: The NXT faction Fatal Influence ( Jacy Jayne , Fallon Henley , and Lainey Reid ) made a violent main roster debut, attacking legends Paige , Brie Bella , Charlotte Flair , and Alexa Bliss early in the night. They later ambushed new WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley during her match.
Watch the full fallout and key match highlights from the April 24, 2026 edition of SmackDown: : The NXT faction Fatal Influence ( Jacy
Reviewers from Nerdly gave the show a , noting that while Jacob Fatu looked like a "monster," the episode overall felt "flat" and "disappointing" for a post-WrestleMania broadcast. The heavy use of disqualifications and interference was criticized for making matches feel like simple segment progression rather than satisfying wrestling. The heavy use of disqualifications and interference was
The , episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown was the first broadcast following WrestleMania 42 . The show, held at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, centered on the fallout from the "Show of Shows," featuring several title changes and the main roster debut of a new faction. Match Results and Grades Grade/Score Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa Jacob Fatu via pinfall 2.75/5 Giulia (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton Tiffany Stratton via pinfall ( New Women's U.S. Champion ) 3.25/5 Damian Priest & R-Truth (c) vs. The MFTs Priest & R-Truth via pinfall (Retained Tag Titles) Serviceable Danhausen vs. The Miz Danhausen via pinfall Novelty Rhea Ripley vs. Jacy Jayne Rhea Ripley via DQ (Interference by Fatal Influence) Angle Progression Brie Bella & Paige vs. Charlotte & Alexa Bliss No Contest (Interference by Fatal Influence) N/A Key Highlights and Storylines Match Results and Grades Grade/Score Jacob Fatu vs
: Fatu rejected help from The Usos before defeating Solo Sikoa in the main event. Post-match, he unleashed a brutal beatdown on The MFTs and sent a message to World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns .
: Tiffany Stratton captured the Women’s United States Championship from Giulia after a "Prettiest Moonsault Ever," marking a significant win following her absence from the WrestleMania card.