Summary

WWE added two new segments to the March 6 SmackDown lineup: Randy Orton opening the show and an in-ring celebration for WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend.

Orton earned his WrestleMania 42 title shot by winning the men’s Elimination Chamber match and will challenge the Undisputed WWE Champion.

The show card also confirmed Tag Team Turmoil to determine new number one contenders for the WWE Tag Team Titles held by MFTs.

Other advertised items remain Drew McIntyre defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley going face-to-face with Jade Cargill, and Carmelo Hayes defending the WWE United States Championship against a to-be-announced opponent.

Randy Orton and Tag Team Turmoil raise the stakes across SmackDown’s WrestleMania build

Randy Orton opening the show gives WWE a direct way to set the tone for its top title story before McIntyre vs. Rhodes, and that can sharpen the WrestleMania 42 framing of the entire episode.

Adding Tag Team Turmoil and a women’s tag title celebration also loads multiple divisions with active momentum on the same night, making this card feel more like a broad checkpoint than a one-match showcase.

For related lineup context, see the earlier SmackDown card update with Hayes’ open challenge.