WWE SmackDown Results (2/20/26): Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest

WWE SmackDown Results 2/20/26
Amerant Bank Arena
Sunrise, Florida

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Commentators: (Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett)

Ring Announcer: Mark Nash

Transcription by Josh Lopez

Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu, Nick Aldis, Drew McIntyre Segment 

Cody Rhodes: So, Fort Lauderdale, what do you wanna talk about?

Jacob Fatu: Let’s keep it 100, you wouldn’t even be out here, speaking, talking about Elimination Chamber if it wasn’t for Drew. I had you and Sami beat, last week. I was walking out with a dub. I know it and you know it. But my concern isn’t about you, right now. Let me double back really quick, my concern right now is about Drew McIntyre. Hey, so let’s double back and keep it 100, Drew, bring your punk ass out here, so I can dog walk your ass all over Fort Lauderdale.

Nick Aldis: Jacob, I know you’re upset, and frankly, you have every right to be. But listen, I had a feeling this was going to happen, so I gave Drew McIntyre the night off. Which not is something I really want to do, because he is the WWE Champion, but there’s too much at stake. Chamber right around the corner, WrestleMania on the horizon. I cannot take any unnecessary risks. So, look, this is supposed to be Cody Rhodes mic time, so why don’t you and I leave the ring to him, give him his time, we could go to my office, and we can discuss you getting your hands on Drew McIntyre.

Jacob Fatu: What?

– Drew McIntyre appears in a luxury box.

Drew McIntyre: They can’t keep the champs name out of their mouths, now, can they? Nick, I appreciate you giving me the night off, but number one, I’m the champion and I do what I want. Number two, I love SmackDown, I love SmackDown so much, I bought myself an entire suite just to watch the show. And Jacob, I heard you running your mouth. I’m right here, man. All gas, no brakes, more like all bark, no bite, what are you going to do?

Jacob starts wiping out security guards. Nick Aldis stops Fatu in his tracks. Aldis threatens to suspend Jacob. Aldis tells security to get McIntyre out of the building.

Drew McIntyre: Man, the whole damn world is against me, because I’m the champ. They are jealous of Drew McIntyre, because I’m the champ. Everybody wants to be me, because I’m the champ.

Cody Rhodes: Hey, Drew. Hey, the whole world is not after you, because you’re the champ. The whole world is after you, because you’re an asshole.

– Ilja Dragunov runs into Carmelo Hayes in the backstage area. Dragunov is trying to hype up Melo ahead of his Chamber Qualifying Match. Dragunov says that Melo is HIM, when he shoots, he doesn’t miss. Melo will walk into Elimination Chamber, and he’ll go straight into WrestleMania. Dragunov apologies for the intensity. Melo tells Dragunov to keep that same energy for his opponent tonight. Dragunov says that he believes in Melo. However, Melo will not be walking into WrestleMania as the United States Champion, because they still have another battle on tap.

– Coming out of the commercial break, we see Nick Aldis talking to Jacob Fatu. Aldis reminds Fatu that it took both of them a very long time to get to WWE. Aldis tells Fatu that he will give him Drew McIntyre, but he just needs to be patient. Fatu says that he’s not going to wait much longer and walks out of the arena.

First Match: Ilja Dragunov vs. Tama Tonga w/The MFT’s 

Dragunov with a Running Boot after the bell rings. Dragunov with Machine Gun Chops. Tonga rocks Dragunov with a forearm smash. Tonga transitions into a ground and pound attack. Tonga punches Dragunov in the ribs. Tonga repeatedly stomps on Dragunov’s chest. Tonga is choking Dragunov with his boot. HeadButt Exchange. Forearm Exchange. Dragunov with a knife edge chop. Tonga drives his knee into the midsection of Dragunov. Tonga whips Dragunov face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Dragunov kicks Tonga in the face. Dragunov with a Leaping Boot. Dragunov with a Running Knee Lift. Dragunov avoids The Superman Forearm. Dragunov with a Release German Suplex. Dragunov kicks Tonga out of the ring. Tonga regroups on the outside. Tonga slams Dragunov’s head on the top rope. Dragunov applies a waist lock. Tonga with three sharp elbow strikes.

