WWE SmackDown's Final Stop Before Elimination Chamber Event
WWE SmackDown is set to deliver its go-home edition for the highly anticipated Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, broadcasting live from the iconic KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This final episode before the PLE promises explosive singles matches and a significant championship showdown in the women's division, setting the stage for one of WWE's most thrilling events of the year.
Confirmed WWE Superstars for February 27 SmackDown
The star-studded lineup for this week's SmackDown features top talent from across the WWE roster. Fans can expect appearances from:
- Cody Rhodes
- Randy Orton
- LA Knight
- Je'Von Evans
- Jey Uso
- Trick Williams
- Rhea Ripley
- IYO Sky
- Nia Jax
- Lash Legend
- Candice LeRae
- Jordynne Grace
- Oba Femi
- The Miz
- Chelsea Green
- Tiffany Stratton
- Drew McIntyre
- Jacob Fatu
Elimination Chamber Participants Segment
In a must-see segment, all participants from the Men's Elimination Chamber match will share the ring simultaneously. With their high-stakes match approaching and the ultimate prize being an opportunity to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, tensions are expected to reach boiling point. This confrontation could dramatically alter the landscape heading into the Elimination Chamber event.
Confirmed Matches for This Week's SmackDown
This edition of SmackDown will showcase three major singles matches that promise intense action and dramatic storytelling.
On the men's side, Oba Femi will clash with The Miz after The Awesome One's verbal provocation pushed The Ruler to his limit. Meanwhile, the simmering conflict between Solo Sikoa and Uncle Howdy will erupt in a singles match where both competitors will leave their respective factions—MFTs and The Wyatt Sicks—behind. This personal collision between two SmackDown powerhouses is anticipated to be a physical and emotional showdown.
In women's competition, the backstage tensions between Candice LeRae and Jordynne Grace will be settled in the ring following their heated encounter last week. The most significant match of the night features Rhea Ripley and IYO Sky defending their WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against the formidable duo of Lash Legend and Nia Jax. Having successfully navigated numerous challenges during their championship reign, Ripley and Sky face perhaps their toughest test yet against this dominant team, with their title reign hanging in the balance.
This go-home edition of SmackDown serves as the final chapter before Elimination Chamber, with storylines reaching critical junctures and championship aspirations on the line. The action from Louisville will undoubtedly shape the narratives heading into one of WWE's most important Premium Live Events of the season.
