WWE has announced that Women’s US Champion Giulia will defend her title against Tiffany Stratton on Friday’s SmackDown.
The episode takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ahead of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium.
The match marks only the second defense of Giulia’s second title reign, and her first in three months. It serves as a rematch from a non-title encounter on March 27, which Giulia won.
Also newly announced, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will appear to address Randy Orton and Pat McAfee. Rhodes defends his championship against Orton during Saturday’s portion of the two-night event.
Furthermore, Jacob Fatu will respond to Drew McIntyre before their unsanctioned match this weekend.
The Friday broadcast will also feature the already-announced annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Finally, The Wyatt Sicks face the MFTs in an eight-man street fight.
WWE SmackDown lineup — 4/17/2026
- Women’s United States Championship: Giulia (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton
- Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
- Street fight: The Wyatt Sicks vs. MFTs
- Cody Rhodes will address Orton and McAfee
- Jacob Fatu will respond to Drew McIntyre
