Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 27, 2026

We hear from Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). Roman says he will leave the past in the past and calls The Usos the only people he can trust. He states that he does not know where Jacob Fatu is coming from, and that everyone had two years to make their move. Jey agrees with Jacob Fatu wanting to upgrade his household, but says it should not be at Roman's expense. Jimmy says that Jacob Fatu is dangerous when Jey says that Jacob is a different breed, and that there must be consequences for Jacob stepping up. Roman takes stock of what The Usos have to say and states that he will address this later tonight.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Rollins says he lost to Gunther at WrestleMania because of Bron Breakker, who he blames for Roman Reigns holding the World Heavyweight Championship. Rollins then calls Breakker out so they can handle some unfinished business. Bron Breakker and "The Oracle" Paul Heyman show up and head to the ring, and Rollins tells Breakker that he gave him the world on a silver platter only for Breakker to take everything away from him. He says that Breakker is responsible for his having to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship and miss WrestleMania, but Breakker says that he and "Big" Bronson Reed had to be Rollins' errand boys and put out the fires he started. Breakker says that they had to fight all of Rollins' battles for him while he kept repeating the same introduction every week, and says that he never needed Rollins or his vision, and that he is here today because he needed Paul Heyman. Rollins says that Breakker just proved everything he knew about him, even when he knew that Breakker was the next big thing in WWE and the most versatile athlete he had ever seen in WWE in fourteen years, yet Breakker did not have a mind for the business. Rollins says he knows better than anybody about being a 28-year-old coming into WWE thinking the business owes them something and having to make hard decisions, yet where Breakker tries, he succeeds. He says that when he bet on himself, he becomes a champion, but when Breakker bet on himself, it only gave him The Vision. Rollins then says that Breakker is not ready, but Breakker says he was going to be a main eventer with or without Rollins. He says that Rollins cannot handle being champion anymore, and says that while he came up short at becoming World Heavyweight Champion, he lost to the best in the world instead of someone who self-proclaims it. Breakker gives credit where credit is due to Rollins and tells him that he is the best in the world at being number two, and Rollins asks Breakker if he had to ask his uncle for help with his promo. Rollins then gives Breakker the opportunity to prove that he is ready at Backlash, then tells Breakker that he is not even number two in his own family.

Backstage, Raquel Rodriguez assaults Stephanie Vaquer from behind. As Liv Morgan watches, Roxanne Perez crushes Vaquer between two road crates before Liv proclaims that the Women's World Championship is hers.

"All Ego" Ethan Page watches the next match from ringside.

Penta beats Rusev after slipping out of the Accolade and tricking Rusev into kicking him out of mid-air again by holding on to the ropes before going for - and winning with - a schoolkid pin. After the match, Rusev attacks Penta, then glares at "All Ego" Ethan Page when he tries to join in. Ethan backs off, and when Penta fights back, Ethan attacks Penta from behind. Rusev and Ethan gang up on Penta when Je'Von Evans shows up and makes the save.

We hear from Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano). El Grande Americano II says he will face El Grande Americano I in a mask vs. mask match that will be the biggest and most important fight he has ever had. He says he will have to be ready to fight for not only his life, but his name, his colors and his home, and there is no better way to prepare for this by issuing a respectful challenge to Rey Mysterio. He says it would be an honor to prepare himself by facing Rey Mysterio.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky boasts that she has gotten rid of AJ Lee and ended her "horrible" title reign and put championship gold around the waist of someone who truly deserves it - herself - and become the first woman to win four different titles at WrestleMania. She also states that she is not only a three-time Women's Intercontinental Champion, but she is on the way to becoming the winningest woman in WrestleMania history and beating The Undertaker's record. Becky then says that she had to show her daughter what a real champion is, and that even though it is not about the five-star hotels and the biggest cities, but about showing up in "run-down" towns like Laredo, Texas for the "common folk." She knows that the fans want her to be a fighting champion and face the best of the best, and for that, she issues an open challenge to whoever wants to come out and get welcomed to the big time. The challenge is answered by Iyo Sky, who heads to the ring and verbally accepts Becky's challenge. Becky says that Iyo is not new and shiny and that she is accepting on behalf of Rhea Ripley, saying she wants "to fight Shawn Michaels, not Marty Jannetty." When Becky says that Iyo Sky has been holding Rhea Ripley back, Iyo Sky slaps her. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and makes the match between Iyo and Becky for the Women's Intercontinental Championship official.

