SmackDown preview: WWE tries to save the main event of WrestleMania with a big surprise
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Key Points:
- WWE SmackDown airs live from SAP Center in San Jose, California, marking the sixth episode in the seven-week build to WrestleMania 42 scheduled for April 18-19.
- Pat McAfee, who recently returned with a controversial heel turn criticizing WWE's current state and praising Randy Orton, promises a "MASSIVE SURPRISE" on tonight's show, aiming to salvage the main event storyline between Orton and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
- Cody Rhodes is set to retaliate after being attacked by McAfee and Orton last week, with hints that his character may display increased aggression or internal conflict during the match.
- The show will feature the debut of Royce Keys, United States Champion Sami Zayn seeking payback after a previous attack, and Drew McIntyre promising to expose Jacob Fatu ahead of their unsanctioned WrestleMania match.
- Additional storylines to watch include potential Women’s United States title developments, tag team championship dynamics involving Damian Priest and R-Truth, and ongoing feuds featuring Aleister Black, Rhea Ripley, and the reformed Baddies faction.
