Friday Night SmackDown on April 10, 2026, set the stage for WrestleMania 42 with heated promos and several key matches. Cody Rhodes and Pat McAfee clashed in a tense segment that could change the mood in Las Vegas next week.
Show Results
Here are the official match results from SmackDown on April 10, 2026.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Alexa Bliss | Defeated Bayley via pinfall |
| Royce Keys | Defeated Berto via pinfall |
| Jacob Fatu | Defeated Tama Tonga via pinfall |
| Trick Williams | Defeated Matt Cardona via pinfall |
| Danhausen | Defeated Kit Wilson via pinfall |
| Jade Cargill | Defeated IYO SKY via pinfall (main event) |
Key Moments and Promos
The night opened with a tense scene involving Cody Rhodes searching for Pat McAfee. Nick Aldis stopped Rhodes and warned him he could not make physical contact. Aldis said the orders were coming from “higher up.” Jelly Roll was also told to stay away.
Rhea Ripley confronted Jade Cargill over her recent attack on IYO SKY. IYO SKY then demanded to face Jade that night. Aldis confirmed the match as the main event, where Jade successfully defended her position by defeating IYO SKY.
Pat McAfee returned to address the WWE Universe. He claimed his actions last week were for the fans and said he worked with Ram Trucks to cover 25% of WrestleMania ticket costs for Saturday night through Monday. Cody Rhodes answered McAfee in the ring and called him a fraud and a “play wrestler.” Rhodes told McAfee to go home.
The confrontation escalated when Randy Orton appeared and dragged Jelly Roll by the leg at the entrance. Orton attacked Rhodes, and McAfee handed Orton the WWE Championship belt. Orton used the belt to strike Rhodes, heightening the feud just days before WrestleMania 42.
Sami Zayn also had a segment about change and staying true to fans. Trick Williams came out with Lil Yachty and made it clear he plans to leave Las Vegas as the United States Champion.
What This Means for WrestleMania
SmackDown pushed several storylines toward big matches in Las Vegas. The Rhodes–McAfee–Orton interaction raises questions about loyalties and possible attacks at WrestleMania. Jade Cargill beating IYO SKY keeps her momentum up heading into the weekend.
With the show just over a week away from WrestleMania 42, tensions are high and several angles look likely to collide in Vegas. This report is brought to you by UFCcoverage.
