WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon! Tonight’s show could have massive implications for WrestleMania as Drew McIntyre defends the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: March 6, 2026
Carmelo Hayes hosts United States Championship Open Challenge
WWE’s official preview:
Tonight, Carmelo Hayes will once again host a United States Title Open Challenge.
Who will answer the challenge this week?
Rhea Ripley comes to SmackDown
WWE’s official preview:
After winning the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber on Saturday, Rhea Ripley journeys to SmackDown to address her WWE Women’s Championship opportunity against Jade Cargill at WrestleMania.
Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship
WWE’s official preview:
After Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre cost Cody Rhodes his opportunity to win the Elimination Chamber, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis ordered The Scottish Psychopath to battle The American Nightmare for the title this Friday.
Will McIntyre or Rhodes secure the gold? Who will go on to battle Elimination Chamber winner Randy Orton on The Grandest Stage of Them All?