Tonga whips Dragunov across the ring. Dragunov goes for The Constantine Special, but Tonga counters with a dropkick to the floor. Tonga with a flying clothesline off the steel ring steps. Tonga rolls Dragunov back into the ring. Tonga is raining down haymakers. Tonga whips Dragunov face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Tonga poses for the crowd. Dragunov slaps Tonga in the chest. Tonga responds with a palm strike. Dragunov side steps Tonga into the turnbuckles. Dragunov with two corner clotheslines. Dragunov bodyslams Tonga. Dragunov with a Diving Knee Drop for a two count. Tonga throws Dragunov off the top turnbuckle. Tonga drops Dragunov with The Tongan Twist for a two count. Tonga talks smack to Dragunov. Palm Strike Exchange. Dragunov with a Running Boot. Misfired Clotheslines. Both guys are knocked down after a double clothesline.

Second Palm Strike Exchange. Dragunov with Two Discus Chops. Tonga dodges The Running Boot. Tonga goes for The Tongan Twist, but Dragunov counters with a snap mare takeover. Dragunov with Two German Suplex’s. Standing Switch Exchange. Tonga sends Dragunov across the ring. Dragunov delivers The Constantine Special for a two count. Dragunov ascends to the top turnbuckle. Dragunov dives over Tonga. Tonga with a Flatliner for a two count. Dragunov ducks a clothesline from Tonga. Dragunov with a Belly to Back Slam. Dragunov gets distracted by Tanga Loa. Dragunov with repeated headbutts. Dragunov with a Diving Senton Bomb. Dragunov knocks JC Mateo off the ring apron. Tonga rolls Dragunov over for a two count. Tonga with a Superman Forearm. Dragunov responds with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Loa continues to run interference. Tonga connects with The Cutthroat to pickup the victory.

Solo Sikoa: You thought I was playing, huh? Yeah, quiet down, you thought I was playing? Well, I ain’t, this is my family tree, this is my show, and this is what’s going to happen from now on. I have the tag titles.

Dragunov attacks Solo from behind. The MFT’s gangs up on Dragunov. Talla Tonga Chokeslams Dragunov. Talla kicks Matt Cardona off the ring apron. JC Mateo throws Cardon into the ringside barricade. Apollo Crews joins the fray but suffered the same fate as Cardona. The lights go out in the building.

Uncle Howdy: Solo, it’s clear you use your family as a crutch, so you’re still left standing. If you’re the shining light, then it’s time you show everyone that you can stand on your own. The next time I come down to that ring, I will be alone. I will expose all the insecurities that you’ve hid from the fireflies. The only question is, will you show up?

Winner: Tama Tonga via Pinfall 

– Nick Aldis confronts “Mr. I Do What I Want” Drew McIntyre in the backstage area. Drew tells Nick to relax, he was just out there to have a little fun, the crowd was having a good time. Aldis is not having fun, because there’s the Elimination Chamber around the corner, WrestleMania up next, and chaos every week, all centered around Drew McIntyre. He gave McIntyre the night off, and he bought a luxury box instead. Good points for originality, but he crossed a line. Aldis tells McIntyre to keep testing him, because he’ll show him what he can really do. McIntyre tells Aldis to relax and he’s going to leave the arena.

– Byron Saxton had a backstage interview with Randy Orton. How does he feel about the competition inside the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match, including his good friend, Cody Rhodes? Orton knows that tensions are hot, hell, the WWE Champion just got himself ejected from the building. When it comes to his friend, Cody Rhodes. Randy gets interrupted by Zelina Vega. Zelina says that it’s almost like Randy predicted this. Zelina says that Randy knows that there’s only one road left for him to take. Aleister Black joins the conversation. Black says that there was a time where someone like himself or the entire locker room would not be able to get this close to him, no, because they would wake up with the worst headache they’ve ever experienced, because there was this one thing they feared much more than the RKO. Where is that man? Black thinks they should poke around Randy’s here. Randy sees what Black is doing, but the only version of him that needs to kick his ass is the one he’s talking to, right now. Orton tells Black that he’ll go to talk to Nick Aldis, ditch the suit, and he’ll see him in the ring. Black says that he’s the shovel that will dig up the old Viper.

