— The team of Goldust and Stardust defeated NXT Tag-Team Champions The Ascension in the dark match held prior to the WWE television taping on Tuesday night in Newark, New Jersey.
— As previously reported, Sheamus issued a 4th of July U.S. challenge for this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown, which airs this Friday night on the SyFy Network. The challenge was ultimately accepted by Alberto Del Rio, which means Sheamus vs. Del Rio will take place this Friday night on SmackDown.
— Also announced for this week’s SmackDown, in his first appearance in quite a while, Chris Jericho will be making his return.
WWE SmackDown Ratings – April 24, 2026 – Down
Matt Hardy Says Carlos Silva Compensated TNA Talent Pulled from TNA-AEW Matches In Indies & Feels Those Matches Shouldn’t Have Been Cleared Due to TNA’s WWE Partnership
WWE RAW Notes: Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker, IYO SKY vs. Asuka, and Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns for WWE World Title Matches Set for Backlash 2026, Crowd Chants “We Want Kairi” During Asuka’s Attack on SKY, Joe Hendry Confirms He Joins RAW, Stephanie Vaquer Suffered “Injury”, 5/4 Card
