SmackDown just got another major addition, as WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has now been officially announced for tonights show. WWE confirmed that Cody Rhodes will appear on the broadcast. His appearance adds even more star power to an already stacked lineup coming out of WrestleMania 42 weekend. With Rhodes now confirmed for the show, attention will turn to what the Undisputed WWE Champion plans to address following the fallout from WrestleMania. Whether it involves his next challenger or the direction of the title picture, his presence alone raises the stakes for tonights episode. Rhodes joins a lineup that has continued to grow throughout the day, including multiple championship matches and appearances tied to ongoing storylines across the blue brand. Confirmed for WWE SmackDown April 24, 2026: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes appearance WWE Womens United States ChampionshipGiulia (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton World Tag Team ChampionshipR-Truth & Damian Priest (c) vs. JC Cobb & Tama Tonga Rhea Ripley appearance Trick Williams appearance Jacob Fatu appearance Paige appearance Trick Williams United States Title celebration with Lil Yachty Tonights SmackDown airs live from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, beginning at 8 PM ET on USA Network, with international streaming available on Netflix. Ringside News will provide full live coverage of SmackDown with match-by-match results and highlights throughout the night. What do you think Cody Rhodes will address tonight his next challenger, WrestleMania fallout, or something unexpected? Drop your thoughts in the comments. G Add as a preferred source on Google
