WWE SmackDown (March 20, 2026): Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu; Bella Twins in title action & more set for next week
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Jelly Roll made his return on the March 13 show.
The March 13 edition of Friday Night SmackDown emanated live from the Mortgage Matchup Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, and featured the return of Jelly Roll, who made an appearance on the special edition of Miz TV.
On the other hand, Drew McIntyre initially quit and left, frustrated over the title loss, but then made an appearance during the final bout to attack Jacob Fatu and cost him the singles match against Trick Williams. Uncle Howdy and Erik Rowan defeated Solo Sikoa and Talla Tonga in a tag team match.
Furthermore, Jade Cargill pinned Michin before having a brief promo battle with Rhea Ripley, while the Women’s Tag Team title clash between the Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) and Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss ended in a disqualification after The Bella Twins attacked.
Meanwhile, R-Truth and Damian Priest picked up another win over Los Garzas (Angel & Berto), while Tiffany Stratton pinned Kiana James in singles action. In the closing moments of the show, Randy Orton turned on Cody Rhodes to deliver a shocking beatdown after their WrestleMania 42 contract signing.
Nia Jax & Lash Legend will defend the Tag titles once again
During their return on this week’s show, The Bella Twins (Nikki & Brie Bella) announced that they were next in line for the title against the winner of the match between The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss.
Since Nia and Legend retained via DQ, they will once again put the Women’s Tag Team titles on the line next week, this time against Nikki and Brie Bella.
Also, during the show in a backstage segment, Chris Sabin informed Alex Shelley that he has secured a tag team match against Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) next week.
Furthermore, following the heated confrontation on the special edition of Miz TV, Kit Wilson is set to call out Jelly Roll next week. During the segment, Wilson confronted Jelly Roll, accusing him of being “fatphobic.” The tension escalated when Jelly swung a right hand at Wilson, who ducked, and Miz took the hit instead, knocking him out cold.
Additionally, after Drew McIntyre attacked Jacob Fatu, costing him the match against Trick Williams, GM Nick Aldis, before the WrestleMania contract signing, announced that the two would settle their differences in a match next week.
The March 20 episode of WWE SmackDown will air live from the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Jacob Fatu, Jade Cargill, and Sami Zayn are listed as featured superstars.
Announced for WWE SmackDown next week (March 20, 2026)
- The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) (c) vs The Bella Twins (Nikki & Brie Bella) – Women’s Tag Team titles match
- Kit Wilson calls out Jelly Roll
- Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) – Tag Team match
- Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu
When and where will WWE SmackDown take place next week?
The March 20 episode of SmackDown will take place at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
When & where will WrestleMania 42 take place?
The 42nd edition of WrestleMania will take place as a two-night event on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
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