WWE SmackDown (February 20, 2026): Oba Femi in action; Elimination Chamber qualifiers continue & more set for next week
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Alexa Bliss & Cody Rhodes won the Elimination Chamber qualifiers in Dallas.
The February 13 episode of Friday Night SmackDown aired live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The opening match of the show, featuring Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defending the Women’s Tag Team Championship against Nia Jax and Lash Legend, ended in a no-contest.
Solo Sikoa’s MFT defeated Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov, Shinsuke Nakamura, Apollo Crews, and Matt Cardona in an impromptu 10-man tag team match, while Trick Williams defeated Rey Fenix in a singles encounter.
Furthermore, Jade Cargill defeated Jordynne Grace to retain the Women’s title in her first title defense. On the other hand, Alexa Bliss and Cody Rhodes secured the win in their respective Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches.
The fifth spot in the Elimination Chamber match will be filled next week
The ongoing men’s and women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches are set to continue next 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.
A singles match between Oba Femi and Kit Wilson was also announced for next week’s show. The bout was set up following a backstage segment in which GM Nick Aldis presented Femi with a contract when Wilson barged in, prompting Aldis to reprimand him for the interruption.
Aldis took Wilson’s poetry book and read a poem in which Wilson called Femi insecure and toxic. When Femi asked if those words reflected Wilson’s true feelings, Wilson confirmed they did. Femi then requested that Aldis schedule a match between them for next week, and the GM agreed.
The February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown is set to emanate live from the Amerant Bank Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Jade Cargill, and LA Knight are listed as featured superstars.
Announced for WWE SmackDown next week (February 20, 2026)
- Nia Jax vs Charlotte Flair vs Kiana James – Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match
- Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes vs Damian Priest – Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match
- Oba Femi vs Kit Wilson
When and where will the February 20, 2026, episode of SmackDown take place?
The February 20 episode of SmackDown is set to emanate live from the Amerant Bank Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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 February 20, 2026, episodes.
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