Welcome to Bleacher Report's live coverage for WWE SmackDown on April 3. We're just a bit over two weeks away from WrestleMania 42, so the roster is doing everything it can to hype all of the matches set for the PLE. Here's a look at what was advertised for Friday's show: Let's take a look at what went down on this week's episode of SmackDown.

This is Wrestling Inc.'s coverage for "WWE SmackDown" on April 3, with a singles match between 2026 Women's Elimination Chamber winner Rhea Ripley & Michin!

The Takedown on SI's live coverage of tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown features the reveal of the mysterious caller speaking to Randy Orton as of late.

The next big night of WWE wrestling action takes viewers to the Enterprise Center in St. Louis for WWE SmackDown.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown airs on Friday nights at 8 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream. Friday, April 3 will serve as the 13th episode of Season 28, and it will air on USA.

Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes returning, Randy Orton addressing the WWE Universe, Rhea Ripley discussing Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab henious attack,

New United States Champion Sami Zayn will be on SmackDown tonight one week after his title win. WWE has announced that we’ll hear from Zayn on tonight’s show. He regained the United States Championship from Carmelo Hayes last Friday and is now headed toward a title defense against Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42.

Get tickets to see Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Randy Orton, Carmelo Hayes, Sami Zayn, Charlotte Flair and more at WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

The first match of the night saw Nikki and Brie Bella take on Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Both teams failed to defeat the tag champs in recent weeks, so they were hoping a win would put them back in the title hunt.

WWE has reportedly been listening to critical feedback over their creative usage of Carmelo Hayes ahead of "WrestleMania 42."