The backlash to the April 10, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown didnt stop with fans. After the show ended, former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman jumped into the conversationand he didnt hold back. Coachman took to social media shortly after SmackDown wrapped and posted a blunt message reacting to the shows direction, especially the celebrity-heavy storyline involving Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll. While reacting to what he saw on the broadcast, Coachman fired off a short but direct tweet that made his frustration clear. Attached to that tweet was a video where Coachman expanded on his thoughts, saying he felt embarrassed watching the segment just days before WrestleMania. He made it clear that his frustration wasnt directed at the talent themselves, but at the creative direction behind the scenes. While explaining why he felt the segment missed the mark, Coachman questioned the logic of offering ticket discounts so close to WrestleMania and whether that actually helps fans or the business. Coachman also questioned how realistic it is for fans to suddenly change their plans because of discounted tickets, especially with travel costs already locked in so close to the event. He continued by arguing that celebrity involvement shouldnt take priority in major WrestleMania storylines, especially when the event is already close and ticket sales are largely set. Coachman finished his video by suggesting the creative direction felt rushed and poorly planned, even questioning how certain ideas were approved in the first place. His comments add to the growing reaction surrounding this weeks SmackDown, which already saw strong negative feedback online from viewers reacting to the segments featuring Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton getting pulled into the angle. With WrestleMania just days away, reactions like this from a longtime wrestling personality show how divided opinions are becoming about the direction WWE is taking heading into its biggest show of the year. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication.Do you agree with Jonathan Coachmans take on Smack Down, or do you think fans and critics are overreacting to the current storyline? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
