WWE SmackDown Live Updates, Results and Highlights After Money in the Bank 2026

The rivalry between the former partners and friends continued Friday, with Bella jumping Paige at the opening bell and tossing her into the ring steps.

The former NXT women's champion responded by sending Bella into the guardrail.

The Hall of Famer turned the tide on her opponent and seized control entering the break, one step closer to a WWE Women's Championship opportunity.

Commercial break.

Backstage, SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis informed Blake Monroe that she will square off with Giulia in a Street Fight on next week's show.

Chelsea Green arrived and brought up her interaction with the Judgment Day from Monday night until Nikki Bella interrupted.

After calling herself the "young, hotter version" of the Hall of Famer, she challenged her to a match next week. Bella claimed she would be busy with "Hall of Famer things," so it would have to wait two weeks.

Paige entered the arena for her match with Bella as the show headed to break.

After Gargano dominated throughout the commercial break by targeting his lower body, Williams fought back into the match with a furious comeback.

He dropped Gargano with a flapjack and teed off on him in the corner while Zayn mocked him on commentary.

Williams rocked Gargano with a big boot and added a modified Death Valley Driver for a near-fall.

Gargano recovered and teased a Helluva Kick, an ode to Zayn, but Williams moved out of the way. When he slingshotted back through the ropes, the babyface caught him with a big knee to the face. The Book End followed for the win.

WINNER: TRICK WILLIAMS

A good, competitive match that was better than the crowd's reaction would indicate, it gave Williams a big victory while keeping his ongoing rivalry with Zayn alive and strong.

A solid way to kick off the first quarter of this show.

Zayn joined Vic Joseph and Corey Graves on commentary for the contest, watching as Williams felt the early effects of Gargano's targeting of his left knee.

Williams fended off his fellow former NXT champion, and when the action spilled to the floor, he sent Gargano face-first into the announce table. LeRae provided a distraction, allowing her husband to deliver a dragon screw leg whip before sending Williams over the commentary table.

The heel basked in Zayn's applause, entering the timeout.

Commercial break.

"This is personal. Every single time you see Trick Williams, you see the people turning on you. Every time you see Trick Williams, you see WrestleMania," the United States Champion said as he stood across the ring from his long-time foe.

He vowed to kick Zayn's ass, to which the top dog on SmackDown said he would not be disrespected. "You tried to turn everything into a joke because that's all you are," the heel said.

After claiming Williams needed to learn how to survive in the jungle. He did, and look where he is compared to where the former NFL star is.

"Take a swing and see what happens to you," Williams threatened.

Gargano jumped in between the rivals and addressed Trick.

"You've been handed things we've had to fight for," Johnny Wrestling said.

A verbal exchange led to an impromptu match-up between Williams and Gargano to kick off the in-ring portion of the show.

Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn kicked off the show, flanked by Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae.

Zayn took a victory lap, overly happy about the failures of CM Punk, Kevin Owen, Trick Williams, and Je'Von Evans to win Money in the Bank on Saturday night in New Orleans.

The Last Real Good Guy told Penta to stay focused on Roman Reigns and claimed to understand his personal vendetta against The OTC, which he will address face-to-face with the World Heavyweight Champion on Monday's Raw.

A familiar foe interrupted.

Earlier today, Cody Rhodes arrived at the arena ahead of his face-to-face with Randy Orton.

Elsewhere, R-Truth and Damian Priest both entered the building, hours before the former tag team champions clash in a grudge match.

Finally, new Women's Tag Team Champions Tatum Paxley and Alexa Bliss arrived before a grand title celebration later in the broadcast.