WWE SmackDown Results February 20 2026 saw Trick Williams qualify for the Men’s Elimination Chamber, Kiana James steal a major win to advance in the Women’s division, Tiffany Stratton pick up momentum heading into WrestleMania season, and Drew McIntyre’s latest mind games derail Randy Orton in the main event.
The February 20 episode of SmackDown took place at the Amerant Bank Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and featured two Elimination Chamber qualifying matches, a heated Cody Rhodes–Jacob Fatu confrontation, and a chaotic finish that kept the Undisputed WWE Championship picture boiling.
For those wondering who won on SmackDown February 20 2026 and who qualified for Elimination Chamber on SmackDown February 20 2026, here is the complete breakdown.
For the full match card, start time and viewing details for the next SmackDown episode, wait for our complete preview of WWE SmackDown February 27 2026.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match Results – SmackDown February 20 2026
Two major Elimination Chamber qualifier matches shaped the road to Chicago.
Charlotte Flair vs. Kiana James vs. Nia Jax – Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier
Kiana James pulled off the upset of the night, defeating Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax to qualify for the Women’s Elimination Chamber.
Flair looked close to finishing it after locking in the Figure Eight on Nia, but James capitalized at the perfect moment — pinning Flair while the submission was still applied to steal the victory and punch her ticket to the Chamber.
Did Kiana James qualify for Elimination Chamber? Yes — James officially advances to the Women’s Elimination Chamber lineup.
Women’s Elimination Chamber qualifier SmackDown February 20 2026: Charlotte Flair vs Kiana James vs Nia Jax
Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. Damian Priest – Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier
In the main event qualifier, Trick Williams defeated Carmelo Hayes and Damian Priest to secure the fifth spot in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match.
The finish came after a late scramble where Priest was in position to control the closing stretch, but Williams landed the Trick Shot and pinned Priest while Hayes spilled to the outside.
Did Trick Williams qualify for Elimination Chamber? Yes — Trick Williams officially joins the Men’s Elimination Chamber field.
Men’s Elimination Chamber qualifier SmackDown February 20 2026: Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes vs Damian Priest
Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu, and Drew McIntyre Set the Tone Early
SmackDown opened with Cody Rhodes addressing the crowd before Jacob Fatu confronted him, insisting Cody’s Chamber spot only happened because of Drew McIntyre’s interference the previous week.
SmackDown GM Nick Aldis attempted to keep the peace by saying McIntyre had been given the night off, but the champion still appeared high in the arena, taunting Fatu and escalating the tension. Fatu tried to storm toward him before security stepped in, and Cody’s closing line to McIntyre made it clear the rivalry is turning personal heading into Elimination Chamber.
Rhea Ripley vs Giulia Result – SmackDown February 20 2026
Rhea Ripley vs Giulia ended in controversy as Nia Jax and Lash Legend got involved, attacking Ripley and forcing the referee to call for the disqualification.
Winner: Rhea Ripley (by disqualification)
IYO SKY ran in immediately to make the save, sending Jax and Legend backing off and setting the table for next week’s women’s tag title clash.
Did Rhea Ripley beat Giulia on SmackDown February 20 2026? Ripley “won” by DQ, but the match ended without a clean finish due to outside interference.
Randy Orton vs Aleister Black Result – SmackDown February 20 2026
Randy Orton and Aleister Black closed the show in a physical main event, with Orton building momentum late and looking ready to finish.
That changed when Drew McIntyre struck Orton with the Undisputed WWE Championship belt while the referee was distracted. Cody Rhodes tried to chase McIntyre down through the crowd, but the damage was done — Black landed Black Mass and scored the pin.
Winner: Aleister Black
Other WWE SmackDown Results February 20 2026
Ilja Dragunov vs Tama Tonga
Tama Tonga defeated Ilja Dragunov after outside distraction helped him land Cut Throat for the pin. Post-match, the MFTs swarmed Dragunov until a Wyatt Sicks video appeared, keeping the faction’s shadow over SmackDown.
