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.
Lena Kross Reportedly Believed to Have Signed with AEW
AEW: Mina Shirakawa on Her Chemistry with Toni Storm Being Very Natural, Tony Khan on His Belief AEW Has Closed The Gap on WWE In “Very Meaningful Way”, Kyle Fletcher on His Mom Laughed At Him When He Told Her He Was Going To Be A Pro Wrestler
WWE RAW Notes: LA Knight & Gunther Advances to Finals of The Last Time Is Now Tournament, CM Punk Not Cleared To Compete Following Men’s WarGames, WWE World Title Match Set for 1/5/26 Show, Penta Shoulder Injury Update, 12/8 Show Card
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