WWE SmackDown Results – 9/25/26 (United States Championship Steel Cage Match, Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches)

🔵 WWE SmackDown (Denver, CO) – Episode Summary

Trick Williams (c) w/ Lil Yachty vs. Baron Corbin: The show kicked off with an explosive Steel Cage match. Both wrestlers tried to gain the upper hand from the start, featuring intense action both inside the ring and against the cage walls.
The Chaos: Lil Yachty attempted ringside interference, which Corbin tried to shut down by slamming a door. Corbin attempted an End of Days, but Trick Williams countered brilliantly, delivering three consecutive Book Ends to pin Corbin and successfully defend his title.
Result: Trick Williams def. Baron Corbin to retain the United States Championship.

Nia Jax & Lash Legend: In an interview with Cathy Kelley, Lash Legend expressed full confidence that she will defeat Charlotte Flair and Giulia to win Money in the Bank.
Women’s Locker Room Chaos: WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green was visibly stressed about her title. Backstage tension flared up between Tiffany Stratton, Paige, and Nikki Bella, with Nikki giving Green a piece of her mind.
General Manager Office: Nick Aldis issued a strict warning to CM Punk and Kevin Owens, telling them not to sabotage the Money in the Bank qualifying matches due to their personal feud.

Charlotte Flair vs. Giulia vs. Lash Legend: This match was high-intensity from the beginning, with all three superstars delivering hard-hitting offense.
Key Spots: Aerial moves from Giulia and Charlotte Flair fired up the crowd. Giulia hit Flair with a butterfly superplex.
The Finish: Near the end of the match, Giulia hit Flair with the Arrivederci Knee and a Northern Lights Bomb. Before Giulia could secure the pin, Lash Legend pulled her away and hit her signature Lash Extension to steal the victory.
Result: Lash Legend def. Charlotte Flair and Giulia to qualify for Money in the Bank.

Johnny Gargano vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens: This was a high-stakes, action-packed match as all three superstars fought hard to secure their spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match.
Key Action: The competitors unleashed signature moves on one another. The lingering animosity between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens was fully visible in the ring, while Johnny Gargano kept the pace fast and exciting with his agile wrestling style.
The Climax & Finish: Amidst total chaos in the ring and Kevin Owens looking to dominate, background tensions (stemming from CM Punk’s interference) shifted the momentum. Capitalizing on the chaos, Cody Rhodes made a stunning comeback to secure the win and his qualification spot.
Result: Cody Rhodes def. Johnny Gargano and Kevin Owens to qualify for Money in the Bank.

Candice LeRae vs. Tatum Paxley vs. Tiffany Stratton: This was another crucial qualifier for the women’s division.
Key Action: Tiffany Stratton showcased her athletic dominance right from the start, while Candice LeRae adopted an aggressive, rule-breaking approach. Tatum Paxley put up a tough fight, nearly turning the tide on multiple occasions.
The Finish: In the closing moments, Tiffany Stratton utilized her high-flying offense, capitalizing on the open opportunity in the ring to secure the pinfall.
Result: Tiffany Stratton def. Candice LeRae and Tatum Paxley to qualify for the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

The Matchup: Giulia went head-to-head against Blake Monroe in this singles contest.
Action: Blake Monroe initially tried to overpower Giulia using physical strength, but Giulia quickly turned the tide with her striking power and technical prowess. Displaying rapid kicks and an aggressive offense, Giulia gave Blake no room to recover.