– Byron Saxton had a backstage interview with Nia Jax and Lash Legend, The Irresistible Forces. Nia says that she doesn’t have time for Byron’s silly questions, because this is the busiest time of the year. She has a match tonight to qualify for the Elimination Chamber, and once she wins that, they’ll be on their way to a tag team championship match next week against Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Lash says that they’re not scared of Rhiyo. They’re coming for it all. And if Byron or anyone else thinks they have the slightest doubt that they run this woman’s division, just know that doubt will be erased at WrestleMania.

Jade Cargill Promo 

Jade Cargill: Wrap it up. See, I’m not gonna tell y’all again, I defend my title on my time. See, Jordynne Grace tried it, she tried her best, but her just wasn’t good enough. Now, everybody is so bold backstage, everybody is so loud online, but when you step to me, you all fold. Liv, I know you’re watching, and I know you’re making your decision this Monday in Atlanta, and lucky for me, that’s where I reside, so I’m coming to hear that decision, face-to-face. And whether you choose me or whoever comes out of the Elimination Chamber, whether that be Charlotte, Iyo, Alexa, Tiffany, Nia, Rhea, at the end of the day, come WrestleMania, I’m still coming out the WWE Women’s Champion, because I’m still that bitch.

Second Match: Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax vs. Kiana James In A Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match 

Charlotte and Jax bicker with each other after the bell rings. Charlotte decks James with a back elbow smash. Jax launches Charlotte to the corner. Charlotte side steps Jax into the turnbuckles. Charlotte applies a waist lock. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Jax. Jax drops James with a shoulder tackle. Charlotte blocks The Samoan Drop. Jax with another shoulder tackle. James tries to form an alliance with Jax. Jax grabs James by her throat. Jax goes for a Chokeslam, but Charlotte counters with a chop block. James kicks Charlotte in the gut. Charlotte slams James head on the top turnbuckle pad. James decks Charlotte with a back elbow smash. Charlotte with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Jax with Two Pop Up HeadButts. Jax follows that with Three Running Hip Attacks. Charlotte kicks Jax in the face. Charlotte sends Jax shoulder first into the steel ring post. Charlotte has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Charlotte sends James to the corner. James launches Charlotte over the top rope. Charlotte rocks James with a forearm smash. Charlotte with a Flying Crossbody Block.

Charlotte unloads a series of knife edge chops. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Jax. Charlotte SuperKicks Jax. James ducks a clothesline from Charlotte. Charlotte drops James with The Walk Over Lariat. Charlotte plays to the crowd. Charlotte launches James over the top rope. Jax with a running forearm smash. Charlotte is lighting up Jax’s chest. Jax reverses out of the irish whip from Charlotte. Charlotte kicks Jax in the face. James SuperKicks Charlotte. Jax goes for The Samoan Drop, but Charlotte counters with a SuperKick. Charlotte walks over James and Jax. Charlotte delivers The MoonSault for a two count. Jax goes for a PowerBomb, but Charlotte counters with a Hurricanrana. Jax with a Pop Up Samoan Drop. James responds with a Samoan Drop of her own for a two count. Jax regroups on the outside. Charlotte kicks James off the top turnbuckle.

Chop/Forearm Exchange. Charlotte with The Avalanche Spanish Fly for a two count. Charlotte argues with the referee. Jax trips Charlotte from the outside. Jax drives Charlotte face first into the ring post. Jax rolls Charlotte back into the ring. James with a Running Boot. James side steps Jax into the steel ring steps. James mocks Charlotte. Charlotte blocks The Figure Four Leg Lock. Charlotte with The Pop Up PowerBomb. Charlotte applies The Figure Four Leg Lock. Charlotte goes for The Figure Eight, but Jax counters with a Running Leg Drop. Jax drags James to the corner. Jax connects with The Annihilator for a two count. Charlotte breaks up the cover with a Basement Dropkick. Charlotte and Jax are trading back and forth shots. Jax HeadButts Charlotte. Charlotte slams Jax’s head on the top rope. Charlotte ascends to the top turnbuckle. Jax with a running pie face. Jax goes for The Avalanche Samoan Drop, but Charlotte counters with The Sunset Flip PowerBomb. Charlotte applies The Figure Eight. James plants Charlotte with The Rolling Crucifix to pickup the victory.

