SmackDown results, April 17, 2026: Cody Rhodes and CM Punk stand together before WrestleMania

Randy Orton let loose on Cody Rhodes

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Randy Orton lets loose on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes one night before their title match at WrestleMania 42. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

The MFTs def. The Wyatt Sicks | Eight-Man Tag Team Street Fight

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The Wyatt Sicks clash with The MFTs in a manic Street Fight. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

The MFTs conquered The Wyatt Sicks in an epic Eight-Man Tag Team Street Fight on the eve of WrestleMania 42. 

The action was fast-paced and chaotic as all eight Superstars came to blows inside the ring before the action spilled into the ringside area.

The hulking Erick Rowan clashed with Talla Tonga, but the Wyatt Sicks powerhouse was felled by a massive steel steps toss from the MFT monster. 

It was JC Mateo's turn to clean house as the former Olympian tossed Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis around the ring, but Rowan reappeared and introduced a bevy of trash cans, Kendo sticks and steel chairs to use as weapons. 

Nikki Cross inserted herself into the action by diving onto Tonga Loa, leading to more chaos inside the ring.

Tama Tonga appeared to be positioned to win the match, but Solo Sikoa ran in and hit a Samoan Spike on Uncle Howdy to win the bout, leading to a tense staredown between Tonga and Sikoa. 

Jacob Fatu vowed to destroy Drew McIntyre

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After being heinously attacked by Drew McIntyre last week, Jacob Fatu promises to bury The Scottish Warrior at WrestleMania 42. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest & R-Truth def. Kofi Kingston & Grayson Waller

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WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth defend against Kofi Kingston and Grayson Waller. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Damian Priest and R-Truth continue to be a successful pairing as they took down Kofi Kingston and Grayson Waller in an incredible WWE Tag Team Championship Match.

Waller did an expert job distracting the champions, allowing Kingston to dive on top of them and then mock the Las Vegas faithful, but it wasn't long before Priest took back control.

The champions isolated Waller and hit him with an innovative Flapjack/Flatliner maneuver to win the match and retain their championship. 

Rhea Ripley confronted Jade Cargill

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Before challenging her for the WWE Women’s Title at WrestleMania 42, Rhea Ripley confronts Jade Cargill. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Tiffany Stratton def. Jordynne Grace | Women's United States Championship No. 1 Contender's Match

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Tiffany Stratton battles Jordynne Grace to determine the No. 1 Contender to the Women’s United States Title. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Tiffany Stratton is one step closer to the Women's United States Championship after beating Jordynne Grace in a No. 1 Contender's Match.

The clash in styles was evident as Stratton tried using her athleticism to gain the upper hand while Grace did the same with her power, but only Stratton was left standing.

Grace went for a jaw-dropping neckbreaker, but Stratton flipped out of it and hit a rolling stunner and the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, all while staring down Giulia.

Sami Zayn contended with Trick Williams and a Gingerbread Man

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Trick Williams mocks United States Champion Sami Zayn by having a person in a gingerbread outfit make Zayn’s entrance. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

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Sami Zayn destroys the Gingerbread Man, Helluva Kicking his adversary. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

The Irresistible Forces destroyed Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria

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Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss take on Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

The tag team match pitting Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria was quickly interrupted by WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Lash Legend and Nia Jax, who laid waste to their WrestleMania 42 opponents. 

Royce Keys won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

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Royce Keys wins the 2026 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal by taking down Superstars such as Talla Tonga, Otis, Joe Hendry, Aleister Black and more. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Royce Keys made history by winning the 2026 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in epic fashion.

Dozens of Superstars filled the ring, but they started getting tossed by the handful as Kit Wilson, Joe Hendry, Johnny Gargano and more fell by the wayside.

As the dust settled, the final four Superstars were Otis, Aleister Black, Talla Tonga and Royce Keys, with the power of Tonga and Keys whittling the field down to two.

In a titanic showdown, Keys muscled Tonga over the top rope to secure his biggest victory yet in WWE.

Cody Rhodes and CM Punk stood together before WrestleMania

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Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk stand together before they face Randy Orton and Roman Reigns, respectively at WrestleMania 42. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.