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Pat McAfee to Address WWE Universe on SmackDown Ahead of WrestleMania

Pat McAfee will speak live on SmackDown after attacking Cody Rhodes. The show also features Royce Keys' debut and multiple WrestleMania build-up segments.

A preview graphic for the April 10, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown on USA Network.
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dailyloe.com – Pat McAfee will address the WWE Universe live on SmackDown this Friday. The show airs on April 10, 2026, at 8 ET/7 CT on the USA Network. This follows McAfee’s shocking attack on Cody Rhodes with Randy Orton last week.

Drew McIntyre promises to expose his WrestleMania opponent Jacob Fatu. McIntyre has called Fatu a criminal ahead of their Unsanctioned Match. He vows to show the real Samoan Werewolf on SmackDown.

Rhea Ripley will address Jade Cargill’s attack on IYO SKY. Cargill attacked SKY on Monday Night Raw while Ripley was held back. Ripley will speak to the WWE Women’s Champion as she prepares for WrestleMania.

Sami Zayn will seek payback on Trick Williams and Lil Yachty. Williams attacked Zayn last week after his title defense. Lil Yachty assisted in the attack on the United States Champion.

Royce Keys will make his SmackDown debut this Friday. His debut is a key part of the April 10th episode. The show builds towards WrestleMania 42 on Saturday and Sunday.

The full WrestleMania 42 match cards for both days have been announced. The event is referred to as The Grandest Stage of Them All. SmackDown serves as a final preview before the major event.[]

Source: WWE

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