Five possible spoilers for WWE SmackDown tonight ahead of Elimination Chamber 2026
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WWE SmackDown before Elimination Chamber could see some exciting sights.
WWE is one day away from bringing the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event on the road to WrestleMania 42. However, before the PLE, WWE will deliver the February 27 episode of SmackDown.
The Blue brand’s show is scheduled to take place at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, and will serve as the go-home show for the Chamber PLE.
With the high-stakes coming up and witnessing recent developments on WWE television, here are five spoilers for SmackDown tonight:
5. Major title change
A huge title match set for tonight’s episode of SmackDown will see Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley defend their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships against Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
A shocker heading into the Chamber PLE could see Rhiyo drop the titles to the challengers, which could mess with Ripley’s mindset as she will compete in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match.
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4. Uncle Howdy gets back his prized possession
The Wyatt Sicks, led by Uncle Howdy and Solo Sikoa’s MFTs, have been feuding with each other for months. This week on SmackDown, the leader of both squads will battle it out in a singles match.
The match could see Howdy standing tall in the end and recovering the sacred lantern, which has been in Sikoa’s captive hands for the last few weeks.
3. Randy Orton stands tall
A huge segment announced for this week’s edition of SmackDown will see all six Men’s Elimination Chamber match participants meet for an in-ring segment.
It is expected to end in a brawl between them, and could see the conniving, experienced veteran Randy Orton stand tall as the dust settles. The Viper could make a statement and head into the Elimination Chamber with major momentum.
2. Oba Femi answers huge WrestleMania challenge
On the February 23 episode of Monday Night RAW, Paul Heyman laid out an open challenge on behalf of Brock Lesnar for a match at WrestleMania 42. This week’s SmackDown could see the rising star, Oba Femi, decimate The Miz in their scheduled match.
After making a huge statement at the expense of The Awesome One, Femi could step up and answer Lesnar’s challenge for The Show of Shows, setting the stage for a huge collision.
1. Paul Heyman makes an appearance
Paul Heyman’s faction, The Vision, recently saw two of its major members, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, being sidelined with injuries. Realising that his stable had gone weak, Heyman might have already begun to work on it and arrive on SmackDown to announce that his faction would see a new member join.
This revelation can take place at the Elimination Chamber PLE, which could be a huge boost for the event’s viewership and success.
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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Nik O Conner is a long-time fan of professional wrestling. After dropping his Engineering regular studies in 2020, he decided to pursue his passion and became a writer. Over the last few years, he has written for multiple webs bringing a lot of skills and creativity to the table.