Becky Lynch retains the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Iyo Sky after Asuka shows up and trips Iyo Sky down as the referee checks on Becky Lynch. After the match, Asuka attacks Iyo and puts her in the Asuka Lock.

Backstage, El Grande Americano I meets with Rey Mysterio and accuses Rey of endorsing El Grande Americano II, then asks if he needs to watch his back during the mask vs. mask match. Rey says that all he wants is for both Americanos to respect lucha libre, then Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) show up and confront El Grande Americano I and Rey. Rey says he is not taking sides here, and El Grande Americano II says they will settle things in the ring.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). As Jimmy and Jey say that Roman Reigns will announce his decision when he makes it, LA Knight shows up and tells them they do not need Roman. The Usos say that this is family business, but Knight tells them that they have power and when power corrupts, it becomes his business.

Joe Hendry is in the ring for his first main roster concert. He sings about his WWE career so far before stating that he has signed to Raw, then tells General Manager Adam Pearce to fire Logan Paul. An angry Logan Paul storms out to the ring with Austin Theory, insisting that he is unfireable and says that the fans are awful just like Hendry's song. He also says that Hendry's first night on Raw will be his last. Theory states that the World Tag Team Championships make him and Logan Paul the best tag team in the world and make them winners, even though the fans feel otherwise. Hendry tells Logan and Theory that all he sees is a couple of prime time losers. Theory and Logan clear the ring, then Theory declares that the ring is theirs and that they go through everyone, starting with Hendry. Theory slaps Hendry, and Hendry fires back until the numbers game takes over. All of a sudden, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and fight Logan and Theory, making quick work of them before Logan saves Theory from a splash by Montez Ford. Hendry hits the aerial offense, then celebrates with The Street Profits.

Backstage, Grayson Waller demands an opportunity from General Manager Adam Pearce, even going so far as to call Oba Femi "Oba rated" for beating Brock Lesnar at the end of his career. Oba Femi is surprisingly behind Grayson, and makes it clear he wants him in the ring tonight.

Backstage, Joe Hendry thanks The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) for the help, and after Hendry leaves, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up. Before Rollins speaks, Montez Ford tells Rollins that last week was about the World Tag Team Titles before he and Dawkins walk off.

Rey Mysterio beats El Grande Americano II. During the match, Bravo Americano trips Rey and distracts the referee so that Rayo Americano can load El Grande Americano II's mask with a steel plate. Rayo ends up eating a 619, but El Grande Americano II still has the steel plate. El Grande Americano I shows up and stops El Grande Americano II from using the steel plate, and Rey hits El Grande Americano II with the 619 for the pin and the win. After the match, Rey Mysterio finds the steel plate and takes it with him on the way out. Afterwards, El Grande Americano I gets in the ring and attacks El Grande Americano II, and officials have to rush into the ring to restore order.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins vs. Bron Breakker and Iyo Sky vs. Asuka are both official for Backlash.

We her from Asuka, who says that she and Iyo Sky are done when she says she is done. She says that she is still Iyo's senpai and that Iyo has done nothing but disappoint her. Asuka says she used to blame herself, but she finally realizes that Iyo is the problem. She says that Iyo failed her and her family, then says that she is now alone because she did not want another Iyo. She says she spared Iyo so she could still make her part of her family again, but now that she has given up on having a family, she will destroy Iyo and prove that Iyo will never be ready for her.

Oba Femi beats Grayson Waller. After the match, Oba Femi mentions Grayson Waller stating that there are no opportunities and proposes a solution to the problem. He then announces that starting tonight, the Oba Femi open challenge will commence. He asks anyone who wants to face him and see how he compares to the top of the mountain to step up, but warns that he will punish them, as they are stepping into the ring with "The Ruler."

Backstage, Liv Morgan speaks with Roxanne Perez as Raquel gets ready for her match. Liv apologizes to Roxanne about how things down with Finn Balor and says that The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) is family and Finn put himself before the family. Liv says she will be in Roxanne's corner as she gets one step closer to tag team gold. Liv leaves after Roxanne says she needs a second, then Finn Balor shows up and warns Roxanne that she cannot trust Liv or anyone in The Judgment Day. Roxanne questions who she can really trust between him and The Judgment Day and warns Finn to leave before he gets hurt. Finn wishes her luck and leaves.

The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) beat Bayley and Lyra Valyria.

We see a video package for Sol Ruca, who officially signs her Raw contract next week.

