WWE has announced that Royce Keys, formerly known as Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW, will make his long-awaited WWE television in-ring debut on the 4/10 SmackDown.
“From East Palo Alto to the world stage, Royce Keys’ journey has shaped him into the man he is today,” the post on X read. “Keys writes another chapter in his story when he makes his official SmackDown debut TOMORROW!!”
In addition, WWE announced that Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Pat McAfee will all appear on the 4/10 SmackDown.
“Last week, Randy Orton formed a partnership with Pat McAfee to unleash a shocking attack on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes,” the updated SmackDown preview at WWE.com read. “Later in the show, an irate American Nightmare hit the ring to issue a fiery response. What will Rhodes do to strike back against Orton and McAfee?”
The preview also noted that Drew McIntyre has vowed to “expose” Jacob Fatu.
“Drew McIntyre believes that his WrestleMania opponent Jacob Fatu is nothing more than a criminal, and he has vowed to expose the “real” Samoan Werewolf on SmackDown,” WWE.com wrote. “What does The Scottish Psychopath have planned prior to their Unsanctioned Match on The Grandest Stage of Them All?”
Finally, Sami Zayn will be out for payback on Trick Williams.
“Last week, Trick Williams attacked United States Champion Sami Zayn moments after Zayn successfully defended the gold against former titleholder Carmelo Hayes,” the preview noted. “What will Sami have in store for Trick as they prepare to clash for the championship at WrestleMania?”
WWE Smackdown takes place from the Sap Center in San Jose, California and airs live on USA Network in the US and Netflix internationally. The updated card is:
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Pat McAfee to appear
- WWE United States Champion Sami Zayn and Trick Williams to appear
- Drew McIntyre to “expose the real Jacob Fatu”
- Royce Keys to make SmackDown debut
