WWE SmackDown took place at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The show continued the build toward Money in the Bank.
Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano competed in a Money in the Bank qualifying match. Cody Rhodes also appeared on the show.
Candice LeRae, Tiffany Stratton, and Tatum Paxley competed in another qualifying match. Blake Monroe was also scheduled to make her SmackDown in-ring debut against Giulia.
WWE SmackDown Highlights
Candice LeRae vs Tatum Paxley vs Tiffany Stratton (Money in the Bank Qualifying Match)
Candice LeRae, Tatum Paxley and Tiffany Stratton competed in a Money in the Bank qualifying match. LeRae attacked both opponents early, but Stratton and Paxley quickly fought back. Paxley later controlled the match with elbows, dropkicks and a German suplex. Stratton answered with a handspring double Stunner and Alabama Slam. Paxley hit the Cemetery Drive on Stratton, but LeRae tried to steal the pin and Paxley broke it up. LeRae and Paxley then battled on the top rope. Paxley hit a 450 Splash before Stratton climbed to the top. Stratton landed the Prettiest Moonsault Ever on LeRae and scored the pinfall. She qualified for the Money in the Bank ladder match.
Fraxion & Rey Fenix vs “Absolute” Ricky Saints & War Raiders
Fraxion and Rey Fenix faced Ricky Saints and the War Raiders. Erik and Ivar attacked Nathan Frazer early, but Frazer escaped and tagged Axiom. Fraxiom used quick teamwork before diving onto both Raiders. Rey Fenix then entered and tried a dive but landed awkwardly on the apron. After the break, Saints and Erik kept Axiom isolated. Fenix eventually tagged in and attacked both Raiders, hitting a Goodbye Amigo on Erik. Fenix then hit a Death Valley Driver on Saints and prepared for a frog splash, but Erik broke up the pin. The match broke down before Fenix battled Saints and the Raiders. Saints finally hit Roshambo on Fenix to win.
Sami Zayn Demands Respect as WWE Champion
Sami Zayn opened the segment by demanding more respect as WWE Champion. He said Cody Rhodes, CM Punk and Kevin Owens had all failed to beat him when the title was at stake. Je’Von Evans interrupted and said he was coming for the championship after Money in the Bank. Penta el Zero M then said he would beat Evans and become Mr. Money in the Bank. Trick Williams joined them and challenged Zayn, saying he would win the briefcase and eventually beat him again. Zayn argued that none of them had overcome what he had. Finn Balor then attacked Zayn, but GUNTHER attacked Balor and threw both men into ladders on the stage.
Blake Monroe vs Giulia
Blake Monroe faced Giulia in a hard-hitting match. Both women exchanged elbows early, with Monroe taking control using a headlock, grounded punches and attacks in the corner. She followed with a handspring Frankensteiner and dropkick before sending Giulia into the apron. After the break, Giulia fought back with body blows, a corner elbow and missile dropkick. Monroe answered with a Sling Blade and Saito suplex. Giulia hit Arrivederci and then a Curb Stomp, but Monroe kicked out. The fight continued in the corner, where Monroe caught Giulia off guard after knocking her into the turnbuckles. Monroe then covered Giulia with a lateral press to score the pinfall victory.
Cody Rhodes vs Johnny Gargano vs Kevin Owens (Money in the Bank Qualifying Match)
Cody Rhodes, Johnny Gargano and Kevin Owens battled in a Money in the Bank qualifying match. The three men traded control early, with Gargano hitting a suicide dive before the break. Afterward, Owens brought a table into play while Cody and Gargano exchanged several big moves. Gargano hit a sunset flip powerbomb on Cody, while Owens added a senton. Cody later stopped the referee from counting Owens’ pin. The action continued until Randy Orton pulled the referee from the ring, distracting Cody. Gargano hit a suicide dive on Cody, but Owens survived a One Final Beat. Owens then hit a pop-up powerbomb on Gargano. Orton stopped Cody from breaking the pin, allowing Owens to qualify.
FAQs
Q. Who qualified for the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match?
A. Tiffany Stratton qualified after defeating Candice LeRae and Tatum Paxley.
Q. Who attacked Sami Zayn during his WWE Championship segment?
A. Finn Balor attacked Sami Zayn.
Q. Who won the match between Blake Monroe and Giulia?
A. Blake Monroe defeated Giulia.
Q. Who qualified for the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match?
A. Kevin Owens qualified by defeating Cody Rhodes and Johnny Gargano.
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