Sami Zayn Faces Rhodes & Fatu in SmackDown Elimination Clash

The February 13, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown will air live at 8 pm ET from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Fans can watch the show in the United States on SyFy or internationally via Netflix, with the latter offering a commercial-free viewing experience through NordVPN.

Match Card Highlights for SmackDown

The evening’s lineup includes several high-stakes contests, most notably the men’s Elimination Chamber qualifying match featuring Sami Zayn against Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu. The card also showcases the WWE Women’s Championship bout with Jade Cargill defending against Jordynne Grace, and a women’s Elimination Chamber qualifying match contested by Alexa Bliss, Giulia, and Zelina.

Additional featured contests include the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match, where Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky take on Nia Jax & Lash Legend, alongside a singles match between Rey Fenix and Trick Williams.

Live Coverage and Additional Wrestling News

Fightful will provide live updates and coverage of the SmackDown event on Friday, followed by a post-show podcast on their YouTube channel. Beyond SmackDown, recent wrestling results from other promotions include TNA iMPACT!, ROH On Honor Club, WWE EVOLVE, AEW Dynamite, and CMLL Martes de Arena Mexico, showcasing a range of ongoing competition across the wrestling landscape.

Emerging Talent and Upcoming Opportunities

Emerging performers Stevie Filip, Tome Filip, and Zoe Sager have confirmed WWE tryout opportunities, indicating fresh talent advancing within the wrestling world. Discussions regarding the possibility of appearances at WWE WrestleMania 42 continue to generate interest among fans and industry insiders alike.

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