Steve Carrier on February 6, 2026
WWE is bringing out the heavy artillery for tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown, and Ringside News has learned that the triple threat match featuring Aleister Black vs. Solo Sikoa vs. Randy Orton will serve as the official main event.
The match is part of WWE’s kickoff to Elimination Chamber 2026 qualifying, and it promises to shake up the WrestleMania 42 picture. All three men are fighting for a coveted spot inside the Chamber—and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
The triple threat joins a loaded card already confirmed by SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who previewed the lineup earlier on social media. He also announced a women’s triple threat qualifier featuring Lash Legend vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Chelsea Green.
The night also features a WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match as IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley defend the titles against Giulia and Kiana James, plus an appearance from 2026 Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan, who may finally reveal which title she’ll pursue at WrestleMania.
Elsewhere, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Tama Tonga is set for their first-ever televised WWE bout—a matchup rooted in their New Japan Pro Wrestling history after Tonga taunted Nakamura’s career path.
Aleister Black, Solo Sikoa, and Randy Orton are all fighting for momentum on the road to WrestleMania—and only one man will punch his ticket to the Elimination Chamber when the dust settles in Charlotte.
Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our SmackDown results section.
Who do you think wins the main event tonight on SmackDown—Black, Orton, or Sikoa? Let us know your pick in the comments below.
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