6 Things WWE subtly told us on SmackDown (April 10, 2026)

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#6. WWE is high on Royce Keys

After months of waiting, Royce Keys finally made his debut on the Friday Night Show. Before this, the ex-AEW star debuted in the Men’s Royal Rumble match in 2026. Royce’s dominant performance against Berto proves that the Stamford-based promotion is high on him.

This implies that he will get a significant push ahead of WrestleMania 42. Many predict that he may win this year’s Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

#5. The MFTs could be revealed as Jacob Fatu’s mystery attacker from last year

Last year, Jacob Fatu was mysteriously attacked backstage on SmackDown. Following that incident, The Samoan Werewolf accused Drew McIntyre of the attack.

The former Undisputed Champion denied the accusation, but Fatu still cost him multiple times. During SmackDown this week, Jacob locked horns with Tama Tonga in a singles bout and won the match.

Before this contest, Fatu was spotted backstage with Solo Sikoa and the MFTs. There, the MFT leader told Jacob that McIntyre, or anyone who brings up his past, makes their family look bad.

Moreover, it’s just a big embarrassment for them. This appears to subtly confirm that it’s not The Scottish Psychopath but the Solo Sikoa Family Tree that could be the real mystery attacker of Jacob Fatu.

#4. IYO SKY is missing WrestleMania 42

WWE SmackDown this week featured a major main event in which Jade Cargill locked horns with IYO SKY. The match ended with The Storm’s clean victory over The Genius of the Sky.

Rhea Ripley rescued SKY from Cargill’s potential assault. Before the inclusion of IYO into the Ripley vs. Jade feud, WWE teased a SKY vs. Asuka match for ‘Mania multiple times.

However, this clean loss subtly suggests that the plans may now be scrapped. The former Women’s World Champion might face The Empress of Tomorrow at Backlash this year.

#3. Someone is pulling the strings for Pat McAfee

The storyline between Pat McAfee and Randy Orton saw some interesting developments on WWE SmackDown. When the former commentator reached the backstage area, he was first asked by Nick Aldis about implementing a rule that no one can touch him on the blue brand.

When Jelly Roll confronted him backstage, McAfee told him it’s all part of the bigger picture. These words from Pat subtly confirm that someone is pulling the strings for McAfee and helping him on WWE television.

Already, fans are predicting that The Rock or someone else could be assisting them in this feud.

#2. Seeds planted for Cody Rhodes and Jelly Roll vs. Pat McAfee and Randy Orton post-WrestleMania

At WWE WrestleMania 42, Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed Title against Randy Orton. However, given recent developments, it appears the Stamford-based promotion is already planning a probable tag team match at Backlash 2026.

In the show, The Viper attacked Jelly backstage. This was done to distract The American Nightmare, and eventually, the heel alliance stole The Prodigal Son’s World Championship.

The heavy inclusion of the American Rapper and McAfee subtly suggests a tag team match following WrestleMania 42, with Backlash 2026 being the ideal location.

#1. Jacob Fatu is going over Drew McIntyre at WWE WrestleMania 42

After Jacob Fatu defeated Tama Tonga on the Friday Night Show, Drew McIntyre attacked The Samoan Werewolf. The heel star destroyed Fatu, sending a strong message ahead of ‘Mania 42.

Usually, if a star gets momentum ahead of a big match, they suffer a loss in the actual bout. This raises the likelihood that, after McIntyre’s momentum, he might lose at The Showcase of the Immortals.

As a result, Jacob could be going over Drew at this year’s Show of Shows.