On February 6, 2026, WWE broadcasted the 1,381st episode of Smackdown live from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Fans across the United States watched the event on the USA Network, while international viewers streamed it on Netflix. The show featured several high-stakes matches, including title defenses and Elimination Chamber qualifiers, showcasing top talents like Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, and Carmelo Hayes.
Women’s Tag Team Champions Maintain Their Hold
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky successfully defended their Women’s Tag Team Championship against Giulia, the Women’s United States Champion, and Kiana James. The match ended after Ripley executed an Over The Moonsault on Giulia, securing the victory at the 11-minute mark. Their win preserved their status as champions, underscoring their dominance in the women’s tag division.
Key Match Outcomes and Elimination Chamber Qualifiers
In other bouts, Carmelo Hayes retained momentum by defeating The Miz with his signature move, The First 48, in a non-title match lasting nine and a half minutes. Tiffany Stratton earned her spot in the upcoming Triple Threat Women’s Elimination Chamber qualifying match by pinning Chelsea Green with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever after just over ten minutes of action. Additionally, Oba Femi claimed a quick win over Kit Wilson via Fall From Grace in under a minute.
WWE Tag Team Champion Tama Tonga defeated Shinsuke Nakamura with a decisive Cut Throat maneuver, lasting more than ten minutes. Meanwhile, Women’s Champion Jade Cargill teamed with Jordynne Grace to overcome Judgement Day’s Liv Morgan—the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble Winner—and Raquel Rodriguez in a tag match, finishing with a Roll Up on Rodriguez to secure the victory.
In another Triple Threat Elimination Chamber qualifier, Randy Orton advanced by eliminating Aleister Black and WWE Tag Team Champion Solo Sikoa, landing an impactful RKO on Sikoa to conclude the match.
Looking Ahead to WWE’s Upcoming Events
This episode of Smackdown not only provided intense competition but also set the stage for future high-profile matches in WWE’s calendar. The continued reign of Ripley and Sky as Women’s Tag Team Champions solidifies their prominence, while the Elimination Chamber qualifiers will shape the contenders’ landscape. Fans eagerly anticipate how these developments will influence the road to WrestleMania and other major showcases.
