WWE SmackDown Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights After Money in the Bank 2026

We're still dealing with the fallout from the Money in the Bank PLE, but as of now, WWE is still preparing for Crown Jewel on November 7.

Here's a look at what WWE advertised for Friday's show:

• Rey Fenix vs. Ricky Saints (AAA Cruiserweight Championship)
• Damian Priest vs. R-Truth
• Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton meet
• Paige vs. Nikki Bella

Let's take a look at everything that happened on this week's SmackDown.

Ride or Die With the Last Real Good Guy

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This week's show opened with Sami Zayn coming out with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae. Zayn began by asking the crowd who came to be ride or die for the last real good guy. The crowd did not seem to react much.

He said Penta should probably focus on Reigns with his Money in the Bank briefcase before Trick Williams' music interrupted him. The United States champion said every time Zayn sees him, he is reminded of how the crowd turned on him.

Zayn told him that he headbutted Williams the last time they saw each other because he was trying to teach him something, not disrespect him. He told Trick he doesn't have what it takes to be the WWE champion.

Trick dared him to take a swing, but before anything could happen, Gargano grabbed the mic and yelled at Williams. This led to Williams calling for a ref to kick off the first match of the night.

This is one of those segments that tried to stretch something simple out for way too long. This could have been wrapped up in five minutes. Everyone did their job, but there is only so much you can do when you have very little material.

Grade: C+