Big Moments on SmackDown: Nakamura, Dillinger, Rowan (Videos)

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Apr 4, 2017

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.

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