Missed out on the Royal Rumble? This is your last chance to see who’s fighting for WrestleMania glory! WWE SmackDown is pulling out all the stops this week, offering a high-stakes showdown that could reshape the road to WrestleMania 42. But here’s where it gets controversial: Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu, and Sami Zayn are locked in a brutal Elimination Chamber qualifier, and only one will emerge with a shot at the undisputed WWE title. Many fans assumed Rhodes and Fatu were on a collision course with champion Drew McIntyre, but this twist throws everything into question. Who do you think deserves the shot? Let us know in the comments!
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The action doesn’t stop there. Friday’s SmackDown is a wrestling fan’s dream, packed with five must-see matches. In the women’s division, United States champion Giulia faces off against Alexa Bliss and Zelina Vega in a triple threat Elimination Chamber qualifier—a match that’s sure to be chaotic. And this is the part most people miss: WWE women’s champion Jade Cargill is taking on Jordynne Grace, a powerhouse who might just be her toughest challenge yet. Can Cargill’s dominance continue, or will Grace dethrone the champ?
Tag team gold is also on the line as Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky (RHIYO) defend their WWE women’s tag team titles against the towering duo of Nia Jax and Lash Legend. Plus, don’t miss Rey Fenix vs. Trick Williams in what promises to be a high-flying, hard-hitting contest.
Here’s the full lineup for tonight’s SmackDown, live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas starting at 8 p.m. ET:
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* Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn
* WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Jordynne Grace
* Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Alexa Bliss vs. Giulia vs. Zelina Vega
* WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: RHIYO (Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky) vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend
* Singles Match: Rey Fenix vs. Trick Williams
CBS Sports will be with you every step of the way, delivering live updates, recaps, and highlights of all the action. Who’s your pick to win the Elimination Chamber qualifiers? And do you think Jade Cargill’s reign is in jeopardy? Sound off below—we want to hear your take!
