These were the debuts and important happenings on tonight’s SmackDown after WrestleMania…
Erick Rowan Returned
Erick Rowan made his return from an injury, rejoining Bray Wyatt and teaming up with him to face Luke Harper and Randy Orton in the main event.
Tye Dillinger Debuted
NXT’s Tye Dillinger made his debut to a huge reaction, beating Curt Hawkins.
Shinsuke Nakamura Debuted
Nakamura debuted, interrupting The Miz and Maryse with his entrance, then really doing nothing other than entering the ring on TV. During commercials, he was challenged by Dolph Ziggler to a dark match after the show.
John Cena and Nikki Bella Will Be Gone a While
The Miz and Maryse reprised their roles as John Cena and Nikki Bella and basically said / confirmed that Cena and Nikki would be off WWE TV for a long time and this would be the last time the crowd would see them on SmackDown for a long while.
WWE: Triple H Says “A Lot Of Surprises In Store” for Royal Rumble 2026, Talent Spotted on Flight to Saudi Arabia for Royal Rumble, The Undertaker on “WWE Has Gotten ‘Too Comfortable’ Pulling Back The Curtain”
Daria Rae (Sonya Deville) on She “Never Wanted To Step Away” From Wrestling After 2020 Home Invasion Incident & Her Talks with TNA President Carlos Silva After Her WWE Departure
WWE RAW Notes: Bron Breakker Returns From “Suspension”, The Vision, Je’Von Evans, & Oba Femi Declares for Men’s Royal Rumble, Natalya Explains Her Maxxine Dupri Actions, Alpha Academy Wins Shot at WWE World Tag Titles, Becky Lynch Declares for Women’s Rumble, 2/2 Show Card
