WWE SmackDown preview (Apr. 17, 2026): It sounds like WWE is planning to make a new star right before WrestleMania 42

WWE" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.cagesideseats.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2026/04/battleroyal1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,0,100,100" /> SmackDown airs tonight (Apr. 17) with a live show emanating from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the final episode of SmackDown during the seven week build to WrestleMania 42, which takes place this…