WWE has announced a change to the originally announced lineup for tonight’s SmackDown.
Heading into the Friday, February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown in Sunrise, Florida, the company posted a breaking news announcement via social media regarding a change-in-plans for one of the advertised matches.
Originally advertised for tonight’s show was IYO SKY vs. Giulia, however hours before the show, WWE announced on X that SKY was out, and in her place will be Rhea Ripley taking on Giulia.
A reason was not given.
As previously announced, tonight’s show in Sunrise, FL. will also feature Oba Femi vs. Kit Wilson and two high-stakes Elimination Chamber qualifying matches.
On the men’s side, Carmelo Hayes vs. Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams will take place in a Triple Threat qualifying bout.
Meanwhile, the women’s division will see Charlotte Flair collide with Nia Jax and Kiana James in another Triple Threat with Chamber implications.
UPDATE:
- * Also added to tonight’s show is Ilja Dragunov vs. Tama Tonga in one-on-one action
* Cody Rhodes will kick off the show
Make sure to join us here tonight at WrestlingHeadlines.com at 8/7c for live WWE SmackDown Results coverage.
BREAKING NEWS: @RheaRipley_WWE will replace @Iyo_SkyWWE and face @giulia0221g on #SmackDown tonight, 8/7c on @SYFY!
— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2026