Roman Reigns heads to the ring. Roman says the World Heavyweight Championship was made in spite of him and to take away his shine, but it never worked, then says that the title does not make the man and that the man makes the title, which he has already done. Roman boasts that he put the World Heavyweight Championship in Night 2 of WrestleMania and made it relevant, and now he is proud of the title, which he proclaims is now respected and acknowledged. As the crowd acknowledges Roman, Jacob Fatu shows up and heads to the ring. Roman hopes that Jacob Fatu made the right choice to unite their family and not divide it after a week, but Jacob says he did not even need an hour to think about it and insists that he needs the World Heavyweight Championship. He accuses Roman of being stuck in his championship bubble and not being on the grind like he is, stating that he was broke wondering if he would be in WWE while Roman ran The Bloodline. Jacob says that it is not about how you start, but how you finish, and it eventually got him here after Solo Sikoa was the one to call him and give him a chance. Roman says Jacob is either confused or dumb and that Solo could not get a cup of coffee in the building if he wanted to. Roman states that he is the one who runs the place, and while he has been distracted and things have gotten hectic, and he has not forgotten about Jacob, even having signed off on him. He says that Jacob does not deserve the World Heavyweight Championship and is akin to nepotism, which causes Jacob Fatu to hit Roman with the Tongan Death Grip not once, but twice, and choke him out. Jacob tells Roman that he will take everything from him, then lets go and leaves the ring. Roman tells Jacob that he owes him at Backlash, and he will see him then. Jacob tells Roman that he will see him next week before the show fades to black.

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Let's Go! - LFG recap for April 26, 2026

Shawn Michaels thanks Bubba Ray Dudley and Booker T for returning for LFG. With The Undertaker being part of AAA creative, Shawn Michaels needs athletes ready for NXT, and while he wants to do away with the scoring system, he does want others to help him, such as trainer and head coach Matt Bloom, who is also in the room. He says that with everything going on, he needs people in the pipeline at all times.

We are introduced to trainer and head coach Matt Bloom, and talks about his time in WWE as Prince Albert, A-Train, and Lord Tensai. We are then introduced to Kevin Owens, who is hoping to reach the next generation of WWE Superstars as he recovers from injury. Owens has been in the business for 25 years and professional wrestling is all he has ever done. He is glad to be around people after being out for eight to nine months. We are also introduced to Natalya, who is aware of the machine that WWE is and is also hoping to pass on her knowledge as well. We hear from Elijah Holyfield, who is back from injury. We also hear from Harlem Lewis, who was runner up in Season 2. For him, it is not just about winning; he is here to be better than all the rest.

Matt Bloom meets with Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, Kevin Owens and Natalya. He says that Shawn Michaels has some people who he needs to be ready. Two of them are Nikkita Lyons and. Meanwhile, Bubba Ray gets to work with Drake Morreaux again while Kevin Owens is introduced to Keanu Carver. Kendal Grey is viewed as having the highest potential, and Natalya gets to coach her. Penina Tuilalepa, now known as PJ Vasa, will be coached by Booker T.

We are introduced to Nikkita Lyons, who mentions her injured right knee and the ten months of rehab that she had to undergo. She says that he has been trying to find herself again, and that she is the one writing the story. She then teaches Bubba Ray a secret handshake, as Bubba Ray is hoping to get Nikkita Lyons back to where she was before her injury. We then get introduced to Kali Armstrong, who ran track and field both in college and professionally before coming to WWE.

Kali Armstrong beats Nikkita Lyons. Bubba Ray Dudley and Booker T agree that the match was entertaining and that both women have plenty of star power. After the match, Booker T wants Kali Armstrong to think like she did in the match in future matches. Bubba Ray likes the physicality from both women, even though they could have sold moves a little more appropriately. He also reminds Nikkita not to do something that could take the eyes off of her opponent during entrances.

Before the next match, Booker T and Bubba Ray Dudley get frustrated with Keanu Carver, and Carver gets frustrated in turn. We learn more about Keanu Carver, such as how he got in a fight with his college football coach, wisely decided that he would not make it to professional football, and then became an Uber Eats driver before people asked him what he was even doing. This led to him coming to WWE through their recruiting page. Bubba Ray tells Drake Morreaux that Carver made a bad first impression before Kevin Owens speaks with Carver. Owens tells Carver to think about what is more important to him and to be more coachable. Meanwhile, Bubba Ray reminds Drake that he will have his fair share of doubters. We then hear from Drake Morreaux, whose contract with WWE is about to expire and that it is "nut up or shut up." Matt Bloom says that the clock is ticking and that if Drake Morreaux cannot come up with something that will make him more noticeable, his WWE career may come to an end.

