Sami Zayn wins Undisputed WWE Championship in Mexico City. Image via: WWE
WWE SmackDown delivered a busy night of action on October 2, 2026, from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Tiffany Stratton defeated Tatum Paxley and Candice LeRae in a Triple Threat Match to secure the final spot in the 2026 Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Paxley later delivered a huge 450 Splash to LeRae. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Tiffany Stratton secured her place in the women’s Money in the Bank match, while Kevin Owens won the final men’s qualifying bout. Rhodes appeared to have the match won after hitting the Cross Rhodes on Owens.
Zayn spoke about his championship journey and said he does not receive the same respect as other WWE champions. With Money in the Bank just eight days away, the final qualifying matches for the men’s and women’s ladder matches took centre stage. The show featured several major developments beyond the qualifiers. Blake Monroe also defeated Giulia, while Sami Zayn faced a major confrontation involving several Money in the Bank contenders. Stratton and Paxley briefly worked together before their partnership broke down. LeRae took advantage of their disagreement and attacked both women. The match featured several impressive moments. Stratton hit a double handspring stunner and an Alabama Slam on LeRae. Stratton answered with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever. She hit the move on both opponents before pinning LeRae to win the match. Kevin Owens defeated Cody Rhodes and Johnny Gargano in another Triple Threat Match to earn the final spot in the men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. The match quickly became chaotic. Rhodes, Owens and Gargano all had several chances to win. Candice LeRae became involved at ringside when Gargano was battling Rhodes and Owens. Rhodes later sent Gargano through a table. However, Randy Orton pulled the referee out of the ring. Rhodes then attacked Orton outside the ring. Owens hit Gargano with a powerbomb and scored the victory While Rhodes was prevented from returning. Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn also had a major segment on SmackDown. Je’Von Evans interrupted him and made it clear that he wants to challenge for the title. Penta and Trick Williams then joined the confrontation. Williams claimed he was the man who looked, talked and smelled like Money in the Bank. Zayn responded by questioning whether the contenders could handle the pressure that comes with losing. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Finn Bálor then appeared and reminded Zayn that he was coming for the championship. GUNTHER also entered the situation. He attacked Bálor before turning his attention to Zayn. The segment ended with several potential threats surrounding the Undisputed WWE Champion. Blake Monroe defeated Giulia in their long-awaited singles match. The rivalry had already featured several confrontations backstage and on the entrance ramp. This time, the two finally met inside the ring. Monroe eventually sent Giulia face-first into the ring post before pinning her for the victory. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.