‘WWE Smackdown’ Review (Feb 13th 2026)
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. The Irresistible Forces (No Contest)
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Nia Jax and Lash Legend looked to dethrone WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. Ripley hit a huge Riptide on Jax before SKY connected with the Over the Moonsault on Jax but Legend pushed Ripley into the cover to break up the pinfall. On the outside, Legend repeatedly slammed SKY’s head onto the announce table, leading to all four women to engage in an all-out brawl that forced the referee to call for a no contest. Absolute bedlam ensued, as SKY sent Jax through a table before Legend speared Ripley through the barricade which left all four Superstars down and out.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov
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Carmelo Hayes versus Ilja Dragunov never started due to The MFTs.
My Score: N/A out of 5
Match #3: The MFTs def. Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov, Shinsuke Nakamura, Apollo Crews & Matt Cardona
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After The MFTS put a beatdown on United States Champion Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov, Apollo Crews, Matt Cardona and Shinsuke Nakamura arrived to even the numbers. This led to a star-studded 10-Man Tag Team Match between The MFTs and Hayes, Dragunov, Nakamura, Crews and Cardona. The MFTs were a well-oiled machine as the five former United States Champions struggled to remain cohesive. Soon enough, the match broke down as all 10 Superstars hit their signature moves. Talla Tonga chokeslammed both Hayes and Dragunov, however his attempt to Chokeslam Cardona and Crews was thwarted by Nakamura. Hayes nailed the First 48 on Sikoa but Tama Tonga pushed Hayes off the apron right into a Samoan Spike from Sikoa. Dragunov sent Sikoa to the ringside with a Torpedo Moscow but Tonga hit the Cutthroat onto Hayes in the ring to win the match for his team.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: Alexa Bliss def. Giulia and Zelina
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Alexa Bliss took on Women’s United States Champion Giulia and Zelina for a chance to enter the Elimination Chamber. Bliss went for Twisted Bliss but Giulia got her knees up. Zelina took advantage by hitting Code Red on Giulia but Bliss stopped Zelina from getting the win. Bliss intercepted Zelina, hitting her with Sister Abigail to secure her spot in the Chamber.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Trick Williams def. Rey Fenix
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Trick Williams battled Rey Fenix, looking to whoop that SmackDown in 2026. Trick nailed a roundhouse kick that leveled Fenix and left the WWE Universe in awe. Williams dominated Fenix early, mocking his opponent with zeal. Fenix hit a cross body followed up by a frog splash in succession but Williams kicked out just in time. Fenix then went up high, landing a huge dive attack from the top turnbuckle onto Williams who was ringside. Then, Fenix hit a double stomp as Williams was perched on the top rope but once again Trick whooped out of the pin. Williams was able to land the Trick Shot, earning the victory.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #6: WWE Women’s Championship – Jade Cargill def. Jordynne Grace
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In a battle of epic proportions, The Storm of Jade Cargill battled The Juggernaut, Jordynne Grace, with Cargill’s title on the line. Just as the match was about to get started, 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble Winner Liv Morgan, along with Raquel Rodriguez and Intercontinental and AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio, arrived to get an upfront view. Mysterio presented Morgan with a Valentine’s Day date, as Morgan still had her choice of WrestleMania opponent left to decide. Cargill hurt her left hand early after she whacked it against the ring post, then she hit a huge spinebuster but Grace managed to kick out. Grace muscled Cargill up to hit a powerslam but The Juggernaut could not close the deal. Grace went for Beast Mode but Cargill countered with a huge pump kick before nailing a one-armed Jaded to retain her title.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #7: Cody Rhodes def. Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn
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Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn duked it out with a chance to join LA Knight and Randy Orton in the Elimination Chamber. Fatu evaded the Cody Cutter from Rhodes before Rhodes ducked the Senton from Fatu. Rhodes looked to bring out the tables but The Samoan Werewolf wanted no part. Rhodes tried going for the Cody Cutter, but Zayn countered with the Blue Thunder Bomb causing The American Nightmare to kick out. Fatu went for a top-rope splash but Zayn caught Fatu by surprise with a roll up and Fatu kept fighting. Out of nowhere, Rhodes hit the Cody Cutter on Zayn but Fatu pushed Rhodes out of the ring, before landing a huge moonsault on Zayn. Fatu’s win, however, was thwarted by Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, who Claymore Kicked Fatu, then powebombed Fatu through the announce table. McIntyre Claymored Rhodes in the ring, dragging Zayn onto Rhodes but somehow The American Nightmare kicked out. Zayn hit the Helluva Kick on McIntyre but Rhodes executed the Cross Rhodes on Zayn to win the match and qualify for the Chamber
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
This week’s Smackdown was a show of big moments, bigger names, and frustrating inconsistency. The night opened with chaos in the women’s tag division, delivering spectacle but no real conclusion, and that theme of disruption continued with the aborted Hayes vs. Dragunov bout. The 10-man tag that followed was energetic but messy, while Alexa Bliss quietly stole momentum with a solid Chamber-qualifying win. The standout in-ring effort came from Trick Williams and Rey Fenix, who delivered the crispest match of the night, closely followed by the chaotic but entertaining triple threat main event where Cody Rhodes punched his ticket to the Chamber amid Drew McIntyre’s destruction. Jade Cargill vs. Jordynne Grace felt big on paper but never quite hit that next gear. Overall, this was a stop-start episode elevated by a strong closing stretch but weighed down by no contests and overbooked chaos.