Drake Morreaux beats Keanu Carver. Both men notice that the match is not very physical. Bubba Ray states that Drake did better in the beginning and the end than in the middle. After the match, Owens tells Carver that both men looked "too light" and were too careful, and that his offense and his presence needs to match and that he needs to be more vicious. Bubba Ray tells Drake mostly the same thing, and tells him that both of them need to bring it and lay it in. He tells Drake to dive into the swamp and fight the alligator with his bare hands, and to "let it go." Drake feels happy, but also pissed off, to be back.

We are introducd to Kendal Grey, who talks about her amateur wrestling past and being on the boys' varsity theme before saying that she will not stop until she gets what she wants. Natalya feels that Kendal is someone to watch out for as she and Booker T look into how to make Kendal vs. PJ Vasa look like a David vs. Goliath-style match. Booker T notes that PJ Vasa has a lot of pressure on her right now after the progress she has made in the first two seasons.

Kendal Grey beats PJ Vasa. Shawn Michaels and Matt Bloom agree that Kendal Grey will do great, and when Kendal goes behind the curtain, she finds out that Shawn and Matt Bloom have talked and that she will be going to NXT. Natalya is proud of Kendal, who says that she is where she wants to be. PJ Vasa says that the crowd was on fire. Booker T is proud of both women, saying they did what they needed to do perfectly. PJ Vasa is happy that Kendal is on NXT and is proud to be the one to push her upwards. We then see Kendal Grey sign her NXT contract.

The Dark Knight Rises - Gotham Wrestling recap for April 26, 2026

We hear from Commissioner Little Guido, who announces that the Five Boroughs Classic is starting. Each episode starts with a six-man tag match, one for each borough, with the teammates of the winning team facing each other in three-way matches for the main event. The five winners of these three-way matches will face each other in a Skyscraper Match in Los Angeles, California on Sunday Night Slam, with the winner receiving $50,000 that willbe personally awarded by Commissioner Little Guido. This week's block represents The Bronx.

"Thicc Daddy" Andy Brown, Jarrett Diaz and "Platinum" Max Caster beats The Backseat Boyz (JP and Tommy Grayson) and Nick Dos Santos to move on in the Bronx block of the Five Boroughs Classic and will go on to the three-way main event later on. During the match, Jarrett Diaz tags himself in to get the pin and the win, much to the chagrin of Andy Brown and Max Caster, the latter of whom confronts Diaz afterwards.

Backstage, Brandon Sokler interviews "The Greek God" Papadon, who says that having a championship around his waist is a huge opportunity, and that when "Main Evant" Evan Daniels wanted the best and the baddest, he just got it.

Before the next match, "Main Evant" Evan Daniels tells the fans that they are in the presence of a literal star, and goes on to diss West Nyack, New York and its people before bragging about his Television Championship reign. "The Greek God" Papadon shows up, says that Daniels is dressed like "a Temu Power Ranger" while acting like a tough guy, and says that while he and Gotham Wrestling do not see eye to eye, Gotham Wrestling is still his house. He questions Daniels' sobriety before stating that the only stars he sees will be the one when he is looking up on the lights before going back home, crying to his mother, and becoming "the Temu Loser Ranger."

"Main Evant" Evan Daniels retains the UWN Television Championship against "The Greek God" Papadon after grabbing at the referee while trapping him in the corner, which allows Evan Daniels to kick Papadon in the groin and hit the Lasting Impressesion to win and retain.

We hear from 5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie), who are in Los Angeles, California. Danny Limelight says it is time to pay Commissioner Little Guido a visit, then compares Guido to The Penguin before stating they are tired of all the tag teams being thrown at them. Slice Boogie says they are trying to go down as the greatest tag team champions of all time and want real competition from real tag teams that have been doing it for a long time and not just teams that have been randomly thrown together.

Backstage, Jarett Diaz and "Thicc Daddy" Andy Brown argue over how Diaz got the win, and Max Caster shows up that he was the captain of the team. Andy Brown says he is sick of both men, saying they won and that this is all that matters, and tonight, he is beating both of them.

