WWE SmackDown Results: Cody Rhodes humiliates Sami Zayn; 28-year-old star pulls off major upset to qualify for the Elimination Chamber (2.20.2026)

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Just then, the Scotsman spoke and was seen in a luxury suite in the stands. He called The Samoan Werewolf out, saying that he was “All bark and no bite.” The former New Bloodline member exploded out of the ring and tried to make his way to McIntyre’s location, but a team of WWE security officials stopped him.

Nick Aldis asked Fatu to relax, or he would need to suspend him. He asked security to get Drew McIntyre out of the building and also promised Fatu that he would make sure he got a chance to fight the Undisputed WWE Champion.

From up above, The Scottish Warrior said that everyone is against him because he is the champ. In response, Cody Rhodes said that everyone is after him since he is an a**hole.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results (February 20, 2026):

• Tama Tonga def. Ilja Dragunov
• Kiana James def. Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax to qualify for the 2026 Elimination Chamber
• Oba Femi def. Kit Wilson
• Trick Williams def. Damian Priest and Carmelo Hayes to qualify for the 2026 Elimination Chamber
• Rhea Ripley def. Giulia via disqualification
• Aleister Black def. Randy Orton

A backstage segment showed Ilja Dragunov hyping Carmelo Hayes up for his WWE Elimination Chamber qualification match. The United States Champion asked The Mad Dragon to use that energy for his match against Tama Tonga. Dragunov reminded Hayes that he still has his eyes on the US Title before entering the arena.

A backstage segment showed Jacob Fatu speaking with Nick Aldis. He noted that he respected the GM, but he couldn’t let The Scottis Psychopath get away with things. Aldis asked him to be patient and trust him. The Samoan Werewolf said that he won’t wait much longer before walking away.

WWE SmackDown Results: Ilja Dragunov vs. Tama Tonga

Ilja Dragunov still had his knee brace on while fighting Tama Tonga. He also ended up bleeding from his nose after taking a big hit from Tonga. The MFT member maintained his sharpness in the match and, with the help of his teammates’ distraction, landed a Cutthroat on The Mad Dragon to earn the win.

Result: Tama Tonga def. Ilja Dragunov

Grade: C

Solo Sikoa entered the ring with his faction and took the mic. He said that he wasn’t playing around and was going to take over WWE SmackDown with his family. Just then, Ilja Dragunov attacked him from behind, causing the MFT to take him out. Matt Cardona and Apollo Crews tried to rescue Dragunov, but in vain.

The lights went out, and The Wyatt Sicks appeared on the big screen. Uncle Howdy asked Solo Sikoa if he could face him without his family. He noted that he will be alone next week to fight him, but asked if Sikoa had what it took to fight his own fights.

A backstage segment showed Nick Aldis finding Drew McIntyre in the parking lot. The Undisputed WWE Champion said that he was just having fun, but the GM didn’t want to hear any excuses. He threatened the Scotsman, following which the latter said he would leave the arena.

Byron Saxton was seen interviewing Randy Orton about the WWE Elimination Chamber match and his thoughts on coming face-to-face with Cody Rhodes. The Viper said that he would have defeated everyone at the Chamber regardless of who they were.

Zelina Vega and Aleister Black interrupted Orton, with the latter suggesting that The Apex Predator had gone soft over the years. In response, the former 14-time WWE world champion asked Black to put his gear on and get in the ring.

A backstage segment showed Byron Saxton interviewing Nia Jax and Lash Legend. The Irresistible Force noted that she will win her Elimination Chamber qualifier and then join Legend to defeat Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship next week.

Jade Cargill entered the arena and took the mic. She noted that she will defend her title in her own time and do it perfectly every time, citing her win over Jordynne Grace last week. She then started naming all the top stars of WWE’s women’s division, saying that no matter who she faces at WrestleMania 42, she will win.

While the WWE Women’s Champion was exiting, Charlotte Flair entered the arena. The two women almost got into a face-off, as Flair was one of the women named by Cargill, who tried to assert dominance. A referee separated them, and The Storm exited the arena.

WWE SmackDown Results: Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax vs. Kiana James for a spot in the 2026 Elimination Chamber

Kiana James got the crowd cheering for her for a brief moment when she delivered a Samoan Drop to The Irresistible Force. Shortly after, she failed to get her shoulder up on time after taking a Spanish Fly from Charlotte Flair.

However, the referee stopped midway before he landed the third count, causing some uproar from fans, which died shortly after. The final moments of the match saw The Queen locking Jax down with a Figure 8 submission hold. But James swooped in and pinned Flair’s shoulders to sneak a major upset.

Result: Kiana James def. Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax

Grade: B

A backstage segment showed Byron Saxton interviewing Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. Mami lauded the upset pulled off by James, saying that her partner, Giulia, won’t be so lucky against her later in the night.

The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions said that they will defeat Jax once again while defending their titles. For the Elimination Chamber, SKY said that may the best woman win.

WWE SmackDown Results: Kit Wilson vs. Oba Femi

Right after the bell rings, Kit Wilson takes the mic and starts reciting a poem in the praise of Oba Femi. Impressed, The Ruler asked the English wrestler to read another poem. While Wilson didn’t have a new poem, he read out his old material, which carried an insult for Femi.

The former two-time WWE NXT Champion didn’t let Kit Wilson finish his poem and defeated him in a squash match once again, ending things with a Fall From Grace Power Bomb.

