WWE returns live tonight from “The Sunshine State,” as Friday Night SmackDown airs live at 8/7c on the SyFy Network from Sunrise, FL.
On tap for tonight’s show is Oba Femi vs. Kit Wilson, Ilja Dragunov vs. Tama Tonga, Rhea Ripley vs. Giulia, Carmelo Hayes vs. Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams in a Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier, as well as Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax vs. Kiana James in a Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier.
The following are WWE SmackDown results for February 20, 2026. The report was written by PWMania.com reporter Matt Boone (@MattBoone0709) as the show aired on SyFy Network from 8-11pm EST.
WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS – FEBRUARY 20, 2026
‘WWE Then. Now. Forever. Together.’ kicks things off as always. Joe Tessitore then welcomes us to the show as we see Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky walking past the mystery crate from Raw, as well as other Superstar arrivals. We then see highlights from last week’s show.
Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu & Drew McIntyre Kick Things Off
After the highlight package wraps up, we return live inside the arena where the familiar sounds of Cody Rhodes’ entrance theme hits the house speakers. “The American Nightmare” emerges and heads to the ring to a loud reaction from the crowd.
The crowd makes him wait to speak due to overwhelming cheering and sing-style-chanting of his name. He then begins as always, “So, what do you wanna talk about?” Before he can say anything else, he is cut off by “The Samoan Werewolf” himself.
With that said, out comes Jacob Fatu. He says he had Rhodes and Sami Zayn beat last week in the Elimination Chamber qualifier. Rhodes only won because of Drew McIntyre. “I know it, and you know it.” He says his concern isn’t about Rhodes right now.
Fatu says he has a problem with McIntyre. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis comes out and tells Fatu they need to give Rhodes his scheduled time to speak. He says they can go in the back and talk about how Fatu can get his hands on McIntyre.
Aldis mentions giving McIntyre the night off, but then we hear McIntyre’s voice. He appears in a luxury suite high in the arena and says he appreciates the night off, but the champ does what he wants. He says he rented out the entire suite so he can enjoy the show.
He tells Fatu he preaches “all gas, no brakes,” but it seems like “all bark and no bite.” Fatu exits the ring and looks to charge McIntyre but is stopped by security. Rhodes gets on the mic and tells McIntyre everyone wants him not because he’s the champ, but because he’s an assh*le.
Jacob Fatu and Nick Aldis talk backstage. Aldis tells Fatu to have patience and asks Fatu to wait a little longer and he’ll get his hands on Drew McIntyre. Fatu says he won’t be waiting much longer.
Backstage With Ilja Dragunov & Carmelo Hayes
Backstage, we see Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov. Ilja tells Hayes that he is the United States champion, he is him, if he shoots, he doesn’t miss. He tells Hayes that he will win the qualifying match, he will walk into the Elimination Chamber and he will walk straight into WrestleMania.
Hayes tells him that he doesn’t need him to tell him how to be him. He tells Ilja that Melo don’t miss. Ilja tells him that he believes in him but one thing that won’t happen is Hayes walking into WrestleMania is United States Champion.
Ilja Dragunov vs. Tama Tonga
“The Mad Dragon” begins to make his walk to the ring for our first match of the evening. As he does, we shift gears and head into a quick pre-match commercial break. When the show returns, Tama Tonga makes his way to the ring. The bell sounds and Dragunov immediately begins chopping the hell out of him.
