This week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown is set to air live from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC and it will focus on the fallout from the Royal Rumble. It’s been confirmed that women’s Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan will be making an appearance and a title match has also been confirmed for the show.
Ahead of SmackDown, Nick Aldis announced that Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky will be defending the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Giulia & Kiana James. It’s also been confirmed that Randy Orton, Solo Sikoa and Aleister Black and Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend and Chelsea Green will be facing off in Elimination Chamber triple threat qualifying matches.
#WWEChamber Qualifying Matches begin, a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match AND @YaOnlyLivvOnce in the building?!?@RealNickAldis previews a WILD night ahead on #SmackDown TONIGHT in Charlotte!
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— WWE (@WWE) February 6, 2026
Tama Tonga vs. Shinsuke Nakamura has been confirmed for SmackDown and Carmelo Hayes is also set to host an open challenge for his WWE United States Championship.
WWE is currently focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
– Shinsuke Nakamura battles Tama Tonga
– 2026 Royal Rumble Winner Liv Morgan comes to SmackDown
– Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. Giulia & Kiana James | WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match
– Randy Orton vs. Solo Sikoa vs. Aleister Black | Elimination Chamber Triple Threat Qualifying Match
– Tiffany Stratton vs. Lash Legend vs. Chelsea Green | Elimination Chamber Triple Threat Qualifying Match
– Carmelo Hayes to host a United States Title Open Challenge