In a departure from recent years, WWE is reportedly [12, 16]. Instead of a dedicated multi-night broadcast event, the company appears to be moving toward a "Superstar Shake-up" model or internal roster restructuring to refresh storylines following WrestleMania 42 [12, 14]. Current Roster Shifts and Key Moves (April 2026)
In addition to the roster shifts, Friday Night SmackDown is currently navigating a fluid runtime. While it recently experimented with a three-hour format, reports from WrestleVotes indicate it may revert to a in the coming weeks [5, 19]. WWE Friday Night SmackDown
: Though rumored for a SmackDown debut, he was reportedly absent from the April 24 broadcast [23]. Solo Sikoa has publicly challenged him to join his version of The Bloodline, stating he "brought him into this world" [27]. In a departure from recent years, WWE is reportedly [12, 16]
: The new United States Champion is staying on SmackDown to defend his title after defeating Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 42 [16, 19]. While it recently experimented with a three-hour format,