WWE Announces Stacked Lineups for Upcoming SmackDown and Raw Events

Undisputed WWE Championship Match, Tag Team Title Contenders, and Women's Title Feud Highlight Upcoming Shows

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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WWE has announced the full lineups for this Friday's SmackDown event in Portland, Oregon and next Monday's Raw show in Seattle, Washington. The SmackDown card features a high-profile Undisputed WWE Championship match between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes, as well as a face-to-face confrontation between Women's Champion Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley. On the Raw side, a Women's Intercontinental Championship number one contender's gauntlet match is scheduled, along with a match between Oba Femi and Rusev.

Why it matters

These upcoming WWE events will feature several major storylines and title matches that will shape the direction of the company's programming in the coming weeks. The Undisputed WWE Championship bout and the Women's Title feud are particularly significant, as they involve some of the promotion's top stars. Additionally, the gauntlet match on Raw will determine the next challenger for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, adding further intrigue to the women's division.

The details

The SmackDown event will see Drew McIntyre defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes in the main event. Additionally, a number one contenders match for the WWE Tag Team Championship will take place, and Jade Cargill will come face-to-face with Rhea Ripley, the challenger for her Women's Championship. On the Raw side, Oba Femi will take on Rusev, while a gauntlet match featuring Raquel Rodriguez, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, IYO SKY, Asuka, and Ivy Nile will determine the next challenger for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.

  • WWE SmackDown will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
  • WWE Raw will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

The players

Drew McIntyre

The current Undisputed WWE Champion, who will be defending his title against Cody Rhodes at the upcoming SmackDown event.

Cody Rhodes

A top WWE Superstar who will challenge Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship at the upcoming SmackDown event.

Jade Cargill

The current WWE Women's Champion, who will come face-to-face with her challenger, Rhea Ripley, at the upcoming SmackDown event.

Rhea Ripley

A rising star in the WWE women's division, who will challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship.

Oba Femi

A WWE Superstar who will compete against Rusev on the upcoming Raw event.

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What they’re saying

“This Friday's SmackDown is going to be must-see TV with the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line and the Women's Title feud heating up.”

— Paul Levesque, WWE Chief Content Officer (WWE.com)

“I'm ready to take down Drew McIntyre and become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. This is my moment.”

— Cody Rhodes (Twitter)

What’s next

The results of the Undisputed WWE Championship match and the Women's Title confrontation at SmackDown will have major implications for the upcoming WrestleMania event.

The takeaway

WWE is delivering a stacked lineup of matches and storylines for its upcoming SmackDown and Raw events, showcasing the company's top stars and setting the stage for potential title changes and major feuds in the weeks ahead.