On Friday, October 2nd, WWE SmackDown took place at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The show was headlined by “The Prize Fighter” Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano, and “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes competing in a Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match.
The episode also featured “The Beautiful Madness” Giulia facing “The Glamour” Blake Monroe in a singles match, as well as a segment involving Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn, “The Young OG” Je’Von Evans, Penta, WWE United States Champion Trick Williams, Finn Bálor, and “The Ring General” GUNTHER.
Additionally, SmackDown showcased AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fénix and Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) battling The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) and “Absolute” Ricky Saints in a 6-Man Tag Team Match. Tiffany Stratton, Candice LeRae, and Tatum Paxley also faced off in a Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match, among other segments.
According to a report from Fightful Select, the producers for each segment and match of this episode were disclosed, and the episode was internally titled “Money in The Mountains.” The report noted that Giulia’s injury was written as part of the storyline, and the aftermath, where she headbutted Monroe, was initially planned for the main show instead of being a digital exclusive. Finally, Damian Priest’s vignette was filmed on Thursday.
You can check out the list of producers below:
– Petey Williams produced the Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match between Tiffany Stratton vs. Candice LeRae vs. Tatum Paxley.
– Nick Aldis produced the Chelsea Green, Paige and Nikki Bella backstage segment.
– Chris Park (Abyss) produced the 6-Man Tag Team Match between Rey Fenix and Fraxiom vs. Ricky Saints and The War Raiders.
– Nick Aldis produced the GUNTHER and Danhausen backstage segment.
– Chris Park (Abyss) produced the Sami Zayn, Je’Von Evans, Penta, Trick Williams, Finn Bálor and GUNTHER segment.
– Kenny Dykstra produced the singles match between Giulia vs. Blake Monroe as well as their backstage segment.
– Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode produced the Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match between “The Prize Fighter” Kevin Owens vs. Johnny Gargano vs. “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes.
