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WWE SmackDown: Final Showdown Before WrestleMania 42

4/18/2026

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Summary

Cody Rhodes Prepares WrestleMania

WWE SmackDown airs tonight at 8 p.m. EST from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the final show before WrestleMania 42.
Cody Rhodes will address Randy Orton, who will challenge him for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Notable matches include Tiffany Stratton versus Jordynn Grace for a No. 1 contender spot.
The event also features an eight-man Tag Team Street Fight and the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

History

Historical Context

WrestleMania I debuted on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden, featuring Hulk Hogan and Mr. T in a tag-team match. This landmark event attracted over 19,000 fans and established the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as a dominant force in professional wrestling, leading to the annual WrestleMania tradition that continues to shape sports entertainment today.

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Cody Rhodes Prepares WrestleMania

WWE SmackDown airs tonight at 8 p.m. EST from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the final show before WrestleMania 42.
Cody Rhodes will address Randy Orton, who will challenge him for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Notable matches include Tiffany Stratton versus Jordynn Grace for a No. 1 contender spot.
The event also features an eight-man Tag Team Street Fight and the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

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