We bring you coverage for the episode of WWE SmackDown airing on April 5, 2024.
We begin WrestleMania XL weekend with the Kevin Owens show. The host, Kevin Owens, introduces Randy Orton. They might be opponents in the triple threat for the United States Championship, but tonight, they both share a dislike and hatred for Logan Paul. He asks Orton what he thinks of Logan. Orton has to disagree… Oh, Logan Paul interrupts them. He is on the screen in front of the WrestleMania XL titantron.
He is two steps ahead of them. Logan is already at the venue thinking about his victory. Kevin Owens says he is pretty confident guy for someone who is just across the street. Orton & KO agree to leave the venue to go look for Paul, and not long after, Grayson Waller & Austin Theory appear from under the ring. They were likely to surprise attack Orton & Owens, but having not expected the pair leaving, they quickly go after them. KO finds a golf cart outside, and Orton sits on the back.
#1. [Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal] Ricochet, Omos, Pretty Deadly, Bronson Reed, Good Brothers, Angel, Berto, Ivar, Veer, Sanga, Jinder Mahal, LWO, Otis, Cameron Grimes, Creed Brothers, Tozawa, Apollo Crews, JD McDonagh, Ashante “Thee” Adonis
Winner: Bronson Reed
WWE SmackDown Results (4/5/2024)
On April 5, 2024, WWE SmackDown aired an episode that kicked off WrestleMania XL weekend with the Kevin Owens show. The host, Kevin Owens, invited Randy Orton to the show, despite the fact that they would be opponents in a triple threat match for the United States Championship. However, both Owens and Orton shared a common dislike and hatred for Logan Paul.
As Owens asked Orton for his thoughts on Logan Paul, the controversial figure interrupted them by appearing on the screen in front of the WrestleMania XL titantron. It seemed that Logan Paul was already at the venue, confident about his victory. Owens sarcastically commented on Paul’s confidence, mentioning that he was just across the street.
In an unexpected turn of events, Orton and Owens decided to leave the venue and go look for Logan Paul. Little did they know that Grayson Waller and Austin Theory were waiting for them under the ring. Waller and Theory had likely planned to surprise attack Orton and Owens, but their plans were foiled when the pair left the venue. In a bid to escape their attackers, Owens found a golf cart outside, with Orton sitting on the back.
The episode also featured the highly anticipated Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The participants included Ricochet, Omos, Pretty Deadly, Bronson Reed, Good Brothers, Angel, Berto, Ivar, Veer, Sanga, Jinder Mahal, LWO, Otis, Cameron Grimes, Creed Brothers, Tozawa, Apollo Crews, JD McDonagh, and Ashante “Thee” Adonis.
After an intense battle royal, Bronson Reed emerged as the winner of the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Reed showcased his strength and skill throughout the match, ultimately securing a significant victory.
Overall, the April 5, 2024 episode of WWE SmackDown provided fans with an exciting start to WrestleMania XL weekend. With unexpected twists and turns, intense confrontations, and a thrilling battle royal, it set the stage for what promised to be an unforgettable event.