WWE SmackDown Tonight 17-april-2026: Full match card, confirmed segments, start timings & how to watch

The final episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown before WrestleMania 42 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will feature a huge battle royal for multiple stars to build hype a day before WrestleMania, while also featuring top stars on the show. So here is a deep look into the match card, confirmed segments, start timings and how to watch the show.

What is the full match card of WWE SmackDown (April 17)?

• Cody Rhodes has a message for Randy Orton & Pat McAfee
• Jacob Fatu responds to Drew McIntyre's attack
• Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
• The Wyatt Sicks vs. The MFTs- Eight man tag team match

Cody Rhodes' message for Randy Orton and Pat McAfee

Cody Rhodes was subjected to a beatdown by Randy Orton and Pat McAfee last week on SmackDown. Adding insult to injury, the duo took his Undisputed WWE title with them; however, Rhodes managed to recover it and he also destroyed McAfee's show set. This week on SmackDown, Rhodes will have a message for his foes just one night before WrestleMania 42.

Jacob Fatu responds to Drew McIntyre's attack

Drew McIntyre attacked Jacob Fatu right after his match on SmackDown and his beatdown was so vicious that WWE officials had to step in to stop it. The Samoan Werewolf will appear on the blue brand this week and respond to McIntyre's attack a night before their Unsanctioned match at WrestleMania 42.

Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal

The annual Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal is scheduled to take place on SmackDown this week featuring major names from both RAW and SmackDown.

Eight-man tag team match

The months of heated feud between The Wyatt Sicks and The MFTs will come head-to-head on SmackDown tonight. Both sides are scheduled to battle each other in an eight-man tag team match.

How to watch WWE SmackDown (April 17)?

WWE fans can watch SmackDown tonight on the USA network domestically and on Netflix internationally.


Also read: WrestleMania 42 Predictions: Can John Cena confront a former WWE World champion at the event?

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