Top five storylines to watch on WWE SmackDown tonight (March 20, 2026) ft. Randy Orton-Cody Rhodes feud & more
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WWE SmackDown this week will have some intriguing storylines.
WWE’s road to WrestleMania 42 will cross through the March 20 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. It will emanate from the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is set to feature an array of top stars, including a music icon’s return to the show.
With multiple intriguing feuds brewing up as WrestleMania draws close, here are the five storylines to watch out for on WWE SmackDown this week.
5. Sami Zayn’s road to WrestleMania 42
Sami Zayn has had encounters with multiple top stars and rising talents on the road to WrestleMania each week on SmackDown. As The Show of Shows nears, his path to the event will be intriguing to watch, and this week’s show might give a clear picture of his role at WrestleMania this year.
4. WWE Tag Team title picture
The WWE Tag Team title picture will be a talking point for this week’s SmackDown episode. On the women’s side, WWE Hall of Famers Nikki and Brie Bella reunite to battle Lash Legend and Nia Jax for their tag titles. In the men’s division, R-Truth and Damian Priest will team up to challenge The MFTs for the Men’s tag team belts.
3. Jelly Roll-Kit Wilson
Jelly Roll has become an active part of the road to WrestleMania 42 this year. Last week on SmackDown, he got into an altercation with Kit Wilson during his MizTV interview. This week, Wilson will call out the music icon, which will be intriguing to witness.
2. Drew McIntyre & Jacob Fatu collide
Jacob Fatu has been an instrumental force in Drew McIntyre winning and losing the Undisputed WWE title on SmackDown for the last few months. This week on the blue brand, the tensions between the two top stars will come head-to-head when they collide in a singles match.
1. Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes feud
Randy Orton has flipped the dynamics of WrestleMania 42 as he is set to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE title. The Viper laid a heinous attack on Rhodes last week that left him beaten and battered. Orton will be in the house to give his explanation, with Rhodes possibly lurking in the shadows before choosing to strike to get revenge.
Where is WWE SmackDown taking place this week?
Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina,
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