WWE Announces Rhea Ripley to Replace IYO SKY for Match Against Giulia for 2/20 WWE SmackDown Show

SmackDown at KeyBank Center on January 2, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by WWE)
WWE
Feb 20, 2026

WWE announced one change to the card of tonight’s WWE SmackDown show at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunshine, Florida.

It was announced that Rhea Ripley will be replacing IYO SKY for her scheduled singles match against Giulia on the show.

No official reason was given for the change.

Tonight’s show will be airing on Syfy instead of USA Network for the second week in a row due to USA Network’s commitments with the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Current card for February 20th WWE SmackDown show:

  • Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Triple Threat match – Carmelo Hayes vs. Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams
  • Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Triple Threat match – Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax vs. Kiana James
  • Oba Femi vs. Kit Wilson
  • Rhea Ripley vs. Giulia
  • Ilja Dragunov vs. Tama Tonga
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