WWE SmackDown delivered high-stakes action as Tiffany Stratton defended the WWE Women's Championship, Solo Sikoa made a statement, and the Men's Elimination Chamber field took shape with superstars securing their place in the match.
Cody Rhodes confronts Solo Sikoa
The show opened with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes addressing the upcoming Elimination Chamber match and his potential WrestleMania challenger.
He acknowledged Jey Uso’s decision to challenge Gunther and named the confirmed competitors for the Men's Chamber match.
Drew McIntyre interrupted, taking issue with Rhodes overlooking his name. The two exchanged words before Jacob Fatu, accompanied by Tama Tonga, entered the ring.
Fatu declared his intent to win the Elimination Chamber and bring the WWE Championship back to his family. Tensions rose as Fatu and Rhodes stared each other down before Solo Sikoa arrived at the arena.
Backstage, Fatu attempted to get answers from Sikoa, who claimed he had been off his game since losing the Ula Fala.
Sikoa, however, reaffirmed his commitment to their cause, urging Fatu to win his qualifying match.
Naomi qualifies for Women’s Elimination Chamber
Naomi faced Chelsea Green in a crucial qualifying match for the Women's Elimination Chamber.
Despite Green's interference from Piper Niven at ringside, Naomi overcame the odds, hitting a facebuster followed by a split-legged moonsault for the victory.
Motor City Machine Guns score victory over Los Garza
Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin of Motor City Machine Guns battled Angel and Berto of Los Garza.
The fast-paced contest saw Garza gaining early control, but the veteran duo countered with precision teamwork.
Shelley and Sabin secured the win after delivering Skull and Bones to Berto.
LA Knight defeats The Miz in heated showdown
Shinsuke Nakamura called out WWE superstars for lacking the warrior spirit, prompting LA Knight to respond.
The Miz also entered the exchange, leading to a match between Miz and Knight. Knight dominated early, but Miz countered with underhanded tactics.
Despite Miz's resilience, Knight secured the win with a BFT.
Carmelo Hayes shuts down R-Truth
Carmelo Hayes made quick work of R-Truth, countering an early offensive surge with The First 48 and Nothing But Net for the decisive win.
Tiffany Stratton retains Women’s Championship via disqualification
Tiffany Stratton defended the WWE Women's Championship against Nia Jax, the former titleholder.
Jax used her power advantage, but Stratton’s agility allowed her to stay in the fight.
Just as Stratton set up for the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, Candice LeRae interfered, tripping Stratton mid-air and causing a disqualification.
After the match, Jax delivered an An-Nia-Lator before attempting another attack, only for Trish Stratus to rush in and neutralize LeRae.
Jax, however, flattened Stratus with a corner splash.
As the dust settled, Charlotte Flair made her way to the ring and officially declared herself Stratton’s challenger for WrestleMania 41.
Damian Priest qualifies for Elimination Chamber in chaotic main event
The main event saw Jacob Fatu, Braun Strowman, and Damian Priest collide in a Triple Threat match to determine the latest addition to the Men’s Elimination Chamber.
Fatu and Priest worked together briefly to neutralize Strowman, but alliances quickly dissolved. The match turned chaotic as Solo Sikoa interfered, hitting Strowman with a Samoan Spike.
Cody Rhodes rushed in to even the odds, leading to an all-out brawl with Sikoa and Tama Tonga.
The distraction allowed Priest to capitalize, hitting South of Heaven on Strowman for the victory.
After the match, Rhodes and Priest had a tense staredown, both eyeing the WrestleMania 41 main event as SmackDown went off the air.
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