SmackDown results, Feb. 9, 2024: Triple H will address the fallout from the WrestleMania XL Kickoff Press Conference

Triple H reasserted his authority following WrestleMania Kickoff event

After the fallout of the WrestleMania Kickoff Press Conference, Chief Content Officer Triple H makes it clear that he doesn’t care what influence “certain people” think they have because he is the only one in charge. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Seth “Freakin” Rollins’ WrestleMania challenger will be decided inside the Elimination Chamber.

Orton, Paul, Lashley, Knight, Zayn, Styles, Ivar, KO, "Dirty" Dom, Reed, McIntyre and Ricochet will battle in six qualifying matches to enter the Elimination Chamber and earn the right to challenge Rollins at WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Randy Orton, Logan Paul, Bobby Lashley, LA Knight, Sami Zayn, AJ Styles, Ivar, Kevin Owens, Dominik Mysterio, Bronson Reed, Drew McIntyre and Ricochet will battle in six qualifying matches to earn their spot inside the dreaded structure at WWE Elimination Chamber for a chance to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins at WrestleMania.  

Drew McIntyre def. AJ Styles to qualify for the Elimination Chamber 

Thanks to interference from LA Knight, Drew McIntyre defeats AJ Styles to become one of six Superstars that will battle inside the Elimination Chamber for the right to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins at WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

After a confrontation at ringside, LA Knight distracted the official as AJ Styles was looking to get the three-count on Drew McIntyre. When The Phenomenal One turned to knock the interfering Knight off the apron, McIntyre used the distraction to hit the Claymore Kick for the win. As a result, McIntyre became one of six Superstars that will battle inside the Elimination Chamber for the right to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins at WrestleMania.

Bianca Belair def. Michin to qualify for the Elimination Chamber

The EST will step into the Elimination Chamber to earn the right to challenge the Women’s World Champion at WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

After putting a stop to Michin's Styles Clash attempt, Bianca Belair hit the K.O.D. on her opponent to score a huge victory. Thus, The EST of WWE will step into the Elimination Chamber to attempt to earn the right to challenge the Women’s World Champion at WrestleMania. 

Dakota Kai helped Bayley fend off Damage CTRL with a steel chair

Dakota Kai helps Bayley fend off WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY, Asuka and Kairi Sane. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate def. #DIY to win the right to challenge The Judgment Day at WWE Elimination Chamber

Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate square off against Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano for the right to challenge The Judgment Day at WWE Elimination Chamber. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In the final moments of an incredible fast-paced showdown, Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate overcame Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano thanks to The BrusierWeight's earth-shattering Bitter End. Bate and Dunne will challenge Finn Bálor and Damian Priest for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship at WWE Elimination Chamber in Perth. 

Randy Orton def. Sami Zayn to Qualify for the Elimination Chamber

The Viper overcomes Sami Zayn to become one of six Superstars that will battle inside the Elimination Chamber for the right to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins at WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Sam Zayn looked to be closing in on a victory when The Viper struck with an RKO out of nowhere to give him the win and ensure that he will be one of six Superstars battling inside the Elimination Chamber for the right to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins at WrestleMania. 

As SmackDown concluded, Orton found himself in a staredown with fellow Elimination Chamber combatant Drew McIntyre.