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Two WWE Hall of Famers returned to television during the March 13 edition of Friday Night SmackDown in Phoenix, Arizona. The episode featured the comebacks of these Hall of Fame wrestlers to WWE programming.
A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Dr. Carlon Colker against Ann Callis, one of the attorneys representing former WWE employee Janel Grant. The lawsuit centers on statements Callis made in October 2024 during a press call and press release, in which she accused Colker of violating medical and ethical standards during Grant's treatment at his Peak Wellness clinic. Judge Sarah Russell ruled that Colker is not a public figure in this context and that Callis's media comments fall outside litigation privilege protection, allowing the case to proceed to the discovery phase.
WWE has lifted the controversial local blackout that prevented Las Vegas venues within a 50-mile radius of Allegiant Stadium from broadcasting WrestleMania 42, even if they paid commercial licensing fees. The restriction, which was implemented in early February reportedly to encourage stadium ticket purchases, had caused frustration among bars and casinos that had already begun planning watch parties for the April 18-19 event. Circa Resort & Casino confirmed the change on social media, announcing that their popular CircaMania watch party will proceed on their 143-foot screen at Stadium Swim.
Former WWE star Matt Riddle has recalled how WWE called him to sign with them in 2018. Riddle also revealed that another promotion was interested in signing him at the same time.
Drew McIntyre quit and walked out during the March 13 episode of WWE SmackDown after confronting General Manager Nick Aldis about losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes the previous week. Jacob Fatu interrupted the confrontation and told McIntyre to blame him for interfering in last week's title match, stating he was the one who "screwed" McIntyre out of the championship. After Fatu asked what McIntyre was going to do about it, McIntyre declared he was "done with everyone," quit, and left through the crowd.
A WWE star announced that he has "quit" the company during the March 13 episode of Friday Night SmackDown.
WWE's Jacob Fatu has confirmed his original planned WWE ring name and detailed the origins of his entrance music. The details of both the originally planned name and entrance music origins were discussed by Fatu.
Nia Jax commented "We love good FUNCTIONAL muscles" on Rhea Ripley's gym photo on social media, which fans interpreted as shade directed at Jade Cargill amid her ongoing feud with Ripley. The comment sparked backlash from fans who criticized Jax for inserting herself into the Ripley-Cargill rivalry, which has been framed around Ripley's functional strength versus Cargill's bodybuilder-style physique. According to a Fightful Select report, while the social media exchanges between Ripley and Cargill weren't coordinated as part of a storyline, there reportedly isn't concern within WWE about the two stars working together.
WWE SmackDown's March 13, 2026 episode will feature matches including Jade Cargill vs Michin, Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga vs Uncle Howdy and Erick Rowan, Tiffany Stratton vs Kiana James, R-Truth and Damian Priest vs Los Garza, and Trick Williams vs Jacob Fatu. The show will also include a Drew McIntyre segment, a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match, an Undisputed WWE Championship Contract Signing, with Danhausen, Rhea Ripley and The Bella Twins scheduled to be backstage.
WWE SmackDown aired March 13, 2026, from Phoenix, Arizona, featuring Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton signing their contract for WrestleMania 42. The show included several matches including WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill facing Michin in a non-title match and a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match between The Irresistible Forces and Charlexa.
According to a report from BodySlam.net, the Undisputed WWE Championship contract signing between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton is currently planned to close the March 13 episode of WWE SmackDown. The segment will finalize their championship match scheduled for WrestleMania 42, which takes place April 18–19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with Orton having earned his title opportunity after winning the 2026 Men's Elimination Chamber match.
According to a report from BodySlam.net, the March 13 WWE SmackDown from Phoenix, Arizona is planned to open with a Drew McIntyre segment as WWE continues building toward WrestleMania 42. McIntyre lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes earlier this month, with Rhodes now set to defend the title against Randy Orton at WrestleMania. The show also features matches including Nia Jax & Lash Legend vs Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga vs Uncle Howdy & Erick Rowan, Jade Cargill vs Michin, and Miz TV with special guest Jelly Roll.