Cody Rhodes Makes Triumphant Comeback to Tracking on February 6, 2026

Warning: This article reveals spoilers from the February 6, 2026 WWE Friday Night SmackDown event. Cody Rhodes remains on a focused mission, targeting Drew McIntyre on tonight’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown. After being ousted from the Royal Rumble by the Scottish Warrior, Rhodes is determined to chart a new path toward WrestleMania 42 and reclaim the WWE Championship.

Tonight’s card also features WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY defending their titles against Julia and Kiana James, while Juris aims for a double championship win. Carmelo Hayes continues his United States Championship Open Challenge with matches that will decide the first competitors for the Elimination Chamber bout, featuring Solo Sikoa, Aleister Black, and Randy Orton on the men’s side, and Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton, and Rush Legend on the women’s side.

Results from WWE Friday Night SmackDown – February 6, 2026

• Rhea Ripley defeated Julia and Kiana James by pinfall.
• Carmelo Hayes beat The Miz via pinfall.
• Tiffany Stratton defeated Chelsea Green and Rush Legend by pinfall, earning a spot in the Elimination Chamber.
• Oba Femi won against Kit Wilson with a pinfall.
• Tama Tonga triumphed over Shinsuke Nakamura by pinfall.
• Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace defeated Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez via pinfall.
• Randy Orton overcame Socorro and Aleister Black by pinfall, securing his place in the Elimination Chamber.

Highlights from WWE Friday Night SmackDown – February 6, 2026

• Opening the show, WWE Champion Drew McIntyre was ambushed by Cody Rhodes. Following their separation, Rhodes grabbed the mic and reminded McIntyre the Royal Rumble incident changed everything, admitting he hasn’t confidently pointed to the WrestleMania sign since his WWE return. McIntyre responded by criticizing Rhodes’ championship reign and predicted that Rhodes won’t enter WrestleMania as champion.
• Wyatt Thicke appeared, commenting that Bo Dallas is afraid of confronting the darkness, clinging instead to the light — a fear that doesn’t unify but isolates.
• Kit Wilson challenged the locker room, claiming WWE was correct to exclude him from the Royal Rumble due to what he called a toxic atmosphere. Wilson called himself a respectful man and issued an open challenge answered by Oba Femi.
• Backstage, R-Truth and Damian Priest watched Oba Femi’s match when Drew McIntyre confronted Truth. Priest warned McIntyre to avoid further conflicts. Moments later, Jacob Fatu surprised McIntyre with an attack, overpowering security guards attempting to intervene.
• McIntyre addressed the audience, expressing displeasure with Roman Reigns and CM Punk’s attempts to diminish his WWE Undisputed Championship by comparing it unfavorably to theirs. He praised “SmackDown” as his brand and dismissed Reigns’ reliance on the Samoan Army. When Trick Williams appeared, McIntyre advised him to “walk before you run” or risk serious consequences.

Cody Rhodes Continues His Intense Pursuit of Drew McIntyre

Despite frequently featuring in WrestleMania promotional material over the years, Cody Rhodes might miss out on the main event spotlight at WrestleMania 42. Following his unexpected defeat to Drew McIntyre, Rhodes appears poised to seek alternate paths to the WWE Undisputed Championship, likely through the Elimination Chamber event later this month.

Since rejoining WWE almost four years ago, Rhodes has been a mainstay on top-tier cards, and his chase for the title seems fitting. A potential rematch against McIntyre could unfold in Chicago, with Rhodes aiming to enter Las Vegas as champion — assuming challengers Jacob Fatu, Sami Zayn, or Damian Priest don’t intervene first.

Chelsea Green Is Destined to Become WWE Women’s Champion and Fully Earns It

Recent discussions have debated Michael Hayes’ remarks about Chelsea Green’s role on WWE cards. While Hayes is a respected figure, his assessment does not align with Green’s undeniable potential. Tonight’s performance reaffirmed that Green possesses all the qualities required to become WWE Women’s Champion.

Since her 2022 return, Green has flourished, becoming a natural crowd favorite despite playing a heel. Her captivating in-ring skills and consistent performances position her as a deserving contender for the WWE Women’s Championship, making criticism of her readiness unsubstantiated.