WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced one new match and one new segment for the card of tonight’s WWE SmackDown show at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
In regards to the new match, this was announced to be a WWE United States Championship Open Challenge match of mystery opponent vs. Carmelo Hayes (c).
In regards to the new segment, this was announced to be 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber winner Randy Orton kicking off the show.
A fired up @RealNickAldis previews a HUGE night on #SmackDown LIVE from Portland!
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2026
📺 8 ET/7 CT on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/9ps195xqhi
Current card for March 6th WWE SmackDown show:
- Undisputed WWE Championship – Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre (c)
- WWE United States Championship Open Challenge match – mystery opponent vs. Carmelo Hayes (c)
- WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contender’s Tag Team Turmoil match – TBA vs. TBA(s)
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions The Irresistible Forces (Lash Legend & Nia Jax) to hold championship celebration
- WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill and 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber winner Rhea Ripley to go face-to-face
- 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber winner Randy Orton to kick off the show
WWE NXT Results – Oct. 20, 2026 – Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic 2026 Matches, Kelani Jordan & Wren Sinclair NXT Women’s Title Match Contract Signing
WWE RAW Notes: Sami Zayn Refuses Roman Reigns Offer To Reunite With The Bloodline To Help Take Out 946, Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyra in No DQ Match Set for 10/26 Show Card
Backstage Update on WWE’s Current Plans For Date For John Cena Classic
