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WWE WWE has made changes to a WrestleMania 40 weekend match as there were notable absences from a pre-announced lineup.
While the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal took place on tonight’s April 5 edition of WWE SmackDown, several pre-announced competitors were absent once the match kicked off.
While the previously aired graphic for the match featuring Shinsuke Nakamura, Chad Gable and Andrade el Idolo, none of them ended up appearing in the actual match.
Also, Jinder Mahal appeared in the match despite not appearing on the match graphic, so as they say, card subject to change.
In the end, the match came down to Big Bronson Reed and Ivar with Reed leaving as the winner of the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
Andrade did appear elsewhere in the show, siding with Rey Mysterio against Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio.
Elsewhere on tonight’s WWE SmackDown, an in-ring segment with Bianca Belair and Naomi introducing their tag team partner for WrestleMania 40 to the Philadelphia crowd.
Jade Cargill made another stunning entrance as she prepares for her first WrestleMania where she will team with Belair and Naomi to take on Dakota Kai, Asuka and Kairi Sane.
You can keep up with all the latest news from around WWE WrestleMania weekend by clicking this link.
Here’s Bronson Reed with the Andre Battle Royal trophy:
🏆 YOUR 2024 ANDRE THE GIANT MEMORIAL BATTLE ROYAL WINNER!
Congratulations @BRONSONISHERE! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/JSP4cTkSho
— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2024
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