Fans heading to the April 3 episode of Friday Night SmackDown in St. Louis received the usual pre-show venue rules but one ban quickly grabbed attention.

Alongside standard security guidance, the email confirmed that Money in the Bank briefcases will not be permitted inside the Enterprise Center. That stood out immediately, given the briefcase is one of WWE’s most iconic props and a popular item fans often bring to shows.

The notice, sent to ticket holders, made the rule clear:

“We do not allow the Money In The Bank briefcase to be brought into the event.”

The restriction is particularly surprising because WWE regularly sells replica briefcases at live events and through its merchandise stores, with many fans treating them as part of the live show experience.

Most other rules were routine. Clear bags must not exceed 12” x 12” x 6”, and non-clear clutch bags must be smaller than 4.5” x 6.5”. Still, it’s the briefcase ban that’s turning heads.

With a packed crowd expected in St. Louis, fans may want to double-check what they’re bringing, especially if a replica briefcase was part of their plan!

Gail Kim isn’t holding back, and this time, her focus is firmly on the latest turbulence in TNA’s Knockouts division.

WWE is reportedly lining up a major celebrity crossover moment for WrestleMania 42, with plans currently in place for IShowSpeed to step into the ring once again.

The popular streamer is already familiar with WWE audiences, having made multiple appearances in recent years, including entering the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble. He has also spent time training with Randy Orton and even competed in a full match at the WWE Performance Center as part of his Speed Goes Pro series.

Speed has been heavily involved on recent episodes of WWE Raw, where his chaotic presence has quickly turned into storyline tension. After being “cursed” by Danhausen, things spiraled further when he accidentally struck LA Knight with brass knuckles. That moment directly contributed to Logan Paul and Austin Theory defeating The Usos to capture the World Tag Team Championship.

With tensions escalating, speculation has been building around a potential singles clash between Speed and Knight at WrestleMania. However, current internal plans point toward a six-man tag team match instead. The reported direction would see Speed team with Logan Paul and Austin Theory against The Usos and LA Knight on the grand stage.

There is still some flexibility depending on Speed’s in-ring readiness. If needed, WWE could pivot to a traditional tag match featuring The Usos against Paul and Theory, with Speed and Knight positioned at ringside. As of now, though, the six-man tag remains the preferred option internally.

Meanwhile, LA Knight has already made it clear that the situation is far from over, issuing a warning following their Raw altercation: “Mistake or not, it’s coming.”

Last Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown drew an average of 1.308 million viewers on USA Network, marking a 9.1% drop from the previous week and the lowest audience the show has recorded since March 6.

Despite the dip in total viewers, SmackDown saw a positive shift in the key 18-49 demographic, posting a 0.33 rating. That figure represents a 3.1% increase week over week and stands as the show’s strongest performance in that category since late February.

The broadcast faced stiff competition from the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament “Sweet 16” games, which aired across CBS, TBS and TruTV and dominated television ratings for the evening.

Even with that challenge, SmackDown still secured a fourth-place finish on the primetime cable charts, trailing only basketball programming. Outside of the tournament coverage, it ranked as the top-rated show in the 18-49 demographic across both cable and major network television.

Looking at year-over-year comparisons against similar competition, overall viewership declined by 3.1%, while the 18-49 demo rating saw a larger drop of 17.5%.

Matt Hardy has cleared up recent remarks that stirred conversation among fans after he referred to WWE as “home” for The Hardy Boyz.

The comment came after Austin Theory and Logan Paul captured the WWE Tag Team Titles on WWE Raw, prompting Hardy to react on social media. He called the result a “travesty” and suggested the WrestleMania 42 crowd would erupt if The Hardy Boyz returned to reclaim the gold, describing WWE as their home.

Now, Hardy has offered further context, explaining that both he and Jeff Hardy see themselves as having two homes in professional wrestling.

According to Hardy, WWE represents their childhood foundation. It is where they developed as performers, experienced both success and failure, and ultimately built the legacy that led many to view them among the greatest tag teams of all time.

At the same time, he emphasized that TNA Wrestling holds equal importance as their “adult home.” Hardy credited TNA for giving them the freedom to evolve creatively and take risks, leading to some of their most iconic personas, including Broken Matt, Brother Nero, Willow, Anti Christ, and Big Money Matt.

He expressed appreciation for the current relationship between WWE and TNA, noting that the partnership opens the door for new possibilities involving The Hardy Boyz.

Looking ahead, Matt and Jeff Hardy are set to defend the TNA World Tag Team Championships at TNA Rebellion on April 11, 2026. They will face Cedric Alexander and Bear Bronson of The System at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jeff & I have 2 homes – TNA & WWE

WWE is our childhood home. It’s where we grew up, where we learned to become superstar pro wrestlers, where we both succeeded & failed in life & work. Without WWE, Jeff & I aren’t looked at as the GOATs.

TNA is our adult home. TNA has allowed… https://t.co/Pyucqar9z8 pic.twitter.com/aeFFi1OuG9

, MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) April 1, 2026