WWE SmackDown took place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The show continued the build toward Money in the Bank. Trick Williams defended the WWE United States Championship against Baron Corbin in a steel cage match.
CM Punk, Finn Balor, and GUNTHER competed in a Money in the Bank qualifier. Charlotte Flair, Giulia, and Lash Legend also competed in another qualifier. Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton, and Paige faced Fatal Influence in a trios match.
WWE SmackDown Highlights
Baron Corbin vs. Trick Williams (c) (WWE Men’s United States Championship Steel Cage Match)
Trick Williams defended the WWE Men’s United States Championship against Baron Corbin in a steel cage match. Williams started fast, but Corbin soon gained control by throwing him into the cage and targeting his neck. After the break, both men fought near the top of the cage before Corbin hit a superplex.
Williams later hit Cyclone Kill, but Corbin kicked out. Corbin answered with a chokeslam and tried to escape through the door, but Little Yachty stopped him. Corbin survived Trickshot and hit Deep Six for a near fall. Williams then took control and hit three Book Ends in a row. The third Book End gave Williams the pinfall victory, allowing him to retain the United States Championship.
Charlotte Flair vs Giulia vs Lash Legend (Money in the Bank Qualifying Match)
Charlotte Flair, Giulia and Lash Legend battled for a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match. Legend used her power early, while Flair and Giulia traded quick attacks. Giulia later locked Legend in a guillotine, but Lash powered out and hit a delayed vertical suplex. Flair then hit a cannonball senton before the match went to break.
After returning, the three women exchanged several big moves, including a Tower of Doom. Flair later hit a moonsault on both opponents and applied the Figure Four to Legend, but Giulia broke it up with an axe kick. Giulia hit Arrivederci and a Northern Lights Bomb, but Legend stopped her. Lash then hit the Lash Extension on Giulia to win and qualify for Money in the Bank.
Randy Orton Challenges Cody Rhodes’ Morals
Randy Orton sat down with Michael Cole to discuss Cody Rhodes and their ongoing issues. Orton said Rhodes had already compromised himself despite claiming otherwise. He pointed to the many changes Rhodes has made throughout his career and said change had always been part of his journey.
Orton then said he was different because he had always remained himself and would do whatever was needed to win world titles. He believes their paths will eventually cross again, leaving Rhodes with a choice. Orton said if Cody attacks him, he compromises himself, but if he does not, his career has peaked. Orton asked Cole if Cody would attack him. Cole answered no, and Orton ended the interview.
Sami Zayn Vows to Defend WWE Title
Sami Zayn was interviewed backstage about his WWE Championship reign. Zayn said he wants to remain champion and believes his title run can show that people can succeed while staying true to themselves. He also mentioned Nick Aldis trying to use Kevin Owens against him last week.
Finn Balor then interrupted and said people are coming after Zayn because of the way he treated them on his way to the top. Balor said he was coming for Zayn and his title. Zayn then approached Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae for help. He told Gargano he secured both of them Money in the Bank qualifying matches. Zayn suggested Gargano could win the briefcase and get his title match. Gargano agreed to have Zayn’s back.
Chelsea Green, Paige, & Tiffany Stratton vs Fatal Influence
Chelsea Green, Paige and Tiffany Stratton faced Fatal Influence in a six-woman tag match. Paige and Fallon Henley started before Lainey Reid entered and Fatal Influence took control. Paige later hit Henley with a German suplex and snap suplex before attempting the Paige Turner. Henley broke up the pin. The match then spilled outside, with Stratton saving her teammates with a plancha. Jacy Jayne hit a cannonball off the apron, while Nikki Bella distracted Paige. Jayne then returned to the ring and hit Paige with a rolling elbow to secure the pinfall.
CM Punk vs Finn Balor vs GUNTHER (Money in the Bank Qualifying Match)
Cody Rhodes addressed Randy Orton before saying he would kick Orton’s head off his shoulders. However, he could not promise Orton would be the only one. CM Punk then made his entrance and shared a moment with Cody before the main event. Punk faced Finn Balor and GUNTHER in a Money in the Bank qualifier.
GUNTHER controlled much of the match, while Punk and Balor also worked together at times. Balor hit the Coup de Grace on GUNTHER, but Punk later hit GUNTHER with the Go to Sleep. GUNTHER attacked Punk, but Punk survived. Balor hit another Coup de Grace, allowing Punk to pin GUNTHER and qualify.
FAQs
Q. Who did Trick Williams defend the US Championship against?
A. WIlliams defended it against Baron Corbin.
Q. Who qualified for Money in the Bank from the women’s match?
A. Lash Legend qualified for the match.
Q. Who did Randy Orton discuss during his interview?
A. Orton discussed Cody Rhodes and their ongoing issues.
Q. Who qualified from the CM Punk vs Finn Balor vs GUNTHER match?
A. CM Punk qualified for Money in the Bank.
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