— 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.
Carlee Bright Announces Departure from WWE
More on WWE Staff Town Hall Meeting on 4/27 – Nick Khan on Saudi Arabia Safety for Night of Champions 2026, Running Back-to-Back WrestleMania Events in Las Vegas, & Mark Shapiro Reveals WWE Usage of AI for Creative and Shows
Backstage Update on Pat McAfee Dropping Out of WWE Storyline with Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes and TKO Having “Complete Control” of WWE Creative
