WWE SmackDown Highlights: NXT Stars Debut on Main Roster, WrestleMania Fallout and More (4/24/26)

WWE SmackDown delivered significant developments on April 24, 2026, as the fallout from WrestleMania 42 unfolded with multiple title changes, main roster debuts, and notable returns.

The episode featured the main roster debuts of three NXT stars: Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid, who made their first appearances on SmackDown following their call-up from WWE’s developmental brand.

Tiffany Stratton captured the WWE Women’s United States Championship by defeating Giulia in a hard-fought match. Stratton escaped Giulia’s Northern Lights Bomb and hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to secure the victory and become the new champion.

Damian Priest and R-Truth successfully retained the WWE Tag Team Championships against Tama Tonga and JC Matteo. The champions won the match after hitting a Rise Up flapjack on Tonga to pick up the pinfall victory.

In a surprising upset, Danhausen defeated The Miz in a short contest. After cursing The Miz and his cohort Kit Wilson, which triggered a pyro distraction, Danhausen rolled up Miz for the pinfall win.

Paige returned to action on SmackDown for the first time since WrestleMania 42, teaming with Brie Bella to face Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Although the match was intended to be for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships, it was interrupted by the arrival of Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid, who attacked all four competitors.

The show opened with Jacob Fatu addressing his confrontation with Roman Reigns from Monday’s Raw episode. The Usos interrupted Fatu, leading to a confrontation with Solo Sikoa and The MFTs, which resulted in an official match being made between Sikoa and Fatu for later that night.

Rhea Ripley competed in her debut match on SmackDown against Jacy Jayne, marking Jayne’s first main roster appearance following her NXT call-up.

The episode served as the official fallout show from WrestleMania 42, continuing storylines from WWE’s annual flagship event while introducing new talent to the SmackDown roster and reshaping the championship landscape across multiple divisions.