WWE is set to visit Florida next Friday night with the penultimate SmackDown event before the Elimination Chamber 2026. Taking place at the Amerant Bank Arena in Fort Lauderdale, this event will feature Oba Femi in a highly anticipated one-on-one match against Kit Wilson, highlighting the excitement building around the Road to WWE Elimination Chamber.
Recent Elimination Chamber Qualifiers on SmackDown Highlight Intense Competition
On February 13, during the WWE SmackDown broadcast from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, two crucial Elimination Chamber qualifying matches took place. In the women’s division, Alexa Bliss secured a victory in a three-way match against Giulia and Zelina Vega, earning her spot alongside Tiffany Stratton and Rhea Ripley as qualified competitors for the Women’s Elimination Chamber contest. With three places still open, the competition remains fierce.
The men’s qualifier featured Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu, and Sami Zayn, with Rhodes, known as The American Nightmare, claiming the win in the main event of the show. This victory puts Rhodes in the Elimination Chamber alongside Randy Orton and LA Knight, who had already clinched their positions for the men’s match on February 28.
Schedule Set for Next Week’s Elimination Chamber Qualifiers on Raw and SmackDown
The upcoming week carries additional high-stakes qualification matches across both brands. On WWE Raw, airing February 16, the men’s triple-threat qualifier will include Je’Von Evans, Gunther, and Dominik Mysterio, while the women will witness Bayley, Asuka, and Nattie competing for a Chamber spot. Following that, the February 20 SmackDown event will host men’s and women’s qualifiers featuring Carmelo Hayes, Damian Priest, Trick Williams, Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, and Kiana James.
In addition to these qualifiers, the SmackDown card for February 20 will also feature Oba Femi’s match against Kit Wilson, underscoring Femi’s rising prominence within the brand.
Impact on WWE’s Road to Elimination Chamber and Viewer Anticipation
With progress made in both men’s and women’s divisions, the Road to WWE Elimination Chamber intensifies as more superstars secure their tournament berths. Fans watching from Florida and beyond can expect thrilling contests as participants continue to compete for a chance to win the prestigious Chamber matches slated for late February. The inclusion of notable names such as Randy Orton, Alexa Bliss, and Cody Rhodes elevates anticipation for the event’s outcome and its effect on WWE’s championship scene.
SmackDown will air live from Amerant Bank Arena at 8 p.m. ET on February 20, accessible via the SyFy Network, delivering real-time action to viewers eagerly following Oba Femi’s career and the unfolding Elimination Chamber stories.