Winner: Kiana James via Pinfall 

– Byron Saxton had a backstage interview with Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Rhea gives Kiana her props for pulling off the upset tonight, however, her tag team partner won’t be so lucky tonight. Rhea says that she’s going to wipe the floor with Giulia, then on Monday, Iyo is going to win her Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match, so they’ll be seeing Kiana James in the Chamber. Byron knows that there’s a lot of focus on the Elimination Chamber, but is that going to cloud their preparation for next week’s tag team title defense against The Irresistible Forces. Rhea says that they’re the Tag Team Champions for a reason. They know to handle the pressure of WrestleMania Season, and next week on SmackDown will be no different. Iyo says that The Irresistible Force don’t stand a chance. And as for the Elimination Chamber, may the best woman win.

– Checkout Royce Keys powerful conversation on Stephanie McMahon’s “What’s Your Story?” Podcast.

Third Match: Oba Femi vs. Kit Wilson 

Kit Wilson: Oba, Oba, hey, look, Oba, I feel like since the last time we met, you’ve done a lot of work and you’ve grown. So, from feminist to feminist, I want to read you a poem. I call this one, an ode to Oba Femi. Oba Femi, forgive my doubt, I now see the greatness people talk about. You are impressive, incredible, born to reign, with all these people chanting your name. And Oba, I thought you were a brute, I now know that’s not fair, because now when I look into your eyes, Oba, I see a little teddy bear.

Oba Femi: Wow, Kit, that’s actually quite nice. Wasn’t it nice? Read another one.

Kit Wilson: I only prepared one, so.

Oba Femi: Read another one. READ!

Kit Wilson: Okay, this is some of the old material, so just nine things I hate about men. I hate how they think being loud means they’re strong. I hate how they think they are never wrong, toxic. I hate how they act with no shame or regrets, always comparing the size of their beef bayonets, toxic. Maybe that needs some work. I hate how they strut like a self-made king. I hate every time they step in this ring. Do I have to? I hate their brand of masculinity. I hate The Ruler, Oba, your toxicity.

Femi launches Wilson back into the ring. Femi slaps Wilson in the chest. Femi with Two Running Uppercuts. Femi blocks a boot from Wilson. Femi with a Toss Slam. Femi is fired up. Femi connects with The Fall From Grace to pickup the victory.

Winner: Oba Femi via Pinfall 

– We see Nick Aldis and R-Truth talking in front of the Mystery Crate that Adam Pearce sent over from Raw. Truth says that there’s a massive award inside that crate. It’s an Elimination Chamber Award, Truth has won a lot of them over the years. Truth never heard of The Slammy’s. Truth tells the showrunner to send the crate back to Raw, so his good buddy Adam Pearce can figure it out. Truth says that Aldis got their balls mixed up again, because he thought he was going to be participating in the Men’s Chamber Qualifying Match, not Damian Priest. Truth wants his ball back. Priest tells Aldis that he appreciates the opportunity, and he’s just two victories away from heading to WrestleMania.

– WWE Clash In Italy will take place on May 31, 2026. It will be the first ever WWE Premium Live Event in Italy.

Fourth Match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Alba Fyre w/Chelsea Green 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Fyre with a deep arm-drag. Fyre taunts Stratton. Stratton blocks a boot from Fyre. Stratton applies a side headlock. Stratton with a Springboard Side Headlock Takeover. Fyre tugs on Stratton’s hair. Fyre sends Stratton to the corner. Stratton repeatedly dives over Fyre. Stratton is playing mind games with Fyre. Stratton with a drop toe hold into the middle rope. Stratton with a Running Hip Attack. Stratton follows that with a basement dropkick for a two count. Fyre launches Stratton over the top rope. Stratton sweeps out the legs of Fyre. Stratton with The Slingshot Senton Splash for a two count. Stratton with The Backslide for a two count. Stratton follows that with an inside cradle for a two count. Short-Arm Reversal by Fyre. Fyre grabs a side headlock. Fyre rakes the eyes of Stratton. Fyre drops Stratton with The Satellite DDT. Fyre poses for the crowd. Fyre has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Stratton with two running clotheslines.

