Cody Rhodes, John Cena Headline WWE SmackDown Before WrestleMania 41

The final WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas delivered high drama and set the stage for the upcoming event. Key highlights included Seth Rollins delivering a pointed promo targeting CM Punk and Roman Reigns, reflecting on their intertwined histories and predicting victory at WrestleMania. The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal saw Carmelo Hayes emerge as the winner after a dramatic final sequence involving notable stars like Shinsuke Nakamura, Andrade, and Rey Fenix. The WWE Tag Team Championship match between The Street Profits and Motor City Machine Guns ended in chaos after interference from DIY, who absconded with the titles. In the women’s division, a heated segment featuring Rhea Ripley, IYO Sky, Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Jade Cargill devolved into a brawl, hyping their WrestleMania clash. The show also featured a final face-off between John Cena and Cody Rhodes, further building anticipation for the two-night WrestleMania extravaganza.