Alyssa Marino is in the ring with All Elite Wrestling Vice President of Talent Development Pat Buck. Pat Buck says that everyone here has gotten his attention before thanking the fans here for tonight's show, then Leo Sparrow suddenly shows up and offers Pat Buck some spinach. Leo Sparrow says that Pat Buck had a hand in training him, yet he is barely noticed backstage even though he was born a star. He says it is time that Pat Buck opened his eyes. Pat Buck says it took nineteen years to get on the map and that most of the fans do not know who he is, then tells Leo Sparrow that he is impatient and that he does not respect him due to cutting corners to become Create A Pro Wrestling instead of being the wrestler he trained him to be. Pat Buck says it took nineteen years to get on the map and that most of the fans do not know who he is, then tells Sparrow that he is impatient and that he does not respect him due to cutting corners to become Create A Pro Wrestling instead of being the wrestler he trained him to be. He says he will be watching his upcoming match, and that he will apologize and shake his hands if he wins, as he knows Sparrow will be a big star one day. Sparrow says Pat Buck will be shaking his hand when he wins, and that he will see what the fans have known all along: that he is "the son of the Son" and that the pro wrestling world revolves around him.

"Platinum" Max Caster beats Jarrett Diaz and "Thicc Daddy" Andy Brown in a three-way match in the Bronx block to advance to the Skyscraper Match in the Five Broughs Classic after Castler rolls up Jarrett Diaz as Diaz pins Andy Brown.

Playoff-Palooza - Collision recap for April 25, 2026

We hear from The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway backstage. As Kyle O'Reilly looks forward to defending the Trios titles, FTR and Stokely show up to tell The Conglomeration that everyone knows they will lose the Trios title to The Don Callis Family (Andrade el Idolo, Hechicero, Lance Archer). FTR and Stokely then make their way to the ring. Wheeler addresses Adam Copeland's challenge, saying all Copeland had to do is bring something to the table to entice them and that the potential end of Copeland and Christian Cage is enticing. Harwood says that Copeland and Christian are not deserving of the tag team titles and that nobody wants them in AEW, including them and the fans. He says that Copeland did not have to challenge their manhood or play mind games; all he had to do was put his and Christian's tag team careers on the line. He says a New York Street Fight is fine, but if they are to have this match, he wants Copeland to say "I quit." After that, Copeland and Christian can continue with their nostalgia run while FTR continues to best the best tag team in the business. He then puts the ball in Copeland and Christian's court. The Conglomeration then show up for the next match as FTR and Stokely leave, and Harwood and Stokely get shoved to the floor.

The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) retains the AEW World Trios Championships against The Don Callis Family (Andrade el Idolo, Hechicero, Lance Archer).

In backstage footage from after Dynamite, The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) bring Will Ospreay to Jon Moxley, who wants to know what motivates Ospreay and what Ospreay is chasing. He feels Ospreay does not know the answer after having seen him for the first time seven years ago, and tells him that his body will break eventually. He says there is a door that Ospreay just has to enter and he can be whoever he wants on the other side, and tells him that if he can take dominion of his own mind, he can become a weapon unlike anything professional wrestling has ever seen. The rest of The Death Riders leave Moxley and Ospreay alone as Moxley says that Ospreay can either be like everyone else or everything he was meant to be as he dares Ospreay to injure him with a metal folding chair. As Moxley lays on the floor face down waiting for Ospreay to make his move, Ospreay shoves the camera away and tells the person holding it to leave now.

Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.

The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia) and The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) beat The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) in a ten-man tag match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Hikaru Shida, Kris Statlander, Harley Cameron and Mina Shirakawa. Mina wants an apology for what Shida said about Harley behind her back. Shida says Harley is not and has never been on her level, and that she and Statlander will do what she and Mina could not: defeat The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) for the women's tag titles. Mina and Harley get angry at Shida, and Statlander walks off.

Kris Statlander beats B3cca after countering the Code of Silence with Staturday Night Fever.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross). Lena Kross says they should not be worried about Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida, as they have been ready and waiting. Megan Bayne says Statlander and Shida only think they have a chance, and Kross says that they no one else looks, moves and destroys like they do. Bayne says this is not a challenge, but fate, and asks Statlander and Shida if they accept it.

Rush beats Adam Priest. After the match, Rush tells Adam Priest that when you mess with the bull, you get the horns.

In backstage footage from after Dynamite, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita says that he tried to avoid this, but if "The Raimaker" Kazuchika Okada wants to face him at Double or Nothing, he will take his title. We then hear from Kazuchika Okada, who admits that he does not like Takeshita and proclaims that at Double or Nothing, Takeshita will lose.

Triangle of Madness (Skye Blue and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla) beat Persephone and Alex Windsor after Thekla distracts referee Paul Turner so that Julia Hart can spit black mist in Persephone's face, allowing Skye Blue to hit the Code Blue for the win.