Stratton with a Double Back Handspring Back Elbow Smash. Following a snap mare takeover, Fyre SuperKicks Stratton. Fyre rolls Stratton over for a two count. Fyre with two overhand chops. Stratton launches Fyre over the top rope. Fyre with The Apron Enzuigiri. Fyre ascends to the top turnbuckle. Stratton rocks Fyre with a forearm smash. Stratton with The SuperPlex. Stratton hits The Falcon Arrow for a two count. Fyre reverses out of the irish whip from Stratton. Stratton goes for The Cartwheel Alabama Slam, but Fyre counters with The Gory Bomb for a two count. Fyre goes for The Canadian Destroyer, but Stratton counters with The Alabama Slam. Fyre denies The PME. Fyre goes for The Suicide Dive, but Stratton counters with a straight right hand. Stratton gets distracted by Chelsea Green. Stratton shoves Chelsea back into her wheelchair. Fyre lands The Suicide Dive. Fyre rolls Stratton back into the ring. Fyre salutes the crowd. Fyre goes for The Swanton Bomb, but Stratton gets her knees up in the way. Stratton goes for The Double Back Handspring Back Elbow, but Fyre gets her knees up in the air. Stratton blocks The Tornado DDT. Stratton with The Rolling Senton. Stratton connects with The PME to pickup the victory.

Winner: Tiffany Stratton via Pinfall 

– Cody Rhodes runs into Sami Zayn in the backstage area. Sami is not doing good. Cody understands that Sami had bad luck at the Royal Rumble and last week’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match was anybody’s game. Cody says that Sami has nothing be ashamed of. Sami knows that he has nothing to be ashamed of. If anybody should be ashamed of themselves here, it’s Cody Rhodes. Drew McIntyre gets involved in their match last week, Sami tried to help out Cody, he tried to do the right thing, and how does Cody repay him, a CrossRhodes from behind. Sami says that Cody put a knife in his back. Cody says that’s Sami’s perspective, it was chaos out there, the match wasn’t over, the bell didn’t ring. Yes, it’s an opportunity Cody took advantage of, those opportunities don’t fall in your lap, those are the opportunities Sami haven’t taken advantage of, and that’s why he hasn’t become the WWE Champion. Sami says that’s really easy for Cody to say when he’s the golden boy. QB 1, everything always comes up aces for Cody Rhodes. Cody got to finish his story, he was the chosen one.

Nobody ever chose Sami Zayn, he’s been trying to finish his story for ten damn years. Sami says that Cody doesn’t understand the struggle of always doing the right thing and having it blown up in the face. Cody disagrees, because he was trying to do the right thing in Germany, during Three Stages Of Hell, Jacob Fatu got involved, and it cost him the WWE Championship. Don’t talk to Cody about struggle. Cody knows that Sami can beat any person in that locker room. It’s not Cody’s fault, it’s not the system’s fault, the only person that keeps getting in Sami’s way is himself. Sami snaps after Cody walks away. Trick Williams joins the conversation. With friends like Cody Rhodes, who needs enemies? Trick has some advice for Sami. Tonight, he’s going to do something that Sami couldn’t do, and that’s get the job done, let’s talk about it. Sami angrily walks up to Cody. Sami apologies for lashing out at him. Sami knows that Cody will become the WWE Champion again, it’s a matter of when, everybody knows it. This time around, just to remember that Cody had help along the way. Cody didn’t forget. Cody pat Sami on his shoulder and walked away.

