Drew McIntyre vs Cody Rhodes & other storylines to watch on WWE SmackDown tonight (March 6, 2026)

Tonight’s SmackDown will feature the aftermath of Elimination Chamber.

Tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown will emanate live from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The show will serve as the fallout show from the 2026 Elimination Chamber and will feature the aftermath from the show, where the number one contenders for the Undisputed and the Women’s title were finalized.

Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair, Drew McIntyre, and Sami Zayn are listed as featured superstars. A title match, along with a number one contenders match, a fiery face-off, and a title celebration, are announced for the show.

Fans are also expecting WrestleMania to heat up after the Elimination Chamber PLE. Let us now take a look at the top four storylines that might be in play on tonight’s show.

4. #1 contenders match for the WWE Tag Team Titles

During last week’s show, GM Nick Aldis reminded Solo Sikoa and his MFT that they had been more focused on attacking the Wyatts than actually defending their tag team titles. Aldis then announced that the number one contender would be crowned in a match on the fallout show.

While WWE has not announced the name of the participants, fans should expect some movement in the tag division ahead of WrestleMania. Additionally, MFTs stealing Wyatt Sicks’ lantern likely means the feud might be dragged on until Mania.

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3. Elimination Chamber aftermath

The 2026 edition of Elimination Chamber concluded at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Rhea Ripley and Randy Orton won the two Chamber matches, while AJ Lee captured the WWE Women’s IC title, and CM Punk defeated Finn Balor to retain the World Heavyweight title. After the fallout show of Raw, WWE will now deliver the fallout show of SmackDown tonight from Portland.

2. Rhea Ripley’s appearance

Speaking of the aftermath, during the March 2 fallout episode of Raw, Rhea Ripley vowed to win the title for Iyo Sky and announced that on Friday, she will see Jade Cargill face-to-face and come WrestleMania, she is going to leave as the new WWE Women’s Champion.

The fiery face-off tonight will set the tone for the title clash, in the backdrop of the ugly war of words between the two on social media.

Also Read: All superstars confirmed for WWE SmackDown (March 6, 2026) ft. Cody Rhodes & Rhea Ripley

1. Drew McIntyre vs Cody Rhodes

The rivalry between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes escalates to a new level this Friday on SmackDown. After McIntyre interfered once again, this time during the men’s Chamber match, attacking Cody, General Manager Nick Aldis stepped in and announced that the two would face off in a title match on the upcoming fallout show, ensuring McIntyre’s actions would not go unpunished.

With several title changes leading up to WrestleMania, fans are speculating that another championship could change hands, potentially shaking up the Mania card. Regardless of what happens, those watching live are in for a wild and unpredictable three-hour show full of twists and chaos.

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