Last-Minute Match Added to April 17 WWE SmackDown

WWE has added a big tag team match to tonight’s SmackDown, giving fans another preview of what’s coming at WrestleMania 42.

The company confirmed that Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair will team up to face Bayley and Lyra Valkyria on the April 17 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. With WrestleMania just days away, this match gives two of the teams involved in the Women’s Tag Team Title situation one more chance to build momentum before the big show.

All four women are set to collide again at WrestleMania 42 as part of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship four-way match. The reigning champions, The Irresistible Forces — Lash Legend and Nia Jax — will defend their titles against Bliss and Flair, Bayley and Valkyria, and The Bella Twins, Nikki Bella and Brie Bella.

Cody Rhodes is scheduled to respond to Randy Orton after being taken out last week, giving him one last chance to fire back before their WrestleMania showdown. Jacob Fatu is also expected to appear after Drew McIntyre’s brutal attack, with their unsanctioned match looming at WrestleMania 42.

The Women’s United States Championship will also be on the line as Giulia defends her title against Tiffany Stratton, while the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal returns to SmackDown once again. A Street Fight between Wyatt Sicks and The MFTs is also scheduled to bring some chaos to the show.

Here is the updated lineup for WWE SmackDown on April 17, 2026:

• Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
• Cody Rhodes Responds to Randy Orton
• Jacob Fatu Breaks Silence After Drew McIntyre Attack
• Women’s United States Championship: Giulia (c) vs Tiffany Stratton
• Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
• Street Fight: Wyatt Sicks vs The MFTs

The show kicks off at 8 PM ET on USA Network from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with international viewers able to watch on Netflix. Ringside News will have full live coverage in the SmackDown results section as the action unfolds.

This SmackDown is loaded with WrestleMania momentum, and the addition of Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair vs Bayley and Lyra Valkyria gives fans one more preview of how the Women’s Tag Team Title picture could play out before the biggest weekend of the year.

Do you think this tag match will reveal hints about who wins the Women’s Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 42, or will WWE keep fans guessing until the very end? Let us know your thoughts.