The brand's championship landscape was significantly reshaped during WrestleMania and the following weeks:
: Tiffany Stratton . In a significant upset on the April 24, 2026 episode, Stratton defeated Giulia to become the new champion.
: NXT stars Jacy Jayne , Fallon Henley , and Lainey Reed made a destructive main-roster debut, attacking both the Women’s Tag Team and Women’s Champions in a series of ruthless ambushes. WWE Friday Night Smack Down
: Cody Rhodes . After a grueling victory over Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42, "The American Nightmare" remains the face of the brand.
: Rhea Ripley . Ripley captured the title from Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42 Night 2. : Cody Rhodes
: Trick Williams . Williams secured his first main-roster title by defeating Sami Zayn on the second night of WrestleMania.
: Recent reports from Post Wrestling indicate a significant wave of departures, including notable names like Kairi Sane , Aleister Black , and Santos Escobar , further tightening the focus on the current roster. Ripley captured the title from Jade Cargill at
The "SmackDown after Mania" on April 24, 2026, marked a turning point with several high-profile debuts and roster shifts: