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WWE Announces Tag Team Title Match, Jelly Roll Segment for SmackDown
The Irresistible Forces defend against The Bella Twins, plus Motor City Machine Guns vs. Fraxiom and more
Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:57am
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WWE has announced several high-profile matches and segments for the March 20 episode of SmackDown, including a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match between the defending champions The Irresistible Forces and the challenger team of The Bella Twins. The show will also feature a tag team bout between the Motor City Machine Guns and Fraxiom, as well as a singles match between Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu. Additionally, musician Jelly Roll will be featured in a segment where he is called out by Kit Wilson.
Why it matters
This upcoming SmackDown episode features several marquee matchups that will help build momentum towards WrestleMania, WWE's biggest annual pay-per-view event. The women's tag title bout, in particular, is significant as it pits two of the company's top female tag teams against each other. The inclusion of Jelly Roll also represents WWE's continued efforts to crossover with the music industry and attract new viewers.
The details
The main event of the March 20 SmackDown will be a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match, with the defending champions The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) taking on the challenger team of The Bella Twins (Brie Bella and Nikki Bella). In another tag team bout, the Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) will face off against the duo of Axiom and Nathan Frazer, known as Fraxiom. Additionally, Drew McIntyre will go one-on-one with Jacob Fatu, while musician Jelly Roll will be called out by Kit Wilson in a segment.
- The March 20 episode of WWE SmackDown will take place at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The players
The Irresistible Forces
The current WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, consisting of Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
The Bella Twins
A popular tag team in WWE, made up of real-life sisters Brie Bella and Nikki Bella.
Motor City Machine Guns
A veteran tag team in professional wrestling, composed of Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin.
Fraxiom
A tag team consisting of Axiom and Nathan Frazer.
Drew McIntyre
A former WWE Champion and one of the top stars in the company.
Jacob Fatu
A rising star in WWE, known for his impressive athletic abilities.
Jelly Roll
A popular American rapper and musician who will be featured in a segment on the upcoming SmackDown episode.
Kit Wilson
A WWE Superstar who will be calling out Jelly Roll during the show.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to see the Bella Twins challenge for the Women's Tag Team Championship on SmackDown. It's always a big match when these two teams face off.”
— Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer
“The Motor City Machine Guns are ready to show Fraxiom why we're one of the best tag teams in the business.”
— Alex Shelley, Member of Motor City Machine Guns
What’s next
The winner of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match will likely go on to defend the titles at WrestleMania, WWE's biggest event of the year.
The takeaway
This stacked SmackDown card showcases WWE's commitment to delivering high-profile matchups and crossover celebrity appearances to engage both longtime fans and new viewers. The women's tag title bout and the inclusion of Jelly Roll are particularly noteworthy, as they highlight the company's efforts to elevate its female talent and expand its cultural reach.