Fifth Match: Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest In A Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match 

Williams wants to form an alliance with Hayes. Priest with a double clothesline. Priest launches Hayes to the corner. Priest with a straight right hand. Priest rocks Hayes with a forearm smash. Priest whips Hayes across the ring. Hayes with a knee lift. Hayes dropkicks Priest. Priest reverses out of the irish whip from Hayes. Priest with The Slam Dunk. Williams attacks Priest from behind. Chop Exchange. Hayes with a flying forearm smash. Priest with The Bell Clap. Priest sends Hayes to the corner. Priest with two leaping back elbow smashes. Priest drops Hayes with a leaping shoulder tackle. Priest with The Flapjack. Hayes kicks the left knee of Priest. Priest catches Hayes in mid-air. Priest dumps Hayes on top of Williams. Priest with another big forearm smash. Priest with The Dirty Deeds for a two count. Priest goes for The South Of Heaven Chokeslam, but Williams lands back on his feet. Priest rocks Williams with a forearm smash. Hayes slips over Williams back. Hayes ducks a clothesline from Priest. Hayes with The Springboard Clothesline. Priest with combination kicks. Priest follows that with The Rolling Elbow. Hayes responds with The La Mistica. Priest with The Broken Arrow for a two count.

Priest with forearm shivers. Priest whips Williams across the ring. Williams holds onto the ropes. Williams sends Priest tumbling to the floor. That leads us to a huge standoff in the center of the ring. Hayes dodges The Trick Kick. Rollup Exchange. Misfired Toe Kicks. Both guys are knocked down after a double haymaker. Priest pulls Hayes out of the ring. Priest dumps Hayes face first on the ring apron. Priest peppers Williams with forearm shivers. Priest whips Williams across the ring. Williams ducks a clothesline from Priest. Williams with a Leaping NeckBreaker for a two count. Hayes chops Williams. Hayes transitions into a corner mount. Williams dumps Hayes face first on the top turnbuckle pad. Hayes with a Leaping DDT to Priest. Williams throws Hayes out of the ring. Priest and Williams are trading back and forth shots. Hayes hits The Double Fade Away. Hayes lands The SomerSault Plancha. Hayes dropkicks Williams against the timekeeper’s barricade. Hayes with The Frog Splash for a two count. Priest regroups on the outside. Hayes goes for The SomerSault Plancha, but Williams counters with a Swinging Leg Lariat. Williams drops Hayes with The Book End for a two count. Williams talks smack to Hayes.

Williams with a back hand to Hayes. Hayes is lighting up Williams chest. Williams reverses out of the irish whip from Hayes. Williams clotheslines Hayes over the top rope. Priest delivers The Pounce onto the announce table. Williams ducks a clothesline from Priest. Williams with The Flapjack into the announce table. Williams rolls Hayes back into the ring. Williams blocks The SuperKick. Hayes fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Williams delivers The Trick Kick for a two count. Williams puts Hayes on the top turnbuckle. Hayes and Williams are trading back and forth shots. Priest punches Williams in the back. Priest with The Razor’s Edge for a two count. Hayes connects with Nothing But Net for a two count. Forearm Exchange. Uppercut/Chop Exchange. Priest with a series of switch kicks. Stereo Pump Kicks to Priest. Assisted Springboard Clothesline for a two count. Williams tries to steal the victory for a two count. Hayes is throwing haymakers at Williams. Williams goes for The Book End, but Hayes counters with a Deep Arm-Drag. Hayes SuperKicks Williams for a two count. Williams with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Hayes hits The First 48. Priest rocks Hayes with a forearm smash in mid-air. Priest goes for The Razor’s Edge, but Williams counters with Two Trick Shots to pickup the victory.

Winner: Trick Williams via Pinfall 

– We see the entire SmackDown Tag Team Division talking in front of the Mystery Crate. Nick Aldis and Candice LeRae find Johnny Gargano laying all depressed-on top of the crate. Candice tells Nick to fix this. Nick says that he’s the GM, and Candice needs to find a psychiatrist. Candice won’t allow Jordynne Grace to talk to Nick Aldis. They start bickering with each other cause Jordynne calls Gargano weird. Aldis tells Jordynne and Candice that they can take their frustrations out on each other next week in the ring. Candice tells Gargano to get off the crate, because they’re going home.

– B-Fab and Michin confronts Jade Cargill while she was doing a photoshoot. Michin threatens to attack Jade with a kendo stick. Michin and B-Fab ponder the idea of getting their revenge on Jade by taking her WWE Women’s Championship that way she doesn’t make it to WrestleMania.

