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WWE SmackDown March 20, 2026: New Champions, Highlights, & Key Takeaways

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WWE SmackDown March 20, 2026: New Champions, Highlights, & Key Takeaways

Less than a month out from WrestleMania, chaos reigned supreme—and fans loved every second. Here’s a quick look at the night’s biggest moments:

  • Randy Orton attacked Matt Cardona, setting the stage for Cody’s return next week.
  • Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu brawled across night—and even fell off a structure to close the show.
  • R-Truth and Damian Priest captured the WWE Tag Team Championships.
  • Kit Wilson got physical with Jelly Roll. Jelly was granted his request for a singles match next week.

Since expanding to three hours, SmackDown has delivered consistently, and tonight was no exception.

Here are the key takeaways from the March 20, 2026, edition of SmackDown from Raleigh, North Carolina.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 13: Jelly Roll in ring during SmackDown at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 13, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images)

Key Takeaways – March 20, 2026

  • Carmelo Hays retains the U.S. Title. The match against Ilja Draganuv reminds us why Hays refuses to be overlooked. Worth a re-watch.
  • Rhea & Jade turned the corner. Jade had her best performance on the mic yet, and debuted a new alliance with Michin and B-Fab.
  • Women’s Tag Team Match is Clearer for WrestleMania. The Irresistible Forces’ defense against The Bella Twins ended in a DQ. Next week, The Bellas face Charlotte and Alexa Bliss—but don’t expect a clean finish.
  • Danhausen continues to shine. His crowd reactions keep growing every week, and he’s earning every bit of it.
  • Jelly Roll delivers. His speech to Randy Orton was perfectly executed, and it appears he’s here to stay on Road to WrestleMania.
  • Sami Zayn is heating up. His attack on Trick Williams cost him his match against Aleister Black—but the boos show where this is headed.
  • Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre fell off a building. Honestly, that says everything about the non-stop chaos between these two from the show’s open to its close. They sold us on their WrestleMania match.
  • Randy Orton at his peak. Every gesture, every psychological move proves why he is the top heel in WWE. Masterclass performance.

Next week, Cody Rhodes returns to SmackDown. With his best friend Matt Cardona attacked by Orton, Rhodes will be all business. Orton still hasn’t revealed who was on the phone, so expect the heat to stay firmly in his corner.

Overall Show Grade: A

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