Randy Orton Promo Segment and WWE United States Title Open Challenge Mach Set for 3/6 WWE SmackDown Show

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!

📺 8 ET/7 CT on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/9ps195xqhi

— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2026

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