WWE Friday Night Smackdown is hugely significant as it's the final show before it is officially WrestleMania week.
Many superstars have already punched their ticket to participate on 'the grandest stage of them all', though others are still hoping to be apart of the big event in Las Vegas across Easter weekend.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will headline WrestleMania 41 against John Cena and is set to appear on WWE television for the first time since laying Cena out with the Cross-Rhodes on the Monday Night Raw episode from London, England.
What does the 'American Nightmare' have to say to the WWE Universe just days away from his biggest title defence to date?
Elsewhere, Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre are set for a face-to-face showdown which is likely to end in chaos given the deep rivalry between the pair that stretches all the way back to WrestleMania last year.
Randy Orton no longer has an opponent for Mania' due to unfortunate circumstances involving Kevin Owens. But after hitting an RKO on General Manager Nick Aldis last week, there could be serious repercussions for the 'Viper'.
.@RandyOrton is in disbelief and took it out on @RealNickAldis 😱#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/M4a89Oabbv
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2025
Following a rather awkward exchange last week on Smackdown, it will be interesting to see what happens next between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair ahead of their WWE Women's Championship bout.
That in addition to two huge matches already being announced, here’s everything you need to know about the April 11th episode of WWE Smackdown
Date, start time and venue
The latest edition of WWE Smackdown is scheduled to start at 1am BST, for UK viewers (8pm ET) which is the early hours of Saturday morning, lasting until 4am.
The show will take place at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.
Where to watch WWE Smackdown in the UK
Those with a subscription can watch WWE Smackdown live on Netflix at no additional cost, while they can also catch up in full after the show.
A standard subscription costs £4.99 a month and it can be cancelled at any time.
WWE Smackdown match card
After a spectacular debut last week, Rey Fenix goes one-on-one with Berto.
Meanwhile, six different women's tag teams from both Raw and Smackdown will compete in a special gauntlet match to determine who gets a shot at the current champions, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez at WrestleMania 41.
As per the graphic, the teams are: Katana Chance & Kayden Carter, Lyra Valkyria & Bayley, Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark, B-Fab & Michin, Alba Fyre & Piper Niven, and Maxxine Dupri & Natalya.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Gauntlet Match (Winners Earn Championship at WrestleMania 41)
Rey Fenix vs. Berto
*Card is subject to change.
