SmackDown took place Friday, the final show before WrestleMania 41, offering stars competing in the spectacle one last chance to make a statement before the wrestling world turns its attention to Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.

His appearance headlined a jam-packed episode of SmackDown on USA Network, which also featured the 2025 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, The Street Profits defending the WWE Tag Team Championship, and all of the final hype for the biggest show of the year.

"WWE SmackDown" was the final show before WrestleMania 41 — and closed with the possible final shot of the match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena.