Royce Keys Triumphs as WWE SmackDown Sets Stage for WrestleMania 42

54 articles · Updated · Cageside Seats · Apr 18

WWE SmackDown's final episode before WrestleMania 42 saw Royce Keys win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in Las Vegas.
Cody Rhodes and CM Punk shared a show-closing segment, expressing mutual respect ahead of their respective WrestleMania main events.
The event set the stage for WrestleMania 42, with key storylines and rivalries receiving their final build before the weekend’s showcase.

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Can Jacob Fatu’s raw intensity make his match the true main event of WrestleMania?

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Will Royce Keys' battle royal victory actually lead to a championship reign?