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Jordynne Grace was apparently injured during a WWE Main Event match against Alba Fyre that was taped prior to SmackDown, with medical staff attending to her after the bout. Fans at the event reported that it appeared she may have injured her knee, though no official update has been announced regarding the former TNA Knockouts Champion's status.
Royce Keys competed in a match taped for WWE Main Event prior to the March 6 episode of WWE SmackDown at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. According to PWInsider, Keys has been going through WWE's standard acclimation process behind the scenes, which is routine for new signings as they learn WWE's production system and backstage workflow before appearing on television. WWE has continued to promote Keys' appearance on Stephanie McMahon's "What's Your Story?" series while fans await his official television debut.
A new report indicates that some WWE wrestlers are "adamant" that recent social media posts from Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley are not a work. The talent reportedly believe the posts are legitimate rather than part of a storyline.
WWE SmackDown aired live from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on March 6, 2026, featuring Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre defending his title against Cody Rhodes. The show also included a face-to-face meeting between WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley ahead of their WrestleMania 42 match, and an opening segment with 2026 Men's Elimination Chamber winner Randy Orton.
WWE's Aleister Black has commented on the recent success of Brody King in AEW. King was formerly Black's stablemate in the House of Black faction.
Five teams have been revealed for the WWE Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contender's Tag Team Turmoil match on the March 6 episode of WWE SmackDown: Fraxiom, Los Garza, The Wyatt Sicks, Motor City Machine Guns, and the pairing of Damian Priest and R-Truth. The match will determine which team earns the next opportunity to challenge for the WWE Tag Team Titles, with teams entering at intervals and eliminations occurring until one team remains.
Ricochet defended Ring of Honor's production style on Twitter after a fan criticized excessive camera cuts during a Kazuchika Okada vs. AR Fox match. The AEW National Champion argued that ROH's cuts allow viewers to see every strike, while taking a shot at WWE by stating "other places" have to cut when someone gets hit "because they're not actually hitting each other." This continues Ricochet's pattern of criticizing WWE since leaving the company, following previous comments last month where he accused WWE of damaging wrestlers' passion for the business.
Danhausen made his debut at Elimination Chamber and there is an update regarding his status for tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown. However, the specific details of his status update are not provided in the available content.
Brian "Road Dogg" James has stepped away from WWE's SmackDown creative team after receiving feedback during his annual performance review, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. His departure is part of a broader reshuffling of WWE's writing leadership, with Alexandra Williams being promoted to Vice President and Lead Writer for Monday Night Raw, while Ryan Ward has taken on a larger role coordinating creative direction across both shows. Former WWE writer Vince Russo criticized the company's creative leadership, claiming they are "25 years behind" and stuck in a "wrestling bubble," arguing that longtime industry figures are disconnected from modern entertainment trends.
Brian "Road Dogg" James stepped away from his position as co-lead writer for SmackDown after being unhappy with feedback during his annual performance review, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Former WWE writer Vince Russo claims James became a "scapegoat" for broader creative issues within WWE, arguing that leadership blamed him rather than taking responsibility themselves. Reports indicate James chose to resign from his role after more than a decade with WWE's creative team, though there has been no indication from the company that he was forced out.
According to a report, the online controversy surrounding Dragon Lee's unmasking could be referenced during his feud with GUNTHER on WWE Raw going forward.
Danhausen has teased his involvement in tonight's March 6 WWE SmackDown episode through a social media post, sharing an image of himself in front of the SmackDown stage with the caption "Friday Night Smackdownhausen. Who's getting cursed?" This would mark his second television appearance since making his WWE debut at Elimination Chamber with a mysterious crate reveal.