WrestleMania 41 Week: Your Guide to WWE’s Go-Home Shows
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It’s WrestleMania 41 week, and that means the final stretch of WWE programming is here—Raw, NXT, and SmackDown are all must-watch go-home shows. These episodes set the tone for the biggest weekend in wrestling, delivering last-minute surprises, pivotal match build-ups, and the occasional title defense for championships not featured on the grand stage.
Whether you’re tuning in for the drama, the action, or the unexpected, this guide will break down what happened and what you can expect from the last episodes before NXT Stand & Deliver and WrestleMania 41.
WWE Raw Go-Home Show Preview
Live from Sacramento, California, the final Monday Night Raw before WrestleMania 41 promises to bring the heat. Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins will all be in the building—just days before their blockbuster Triple Threat Match headlines Night 1 of WrestleMania. Emotions are running high after Paul Heyman shocked the world by siding with Punk, only to eat a GTS. With Heyman, Rollins, Punk, and Reigns all under the same roof, expect fireworks.
AJ Styles will also look to unleash his more ruthless side as he steps into the ring with Karrion Kross. Bayley will take on Liv Morgan, and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther is set to speak on his upcoming title defense against Jey Uso. With Logan Paul also confirmed for the show, Monday’s Raw on Netflix is shaping up to be an unmissable, drama-filled go-home episode.
Results
- The show kicks off with Michael Cole interviewing Gunther in the ring. Cole appears confused, as this segment was apparently meant to happen later in the show. Gunther then delivers one last fiery promo on Jey Uso before they meat on Night 1 of WrestleMania 41.
- A video package highlighting Bianca Belair airs, building anticipation for her upcoming title match at WrestleMania.
- Bayley (w/ Lyra Valkyria) def. Liv Morgan (w/ Raquel Rodriguez).
- A video package airs for the highly anticipated clash between CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.
- A video package highlighting Rhea Ripley airs, building anticipation for her WrestleMania title match—just before the match starts.
- Rey Mysterio (w/ LWO) def. Julius Creed (w/ American Made).
- A video package featuring the War Raiders airs, promoting their upcoming WrestleMania clash with The New Day. We then cut to a backstage interview with Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who respond to the footage.
- AJ Styles def. Karrion Kross. Logan Paul shows up after the match to confront Styles.
- Jey Uso delivers one final promo ahead of his WrestleMania title clash with Gunther.
- Bron Breakker gets interviewed backstage, but is immediately attacked by The Judgment Day.
- Penta vs. Finn Bálor ends in a double DQ due to outside interference from The Judgment Day & Bron Breakker.
- A video package featuring IYO SKY airs, building hype for her WrestleMania match.
- Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman come out to address CM Punk’s favor. Seth Rollins interrupts, leading to a tense exchange that ends with Roman punching him. Roman then shoves Paul Heyman, prompting CM Punk to rush to his aid. The segment closes with Roman hitting Punk with a spear.
WWE NXT Go-Home Show Preview
This week’s episode of WWE NXT marks the final stop before Stand & Deliver. While only three matches have been confirmed, expect a night filled with chaos, carnage, and crucial momentum shifts.
Confirmed Matches:
- Parking Lot Fight: The D’Angelo Family (Tony D’Angelo, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo & Luca Crusifino) vs. DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James & either Osiris Griffin or Saquon Shugars)
- Fatal Four-Way Match (#1 Contender for the NXT North American Championship): Lexis King vs. Ethan Page vs. Eddy Thorpe vs. Wes Lee
- Tag Team Gauntlet Match (#1 Contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championships): Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura vs. No Quarter Catch Crew (Tavion Heights & Mykes Borne) vs. Hank & Tank (Hank Walker & Tank Ledger) vs. The Culling (Brooks Jensen & Niko Vance) vs. Tyson DuPont & Tyriek Igwe
Following DarkState’s debut, The D’Angelo Family challenged the new faction to a Parking Lot Fight. Expect an all-out brawl when these six collide.
Meanwhile, with Stand & Deliver quickly approaching, two massive #1 contender matches are set. A fatal four-way between Lexis King, Ethan Page, Eddy Thorpe, and Wes Lee will determine who challenges Ricky Saints for the NXT North American Championship. In tag team action, five duos will enter a high-stakes gauntlet to earn a title shot against Fraxiom.
