By John Moore, ProWrestling.net Staffer (@liljohnm)
WWE Smackdown (Episode 1,392)
Fort Worth, Texas, at Dickies Arena
Simulcast live April 24, 2026, on USA Network and internationally on Netflix
[Hour One] A WrestleMania highlight video package aired. Arrival shots of Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Lil Yachty and Trick Williams (w/A Gingerbread man), Danhausen, . Danhausen had a Stephen A. Smith cutout. Tessitore joked that Stephen A’s Knicks are losing because Danhausen cursed them (They were already cursed)…
Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett were on commentary. Mark Nash was the ring announcer…
“The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu made his entrance. Jacob talked about how he told Roman he wanted him. He said he told Roman he don’t want that title, but he needs that title. He said Roman told him eye to eye, “you’re not ready”. Jacob said the truth is, Roman’s right. Jacob said he’s always heard “you’re not ready”. From friends, family, everybody. “It’s not your time”, “You’re not ready”, “you’re not good enough”. He said to keep it 100, if Roman thinks Jacob isn’t ready, he better step up in the ring to prove it.
Jimmy and Jey Uso made their entrance. Jimmy said they heard that Jacob wants it all, to take care of fam, and raise the kids. Jimmy said Cody defended his title but he’s slippin’. Jimmy said that should be his target. He said not to go after the OTC and run the play with the family. The crowd showered Jacob with “Fatu” chants. Jimmy said those foos won’t give them a lifestyle, big money, or put the kids in school. Jey said it’s too late.
Jey said Jacob stepped up and opened his mouth. Jey said it was time to see if uce can swim in the deep end. Jey said to get respect from Roman, is to walk up to him, look him in the eye, and get ready for war, yeet. Solo Sikoa and the MFTs made their entrance. Solo told Jake that the Usos are lying to him. Solo said they didn’t bring him to WWE, Solo did. Solo joked that all Jey would do is teach Jacob to yeet.
Solo said if Jacob wants to be champion, Solo can help. Solo said that Jacob is going to need an army to beat Roman, and he has that army. Tama Tonga snatched the mic from Solo and said they are wasting their time, because Solo is a lost cause who can’t beat Roman. Tama said Jacob can’t even beat Solo. Jacob caught Tama with a Superkick. Jacob said the only person he should be talkin’ to right now is Roman Reigns.
Jacob said to keep it 100, if Solo thinks he can’t beat him. Let’s line up Solo vs. Jacob tonight. Jacob said his all gas no brakes catchphrase to end the segment…
John’s Thoughts: Very cool seeing the San Francisco Anoa’i contingent all in the ring together. Throw JC Mateo in there and I got some nostalgia from seeing them all in Daly City at the All Pro Wrestling indie promotion. I’m a bit weary about retreading the path of the Bloodline again, but in Heyman we trust to do the writing to make this work I guess? We’ll see. What I do like is seeing Jacob Fatu take the reigns as the up-and-coming protagonist, as the guy does have the aura and crowd support to potentially get that role for one of the brands.
Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett checked in on commentary. They sent the show to Cathy Kelley who interviewed Giulia and Kiana James about Giulia’s upcoming match. Kiana said they are mad about the lack of respect. She said it only lit a fire under them to defeat Tiffany Stratton. Giulia said she feels no pressure, only anger. Kiana said that Cathy was making them feel uncomfortable. Cathy told the cam she caught a stray and sent it back to the arena…
Tiffany Stratton made her entrance…[c]
Several bull riders from PBR were shown in the crowd. Tessitore also pointed out that Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa was made official…
Giulia and Kiana James made their entrance…
1. Giulia (w/Kiana James) vs. Tiffany Stratton for the Women’s United States Championship. Tiffany used her agility to avoid Giulia before hitting her with a clothesline for a one count. Giulia got a two count after a Small Package. Both women traded rapid fire pin attempts. Giulia got a two count after a neckbreaker. Giulia worked on Tiffany with headbutts. Tiffany went for a PME early but got tripped into a Tree of Woe.
Giulia hit Tiffany with a dropkick. Giulia hit Tiffany with a reverse Tower of London at ringside heading into break.[c]
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