Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: April 17, 2026
Overview
The annual Andre the Giant Battle Royal ensues on the eve of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The Wyatt Sicks battle the MFTs in an Eight-Man Street Fight.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 28
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2026-04-17
- Runtime
- 134 min
Episode context
April 17, 2026 is Episode 16 in Season 28 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2026-04-17. The runtime is 134 min.
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