Also looming over the go-home show: What’s next for Roxanne Perez? She went behind Ava’s back to have a match with Tiffany last week on SmackDown. With a tag match looming against Fatal Attraction and The Meta Girls, all eyes are on who Perez could select as her partner.
Results
- Ethan Page def. Lexis King, Eddie Thorpe & Wes Lee (w/ Ricky Saints on commentary).
- A video package aired for Jordynne Grace, hyping up her Fatal 4-Way Title Match at NXT Stand & Deliver.
- A backstage segment took place featuring the women who have qualified for the NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match so far.
- Lola Vice def. Tatum Paxley to qualify for the NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match.
- A video package airs highlighting this new heel Giulia ahead of her title match at NXT Stand & Deliver.
- The women’s tag teams are backstage with Ava for a segment. She announces a Triple Threat Women’s Tag Team Match, with the winners earning a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships on the NXT following Stand & Deliver. Roxanne interrupts upset, so Ava says she can be included only if she can find a partner.
- Hank & Tank def. Tyriek Igwe & Tyson Dupont vs. The Culling (Brooks Jensen & Niko Vance) vs. No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne & Tavion Heights) vs. Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura in a Tag Team Gauntlet Match. They earn a shot at Fraxiom at Stand & Deliver.
- WWE Evolve’s Kali Armstrong is backstage with Stevie Turner, hyping up her main event match on the next episode of Evolve. Ava then reveals she’s found a last-minute replacement for the final qualifying match in the NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match.
- A video package for Jaida Parker airs ahead of her Women’s Title match at Stand & Deliver, promoting her as the only homegrown talent in the match.
- A backstage brawl breaks out between The Family and DarkState, authorized by Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo in Tony D’Angelo’s absence. As DarkState gains the upper hand, Tony finally arrives—along with the cops, who shut down the chaos. The tension between Tony and Chance continues to build, but Tony makes it clear the attack was not authorized by him. It looks like we’re getting The Family vs. DarkState at NXT Stand & Deliver.
- A video package airs showcasing Stephanie Vaquer’s time in Chile, featuring media appearances and moments of her exploring the city.
- A backstage interview with Hank & Tank takes place. They’re confronted by Fraxiom—Axiom offers to shake their hand, but Nathan Frazer refuses.
- We then cut to Roxanne speaking with Ava. Roxanne insists she’ll compete as her own tag team partner, but Ava shuts that down. Suddenly, Cora Jade enters. They are added to the match.
- A backstage segment with Chase U follows. Thea Hail returns, declaring she won’t be rejoining Chase U—but proudly calls herself an alumna.
- Thea Hail def. Karmen Petrovic to qualify for the final spot in the NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match.
- One final face off happens between Oba Femi, Trick Williams & Je’Von Evans. Je’Von ends the night standing tall after taking both men out.
WWE SmackDown Go-Home Show Preview
*Make sure to check back when tuning in on Friday, April 18, for the final SmackDown before WrestleMania 41.
WWE is pulling out all the stops to turn this weekend into a three-day extravaganza. With a stacked card and one massive return, Friday Night SmackDown on April 18 is set to deliver fireworks.
Confirmed Matches & Segments:
- John Cena Returns to SmackDown
- 6-Woman Tag Team Match: Katana Chance, Kayden Carter & Zelina Vega vs. Piper Niven, Alba Fyre & Chelsea Green
- Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
- WWE Tag Team Championship Match: The Street Profits (c) vs. Motor City Machine Guns
For the first time in nearly three years, John Cena returns to SmackDown. After weeks of trading deeply personal verbal shots, Rhodes finally got physical on Raw—dropping Cena with a Cross Rhodes. Now, with tensions at an all-time high, Cena steps back into the spotlight to address the WWE Universe ahead of one of the biggest matches of his career.
A staple of WrestleMania weekend, the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal returns with a loaded lineup. With past winners like Braun Strowman, Jey Uso, and Bronson Reed using the victory as a launchpad, this Friday offers another rising star a chance to grab the spotlight. Who will be the one to hoist the trophy and etch their name into WrestleMania lore?
SmackDown also features gold on the line. The Street Profits defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Motor City Machine Guns. This first-time-ever matchup promises to be fast-paced, hard-hitting, and potentially a show-stealer.
With momentum and legacy on the line, SmackDown sets the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable WrestleMania 41 weekend.
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