WWE Smackdown Preview: Exciting Matches Set for Wrestlemania 41 Build-Up
Upcoming WWE Smackdown Episode Highlights
As WWE Smackdown approaches its next episode, fans can anticipate the addition of two significant matches leading up to Wrestlemania 41. A gauntlet match and a confrontation with implications for Mania have been confirmed for the upcoming Seattle episode.
During the latest Smackdown broadcast from Chicago, Illinois, General Manager Nick Aldis revealed that a Women's Tag Team Gauntlet Match will take place next week, with the victors earning a shot at Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez for the Women's Tag Team Championship at Wrestlemania 41.
The match graphic disclosed the six teams participating in the Gauntlet: Katana Chance & Kayden Carter, Bayley & Lyra Valkyria, Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark, Michin & B-Fab, Piper Niven & Alba Fyre, and Natalya & Maxxine Dupri.
Additionally, a match between Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest is expected to be confirmed during the next episode, following Priest's challenge to McIntyre in this week's show. This segment promises to heighten the anticipation for Wrestlemania.
Rey Fenix, who made a notable debut on WWE Smackdown with a victory over Nathan Frazer, will also be competing next week against Berto. Furthermore, the Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will be present as he prepares to defend his title against John Cena at Wrestlemania 41.
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Match Card for WWE Smackdown on April 11
The WWE Smackdown episode on April 11 will take place at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, marking the penultimate blue brand episode before Wrestlemania 41. The confirmed match card for this week's show on the USA Network includes:
– Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will appear
– Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest will face off
– Gauntlet Tag Team Match (winners will face Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 41):
Katana Chance & Kayden Carter vs. Bayley & Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria vs. Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark vs. Michin & B-Fab vs. Piper Niven & Alba Fyre vs. Natalya & Maxxine Dupri
– Rey Fenix vs. Berto