SmackDown preview: It sounds like WWE is planning to make a new star right before WrestleMania
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Key Points:
- WWE SmackDown airs live tonight from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, marking the final episode before WrestleMania 42 this weekend.
- The 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal is featured, with Royce Keys, a recent SmackDown debutant, rumored as the favorite to win and potentially become a new star.
- Key matches and storylines include an 8-Man Tag Team Street Fight between Wyatt Sicks and MFT, Cody Rhodes addressing Randy Orton ahead of their WWE Championship match, and Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu confrontation.
- Uncertainties remain around the Women’s United States Championship match involving Giulia, Tiffany Stratton, and Jordynne Grace, as well as Nikki Bella’s status for the Women’s Tag Team Championship match at WrestleMania.
- Additional storylines to watch include Sami Zayn’s feud with Lil Yachty, potential tag team title defenses, Danhausen’s undefeated streak, and possible surprise appearances from major Raw stars to promote WrestleMania 42.
