Xavier Woods guests on commentary for the next match in the first half of the match, and Kofi Kingston replaces him in the second half.
The Miz beats Big E after Sheamus and Cesaro run in to attack Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, distracting Big E so that The Miz can hit him with the Skull Crushing Finale.
Big Cass is seen on crutches backstage, proving that he is not medically cleared.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Daniel Bryan, who says his second chance means everything to him as nobody knows more about second chance than him. He proved to Big Cass that if you kick the hornet's nest, you're going to get stung. As for tonight's match, he knows that Jeff Hardy is a great wrestler, but he loves a good challenge and he will make him tap out so he can qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Before the next match, Billie Kay says Aiden English's singing was nice, but Peyton Royce says they're twice as nice and that this moment calls for a duet. Before the next match, Billie Kay says Aiden English's singing was nice, but Peyton Royce says they're twice as nice and that this moment calls for a duet. Peyton then says that when they win at Money In The Bank, SmackDown Live will become IIconic. When the match starts, Aiden English counters with a "Lana Day" sign. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce tak exception to this and slap Aiden, and Lana gets behind then and slaps Peyton before throwing her into the barricade, starting the match proper. One kick and one facebuster later, Lana pins Billie Kay in the center of the ring to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
We hear from Zelina Vega, who says that for years, Andrade "Cien" Almas has made his name travelling across the world and has always gotten the best wine, food and competition. When he came to SmackDown Live, however, he got less than the best. Zelina says Almas is the future of SmackDown Live, and that if he does not get what he deserves, then they will take it.
Andrade "Cien" Almas beats an unnamed competitor.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Carmella, who is wearing an Asuka mask. Carmella says Dasha is a hater waiting for her to slip and fall like everyone else, and that she is not afraid of Asuka. She then says that the Asuka myth has been shattered by Charlotte Flair, and that she is twice as good as Asuka after beating Charlotte twice. She says she can see through Asuka, and says Asuka should be afraid of her. At Money In The Bank, she will moonwalk all over Asuka and prove she is money.
Renee Young is in the ring. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is introduced first, followed by "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura. Styles asks for the stipulation for his and Nakamura's match. Nakamura tells Styles to watch the TitanTron and remember to see what the stipulation is. Styles says he will never be hit with a low blow again, but Nakamura tells him he will not only beat him, but dishonor him, and he will never recover. Styles says he will never be hit with a low blow again, but Nakamura tells him he will not only beat him, but dishonor him, and he will never recover. Styles is amused by the situation, and jokes that Nakamura was always the king of "soft style." Nakamura says he has the upper hand and that Styles jokes around because he is afraid. After saying that all he wants to do is knee him in the face, Styles says he does not care what the stipulation is as Nakamura can never beat him when it matters, anyway. He then says Nakamura is not the Nakamura everyone wanted on SmackDown Live. After Styles says that Nakamura will never be on an even playing field with no matter what stipulation Nakamura picks, Nakamura goes for a cheap shot only to get blocked. This starts a wild brawl that spills into the crowd, which ends with Nakamura stopping a springboard move off the barricade with a steel chair. Nakamura then counts to ten. Styles gets up, then Nakamura slams him into the commentary table before hitting the Kinshasa before counting again, this time to ten. Nakamura then spells it out for everyone and says the WWE Championship match will be a Last Man Standing Match.
Before the next match, Gallows & Anderson tell The Usos that they blew their shot against The Bludgeon Brothers, and that it will be them winning the SmackDown tag team titles. Suddenly, The Usos take the microphone and tell them they are on their turf. Anderson then says that instead of seeing any wardens in the Uso Penitentiary, he and Gallows see a couple of nerds. This starts the next match.
Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to become #1 contenders to the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships at Money In The Bank.
Naomi beats Sonya Deville to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after ducking a flying knee and rolling Deville up.
Backstage, Jeff Hardy is interviewed by Renee Young. Jeff is excited to have a chance to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match due to what he can do with ladders. As for tonight, he is excited to face Daniel Bryan and he is ready to take flight.
Samoa Joe guests on commentary for the next match.
Next week: The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. Sheamus, Cesaro and The Miz!
Daniel Bryan beats Jeff Hardy with a leg hook. After the match, Samoa Joe screams at Daniel Bryan and tells him that next week, he faces him. Backstage, Renee Young interviews Samoa Joe, who says that next week, Daniel Bryan goes to sleep.
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