Charlotte Flair wins; Jacob Fatu retaliates & other possible spoilers for WWE SmackDown tonight (February 20, 2026)
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Oba Femi will be in action tonight.
Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown is set to emanate live from the Amerant Bank Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ongoing men’s and women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches are set to continue this week with two more matches scheduled.
Nia Jax, Charlotte Flair, and Kiana James will collide in the Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match to decide the fifth participant in the match on February 28. On the men’s side, Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes, and Damian Priest will battle for the fifth spot in the men’s Elimination Chamber match in Chicago for a shot at the Undisputed WWE title at WrestleMania 42.
Ahead of tonight’s stacked show from Florida, let us now take a look at four potential spoilers that might be in store for fans on WWE SmackDown tonight.
4. US Title rematch at Elimination Chamber
The healthy rivalry between Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov has delivered some of the most enteratining grueling matches for the United States title in recent times. After defeating Ilja has been looking to battle Hayes in the rematch and attempt to recapture the title.
However, even last week Solo Sikoa and his MFTs interrupted before the rematch could take place, and with stakes this high, WWE might decide to postpone the match and announce it for the Elimination Chamber, giving the two rising stars a massive platform to showcase their skills and make a major impact.
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3. Royce Keys confronts Oba Femi
After having offered two lucrative deals from both Raw and SmackDown, Oba Femi has yet to decide on his future. However, he is set to take on Kit Wilson on tonight’s show, as the match was set up after their interaction last week on SmackDown.
A star like Femi would be a strong addition to the SmackDown roster, and WWE could be setting up a potential clash with fellow powerhouse Royce Keys, who has been absent since his Royal Rumble debut. A feud leading into WrestleMania would elevate both performers and give fans a thrilling rivalry, with the first seeds possibly planted tonight as Keys makes his return to confront Femi on TV.
2. Charlotte Flair wins
Nia Jax, Charlotte Flair, and Kiana James will collide in the Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match to decide the fifth participant in the match on February 28. All signs currently point towards Liv Morgan choosing Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer for Mania.
On the other hand, reports suggesting Tiffany Stratton or Charlotte Flair could challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania likely indicate that Flair will win tonight’s qualifying match, securing her spot in Chicago.
1. Jacob Fatu responds
During last week’s main event, Drew McIntyre attacked Jacon Fatu and Cody Rhodes in his attempt to help Sami Zayn win and qualify for the men’s Chamber match. Rhodes managed to outmaneuver McIntyre and bag the win; however, Fatu, who was seconds away from pinning Zayn, failed to bounce back after being taken out by Drew and was sent crashing over the announce desk.
Fatu has had his problems with McIntyre, but this attack not only took away his title hopes but also spoiled his chances of headlining WrestleMania, and Fatu is not likely to respond kindly tonight. Fans should expect a vicious brawl involving Fatu and McIntyre in Florida tonight.
When and where will tonight’s WWE SmackDown take place?
The February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown is set to emanate live from the Amerant Bank Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
What matches have been announced for the show?
• Nia Jax vs Charlotte Flair vs Kiana James – Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match• Oba Femi vs Kit Wilson• Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes vs Damian Priest – Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match
Has SmackDown moved from the US Network to Syfy in the U.S?
Yes, SmackDown is temporarily airing on Syfy instead of its usual home on the USA Network for two weeks due to the USA Network devoting its schedule to the 2026 Winter Olympics. This change affects the February 13 and now February 20, 2026, episode.
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