WWE SmackDown Preview: Drew McIntyre punished, more Elimination Chamber qualifiers (2/20/2026)

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Here’s a preview of the February 20 edition of Friday Night SmackDown:

#5. Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax and Kiana James battle for an Elimination Chamber spot

A major Women’s Elimination Chamber qualifying match is set to take place on SmackDown tonight. Charlotte Flair will battle Nia Jax and Kiana James in a triple threat bout, looking to punch her ticket to Chicago. It could be a battle of supremacy between Flair and Jax as they are the top contenders to win this high-stakes match.

However, The Queen could ultimately prevail. She could pin Kiana James to win the qualifier match and join her best friend Alexa Bliss inside the Women’s Chamber. Charlotte Flair’s addition could elevate the grandeur of the match, making it more star-studded. Hence, WWE could push The Nature Girl to win the triple threat match tonight.

#4. Oba Femi looks for more annihilation

Oba Femi has been wreaking havoc on superstars ever since arriving on the main roster. Well, fans could once again get a glimpse of it tonight. The Ruler is set to face Kit Wilson in a one-on-one match on SmackDown. Expect absolute destruction in this bout as Femi is likely to squash Wilson.

The only reason WWE may have booked this rematch is to showcase the former NXT Champion as a major threat to the entire locker room. However, the one question that will remain the talking point is which brand Oba Femi is signing with. Tonight, the Nigerian powerhouse could reveal his decision.

#3. Drew McIntyre may be in big trouble on SmackDown

Last week on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn battled in a huge Elimination Chamber qualifying match. However, Drew McIntyre interfered in that high-stakes bout and attacked Fatu and Rhodes. The Scottish Warrior took out The Samoan Werewolf on the announce table, costing the latter the opportunity to qualify for the Chamber.

Tonight could be a hard night for McIntyre as he could face consequences for his actions. A furious Nick Aldis could lambast the Undisputed WWE Champion and punish him for interfering in that high-profile match. The General Manager could force Drew McIntyre into a huge title defense on SmackDown in the coming weeks before WrestleMania as his punishment.

#2. Carmelo Hayes, Damian Priest and Trick Williams lock horns

Friday Night SmackDown will see another huge qualifier match tonight where Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams and Damian Priest will lock horns. This is expected to be a great match where all three superstars will put everything on the line. However, with only one Elimination Chamber spot on the line, victory might shift in Williams’ favor.

The 31-year-old has been in the spotlight since arriving on the main roster. He has been around the world title picture lately, which tells WWE has major plans for him. Therefore, Trick Williams comparatively has better chances of winning tonight and securing his spot inside the Men’s Chamber. If that doesn’t happen, Damian Priest might win the qualifier match tonight.

#1. Jacob Fatu to wreak havoc on SmackDown?

Jacob Fatu will be in a very bad mood tonight after being robbed in his Elimination Chamber qualifying match last week. The Samoan Werewolf could be off the leash tonight as he could unleash havoc on SmackDown, leaving trails of destruction in his path. The 33-year-old may set out on a hunt for Drew McIntyre, which could lead to both men getting involved in a massive brawl.

The chaos could escalate so much so that Nick Aldis could be compelled to take matters into his own hands. The General Manager could compensate Jacob Fatu by giving him another chance to qualify for the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. There are chances that Aldis could also give Fatu a huge championship match with McIntyre before WrestleMania.