Seth Rollins Set to Open Commercial-Free WWE SmackDown; More SmackDown News – WWE’s final stop before WrestleMania 41 is locked in, with several notable segments and matches confirmed for tonight’s “go-home” edition of SmackDown at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
According to Fightful Select, the show will open with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, who is expected to address the Las Vegas crowd as the build toward his main event clash continues. Meanwhile, the show will close with a highly anticipated segment featuring Cody Rhodes and John Cena. Notably, a specific producer has been assigned to the closing segment—typically a strong indication that some form of in-ring physicality or confrontation is planned to close the broadcast.
Adding to the buzz, WWE has confirmed that the first hour of tonight’s SmackDown will air commercial-free. This move, often reserved for major episodes, signals WWE’s intent to deliver a packed, uninterrupted first hour of action and story progression ahead of WrestleMania.
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis also appeared in a breaking news video this afternoon to confirm additional segments for the show. Viewers can expect to see exclusive sit-down interviews conducted by Wade Barrett with both WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and former champion Charlotte Flair, shedding further light on their upcoming WrestleMania showdown.
The in-ring lineup for tonight remains equally stacked. The 2025 Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal is scheduled to take place, continuing the annual tradition that pays tribute to one of wrestling’s all-time legends. The WWE Tag Team Championship will also be defended as The Street Profits put their titles on the line against the debuting Motor City Machine Guns, who are making their SmackDown debut as part of the WrestleMania weekend crossover excitement.
Additionally, the women’s division will be showcased as Chelsea Green, Alba Fyre, and Piper Niven team up to face Zelina Vega, Kayden Carter, and Katana Chance in a six-woman tag team match.
With a loaded card, commercial-free action, and key WrestleMania 41 developments expected throughout the night, tonight’s SmackDown is shaping up to be a pivotal chapter heading into WWE’s biggest event of the year.
Seth Rollins Set to Open Commercial-Free WWE SmackDown; More SmackDown News
