Tonight’s episode of SmackDown is shaping up to be a big one and earlier today WWE announced a match that got the wrestling world talking. Originally the company was advertising Iyo Sky vs. Giulia for the card tonight, but that match has already been pulled from the show.
Ahead of SmackDown tonight WWE has announced that Rhea Ripley will be replacing Iyo Sky in her scheduled match against Giulia. The following announcement was posted on social media:
“BREAKING NEWS: @RheaRipley_WWE will replace @Iyo_SkyWWE and face @giulia0221g on #SmackDown tonight, 8/7c on @SYFY!”
BREAKING NEWS: @RheaRipley_WWE will replace @Iyo_SkyWWE and face @giulia0221g on #SmackDown tonight, 8/7c on @SYFY!
— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2026
At this point in time there’s currently no word on why Iyo Sky was pulled from the match, but we will have to wait and see if more details regarding the change will be revealed on SmackDown tonight.
As of right now WWE is advertising the following for this week’s episode:
– Carmelo Hayes vs. Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams | Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier Triple Threat Match
– Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax vs. Kiana James | Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier Triple Threat Match
– Cody Rhodes kicks off SmackDown after qualifying for the Elimination Chamber
– Giulia battles Rhea Ripley n non-title bout
– Oba Femi takes on Kit Wilson
– Ilja Dragunov to throw down with Tama Tonga
Stay tuned for updates.