WWE SmackDown Preview (3/27/26): Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill and Chelsea Green are also advertised for the show.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 10:00am

WWE SmackDown is taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania tonight, with several key matches and storylines set to unfold. Randy Orton has been causing chaos in recent weeks, attacking WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Matt Cardona. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis will provide an update on the health of Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu after their brawl last week. The card features Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. The Bella Twins, Women's United States Champion Giulia vs. Tiffany Stratton, and the return of musician Jelly Roll to face Kit Wilson.

Why it matters

This episode of SmackDown is one of the final stops on the road to WrestleMania 42, so the outcomes of these matches and storylines could have major implications for the biggest event of the year. Fans will be eager to see how the Randy Orton situation develops, as well as who emerges victorious in the tag team and singles matches.

The details

Randy Orton has been on a rampage in recent weeks, brutally attacking WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Matt Cardona. It's unclear if Rhodes will be able to return to SmackDown tonight. Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu brawled all over the arena last week, leading to a double plunge off some scaffolding in the parking lot. Aldis will provide an update on their health. The announced matches include Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. The Bella Twins, Women's United States Champion Giulia vs. Tiffany Stratton, and the return of musician Jelly Roll to face Kit Wilson.

  • WWE SmackDown is taking place tonight, March 27, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • WrestleMania 42 is just three weeks away.

The players

Randy Orton

A WWE Superstar known as 'The Viper' who has been causing chaos in recent weeks, brutally attacking WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Matt Cardona.

Cody Rhodes

The current WWE Champion who was attacked by Randy Orton in recent weeks and may not be able to return to SmackDown tonight.

Matt Cardona

A WWE Superstar who was also attacked by Randy Orton in recent weeks.

Nick Aldis

The SmackDown General Manager who will provide an update on the health of Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu after their brawl last week.

Drew McIntyre

A WWE Superstar who was involved in a brawl with Jacob Fatu last week that resulted in a double plunge off scaffolding.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not taking my opponent lightly. Jelly Roll may be a music superstar, but he's also proven he can hold his own in the ring.”

— Kit Wilson, Wrestler

What’s next

SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis will give an update on the health of Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu after their brawl last week.

The takeaway

This episode of SmackDown is a crucial stop on the road to WrestleMania 42, with several key matches and storylines that could have major implications for the biggest event of the year. Fans will be eager to see how the Randy Orton situation develops, as well as who emerges victorious in the tag team and singles matches.