"Jungle" Jack Perry retains the AEW National Championship against El Clon.

We hear from Willow Nightingale, who calls herself "the comeback queen" and that she is willing to face anybody willing to step up as TBS Champion.

Backstage, Anthony Bowens meets up with Samoa Joe and Hook only to find out there are no more vacancies in The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata). Bowens remains stoic, and Samoa Joe tells Bowens that he passed the test, making Bowens a member of The Opps.

MVP guests on commentary for the next match.

The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) beat Chris Jericho and The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) in a trios match after Ricochet hits Jericho with a low blow behind referee Aubrey Edwards' back, allowing him to hit the Ricosault for the win.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 25, 2026

In footage from earlier today, Matchmaker King Cobra and Big Dan check on the steel cage ring outside of the arena.

Colton Cage beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox by disqualification after Moses pulls the referee out of the ring when Colton Cage hits Eli Knox with a springboard Cold Hearted Cutter. "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship. After the match, Moses attacks and choke slams Colton Cage.

Backstage, Memphis Wrestling veterans Kevin White is with his son Gavin White at the WrestleCenter. Kevin talks about how he beat Tim Grind for his first of five tag team titles, and Gavin says they should shoot for number six.

Dustin Starr interviews Kevin and Gavin White at the announce desk. Kevin says he is coming back for his son Gavin, who has been training to become a wrestler, when The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) show up. Tim Grind says he remembers having a lot of battles with Kevin White as well as Dustin Starr. He wants to leave the past in the past and talk about the future. He says that Memphis Wrestling has some of the best young guys in the business, and he is excited about Gavin White and Lil' Homie. As for the present, The Bizness Dawgs are the tag team champions and the best father-son team in the business. Lil' Homie tells everyone to take a seat and see how the tag team champions take care of business. Kevin White guests on commentary for the next match.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat DJ Cash and Zach Daniels.

Jake Brewer announces that K-Toomer made a surprise appearance at the recent Arkansas Travelers baseball game, and that K-Toomer will be returning to the WrestleCenter next week.

"The Ember" Shawn Aries beats Major Curtis after Major Curtis bumps into Robbie Maddox as Maddox is on the ring apron with his drink and Aries dodges Curtis.

In the WrestleCenter parking lot, Matchmaker King Cobra and head of security Big Dan make sure that the lock for the steel cage is in place and that nothing will go anywhere.

Mike Anthony beats "Slick" Nick Scott with the Genetic Dream followed by two brainbusters. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce table. Mike Anthony tells Tim Bosby "Your ass belongs to the Nightmare, bitch!"

We hear from The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick). Reverend Ash Taylor says today is the day and that it all ends in the steel cage. He says that skin will be torn and bones will be broken, and that the real monsters will walk out. We then hear from The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce, Morrow, Sister Asa), who head towards the steel cage ring with a purpose.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) beat The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) in a steel cage match, with Reverend Ash Taylor getting the pin and the win on Bruce as Morrow breaks free from being handcuffed to the cage wall.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 24, 2026

Backstage, Trick Williams, Lil Yachty and the Gingerbread Man nearly get run over by Danhausen's coffin go-kart.

Jacob Fatu heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Jacob Fatu mentions his confrontation with Roman Reigns and his desire for the Undisputed WWE Championship, as well as how Roman Reigns has said he is not ready. Jacob says that Roman is right when he said he was not ready. He says that he has been hearing that his entire life, then tells Roman to step into the ring and prove it. Suddenly, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) show up and head to the ring. Jimmy says he agrees with what Jacob has had to say about levelling up, then asks him not to come at Roman Reigns and join the family so that he can do all that without having to face Roman. He also tells Jacob that the fans are not going to level him up. Jey then says it is too late for all that, as he stepped up, opened his mouth, and is now in the deep end and that they will see if he can swim. Jey says Jacob has to look Roman in the eye and get ready for war, then the MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, JC Mateo) show up. Solo tells Jacob that The Usos are lying to him and that he was the one to bring him into WWE, then asks The Usos what they will teach Jacob besides "how to yeet." He tells Jacob that he will not beat Roman unless he has an army, and that he himself has an army. Tama Tonga stops Solo, wanting to know why they are wasting their time and calling Jacob "a lost cause." Tama Tonga says that Jacob cannot beat Roman and that he cannot even beat Solo. Jacob superkicks Tama, and Solo holds Loa and Mateo back before Jacob challenges Solo to a match tonight.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Giulia and Kiana James. Kiana James says that she and Giulia have not been getting respect, but it only fuels the fire to win tonight. Giulia says she has beaten Tiffany Stratton once and she will beat her again and that she feels no pressure; only anger. Giulia leaves, then Kiana blames Cathy Kelley on her and Giulia arguing.

