WWE SmackDown Results: Pat McAfee Returns To Join Randy Orton Attack Cody Rhodes

Last Updated:April 04, 2026, 10:08 IST

Pat McAfee aligned with Randy Orton to attack Cody Rhodes, title feuds escalated as Rhea Ripley, Sami Zayn and tag champs Priest and R Truth all won amid WrestleMania chaos.

On the Road to WrestleMania, Pat McAfee returned to SmackDown to help Randy Orton launch a surprise attack on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown.

In addition, Trick Williams assaulted Sami Zayn after the United States Champion defeated Carmelo Hayes, and Danhausen assisted WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth in overcoming The Miz and Kit Wilson.

Full SmackDown Results And Highlights:

Shock Opening: New Alliance Forms

Pat McAfee made a shocking return on WWE SmackDown, inserting himself into the heated rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. As Orton addressed his hometown crowd, tensions escalated into a brawl with Rhodes. In a stunning twist, McAfee attacked Rhodes, aligning himself with “The Viper" and signalling a new partnership ahead of WrestleMania.

Women’s Division Chaos

Rhea Ripley defeated Michin via submission, but the chaos didn’t end there. Michin returned with Jade Cargill and B-Fab to assault Ripley, only for IYO SKY to intervene. Later, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair picked up a victory over Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, but were attacked after the match by Nia Jax and Lash Legend, further intensifying the WrestleMania build-up.

Singles Action Highlights

Aleister Black defeated Matt Cardona after targeting his injured arm and finishing him with Black Mass. Meanwhile, Uncle Howdy overcame Tama Tonga when interference from Solo Sikoa backfired, allowing Howdy to secure the win with Sister Abigail and reclaim his lantern.

Tag Team Madness

Damian Priest and R-Truth defeated The Miz and Kit Wilson in a chaotic tag team match. Danhausen interfered and accidentally “cursed" the referee, leaving him unable to count properly. Despite the confusion, Priest sealed the win with South of Heaven, with the referee counting the pinfall using his left arm.

US Title Drama Continues

Sami Zayn successfully defended the United States Championship against Carmelo Hayes. Hayes appeared to injure his leg mid-match, and Zayn capitalised with a Helluva Kick to score the victory. The drama continued after the bell when rapper Lil Yachty distracted Zayn, allowing Trick Williams to attack the champion.

WrestleMania Build Intensifies

The show closed with tensions rising across multiple storylines. Rhodes later returned to hit Cross Rhodes and send a strong message ahead of his clash with Orton. With new alliances, surprise attacks, and title rivalries heating up, the road to WrestleMania 42 is becoming increasingly unpredictable.

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