WWE SmackDown delivered major updates ahead of the Elimination Chamber, including Logan Paul taking Jey Uso's spot in the match. The show also featured Carmelo Hayes defending his US title against Matt Cardona and the Irresistible Forces capturing the Women's Tag Team titles.
Additionally, the Wyatt Sicks storyline continued with Uncle Howdy scoring a pinfall victory over Solo Sikoa, though the faction eventually interfered to secure the win.