The WrestleMania 41 preparations caused SmackDown to produce an outstanding broadcast event this week. The broadcast started with Nick Aldis and Randy Orton appearing together. The segment accidentally received interruption by Solo Siquoia and Tama Tonga while airing. All throughout the main show the competition maintained an impressive solid pace. The show saw intense disturbances brought forth by Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest. Loyal fans can now look forward to major announcements WWE made for the upcoming week. We should examine the results that appeared on SmackDown this week.
Randy Orton Confronts Nick Aldis And Solo Siquoia Amid WrestleMania 41 Drama, LA Knight Joins the Fight
Nick Aldis called Randy Orton. Last week Orton delivered an RKO move on him. Orton was very angry. Wrestlemania 41 was his condition for having an opponent at WrestleMania 41. Having received an explanation from Aldis the first time Randy sought another lesson. The wrestling tag team of Solo Siquoia and Tama Tonga appeared. During their match Orton faced derision from Siquoia when he asked Orton to depart from the wrestling plane. Fatu will pick up the US Title and Orton will simply view his matches from home according to Solo. Randy Orton received an intense reply from Orton in return. Solo and Tama attacked Randy. LA Knight came and saved him. Knight chose to fight Aldis in a tag team bout and Aldis confirmed the match. The performer expanded his intimidation toward Jacob Fatu throughout this time.
.@RandyOrton has made it clear that he is is NOT missing #WrestleMania đ€
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2025
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Bayley and Lyra Valkyria Earn Title Shot As Drew McIntyre Brutalizes Damian Priest Ahead Of WrestleMania 41
Both Bayley and Lyra Valkiria delivered brilliant performances during their gauntlet match to determine the championship number one contender. The match performance of Bayley and Lyra Valkiria successfully made their opponents end in bad shape. They won the match. Both wrestlers stand ready to fight against the reigning champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez in WrestleMania 41. Before stepping into the wrestling ring at the show Priest suffered through an assault from McIntyre. Drew attacked him. Officials came and stopped him. Drew emerged inside the ring to announce his fitness state. After that Priest decided to engage in another match with his opponent. A dangerous physical confrontation took place between the two fighters. During the match McIntyre struck Priest with metal steps. After applying a fatal DDT onto the steel steps Drew McIntyre abandoned Damian Priest in a serious state of injuries.
.@itsBayleyWWE and @Real_Valkyria are heading to #WrestleMania!! đđ#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/YvEIJFmeFE
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2025
Ray Phoenix Shines Against Humberto Carrillo As Zelina Vega Scores Upset Over Chelsea Green Ahead Of WrestleMania 41
Humberto Carrillo wrestled Ray Phoenix in their competition. The two fighters delivered an excellent action-filled competition. In the end, Phoenix won. The audience strongly applauded him during the event. It brought joy to many viewers when this happened. A video production displayed the CM Punk-Paul Heyman relationship in the show. In addition to these matches Chelsea Green entered the ring for a contest against Jelina Vega. The countout victory earned Vega her winning title in the match. The company erred in its match selection because Green holds the position of Women’s US Champion today. WrestleMania 41 should have been an embarrassing failure for Phoenix due to her pre-event defeat.
.@ReyFenixMx is taking control of this match! đ„#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/4Qq0Tca7H6
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2025
Cody Rhodes Challenges John Cena At WrestleMania, While Charlotte Flair Brutally Attacks Tiffany Stratton After Victory
World Wrestling Entertainment champion Cody Rhodes took his turn to express his thought at the gathering. Rhodes picked John Cena as his main enemy before issuing a threat to him. During his remarks he expressed thoughts about the championship belt. According to Cody he holds the genuine championship status whereas Cena will remain unable to match his level of greatness. Cody challenged John Cena to teach him a valuable lesson at WrestleMania while labelling Cena as a coward. According to Rhodes Cena should accept that his time as a wrestler is finished and no comeback is possible. During the show Tiffany Stratton competed against Roxanne Perez. Tiffany won. Following the wrestling match Charlotte Flair made a shock attack on Tiffany as she entered the scene. The brutal attack caused worse injuries for the champion when Charlotte Flair pushed him through ringposts and barricades.
WAIT A MINUTE!@MsCharlotteWWE just attacked @tiffstrattonwwe đ±#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/F3TQUFg1Ih
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2025
LA Knight Secures Victory In Tag Team Match, But Jacob Fatu Delivers Devastating Attack Ahead Of US Championship Duel At WrestleMania
Solo Sequoia and Tama Tonga wrestled against Randy Orton and LA Knight during this match. The competition produced high-quality athletic performances from every wrestler. The tremendous connexion between Randy and Knight stood out throughout the match. The performers Solo Sequoia along with Randy conducted their wrestling match inside the stadium fan area. LA Knight defeated the contest when he secured his victory through pinning Tama Tonga. The bout led to a deterioration of his health status afterwards. Jacob Fatu arrived to deliver an attack on him. Fatu eliminated Knight from the match by delivering a superkick along with a running senton. Fatu also hit Knight with two moonsaults. A duel for US Championship status at Wrestlemania has already been scheduled between these wrestlers.
MESSAGE. SENT.
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2025
Is this a preview of what's to come at #WrestleMania?! đ±#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/d68HyeQFb1
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