WWE SmackDown delivered major booking news as Jey Uso was replaced by Logan Paul in the men's Elimination Chamber match. Additionally, Carmelo Hayes retained the United States Championship against Matt Cardona, and the Irresistible Forces claimed the Women's Tag Team Titles.
The main storyline focused on the Wyatt Sicks, where Uncle Howdy pinned Solo Sikoa clean but was stopped from claiming the lantern by the MFTs. Nick Aldis met with the heels backstage but did not resolve the conflict immediately.