5 Things WWE subtly told us on SmackDown (February 13, 2026)

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#5. Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre might be scrapped

The feud between Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu, and Drew McIntyre started from the Three Stages of Hell Match, where The Scottish Psychopath dethroned Rhodes to become the Undisputed WWE Champion. Following this, McIntyre attacked the two superstars at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

The developments sparked the chances of a Triple Threat Match between the three stars. However, the ending of this week’s SmackDown subtly confirms that the rumored plans are now scrapped.

Now, Cody Rhodes is moving toward WWE Elimination Chamber 2026. Meanwhile, Fatu is expected to head in a different direction.

#4. Oba Femi could be moving to SmackDown

When Oba Femi made his main roster debut, he was widely expected to join Monday Night RAW. During SmackDown this week, the former NXT Champion engaged in a backstage segment with Nick Aldis, where he attempted to sign The Ruler.

However, Kit Wilson interrupted their conversation, leading to Femi vs. Wilson being announced for next week. Given the booking, Femi might permanently join the SmackDown roster in the coming weeks.

#3. Seeds planted for Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair’s breakup

Alexa Bliss qualified for the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match, and now Charlotte Flair is set to compete in a qualifier next week. In a backstage segment, The Queen apologized to Bliss for the miscommunication in the Women’s Royal Rumble Match.

If Flair manages to qualify for the six-woman showdown, the two stars will go head-to-head on February 28, 2026, in Chicago. The duo’s recent booking subtly indicates that WWE is planning their split, which could lead to a match between them at WrestleMania 42.

#2. Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley teased

Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley engaged in an interesting staredown backstage. The Eradicator has already qualified for the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match.

If Ripley wins the Chamber bout, she will earn a Women’s Championship match at WrestleMania 42. The staredown on the blue show subtly teased a feud between the two megastars for The Showcase of the Immortals.

#1. Aleister Black vs. Randy Orton at WWE WrestleMania 42?

Aleister Black addressed Randy Orton on WWE SmackDown this week. The Viper qualified for the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match by defeating Black and Solo Sikoa. During the Friday night show, Black questioned Orton’s friendship with Cody Rhodes and recalled the 2009 version of The Apex Predator.

Black’s latest interaction with The Legend Killer subtly hints that WWE could be planning a feud between them for this year’s Show of Shows.

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