• Big Debut Announced For Tomorrow’s SmackDown
WWE has announced that Royce Keys (fka Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW) will make his televised SmackDown debut tomorrow. WWE posted the following promo today:
“I refuse to be defined by where I’m from, but instead by where I’m going.”
From East Palo Alto to the world stage, @RealRoyceKeys’ journey has shaped him into the man he is today. Keys writes another chapter in his story when he makes his official #SmackDown debut TOMORROW!! pic.twitter.com/8vpYJXDIO8
— WWE (@WWE) April 9, 2026
Royce Keys hasn’t appeared on WWE TV since his Royal Rumble debut in Saudi Arabia. He has only worked untelevised matches since then.
• Currently Planned Opening Matches For Night 1 & 2 Of WrestleMania 42
WWE has finalized the opening matches for WrestleMania 42, and they are starting both nights with massive star power.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, the current plan is to feature a mix of high-energy celebrities and heavy hitters to kick off the show in Las Vegas.
Night 1 Opener: A huge 6-man tag team match featuring The Usos & LA Knight taking on the team of IShowSpeed and World Tag Team Champions The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory). This match is clearly designed to grab the attention of younger fans and social media followers right away.
Night 2 Opener: A powerhouse battle between former NXT Champion Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar. This is a massive passing of the torch moment for Femi, who will be standing across the ring from one of the biggest names in history.
The decision to put Brock Lesnar in the opening slot for Sunday wasn’t just a random choice. ESPN reportedly pushed hard to have Lesnar included in the block of matches being shown on their traditional cable platforms. WWE was more than happy to agree, knowing that Lesnar’s name will draw in casual sports fans who might not usually watch wrestling.
As always with WrestleMania, these plans could change at the last second, but right now, WWE is betting on these big names to set the tone for the entire weekend.
• Rhea Ripley Reveals Why She Was Hospitalized Yesterday (Graphic Photo)
Yesterday, Rhea Ripley’s husband, AEW star Buddy Matthews (fka Buddy Murphy), shared a photo of her in a hospital bed on his Instagram story.
She appeared to be in good spirits, flashing the middle finger, while Matthews added a “wasted” sticker to the photo. Below is a screenshot of the story:
Rhea later revealed that she suffered a nasty cut, which resulted in a visit to the emergency room. Here’s what she posted:
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