WWE will tape next week’s episode of SmackDown tonight after the live SmackDown in New Orleans.
With Elimination Chamber taking place next Saturday in Saudi Arabia, next week’s SmackDown needs to be taped in advance to give the roster enough time to travel.
Spoilers should be available later tonight.

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