Below are some WWE news stories of the day.
• Another Title Match Announced For Tonight’s SmackDown After WrestleMania 41
Nick Aldis has announced that Chelsea Green will defend the Women’s United States Championship against Zelina Vega on tonight’s SmackDown after WrestleMania 41.
Below is the updated card for tonight’s show:
– Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will appear
– Randy Orton will address John Cena
– 4.25.25 Mystery Reveal
– Chelsea Green (c) vs. Zelina Vega for the Women’s United States Championship
– The Street Profits (c) vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. #DIY in a Triple Threat TLC Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
• Major Spoiler For Tonight’s SmackDown After WrestleMania 41
After months of speculation and mounting clues, Aleister Black — known in AEW as Malakai Black — is reportedly set to make his return to WWE during tonight’s post-WrestleMania 41 episode of SmackDown.
According to a report from PWInsider, Black was seen at WWE Headquarters several weeks ago, signaling that a return had been in motion for some time. The report also noted that WWE made a strategic decision to delay his reappearance until the first SmackDown following WrestleMania 41.
Black’s comeback has been heavily teased through cryptic vignettes aired on recent WWE programming, which many fans believed pointed toward a mysterious new arrival. Those suspicions appear to be confirmed, as PWInsider stated that the vignettes are indeed building toward Black’s return to WWE.
One particular teaser further stoked fan theories when it aired just before Zelina Vega — Black’s real-life wife — appeared on-screen smiling. Vega’s recent move to the SmackDown roster has only fueled belief that Black is not only returning but doing so as a member of the blue brand.
Black, who was released from AEW earlier this year, has remained silent on his wrestling future, but the buildup suggests WWE has major plans in store.
• Gunther Has Been Suspended By WWE
On RAW after WrestleMania 41, former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther attacked Michael Cole. Pat McAfee tried to make the save, but Gunther choked out McAfee with the sleeper hold.
GUNTHER JUST CHOKED OUT PAT MCAFEE! 😲#RawAfterMania pic.twitter.com/B1LePRliTy
— WWE (@WWE) April 22, 2025
RAW General Manager Adam Pearce has announced that The Ring General has been fined an undisclosed amount and suspended indefinitely.
BREAKING: After his attack on @MichaelCole and @PatMcAfeeShow on #WWERaw, @Gunther_AUT has been fined an undisclosed amount and suspended indefinitely. pic.twitter.com/MlXoryvhLJ
— WWE (@WWE) April 25, 2025
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