SmackDown results: April 26, 2024

Triple H and Cody Rhodes announce the first round picks of the WWE Draft

As announced by Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Bianca Belair becomes the first overall selection in the WWE Draft. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee def. Legado del Fantasma

The red-hot rivalry between The LWO and Legado del Fantasma continues with tag team action between Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee against Berto and Angel. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The LWO scored another victory over Legado del Fantasma when Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee defeated Angel and Berto in tag team action.

The fast-paced matchup favored the Hall of Famer and the newcomer as a 619 and Project Dragon on Garza solidified the big-time victory.

After the match, Santos Escobar revealed that it was Carlito that attacked Lee before WrestleMania before the Caribbean Superstar attacked his former LWO teammates. 

Bron Breakker def. Cedric Alexander

Bron Breakker puts on a show during the WWE Draft by dismantling Cedric Alexander in a one-on-one match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

It took mere moments for Bron Breakker to destroy Cedric Alexander.

After one counter from Alexander, Alexander bounced off the ropes but found himself in the way of a rib-cracking Spear.

Torrie Wilson and Michelle McCool announce the second round picks of the WWE Draft

As announced by WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson and WWE Legend Michelle McCool, Randy Orton’s selection kicks off the second round of the WWE Draft. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The Dudley Boyz announce the third round picks of the WWE Draft

WWE Hall of Famers Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley announce the selections of the third round of the WWE Draft. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton ended in a no-contest

Former two-time champion Naomi and rising star Tiffany Stratton clash to see who will challenge Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The matchup between Tiffany Stratton and Naomi ended without a winner as newly minted SmackDown Superstar Nia Jax makes her presence felt by attacking WWE Women's Champion Bayley and Naomi.

As Naomi and Stratton battled inside the ring, Jax shocked the WWE Universe by launching a sneak attack on the champion and Naomi, prompting the match to be called off.

Stratton took advantage of the chaos by hitting her Prettiest Moonsault Ever on both Naomi and Bayley, sending a message that she belongs at the top.

JBL and Teddy Long announce the fourth round picks of the WWE Draft

WWE Hall of Famers JBL and Teddy Long announce the selections of the fourth round of the WWE Draft. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes def. Carmelo Hayes (Non-Title Match)

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes takes on one of the newest SmackDown Superstars, Carmelo Hayes, in non-title action. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Carmelo Hayes made a splash in his first night as a SmackDown Superstar as he battled Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in non-title action.

Hayes not only showed off his incredible offense with a springboard reverse DDT and a First 48, but he withstood several major blows from The American Nightmare including a Cody Cutter.

After countering a Nothing But Net leg drop, Rhodes locked on and hit a Cross Rhodes to give himself the victory, albeit not without a major fight from the rookie.

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