– Next week, SmackDown returns to the USA Network.

Sixth Match: Rhea Ripley vs. Giulia 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Ripley backs Giulia into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Quick shoving contest. Strong lockup. Giulia tugs on Ripley’s hair. Giulia backs Ripley into the ropes. The referee calls for a clean break. Giulia slaps Ripley in the face. Giulia ducks a clothesline from Ripley. Giulia applies The Guillotine Choke. Ripley puts Giulia on the top turnbuckle. Ripley saps Giulia in the face. Giulia kicks Ripley in the face. Giulia goes for The Tornado DDT, but Ripley counters with The Delayed Vertical Suplex for a one count. Ripley goes for The Rip Tide, but Giulia lands back on her feet. Giulia pulls Ripley down to the mat. Giulia stomps on Ripley’s back. Giulia with a running forearm smash. Giulia with The Missile Dropkick. Giulia repeatedly stomps on Ripley’s chest. Giulia is choking Ripley with her boot. Giulia sends Ripley to the corner. Ripley dies over Giulia.

Ripley decks Giulia with a back elbow smash. Ripley with a Corner Spear. Ripley with the irish whip. Giulia sends Ripley shoulder first into the steel ring post. Giulia dropkicks Ripley shoulder first into the steel ring steps. Giulia has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Giulia repeatedly kicks Ripley in the face. Ripley blocks The Arrivederci. Ripley with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Forearm Exchange. Ripley ducks a clothesline from Giulia. Ripley with two short-arm clotheslines. Ripley with a Ripcord Hook Kick. Ripley follows that with The Slam Dunk. Ripley drops Giulia with The Shining Wizard. Giulia has Ripley perched on the top turnbuckle. Ripley attacks the ribs of Giulia. Ripley blocks The Avalanche Butterfly Suplex.

Ripley drills Giulia with The Cheeky Nando’s Kick. Ripley with The Electric Chair Face Plant for a two count. Giulia denies The Rip Tide. Giulia ducks a clothesline from Ripley. Giulia with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover. Giulia delivers The Arrivederci. Giulia goes for The Northern Lights Bomb, but Ripley lands back on her feet. Ripley HeadButts Giulia. Ripley prepares for The Rip Tide. Ripley knocks Nia Jax off the ring apron with a Running Knee Strike. Lash Legend nails Ripley with The Pump Kick which forces the disqualification. After the match, The Irresistible Force gangs up on Ripley. Iyo Sky storms into the ring to make the save. Sky sends Jax tumbling to the floor. Sky dives over Legend. Sky unloads Two Shotei’s. Sky rolls under a clothesline from Legend. Ripley clotheslines Legend over the top rope.

Winner: Rhea Ripley via Disqualification 

– Oba Femi runs into The Miz in the backstage area. Miz was very impressed with Oba’s performance tonight. He’s been keeping his eyes on Oba, and he’s a future WrestleMania Main Event waiting to happen. And as the locker room leader, filling the void that John Cena left, it’s his responsibility to get to the next generation ready. Oba asks Miz how’s he going to do that? His three core values, master the class, inspire to be better than everybody else, and when the pressure hits, zone in and be undeniable. Miz can show Oba the ropes, inside and out to get him where he needs to be. Oba tells Miz that he can show him the ropes next week, he’s gonna go talk to Nick Aldis. Miz didn’t realized he talked himself into a match with Oba Femi.

– Coming out of the commercial break, we see Charlotte Flair talking to Alexa Bliss in the locker room. Alexa tells Charlotte that it’s okay to be upset. Charlotte is not upset, her best friend is in the Elimination Chamber, she’s not, she is fine, because she has famously evolved. Charlotte is wearing studs; do you see any diamonds anywhere? Kiana James joins the conversation. Kiana asks Alexa if she’s going to be okay in the Elimination Chamber all by herself, they’ve been pretty co-dependent lately. Alexa mocks Kiana, because she wanted Giulia to become a Triple Champion, yet she’s the only one in the Elimination Chamber. Kiana says that they don’t worry about petty issues like that, they understand that this is a working relationship. Charlotte and Alexa may be best friends, but they’re the most powerful duo on the roster. Alexa tells them to prove. Giulia starts screaming like a banshee. Kiana had to hold Giulia back. Charlotte makes it a point to Alexa that she’s fine.