Tiffany Stratton beats Giulia to become the WWE Women's United States Champion!

In footage from earlier this week, Danhausen finds The Miz's home and knocks on the door. The Miz opens the door to find nobody there, but when he cloeses the door, he finds Danhausen in his house. The Miz kicks Danhausen out of his home, but Danhausen disappears again, then reappears in his pool. The Miz kicks him out, and dives at him only to fall into his own pool.

Cathy Kelley interviews Tiffany Stratton on the stage. Tiffany says it feels amazing to be back on top after having "the runner-up story," and now, she is a champion. She plans to show why the WWE runs on "Tiffy Time" until Brie Bella shows up. Paige also shows up with Brie Bella, and they head to the ring as Tiffany heads to the back. Brie says it feels incredible to stand in the ring as a champion, and says that while she could not compete with her sister Nikki Bella, WrestleMania was incredible, and she is glad she had the idea of calling an old friend she could count on and call "sister." Paige says that when Brie gave her the call to have her back at WrestleMania, it was a great way to come back home. She says it is great to be here with Brie after walking out of WrestleMania as the Women's Tag Team Champions. She admits it was a long, hard road, but she is back home, and SmackDown is her house and that she and Brie are not going anywhere. Suddenly, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss head to the ring. Charlotte says they are happy to see Paige back, but she and Brie have something they want. Alexa says they will not let WrestleMania get in their way. Charlotte says that if Paige wants to prove this is her house, she and Brie will have to face her and Alexa. Brie and Paige are down for a match and want to handle things in the ring tonight, and that leads to a referee coming to the ring. Referee Charles Robinson runs to the ring, making the match official.

Brie Bella and Paige vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss ends with Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) showing up and taking out both teams.

We hear from people in East Palo Alto, some of whom are friends of Royce Keys, speak about Royce Keys as a role model. Royce Keys says it is his time to give back after making it to WWE, and that there is no stopping him.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody talks about how he still made the decision to walk up the long ramp at WrestleMania as he felt it was the job of being Undisputed WWE Champion, and because he always gets back up when he falls. He says he wanted to send a message at WrestleMania that he would not be medically cleared afterwards and that he wanted to send a message to Randy Orton - who is not here tonight - saying Orton gave his best, yet he is still standing. He says he wanted to send a message to Sami Zayn, who called him "The Golden Boy," and that he showed up draped in gold because he, his family and he fans will all be gold. Cody then says that anyone who wants to face him that is currently 0-3, then tells outside forces to count their money and mind their business. He says that as champion, it is easy to find him, and that no matter where in WWE anyone might be, he is easy to find and hard to beat.

Backstage, Solo Sikoa tells JC Mateo and Tama Tonga to get the WWE Tag Team Championships back and to not mess it up and let the family down. Tama Tonga asks about Jacob Fatu, and Solo says that he will teach Jacob that without them, Jacob cannot beat Roman.

Damian Priest and R-Truth retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The MFTs (Tama Tonga and JC Mateo) despite Tonga Loa distracting referee Dan Engler.

We see more footage from The Miz's house. He finds Danhausen at his virtual golf course, and Danhausen crotches Miz with a golf club. He accidentally breaks a Slammy Award as he walks off with it, then runs into Maryse. The Miz throws chocolate powder at Danhausen, but hits Maryse instead. Danhausen then gets away on Miz's daughter's bicycle, passing by a Cybertruck on the way out.

Trick Williams slaps a man in the face as he, Lil Yachty and the Gingerbread Man head to the ring.

Trick Williams, Lil Yachty and The Gingerbread Man head to the ring for a championsip celebration. Trick says that the fans are excited to celebrate with the new United States Champion after he came to WrestleMania to "whoop that trick," then Lil Yachty says that he is here to stay, saying he is the Quincy Jones to Trick's Michael Jackson. Lil Yachty then says that the United States open challenge is over and that Trick Williams is the ultimate opportunity, and he and Trick state that there will be no handouts. Afterwards, The Gingerbread Man smacks Trick Williams with the candy cane, then does the same to Lil Yachty when he checks on him. The Gingerbread man then takes off his mask to reveal that he is none other than Sami Zayn. Sami attacks Lil Yachty with a ground and pound, then hits Trick with the Helluva Kick before mockingly dancing around and leaving the ring.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Royce Keys. Royce says it has been emotional since his debut and that he is just getting started at taking everything he wants. Solo Sikoa shows up and says Talla Tonga is not happy about losing the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, then says there is always room for Royce Keys in his family.

