Tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown is set to air live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and it will be the go-home show for WrestleMania 41.
A number of big names have been confirmed for this week’s episode of SmackDown, and Fightful Select is reporting that Seth Rollins is set to kick off the show with a promo. It was also noted that a producer is assigned to the segment which could be an indication that there will be some physicality.
John Cena will be appearing on SmackDown tonight and it’s being reported that a segment involving Cena and Cody Rhodes will be closing the show. Michael Hayes is listed as the producer for the Cody/Cena segment.
Ahead of the show WWE has confirmed that the first hour of SmackDown will be commercial free.
Just one night before #WrestleMania, @RealNickAldis breaks down everything you need to know for tonight's #SmackDown including a commercial-free FIRST HOUR!
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— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2025
WWE is currently focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
– John Cena returns to SmackDown
– Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal returns
– The Street Profits defend the WWE Tag Team Title against Motor City Machine Guns
Stay tuned for more updates on SmackDown as they become available.