– Next week on SmackDown, Rhiyo will put their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships on the line against The Irresistible Forces. Solo Siko collides with Uncle Howdy.

– Tama Tonga tells The MFT’s that he’ll catch up with them in the parking lot. Solo Sikoa says that he’s very proud of Tama and his big victory. Tama has been by Solo’s side since day one, and he’s never betrayed him. Solo knows that Tama wants to become the United States Champion, but they need to focus on The Wyatt Sicks. Without the lantern, they’re nothing. Shinsuke Nakamura joins the conversation. Nakamura says that maybe Tama will always be in Solo’s shadow. Nakamura says that Tama is being held back from being his own man. Nakamura tells Tama to leave his family tree in the forest the next time he’s in the ring, and maybe we’ll see who the true Tama Tonga is.

Seventh Match: Randy Orton vs. Aleister Black w/Zelina Vega 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Orton applies a side headlock. Black whips Orton across the ring. Orton drops Black with a shoulder tackle. Orton poses for the crowd. Black drops down on the canvas. Black leapfrogs over Orton. Black slips over Orton’s back. Orton goes for The RKO, but Black sits down. Black is playing mind games with Orton. Orton dodges The Big Boot. Orton kicks Black in the gut. Orton slams Black’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Orton with a straight right hand. Orton transitions into a corner mount. Orton clotheslines Black over the top rope. Black regroups on the outside. Black drives his elbow into the midsection of Orton. Black with a straight right hand. Black with a Mid-Kick. Black kicks Orton in the face. Orton kicks Black in the gut. Orton dumps Black out of the ring. Orton with a Belly to Back Suplex onto the announce table. Orton resets the referee’s ten count. Orton plays to the crowd. Orton with Two Belly to Back Suplex’s onto the announce table. Orton rolls Black back into the ring. Orton hooks the outside leg for a two count. Black heads to the outside.

Black with a gut punch. Black with a forearm smash. Black follows that with a Mid-Kick. Black with The Big Boot. Orton dumps Black ribs first on the timekeeper’s barricade. Orton rolls Black back into the ring. Orton hooks the outside leg for a two count. Orton delivers The Garvin Stomp. Orton gets distracted by Vega. Black with a Pump Knee Strike. Black blasts Orton with The PK. Black drives Orton face first into the steel ring post. Black rolls Orton back into the ring. Black drops Orton with a Running Knee Strike for a two count. Black applies a rear chin lock. Orton with a gut punch. Orton HeadButts Black. Orton goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Black counters with a high knee strike. Black with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Black with a running sledge for a two count. Black goes back to the rear chin lock. Orton uppercuts Black through the ropes. Black blocks The Draping DDT.

Black slams Orton’s head on the top rope. Black with a Running Boot. Black decks Orton with a back elbow smash for a one count. Black stomps on Orton’s back. Black applies another rear chin lock. Orton with a Belly to Back Suplex. Orton with two clotheslines. Orton ducks a clothesline from Black. Orton Powerslams Black. Orton hits The Draping DDT. Orton prepares for The RKO. Black denies The RKO. Black retreats to the outside. Black with The Roundhouse Kick. Orton answers with the greco roman eye poke. Orton goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Black lands back on his feet. Orton denies The PK. Orton drives Black face first into the announce table. Vega talks smack to Orton. Orton nails Black with The Draping DDT off the announce table. Orton rolls Black back into the ring. Drew McIntyre clocks Orton with the WWE Championship behind the referee’s back. Cody Rhodes runs after Drew McIntyre. Black connects with The Black Mass to pickup the victory. After the match, Rhodes checks on Orton in the ring. McIntyre poses with the WWE Championship. As the show went off the air, we got a In Loving Memory Of Graphic of former WWE/WWF Director Kerwin Silfies who passed away this week.

Winner: Aleister Black via Pinfall 

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