WWE Tag Team Champions Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga of MFT make their entrance during SmackDown at Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, on October 9, 2026. (Photo by Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images)
WWE SmackDown took place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The show featured fallout from Money in the Bank.
Damian Priest faced his former tag team partner Ron “The Truth” Killings. Priest wanted to prove himself after their partnership ended.
Nikki Bella also faced Paige. The winner earned a chance to challenge Chelsea Green for the WWE Women’s Championship.
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Sami Zayn and Trick Williams Escalate Rivalry on WWE SmackDown
Sami Zayn appeared with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae. He criticised the wrestlers who failed to win Money in the Bank and congratulated Penta. Zayn also announced plans to address his upcoming champion-versus-champion match against Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel on Monday. Trick Williams interrupted and accused Sami of taking their rivalry personally. Sami said Trick lacked the skills needed to succeed at the highest level. Trick challenged him to fight, but Gargano stepped in to defend Sami and Candice. He accused Trick of disrespecting them and accepting opportunities too easily. Trick challenged Gargano to a match, and Johnny accepted.
Johnny Gargano vs Trick Williams
Trick Williams defeated Johnny Gargano by pinfall with a Book End. Sami Zayn joined the commentary team during the match. Gargano targeted Trick’s injured knee early and used a dragon screw before hitting a suicide dive over the announce desk. After the commercial break, Trick fought back with leg lariats, a flapjack, and a Trick Slap. Gargano answered with an enzuigiri, Cyclone Kill, and Michinoku Driver, but Trick kicked out. Candice LeRae later distracted Trick, allowing Gargano to score a near-fall. Gargano attempted a Superman Spear, but Trick countered with a Trick Shot before finishing him with the Book End.
Nikki Bella vs Paige
Paige defeated Nikki Bella by pinfall after using a folding press and placing her foot on the ropes. Bella started strongly with a Lou Thesz Press and mounted punches before throwing Paige outside and attacking her near the barricade. Paige fought back with a superkick and trapped Bella in the ring skirt, landing several elbows. After the break, Paige connected with lariats, a fisherman suplex, and a German suplex. Bella responded with an STF and a modified bow-and-arrow hold, but Paige reached the ropes. Both wrestlers traded near-falls before Paige secured the victory with help from the ropes.
Damian Priest vs Ron “the Truth” Killings
Damian Priest dominated Ron “The Truth” Killings early, using a kneeling surfboard hold and a reverse STO. Killings fought back with a missile dropkick but struggled to continue. Referee Darryl Sharma checked on him and stopped the match, resulting in a no-contest. Priest grabbed a chair after the match, but Fraxiom arrived to make the save. Priest dropped the chair and left the ring.
Later, GUNTHER defended his attack on Danhausen while speaking to Nick Aldis. Danhausen appeared wearing a neck brace and sling, saying he would not be cleared until at least Halloween. GUNTHER promised to make the occasion special.
Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley Celebrate
Newly crowned WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley celebrated their victory. Bliss praised Charlotte Flair for giving up her championship opportunity to support her friends. Paxley thanked Charlotte and promised her a special gift when she returned. Fatal Influence interrupted their celebration, with Jacy Jayne mocking their friendship. Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid also questioned Charlotte’s loyalty and claimed the champions would return to her shadow. Paxley challenged Fatal Influence to try and win back the titles. Henley and Reid attacked the champions, but Bliss and Paxley fought back. The champions cleared the ring before Fatal Influence could strike again.
Rey Fenix (c) vs “Absolute” Ricky Saints (AAA Cruiserweight Championship)
Rey Fenix retained the AAA Cruiserweight Championship after defeating Ricky Saints by disqualification. Fenix started strongly with a tijeras and lucha arm drag before sending Saints to the floor. Saints fought back with a lariat and targeted the champion in the corner. After the break, Fenix hit a handspring Ace Crusher and frog splash for near-falls. He later connected with an avalanche Frankensteiner and prepared for another attack. Saints shoved referee Charles Robinson into the ropes, disrupting the count after hitting Roshambo. Robinson refused to count, then called for the disqualification. Saints attacked Fenix afterward and hit another Roshambo.
Baron Corbin vs “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes demanded a face-to-face meeting but was interrupted by Baron Corbin. Corbin criticised Cody for relying on friends and lacking the killer instinct. Rhodes attacked him, then requested a referee to start their match. After the break, Corbin hit Deep Six, but Cody fought back with a powerslam, jabs, and a Bionic Elbow. Randy Orton then attacked Cody, causing a disqualification. Orton tried to punt Rhodes, but Cody countered with a Cody Cutter. Corbin later attacked Cody, but Rhodes hit an Avalanche Cody Cutter.
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