Result: Oba Femi def. Kit Wilson

Grade: B+

A backstage segment showed Nick Aldis asking a delivery agent about the mystery crate that had appeared on WWE RAW this week. R-Truth said that the box carried an award to be given away at the Elimination Chamber. Aldis asked the delivery personnel to take it back to Adam Pearce.

WWE SmackDown Results: Tiffany Stratton vs. Alba Fyre

The crowd kept chanting “We Want Chelsea” throughout the match at different intervals as The Hot Mess watched the fight unfold in a wheelchair from the ringside. After an exchange of several blows and reversals, Tiffany Stratton secured a win by landing The Prettiest Moonsault on Fyre.

Result: Tiffany Stratton def. Alba Fyre

A backstage segment showed Cody Rhodes asking Sami Zayn how he was doing. The Underdog from the Underground said he wasn’t doing well and that Rhodes should be ashamed of himself. Zayn said that he landed a Helluva Kick on Drew McIntyre last week to stop him from attacking The American Nightmare.

However, in response, QB1 landed his finisher on Zayn to win his spot in the Elimination Chamber. Rhodes said that he took the chance he got when it appeared, and had Zayn done the same, he would’ve won a WWE Championship by now.

After The American Nightmare left, Trick Williams walked into the frame to speak with a frustrated Sami Zayn. Trick Willy said that he will get the job done and win a spot in the EC, something Zayn couldn’t do, before walking away.

The OG Bloodline member rushed after Cody Rhodes, apologizing and saying that he knows that he will win the Undisputed WWE Championship again. He then asked Rhodes to remember that he was the one who helped him a bit on the way. Rhodes said that he won’t forget it.

WWE SmackDown Results: Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest for a spot in the 2026 Elimination Chamber

Trick Williams asked his former ally, Carmelo Hayes, to team up with him against Damian Priest. However, Melo didn’t agree, and the two got taken out by a double clothesline from The Punisher.

The final moments of the match saw Priest lifting the US Champion for a Razor’s Edge. But Trick Willy scored two back-to-back Trick Shots on the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion to win the match and clinch a spot in the EC.

Result: Trick Williams def. Damian Priest and Carmelo Hayes

Grade: B

A backstage segment saw Johnny Gargano lying on top of the mystery crate with Fraxiom and the Motor City Machine Guns trying to figure out his deal. Candice LeRae tried to have a word with Nick Aldis, but was interrupted by Jordynne Grace.

LeRae tried to dismiss The Juggernaut, saying that she’s new to WWE SmackDown and should wait for her turn, which resulted in Grace firing back. Aldis said that the two women could deal with each other in the ring next week.

A backstage segment showed Michin and B-Fab returning to WWE and confronting Jade Cargill, the woman who had injured them during the Holiday Tour. Miya Yim had a kendo stick in her hand and threatened The Storm with it, saying she can’t wait to bruise her ego and take the WWE Women’s Championship.

WWE SmackDown Results: Rhea Ripley vs. Giulia

The match saw Giulia going aggressive against Rhea Ripley right from the get-go. Mami’s strength advantage slowly diminished as the match progressed. The match saw Nia Jax and Lash Legend interfering and attacking The Eradicator, prompting IYO SKY to rush to her rescue. RHIYO cleared the ring and chased the attackers away. The match ended in a disqualification.

Result: Rhea Ripley won by disqualification

Grade: B-

A backstage segment shows The Miz speaking to Oba Femi. He noted that he could mentor and show the ropes to The Ruler since he is new on the main roster. The former two-time NXT Champion said that he will speak to Nick Aldis, and Miz could show him the ropes next week. A moment passed before The Awesome One realized that he would now face Femi in a match.

A backstage segment showed Alexa Bliss speaking with Charlotte Flair, who feigned that she was fine after losing her Elimination Chamber qualifier. Lexi told her that it was fine to be upset, but Kiana James and Giulia entered the frame to rub The Queen’s loss in her face.

Bliss said that James wasn’t one to talk since she wanted to be in the EC alongside The Beautiful Madness as well. James said that she wouldn’t squabble with Giulia over it since they had a working relationship instead of a pretend besties bond.

She also claimed that they were the best duo on the WWE SmackDown roster. Lexi asked her to prove it, which made the Women’s US Champion scream angrily, prompting James to drag her away.

A locker room segment showed Solo Sikoa asking Tama Tonga to ensure that The Wyatt Sicks never get Bray Wyatt’s lantern back. When the MFTs exited, Shinsuke Nakamura approached Tonga and asked him if he was proud of himself. The King of Strong Style said that Sikoa is just using him as a soldier in his war. Tonga said that he was his own man, and Nakamura asked him to prove it before walking away.

WWE SmackDown Results: Aleister Black vs. Randy Orton

The match had a slow start with a lot of initial ringside action. The Viper slowly gained momentum over his opponent, unloading his arsenal onto Aleister Black. Drew McIntyre ambushed Orton and hit him with the Undisputed WWE Championship when the referee wasn’t looking.

Cody Rhodes rushed in and chased the Scotsman, who ran away through the crowd. Back in the ring, the former AEW star landed a Black Mass to defeat The Apex Predator.

Result: Aleister Black def. Randy Orton

Grade: B-

Rhodes went back into the ring to check on The Viper as Drew McIntyre held his WWE Title high and laughed. Orton and Rhodes will face each other inside the Elimination Chamber to fight for a title shot against McIntyre. It would be interesting to see who walks out of EC with the win.