WWE SmackDown Preview (February 6, 2026): Match card, start time & where to watch

SmackDown after the Royal Rumble will emanate from North Carolina.

In the lead-up to Elimination Chamber, this week’s WWE SmackDown will serve as the fallout show from the Royal Rumble PLE. The episode is expected to address the major roster shakeups that occurred, setting the stage for new rivalries while also addressing notable debuts and returns from last week.

The February 6 episode of Friday Night SmackDown will take place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Multiple big names, including Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, and Jade Cargill, are currently being advertised for the show.

Now, let’s dive into an in-depth preview of the Rumble fallout episode of WWE SmackDown, featuring the full match card, start times, and complete broadcast and streaming details.

Announced for WWE SmackDown (February 6, 2026)

• Liv Morgan to appear
• Shinsuke Nakamura vs Tama Tonga
• Royal Rumble aftermath

Liv Morgan to appear

After winning the 2026 women’s Royal Rumble match, Liv Morgan made an appearance on this week’s fallout show of Raw, stating that she is exploring her options and will make an appearance on this week’s Blue brand show before picking her opponent for WrestleMania 42.

Although Morgan attacked Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer and posed with the title, she has yet to officially announce her pick and may change her mind this Friday, picking WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill instead.

Shinsuke Nakamura vs Tama Tonga

In a backstage segment during last week’s episode, Tama Tonga ran into Shinsuke Nakamura and couldn’t resist teasing his former NJPW colleague about his loss to AJ Styles at SNME, joking that Nakamura should start his own retirement tour, dubbed the “Shinsuke Sayonara Tour.”

Nakamura simply shook his head, remarking that Tonga had grown confident, but that he was “still a young punk,” and added that he’d see him next week, setting the stage for their first singles clash in WWE this Friday.

Royal Rumble aftermath

The 39th installment of the Royal Rumble took place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of Riyadh Season. 

As noted, the fallout show will feature the aftermath from the PLE, which saw Drew McIntyre retain the Undisputed title over Sami Zayn, while Tiffany Stratton was among the major names that made her return. Additionally, there are reports of Royce Keys, fka Powerhouse Hobbs, joining the Blue brand after his debut at the PLE.

WWE SmackDown Timings & Telecast Details

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