By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
WWE Smackdown (Episode 1,383)
Sunrise, Florida, at Amerant Bank Arena
Simulcast live February 20, 2026, on Syfy Network and internationally on Netflix
[Hour One] Joe Tessitore, who was on commentary with Wade Barrett, opened the show and narrated backstage shots of WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky (they walked past the mystery crate that was introduced on Raw), U.S. Women’s Champion Giula and Kiana James, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss with Flair’s dog, Nia Jax and Lash Legend, Damian Priest and R-Truth, U.S. Champion Carmelo Hayes, and Trick Williams…
A video package recapped Cody Rhodes winning last week’s Elimination Chamber qualifier by pinning Sami Zayn despite interference from WWE Champion Drew McIntyre…
Cody Rhodes made his entrance while ring announcer Mark Nash introduced him.