Two Final Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches Confirmed for SmackDown on October 2, 2026

September 25, 2026

The two final triple threat qualifiers are official for Money in the Bank!

And WWE fans are in for a treat next week on SmackDown: it’s high-caliber action. On the women’s side, Tatum Paxley, Tiffany Stratton and Candice LeRae will battle it out to earn the ticket, while on the men’s side, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano also covet a spot in the ladder match in New Orleans.

During the show, Sami Zayn clarified that it was he who asked Nick Aldis to include Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae in these matches. Does that make them favorites to win these qualifying bouts given the fan fervor behind the pair? Will they qualify? We will have the answer next week…

Zachary Mitchell

Zachary Mitchell

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