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Surprise CM Punk Appearance Stuns SmackDown Finale!
18 Apr
Summary
- CM Punk made a surprise appearance on the final SmackDown before WrestleMania 42.
- Randy Orton cut a promo on his upcoming match with Cody Rhodes.
- Royce Keys won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
The final episode of SmackDown before WrestleMania 42, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, concluded with a stunning surprise appearance from CM Punk. Punk confronted Cody Rhodes, who was preparing for his WrestleMania match. Earlier in the broadcast, Randy Orton addressed the WWE Universe, cutting a sharp promo on his upcoming opponent, Cody Rhodes, and vowing to win his 15th World title.
The show also featured significant championship action. Damian Priest and R-Truth retained their WWE Tag Team titles against Kofi Kingston and Grayson Waller. Additionally, Tiffany Stratton secured a victory in a match for the No. 1 contender spot for the WWE Women's United States Championship.
In a chaotic battle royal involving superstars from both RAW and SmackDown, Royce Keys outlasted the competition to win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The match featured intense action, with Keys ultimately eliminating Talla Tonga to claim the victory. The show's closing moments saw CM Punk's unexpected arrival, creating significant buzz heading into WrestleMania 42.
