WWE SmackDown Results: Cody Rhodes’ Revenge and Royce Keys’ Debut

WWE SmackDown on April 10, 2026, at the SAP Center in San Jose focused on the build-up to WrestleMania 42, featuring a high-profile confrontation between Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Pat McAfee, alongside the television debut of Royce Keys.

The evening was marked by a fiery worked-shoot promo involving Rhodes and McAfee. During the segment, McAfee announced a 25% discount on tickets for WrestleMania 42, according to reporting from Forbes.

The tension between Rhodes and McAfee occurred within the broader context of Rhodes’ ongoing feud with Randy Orton, a storyline that continued to develop throughout the April 10 broadcast.

Royce Keys Makes SmackDown Debut

Royce Keys, previously known as Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW, made his official weekly television debut on the April 10 episode of SmackDown. Keys faced Berto in his first match on the brand.

Yahoo Sports reported that Keys secured a victory over Berto, noting that Keys knocks Berto over as soon as the match progressed, establishing his presence as a powerhouse on the roster.

Match Results and In-Ring Highlights

The event featured several key matchups that advanced various storylines heading into the company’s biggest weekend of the year. The results of the matches held on April 10, 2026, include:

• Jade Cargill defeated Iyo Sky
• Danhausen defeated Kit Wilson
• Trick Williams defeated Matt Cardona
• Jacob Fatu defeated Tama Tonga
• Royce Keys defeated Berto
• Alexa Bliss defeated Bayley

In the match between Jade Cargill and Iyo Sky, the fight spilled outside the ring. Cargill utilized a wheelbarrow-slam into the steps before securing the win with a pump kick and a move referred to as the Jaded.

Danhausen also made his in-ring debut on the April 10 show, defeating Kit Wilson. Reports indicate Danhausen won the match after cursing his opponent.

Storyline Developments and Appearances

Beyond the match results, the April 10 episode featured significant non-match segments designed to finalize the shapes of key WrestleMania 42 storylines. Former champion Drew McIntyre appeared with the stated intent to expose Jacob Fatu.

The broadcast also included appearances by Sami Zayn and Trick Williams, adding further depth to the roster’s presence in San Jose as the road to the premium live event intensified.

The event took place at the SAP Center, where WWE sought to maintain momentum for the upcoming WrestleMania 42 festivities following a period of fluctuating tension in the primary storylines.