Big Tag Matches On Tonight's SmackDown, John Cena's Birthday, Alex Riley On Leaving Commentary
- John Cena turns 38 years old today while WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas turns 71. Also, today would have been the 54th birthday of former WCW Tag Team Champion Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy.
- WWE taped the following matches for tonight's SmackDown:
* Seth Rollins vs. Kane
* Ryback vs. Rusev
* Neville & Dolph Ziggler vs. Bad News Barrett & Sheamus
* Naomi vs. Natalya
* Kofi Kingston vs. Cesaro
* Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins & Luke Harper
- Alex Riley tweeted the following on his decision to return to the ring and his loss to NXT Champion Kevin Owen last night:
My back has always been against the wall that's how I prefer it. I appreciate the brutality of @FightOwensFight and regret nothing. @WWENXT
? Alex Riley (@AlexRileyWWE) April 23, 2015
I gave up lots of money & a career as a @wwe commentator. If it all ends tomorrow Do I regret it? HELL NO The 20x20 is everything @WWE
? Alex Riley (@AlexRileyWWE) April 23, 2015