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WWE SmackDown Preview (2/28/25): Start Time, Match Card, How to Watch & Live Stream

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus returns to SmackDown in Toronto ahead of Saturday's Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event!
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Trish Stratus returns to SmackDown in Toronto
Trish Stratus returns to SmackDown in Toronto | WWE.com

Friday Night SmackDown goes live tonight at 8 p.m. from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, just a day away from Elimination Chamber.

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is running out of time to decide if he's going to take The Rock up on his offer to abandon his principles and agree to become the champion of the Final Boss. He has until Saturday night to make up his mind on whether he'll sell his soul. At the same time, The American Nightmare needs to turn his attention toward WrestleMania 41.

More: WWE Elimination Chamber Predictions: Will Cody Rhodes Sell His Soul To The Rock?

The No.1 Contender for the WWE Championship will be determined Saturday Night when John Cena, CM Punk, Logan Paul, Seth Rollins, Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre clash inside the Elimination Chamber. We heard from the Raw participants on Monday. What will McIntyre and Priest have to say tonight on SmackDown?

In the meantime, Trish Stratus is be back in Toronto tonight!

The WWE Hall of Famer is celebrating her 25-year anniversary in WWE next month, and she'll kickstart the party tomorrow night when she teams with WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton to take on Nia Jax and Chelsea Green. First things first, Trish appears to have a Stratusfying appetizer for her hometown fans on SmackDown.

From one of Canada's greatest exports to another, WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green will be in action tonight. Who she'll be facing is anyone's guess. And the Men's United States Championship picture will really start to take shape!

Here is everything we know about tonight's episode of SmackDown in Toronto:

Men's United States Championship No 1. Contender Qualifying Matches

LA Knight has been a man on a mission ever since he was screwed out of his United States Championship back at Survivor Series: WarGames. Shinsuke Nakamura has been playing mind games from the shadows ever since. Striking only when he deems it to be the most opportune moment. The Megastar is not alone though in wanting an opportunity against Nakamura. Three matches take place tonight to help determine a true No. 1 Contender.

Chelsea Green returns to Canada as the Women's United States Champion

It's a classic case of be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it. WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green was flabbergasted when she found out that she would not be competing in Toronto during Elimination Chamber weekend. Agreeing that it was an oversight, SmackDown GM Nick Aldis happily booked Chelsea against an opponent of his choosing tonight. Only, she has no idea who she'll be facing.

How to Watch WWE SmackDown Tonight:

TV Channel: USA Network

Streaming: Fubo TV, Peacock, YouTube TV, DirecTV, Hulu+ Live TV

WWE SmackDown Start Time:

Time: 8 p.m. EST (7p.m. CST)

WWE SmackDown Location:

Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Match Card (Announced):

LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar

Andrade vs. Solo Sikoa

Braun Strowman vs. Carmelo Hayes

Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green vs. Mystery Opponent

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Rick Ucchino
RICK UCCHINO

Rick Ucchino is the Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown on SI. He also works full-time for 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio as a local news and sports anchor, in addition to his time covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sirius XM. Rick has been on the professional wrestling beat since 2019, having provided coverage for a number of outlets, including Fightful, SB Nation’s Cageside Seats and the Bleav Podcast Network. With an educational background in theater, creative writing and journalism, Rick focuses primarily on the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling, but he’s no stranger to the squared circle himself. He had the privilege of training with former WWE & WCW cruiserweight Jimmy Wang Yang for nearly two years and retired early due to back issues with a perfect 1-0 record in singles competition. Rick is a married father of two incredibly adorable children, who are budding pro wrestling fans themselves. Much to the chagrin of their mother. You can reach Rick at rwucchino@gmail.com

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