All superstars confirmed for WWE SmackDown (February 27, 2026): Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Randy Orton & more
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Participants will meet before the Elimination Chamber on SmackDown.
Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown will emanate from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The February 27 edition will serve as the go-home show for the upcoming Elimination Chamber 2026 and will feature the final face-offs ahead of the PLE.
After airing on Syfy for two weeks due to the Winter Olympics, the show will return to the USA Network starting this week. The promotion has announced a stacked card for tonight’s show, featuring some of the top names, including Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, LA Knight, and Jey Uso.
Before Saturday, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, LA Knight, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Jey Uso will meet for the final time in Louisville tonight. On the other hand, Women’s Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky will once again defend their titles against The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend).
Solo Sikoa is set to face Uncle Howdy in a singles match, while Jordynne Grace and Candice LeRae are also set to lock horns after their backstage argument on last week’s SmackDown.
Additionally, Oba Femi is set to face The Miz in a singles match. The bout was arranged following a backstage segment between the two, where Femi misinterpreted Miz’s words and subsequently approached General Manager Aldis to make the match official.
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WWE Superstars confirmed for 2/27 SmackDown
- “Undisputed WWE Champion” Drew McIntyre
- “WWE Women’s Champion” Jade Cargill
- “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes
- “The Megastar” LA Knight
- “Main Event” Jey Uso
- “The Young OG” Je’Von Evans
- “Women’s Tag Team Champions” Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky
- “The Viper” Randy Orton
- Oba Femi
- Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Nikki Cross, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy)
- “Women’s United States Champion” Giulia
- Kiana James
- Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
- Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae
- Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
- Damian Priest
- “WWE Tag Team Champions” Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga
- The MFTs (Talla Tonga, JC Mateo & Tonga Loa)
- The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend)
- R-Truth
- “United States Champion” Carmelo Hayes
- The Miz
- Kit Wilson
- Rey Fenix
- Ilja Dragunov
- Sami Zayn
- Los Garzas (Angel & Berto)
- Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom)
- Jordynne Grace
- Trick Williams
- Shinsuke Nakamura
- Matt Cardona
- Jacob Fatu
- Aleister Black
- Zelina
When and where will WWE SmackDown take place this week?
The February 27 episode of SmackDown will emanate from the KFC Yum! Centerin Louisville, Kentucky.
Will the show return to the USA Network this week?
Yes, after airing on Syfy for two weeks due to the winter Olympics, the show will revert to the USA Network from next week.
What matches & segments have been announced for the show?
• Men’s Elimination Chamber Match participants meet ahead of Saturday• RHIYO (Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky) (c) vs The Irrestible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) – Women’s Tag Team titles match• Uncle Howdy vs Solo Sikoa• Candice LeRae vs Jordynne Grace• Oba Femi vs The Miz
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