: Tiffany Stratton . In a significant upset on the April 24, 2026 episode, Stratton defeated Giulia to become the new champion.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: The New Era After WrestleMania 42
: 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.
: NXT stars Jacy Jayne , Fallon Henley , and Lainey Reed made a destructive main-roster debut, attacking both the Women’s Tag Team and Women’s Champions in a series of ruthless ambushes.
: 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
: Rhea Ripley . Ripley captured the title from Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42 Night 2.
The "SmackDown after Mania" on April 24, 2026, marked a turning point with several high-profile debuts and roster shifts:
The brand's championship landscape was significantly reshaped during WrestleMania and the following weeks:
: Tiffany Stratton . In a significant upset on the April 24, 2026 episode, Stratton defeated Giulia to become the new champion.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: The New Era After WrestleMania 42
: 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. WWE Friday Night Smack Down
: NXT stars Jacy Jayne , Fallon Henley , and Lainey Reed made a destructive main-roster debut, attacking both the Women’s Tag Team and Women’s Champions in a series of ruthless ambushes.
: 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 : Tiffany Stratton
: Rhea Ripley . Ripley captured the title from Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42 Night 2.
The "SmackDown after Mania" on April 24, 2026, marked a turning point with several high-profile debuts and roster shifts: Fatu is now set to challenge World Heavyweight
The brand's championship landscape was significantly reshaped during WrestleMania and the following weeks: