WWE SmackDown brought high drama and explosive action to Knoxville, Tennessee, as the final Money in the Bank qualifying matches from the blue brand unfolded. But it was the heated confrontation between Cody Rhodes and John Cena that dominated the night and left fans buzzing heading into the upcoming pay-per-view.
The show opened with hometown hero Bianca Belair receiving a thunderous ovation. But the celebration was cut short when Naomi confronted her in the ring, accusing Belair of neglect and even jokingly saying she broke into her house. Things escalated quickly, and before the situation could erupt, Jade Cargill stormed the ring setting the stage for the night’s first match.
Triple Threat Women's Money in the Bank Qualifier
Naomi vs. Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax
Winner: Naomi
An explosive showdown between three powerhouses. The ending saw Nia Jax attempting to finish the match with a devastating Annihilator. She landed it on Cargill, but Naomi slipped away just in time and rolled up Jax for the surprise win punching her ticket to Money in the Bank.
Triple Threat Men's Money in the Bank Qualifier
Andrade El Idolo vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Carmelo Hayes
Winner: Andrade El Idolo
In one of the night’s most thrilling matches, the three rising stars tore the house down in a ‘This is Awesome’ clash. The action spilled everywhere, including a ringside brawl involving Solo Sikoa, J.C. Matteo, and Jimmy Uso. Amid the chaos, Andrade seized his moment, taking out Hayes for the win and earning a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match.
In a highly anticipated segment to close the show, Cody Rhodes returned to address the WWE Universe. Reflecting on his WrestleMania 41 loss to John Cena, Rhodes vowed to rewrite his story this time with the briefcase in hand. The crowd erupted when Rhodes introduced his tag team partner for Money in the Bank: Jey Uso.
As the "YEETs" echoed through the arena, John Cena interrupted with his trademark fire, delivering verbal shots at both Rhodes and Uso. But the tension reached a boiling point when Cena introduced his own surprise partner for the ladder match Logan Paul. The standoff quickly descended into a full-blown brawl, with Rhodes and Uso standing tall to close out the show.
Other results
J.C. Matteo def. R-Truth
Los Garza def. Rey Fenix & Je’Von Evans
Zelina Vega def. Alba Fyre
