WWE SmackDown (February 27, 2026): Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky in Tag title action; Uncle Howdy vs Solo Sikoa & more set for next week
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Kiana James & Trick Williams bagged the win in the qualifiers.
The February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Amerant Bank Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ongoing men’s and women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches continued this week with two more matches.
Kiana James bagged the win in the women’s match, while Trick Williams won in the men’s match, with both securing the fifth spot in the respective matches. On the other hand, Oba Femi, in his SmackDown in-ring debut, defeated Kit Wilson.
Tiffany Stratton pinned Alba Fyre, while Rhea Ripley vs Giulia ended in DQ as Nia Jax & Lash Legend attacked. In the main event of the show, Aleister Black pinned Randy Orton after Drew McIntyre attacked Orton, helping Black win.
Women’s Tag Titles will be contested next week in Louisville
Women’s Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky will once again defend their titles against The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend). Nia and Legend attacked Ripley during her match against Giulia, but Iyo made the save, sending the challengers packing before their showdown next week.
Additionally, Solo Sikoa is set to face Uncle Howdy in a singles match. Howdy appeared on the Tron following Tama Tonga’s victory over Ilja Dragunov this week, and issued a challenge to Sikoa, which was later made official.
Jordynne Grace and Candice LeRae are also set to lock horns next week. The match was set up following their backstage argument this week, following which GM Nick Aldis made the match official.
The February 27 episode of WWE SmackDown will emanate from the KFC Yum! Centerin Louisville, Kentucky. After airing on Syfy for two weeks due to the winter Olympics, the show will revert to the USA Network from next week.
Announced for WWE SmackDown next week (February 20, 2026)
- RHIYO (Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky) (c) vs The Irrestible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) – Women’s Tag Team titles match
- Uncle Howdy vs Solo Sikoa
- Candice LeRae vs Jordynne Grace
When and where will WWE SmackDown take place next week?
The February 27 episode of SmackDown will emanate from the KFC Yum! Centerin Louisville, Kentucky.
Will the show return to the USA Network next week?
Yes, after airing on Syfy for two weeks due to the winter Olympics, the show will revert to the USA Network from next week.
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