: Cody Rhodes . After a grueling victory over Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42, "The American Nightmare" remains the face of the brand.
: Tiffany Stratton . In a significant upset on the April 24, 2026 episode, Stratton defeated Giulia to become the new champion.
: Damian Priest & R-Truth . The veteran duo successfully defended their titles against Tama Tonga and JC Mateo in the most recent episode. WWE Friday Night Smack Down
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: The New Era After WrestleMania 42
: Rhea Ripley . Ripley captured the title from Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42 Night 2. : Cody Rhodes
: Paige & Brie Bella . Paige made a shocking return to win the titles at WrestleMania, though their recent match with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss was disrupted by new arrivals. Emerging Storylines and New Faces
: Jacob Fatu has emerged as a dominant force, recently defeating Solo Sikoa and repelling an attack from The MFTs. Fatu is now set to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns at the upcoming Backlash event. In a significant upset on the April 24,
The "SmackDown after Mania" on April 24, 2026, marked a turning point with several high-profile debuts and roster shifts: