Orton secures his tenth Chamber appearance in Charlotte
Summary
– Randy Orton won a SmackDown main event qualifier on February 6
– Solo Sikoa and Aleister Black were also involved in the match
– Orton earned his place in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match
WWE SmackDown on February 6, 2026, came from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the build toward Elimination Chamber continued to take shape.
The show featured multiple qualifying bouts for the upcoming premium live event, which is scheduled for February 28, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
The final match of the night determined another entrant into the Men’s Elimination Chamber. Before the bell, Drew McIntyre addressed Roman Reigns in a promo, setting the tone for a crowded and unpredictable world title picture. Trick Williams then appeared and made it clear he was paying close attention to the main event and its implications.
The triple threat match saw Randy Orton, Solo Sikoa, and Aleister Black trade momentum throughout. The Charlotte crowd rallied behind Orton, who consistently drew the loudest reactions as the action spilled through a commercial break.
Orton controlled stretches of the match with his power offense, while Sikoa and Black answered with sharp counters and near falls. Sikoa nearly ended things after landing his Spinning Solo on Black, while Black responded with back-to-back knee strikes that brought the match close to a finish.
Late in the bout, Orton attempted an RKO on Black, but the strike did not connect cleanly. Moments later, Black avoided danger by rolling out of the ring, opening the door for Sikoa to step in with a Samoan Spike attempt.
Orton anticipated the move and struck Sikoa with a decisive RKO to secure the pinfall victory. With the win, Orton officially qualified for the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, marking his tenth appearance inside the structure.
