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WWE SmackDown delivered four featured matches, with the final Money in the Bank qualifying spots decided and several rivalries intensifying ahead of the October 10 premium live event. 1. Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier
Winner: Tiffany Stratton
Tiffany Stratton vs. Candice LeRae vs. Tatum Paxley
Stratton secured the final women’s Money in the Bank ladder match position in a competitive triple-threat encounter.
Paxley connected with a 450 splash, but Stratton followed up with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to pin LeRae and earn her place in the ladder match.
2. Blake Monroe vs. Giulia
Winner: Blake Monroe
After months of tension and interrupted match setups, Monroe finally made her in-ring SmackDown debut against Giulia.
Monroe emerged victorious, giving her main-roster run a significant milestone and bringing their long-running conflict into the ring.
3. Six-Man Tag Team Match
Winners: Ricky Saints and The War Raiders
Ricky Saints and The War Raiders vs. Rey Fenix and Fraxiom
Saints teamed with Erik and Ivar to defeat Rey Fenix, Nathan Frazer and Axiom.
The result gave Saints and the War Raiders momentum in a match featuring competitors from different corners of WWE’s tag team and cruiserweight divisions.
The main event featured three competitors fighting for the last available men’s Money in the Bank ladder match position.
The action included ringside brawling, steel steps, a table spot involving Gargano, and several near-falls. Candice LeRae attempted to assist her husband, Johnny, but became involved in the chaotic ringside action.
Owens ultimately prevailed, securing his place in the ladder match and keeping another route toward a championship opportunity open.
Major Storyline Developments
Sami Zayn demands respect
Zayn delivered a passionate promo defending his position as champion.
His segment took a physical turn when Finn Bálor and GUNTHER attacked him, adding another layer to the championship storyline.
Trick Williams makes his presence felt
Williams asserted himself during backstage confrontations involving Je’Von Evans and Penta El Zero M, keeping attention on the developing rivalries surrounding the United States Championship picture.
Paige and Nikki Bella Clash
Their backstage confrontation added tension to the women’s division, while Nikki Bella continued pursuing a championship opportunity.
Money in the Bank — October 10
The final qualifying matches established the remaining places in the ladder matches.
Women’s division: Tiffany Stratton qualified by defeating Candice LeRae and Tatum Paxley.
Men’s division: Kevin Owens qualified by defeating Cody Rhodes and Johnny Gargano.
Both victories raise the stakes for the upcoming ladder matches, where competitors will battle for a contract guaranteeing a future championship opportunity.
Final Analysis
The October 2 edition of SmackDown centered on qualification, momentum and developing rivalries. Stratton and Rhodes earned their places in the Money in the Bank ladder matches, Blake Monroe finally picked up a main-roster debut victory, and the six-man tag team contest provided additional action.
The confrontation involving Sami Zayn, Finn Bálor and GUNTHER also gave the championship picture fresh tension.
With Money in the Bank approaching on October 10, the blue brand has established several storylines that can carry directly into the event.
