WWE SmackDown Results: McIntyre Costs Orton in Shock Loss to Aleister Black

New Delhi, February 21, 2026: The road to Elimination Chamber 2026 took a treacherous turn this Friday night at the Amerant Bank Arena. In a main event that promised a tactical masterclass, Randy Orton fell victim to the “Scottish Psychopath” as Drew McIntyre proved that even on his “night off,” he remains the most dangerous man on the blue brand.

The loss serves as a massive blow to “The Apex Predator” while catapulting Aleister Black into the spotlight just one week before the “Steel Asylum” descends on Chicago.

The Main Event: A Viper Coiled and Crushed

The evening’s marquee matchup featured two of SmackDown’s most methodical strikers. Randy Orton and Aleister Black traded high-impact maneuvers in a bout that spilled out to the ringside area. The momentum shifted when Orton delivered a vintage DDT to Black draped across the announcer’s desk, seemingly setting the stage for a victory.

However, the atmosphere changed instantly as Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre—who had been antagonizing superstars from a luxury box earlier in the night—emerged from the shadows.

• The Turning Point: As Orton prepared to strike the mat for an RKO, McIntyre blindsided him, striking the veteran with the WWE Championship belt.
• The Finish: While Cody Rhodes rushed to the ring to chase McIntyre through the crowd, the damage was done. A dazed Orton rose to his feet only to be met with a devastating Black Mass from Aleister Black.
• The Result: Aleister Black defeated Randy Orton via pinfall.

Elimination Chamber Field Takes Shape

Beyond the chaos of the main event, the stakes were sky-high as more superstars punched their tickets to the Elimination Chamber.

Trick Williams Outshines the Field

In a high-octane Triple Threat qualifying match, Trick Williams faced off against his former partner Carmelo Hayes and “The Archer of Infamy” Damian Priest. In the closing moments, Williams showcased his “X-factor” status by hitting Priest with two consecutive Trick Shots, securing his spot in the Chamber.

Kiana James Pulls Off a Shocking Upset

The women’s division saw a massive shift in power during a Triple Threat qualifier featuring Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, and Kiana James. With Flair having Jax trapped in the Figure-Eight Leglock, James seized the opportunity, rolling up “The Queen” for a three-count that left the arena in stunned silence.

What’s Next?

With the Elimination Chamber matches nearly finalized, the tension between Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Drew McIntyre has reached a boiling point. McIntyre has made it clear: he will do whatever it takes to ensure the “Golden Boy” Rhodes doesn’t reclaim the throne, even if it means dismantling legends like Orton in the process.