This Friday night, WWE will host another live edition of SmackDown, straight from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Check out the highlights announced for the show below:
- Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Johnny Gargano – Men’s Money in the Bank – Qualifying Match;
- Tatum Paxley vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Candice LeRae – Women’s Money in the Bank – Qualifying Match;
- Blake Monroe vs. Giulia;
- AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix and Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom) vs. Ricky Saints and The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar);
You can follow real-time coverage of the show starting at 8/7c, right here on Wrestling Noticias.
Results:
Michael Cole and Corey Graves open the broadcast.
A video package recaps last week’s Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match between Finn Bálor, CM Punk and GUNTHER. Tiffany Stratton heads to the ring for the opening contest, with Candice LeRae and Tatum Paxley coming out after her.
Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Tatum Paxley vs. Candice LeRae
– Stratton lands the Prettiest Moonsault Ever on Paxley and LeRae at once, then makes the cover and picks up the win by pinfall.
Backstage, Chelsea Green backs Tiffany Stratton to win Money in the Bank. Nikki Bella interrupts, threatening to take Green’s title. Paige says Nikki must beat her first, dismissing her previous loss as an attempt to hurt Nikki. Paige sets their rematch for Sacramento in two weeks and slaps Nikki. Green follows Paige out, whipping her hair into Nikki’s face.
Rey Fenix and Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom) vs. Ricky Saintsand War Raiders (Ivar & Erik)
– Saints wins by pinfall after Roshambo.
Cody Rhodes tells Cathy Kelley backstage he’s focused on his Money in the Bank qualifier, declining to discuss Randy Orton. He respects Johnny Gargano and acknowledges his history with Kevin Owens. Trick Williams interrupts, wishes Cody luck and vows to end his hopes in New Orleans before becoming Mr. Money in the Bank and Undisputed WWE Champion. Cody wishes Trick luck and leaves.
In a video promo, Damian Priest warns R-Truth to leave him alone or he’ll take him out. He closes by calling himself “El Malo.
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss console Tatum Paxley after her loss and reveal Nick Aldis has granted them a WWE Women’s Tag Team Title shot. Charlotte declines Tatum’s hug, puts her cap on Tatum’s head and hugs Alexa instead.
Sami Zayn demands respect, saying nobody gets a title shot just for claiming they can beat him. He calls himself a survivor, pointing to CM Punk and Kevin Owens as proof. Je’Von Evans interrupts Zayn and says he could win Money in the Bank, take Zayn’s title and become the youngest WWE Champion ever. Penta joins Zayn and Evans in the ring, vowing to win Money in the Bank and cash in on either Zayn or Roman Reigns.
Trick Williams mocks Sami Zayn and vows to cash in on him. Zayn dismisses Trick, Penta and Je’Von Evans before leaving. Finn Bálor confronts Zayn on the ramp, saying he’s coming for the title with or without the briefcase. Bálor attacks after Zayn tells him to earn a shot. GUNTHER jumps Bálor from behind, takes out both men and stares down the wrestlers in the ring.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton vows to win Money in the Bank again and take the Women’s World Title so she and Chelsea Green can both be world champions. Lash Legend interrupts, promising to win the briefcase and cash in on Green.
Danhausen scans GUNTHER with a detector as Cathy Kelley tries to question him. GUNTHER throws Danhausen into equipment cases and walks off.
Blake Monroe vs. Giulia
– Blake Monroe escapes a superplex and pins Giulia after she hits the turnbuckle face-first.
After the match, the referee checks on a still-semiconscious Giulia and calls for medical assistance.
A recap airs of Jaida Parker hitting Jacob Fatu with a car on RAW.
Backstage, Sami Zayn says Nick Aldis has barred him from Johnny Gargano’s match but insists Gargano can win without him. Gargano heads to the ring with Candice LeRae.
Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Johnny Gargano
– Kevin Owens pins Johnny Gargano after a Stunner while Randy Orton prevents Cody Rhodes from breaking up the pin.
End of show!