Winner: Tama Tonga – the Ilja Dragunov vs Tama Tonga SmackDown February 20 2026 winner
Oba Femi vs Kit Wilson
Kit Wilson tried to talk his way through the match with a poem, but Oba Femi quickly turned it into a one-sided beating and finished him with Fall From Grace.
Winner: Oba Femi – the Oba Femi vs Kit Wilson SmackDown February 20 2026 winner
Tiffany Stratton vs Alba Fyre (with Chelsea Green)
Tiffany Stratton survived Chelsea Green’s ringside involvement and put Alba Fyre away with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to keep her momentum rolling.
Winner: Tiffany Stratton – the Tiffany Stratton vs Alba Fyre SmackDown February 20 2026 winner
What This Means After WWE SmackDown Results February 20 2026
The WWE SmackDown Results February 20 2026 tightened the Elimination Chamber 2026 picture and added more fuel to the WrestleMania 42 build:
- Trick Williams qualified for the Men’s Elimination Chamber 2026
- Kiana James qualified for the Women’s Elimination Chamber 2026
- Drew McIntyre’s chaos spilled into Randy Orton’s night, helping Aleister Black win
- Rhea Ripley vs Giulia ended in a DQ after Nia Jax and Lash Legend attacked
With Elimination Chamber one week away, SmackDown February 20 2026 results and winners made it clear the title races are getting messier — and more personal.
SmackDown February 20 highlights
The SmackDown February 20 highlights delivered two Elimination Chamber qualifiers, a surprise women’s upset, Drew McIntyre’s latest ambush, and another messy collision between the tag title scene and the singles title chase. If you’re looking for SmackDown February 20 2026 key moments and highlights, here’s what stood out from Fort Lauderdale.
SmackDown February 20 highlights: Kiana James steals the biggest win of her career
Kiana James qualifying by pinning Charlotte Flair while Flair had Nia Jax trapped in the Figure Eight was the night’s sharpest twist — and it instantly changes the women’s Chamber dynamic.
SmackDown February 20 highlights: Trick Williams punches his ticket to the Elimination Chamber
Trick Williams beating Damian Priest and Carmelo Hayes answers the biggest question of the men’s qualifier — and adds another volatile name to a stacked Chamber field.
SmackDown February 20 highlights: Drew McIntyre costs Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes can’t stop it
The SmackDown February 20 2026 ending explained simply: McIntyre struck Orton with the title, Cody chased him, and Aleister Black finished the job with Black Mass.
SmackDown February 20 highlights: Rhea Ripley vs Giulia ends in chaos
Nia Jax and Lash Legend attacking Ripley mid-match ensured there was no clean winner — and made next week’s tag title showdown feel even more heated.
Updated Elimination Chamber 2026 Match Card
With WWE SmackDown Results February 20 2026 now in the books, the Elimination Chamber 2026 fields are almost complete heading into Chicago.
Men’s Elimination Chamber 2026 match card (participants so far)
- Randy Orton
- LA Knight
- Cody Rhodes
- Je’Von Evans
- Trick Williams
- TBD (to be decided)
Final men’s spot: Jey Uso vs Bronson Reed vs El Grande Americano (winner qualifies)
Women’s Elimination Chamber 2026 match card (participants so far)
- Rhea Ripley
- Tiffany Stratton
- Alexa Bliss
- Asuka
- Kiana James
- TBD (to be decided)
Final women’s spot: IYO SKY vs Kairi Sane vs Raquel Rodriguez (winner qualifies)
Other confirmed matches for WWE Elimination Chamber 2026
- World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs Finn Balor
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs AJ Lee
If you’re tracking Elimination Chamber 2026 match cards week-to-week, SmackDown February 20 added two key names to the list: Trick Williams on the men’s side and Kiana James on the women’s side.
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