Royce Keys Warned After SmackDown Debut, Charlotte Flair Wants It All At WrestleMania 42

Mark Henry praises Royce Keys' power but advises him to avoid joining Solo Sikoa's group, while Charlotte Flair looks forward to competing for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:06pm

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Royce Keys made an impressive debut on WWE SmackDown, but WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry warned him to avoid getting caught up in the crowd and to not join Solo Sikoa's group too soon. Meanwhile, Charlotte Flair is excited to team with Alexa Bliss and compete for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

Royce Keys' debut performance and the advice he received from Mark Henry could shape his early career trajectory in WWE, while Charlotte Flair's pursuit of the Women's Tag Team titles at WrestleMania represents a new milestone in her illustrious career.

The details

In his SmackDown debut, Royce Keys dominated his match against Berto. On the 'Busted Open Radio' podcast, Mark Henry praised Keys' power but advised him to follow up his moves instead of playing to the crowd. Henry also warned Keys to avoid joining Solo Sikoa's group too soon and instead focus on establishing himself as his own man. Charlotte Flair, who is heading into her ninth WrestleMania, is teaming with Alexa Bliss to challenge for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in a Fatal Four-Way match on Night One in Las Vegas.

  • Royce Keys made his WWE SmackDown debut on April 10, 2026.
  • Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss will compete for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

The players

Royce Keys

A rising WWE Superstar who made an impressive debut on SmackDown.

Mark Henry

A WWE Hall of Famer who provided advice and guidance to Royce Keys after his debut.

Solo Sikoa

A WWE Superstar whose group Henry warned Keys to avoid joining too soon.

Charlotte Flair

A nine-time WrestleMania veteran who is competing for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Alexa Bliss.

Alexa Bliss

Charlotte Flair's tag team partner in their pursuit of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.

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What they’re saying

“I enjoyed the Royce Keys segments. With the match, he stayed within himself; he stayed powerful. He made some mistakes in the sense that, if you're going to hit somebody with something, follow it up with something. Don't get caught up in the crowd, wanting to wave at your friends in the front row and all of that, because you kicked him in the ***. He hasn't had a problem with mentorship; There's a few guys that I know are in his ear that I've watched talk to him. He's going to be a good one, I can see it already.”

— Mark Henry, WWE Hall of Famer

“I don't think that Royce Keys should focus his attention on joining a clique, I think that he should try to be his own man right now. But when you're your own man, you rub people that want you to be muscle for them the wrong way.”

— Mark Henry, WWE Hall of Famer

“This will be my ninth WrestleMania. I have wrestled for almost every other title there is. Something feels very special about competing for the Tag Team Women's Championship with my tag partner, Allies of Convenience, Lexi. I'm ready. We're night one and I can't wait.”

— Charlotte Flair

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