WWE SmackDown (October 2, 2026) – MITB qualifying matches; Cody Rhodes & Tiffany Stratton in action & more set for next week
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The 9/25 SmackDown crowned two more MITB qualifiers.
The road to Money in the Bank rolled on with a stacked go-home stretch on the September 25 edition of Friday Night SmackDown in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Trick Williams opened the show by retaining his United States Championship over Baron Corbin in a Steel Cage match, keeping his Money in the Bank spot secure in the process.
Lash Legend edged out Charlotte Flair and Giulia to claim the final women’s qualifying spot, while CM Punk capitalized on a Finn Balor–GUNTHER exchange to steal the men’s Triple Threat qualifier and book his own ticket to New Orleans.
The final WWE MITB Qualifiers will close out the field next week
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The Money in the Bank 2026 field will be completed next week with the sixth and final qualifying match on each side. In the men’s qualifier, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano will collide for the last spot in the Ladder Match.
Meanwhile, Tiffany Stratton, Tatum Paxley and Candice LeRae will battle in the women’s MITB Qualifying match for the final ticket to New Orleans.
The October 2 edition of WWE SmackDown will emanate live from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano, Tiffany Stratton, Tatum Paxley and Candice LeRae are listed as featured superstars for next week’s show, with Giulia and Blake Monroe also confirmed for in-ring action.
Announced for WWE SmackDown next week (October 2, 2026)
- Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens vs Johnny Gargano – Men’s MITB Qualifying match
- Tiffany Stratton vs Tatum Paxley vs Candice LeRae – Women’s MITB Qualifying match
- Giulia vs Blake Monroe
- Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano, Tiffany Stratton, Tatum Paxley & Candice LeRae are listed as featured superstars
When and where will WWE SmackDown take place next week?
The October 2 edition of Friday Night SmackDown will air live from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
When and where will Money in the Bank 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition of Money in the Bank is set for October 10, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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