Steve Carrier on March 20, 2026
WWE has officially locked in how tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown will begin, and it looks like the show is starting with one of the most volatile rivalries heading into WrestleMania 42.
According to Bodyslam.net, the March 20 episode of SmackDown is scheduled to kick off with Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu opening the show. That decision puts immediate attention on their escalating situation after last week’s dramatic events.
During the March 13 edition of SmackDown, Drew McIntyre shocked viewers when he announced he was quitting WWE — only to return later in the same broadcast and launch a brutal attack on Jacob Fatu. The sudden reversal created chaos and instantly turned their situation into one of the most talked-about developments heading into WrestleMania season.
With their scheduled match already set for tonight, opening the show with McIntyre and Fatu suggests WWE wants to waste no time getting fans invested in the tension between the two heavy hitters. Starting the broadcast with this confrontation could set the tone for the rest of the night and provide immediate storyline momentum.
The rivalry has quickly become one of the more physical matchups on SmackDown, and placing them in the opening segment signals that WWE views this feud as a major part of the current WrestleMania 42 build.
With emotions already running high and unfinished business still lingering from last week’s attack, the opening moments of SmackDown could turn explosive in a hurry.
Tonight’s show is already stacked with championship matches and major storyline developments, but beginning the broadcast with Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu puts a spotlight on a feud that feels far from settled.
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What do you think will happen when Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu kick off SmackDown tonight — will it stay verbal, or turn physical right away? Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion.
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