Danhausen beats The Miz after cursing The Miz and Kit Wilson with a pyro blast. After the match, Danhausen sets off some more pyro, then The Miz chases after him and leaps over Kit Wilson on the way to the coffin kart, causing The Miz to comedically collide with Kit Wilson.

We see a vignette for Blake Monroe, who is coming soon to SmackDown.

Rhea Ripley heads to the ring. Rhea declares that she is champion again after beating Jade Cargill at WrestleMania. She admits that Cargill proved to her that she can go, but it is now her time to prove that she is a fighting champion. She knows that there are women in the back who want to take a shot at her, and if any of them want to step up, now is their chance. Suddenly, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up. Fatal Influence is booed out of the building as Jacy Jayne gives Rhea Ripley credit where credit is due, then says Fatal Influence deserves the credit for taking out everyone's favorite legends tonight. Rhea Ripley admits she is impressed by Fatal Influence's actions tonight, then warns them to stop while they are ahead. Fallon Henley says that tonight is nothing compared to what Fatal Influence will do to Rhea. Rhea says she has been used to the numbers game by now thanks to Jade Cargill, and if Fatal Influence wants a fight, she is ready for a fight, and all Jacy Jayne has to do is take her shot. Jacy tells Rhea that Fatal Influence is always ready to throw hands, then General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and makes a match between Jacy Jayne and Rhea Ripley that happens right now.

Rhea Ripley beats Jacy Jayne by disqualification following a chop block from Fallon Henley as Rhea goes for Riptide. After the match, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) gangs up on Rhea Ripley and lay her out.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) meet with Jacob Fatu. Jimmy says that The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, JC Mateo) will get involved one way or another and that they have his back, but Jacob says he does not need The Usos' help. After Jacob leaves, Jey tells Jimmy "Man, I told you!"

Backstage, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss are met by Rhea Ripley in the trainer's room. Charlotte Flair says that she will get her hands on Jacy Jayne next week, unlike some people, then Alexa tells Rhea that Charlotte is "just like this" as Charlotte leaves.

We see a vignette for Ricky Saints, who debuts on SmackDown next week.

Jacob Fatu beats Solo Sikoa after taking out the rest of The MFTs (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, JC Mateo). After the match, The MFTs attack Jacob Fatu, but The Usos make their way to the ring. Jacob Fatu fights The MFTs off single-handedly. Jacob wraps chairs around Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu's chairs before hitting them with hip attacks, then beats up Tonga Loa before splashing him through the commentary table.

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Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says it has been 189 days since he has last been attacked by an opponent, and that it has been glorious, except for when they are back in Jacksonville, Florida. He says he is surprised to see Brandon Cutler wrestling, as it means The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) did not need their gear washed today. He then gives the fans a chance to state that The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali) rule only to be told that they suck.

The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali) beat Brandon Cutler, Terry Kid and Angelica Risk in a six-person tag match.

Mark Davis beats Beef.

MxM TV (Mansoor, Mason Madden, Johnny TV) beat Main Man Oro, Kenan Garland and Angel Fashion in a six-man tag match.

Caprice Coleman interviews "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty. Moriarty says that when he and Shane Taylor, he was still trying to figure out how he was, but in the last couple of years, he has realized he is the best pure wrestler and is focused on the sport itself. He says that it is all about what happens in the ring, and that he does not always condone what Shane Taylor does. He says that his relationship with Shane Taylor is good, and that joining Shane Taylor Promotions was part of being young, trying new things and being himself, which has gotten him to where he is now. He admits that there will be disagreements, but he values what he has to say and knows that he can run things by him and that he can see him as a coach. Moriarty also talks about how he got good at drawing and making art as well as how he got into painting in the last four or five years to the point that his skills have actually earned him money. Moriarty then states that knowing the flow of wrestling, which he calls "an emotional sport," has gotten him into the groove to become a Pure Champion.

Diamanté beats Rachael Ellering by submission in a Pure Rules Match.

Los Colons (Eddie and Orlando Colon) and Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Jacked Jameson, Preston Vance) in an eight-man tag match by submission with a Navarro Death Roll from Angelico to Jacked Jameson.

Billie Starkz beats Hyan.

The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) beat Adam Priest and "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington in a Tornado Tag Match.