WWE has locked in its closing match for the February 13 episode of Friday Night SmackDown — and it’s a showdown with Elimination Chamber implications.

According to Cory Hays of Bodyslam.net, the Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier featuring Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu, and Sami Zayn is scheduled to main event the show.

That means the triple threat bout will close out SmackDown from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, putting massive pressure on three of WWE’s top stars to deliver in the final slot.

The match carries serious storyline weight. Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu have been at odds ever since Fatu cost Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Championship last month. Meanwhile, Sami Zayn remains determined to climb back into the World Championship picture. With only one spot on the line in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

While the rest of the card is stacked — including Jade Cargill defending the WWE Women’s Championship against Jordynne Grace and a Women’s Elimination Chamber qualifier featuring Alexa Bliss, Giulia, and Zelina Vega — it’s Rhodes vs. Fatu vs. Zayn that will headline the night.

With tensions already boiling between Rhodes and Fatu and Zayn always capable of capitalizing on chaos, SmackDown’s final moments could dramatically shift the road to Elimination Chamber.

WWE SmackDown February 13, 2026 Full Card

  • Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn
  • Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Alexa Bliss vs. Giulia vs. Zelina Vega
  • WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Jordynne Grace
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY (c) vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend
  • Rey Fenix vs. Trick Williams

Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our SmackDown results section.

Do you think WWE made the right call putting Cody Rhodes’ triple threat match in the main event spot, or should another title match have closed the show? Let us know your thoughts below.

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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