the four Superstars.

Once Fatu and Strowman neutralized each other, the United States Champion countered a Samoan Spike into a BFT to secure the win.

Rey Mysterio, Rey Fenix, and Dragon Lee def. American Made - Six-Man Tag Team Match

Rey Fenix combines forces with Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee as they take on Chad Gable and The Creed Brothers. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown

The dream team of Rey Mysterio, Rey Fenix and Dragon Lee defeated American Made in an unforgettable Six-Man Tag Team Match.

Led by Chad Gable, Julius and Brutus Creed used their incredible strength to ground the high-flying luchadors, using joint manipulation and key suplexes to keep them off-balance.

The technical wrestlers couldn’t keep them down for long, as Fenix secured the win ahead of Mysterio’s match with El Grande Americano at WrestleMania 41.

Cody Rhodes and John Cena verbally destroyed each other

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and John Cena trade shocking remarks in a cataclysmic face-to-face confrontation. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown