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WWE SmackDown Before WrestleMania 41: Preview, Match Card, Start Time, Telecast & Live Streaming in India

WWE SmackDown stops by at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas before WrestleMania 41 takes place in the Sin City as superstars set for the Showcase of Immortals will get a final chance on the Friday Night Show to add hype for their respective matchups.

Today's SmackDown, which marks the ultimate edition before the WrestleMania 41 takes place in just under 24 hours’ time, will feature another action-packed event, providing the appetizer for the two-day Show of Shows as a title fight and a battle royal is advertised for the show.

WWE SmackDown Before WrestleMania 41 live streaming and match card details

After WWE Undisputed champion Cody Rhodes' appearance last week, his WM 2025 challenger is scheduled to appear for further build ahead of the title showdown on Night 2 of the premium live event (PLE).

A fight which was traditionally staged at WrestleMania is scheduled for SmackDown with superstars looking to join Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed is lifting the trophy, while the tag titles will also be on the line. Here is the match card for April 19th SmackDown:

WWE SmackDown Match Card

  • John Cena to appear
  • Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
  • WWE Tag Team Championship Match: Street Profits (c) vs. Motor City Machine Guns
  • Six-Women Tag Team Match: Chelsea Green, Alba Fyre & Piper Niven vs. Zelina Vega, Kayden Carter, & Katana Chance

More fights will be made during the show, but as per the above card, a six-woman tag team match is expected go down at the T-Mobile Arena after John Cena returns to the show, where he could be set for a face-off with Cody Rhodes.

Plus there is also noise surrounding Randy Orton possibly landing a new opponent for WrestleMania after Kevin Owes pulled out of the scheduled fight with a neck injury. Bloodline’s Solo Sikao and Tammy Tongo could also be in the building.

Also, Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, Jade Cargill, Naomi, Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair could be among the start that are likely to have a final chance to add hype to their respective fights before they clash at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada on April 19th and 20th.

All this and more will go down today in Vegas as SmackDown will air for the third week in a row on Netflix in India. Here is a look at the WWE SmackDown live streaming, telecast, start time of the event in India:

When and where is WWE SmackDown taking place today?

April 18th edition of Friday Night SmackDown is set to take place at the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Due to time difference, the show will air live on Saturday (April 19) morning in India.

What time will SmackDown in Minneapolis start?

WWE SmackDown Start Time: The Friday Night show will start at 8 PM EST / 7 PM CST / 5 PM PST on Friday (April 18), while the event begins at 12 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST on Saturday (April 19).

How to watch WWE SmackDown in India?

No TV channel will telecast the SmackDown before WrestleMania in India, but WWE live streaming will be available exclusively via Netflix in the country from 5:30 AM IST on April 19.

Story first published: Saturday, April 19, 2025, 4:15 [IST]
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