4 Ups & 2 Downs From WWE SmackDown (2 Oct - Results & Review)
WWE's Money In The Bank mayhem takes centre stage on a fun episode of SmackDown.
Both Money In The Bank ladder match fields are now complete following a fun episode of SmackDown in Denver.
The air might've been thin, but WWE is thick with fresh talent looking to make an impact. For proof, just look at who's in both bouts: Bron Breakker, Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, Penta, Kevin Owens and CM Punk make up the men's side. Of those, only the latter duo feel like established veterans. On the women's end, we've got: Sol Ruca, Roxanne Perez, Lash Legend, Tiffany Stratton, Lola Vice and Jacy Jayne.
Triple H booked the final Triple Threat qualifiers on the blue brand this week, but that wasn't all 'The Game' had in store. Blake Monroe also finally took her in-ring bow on the main roster (in a proper, fleshed out match), and there was even time for AAA Cruiserweight Champion and high flyer extraordinaire Rey Fenix to continue his beef with Ricky Saints. That's been a largely .com exclusive affair, but things clicked in Colorado.
Randy Orton was in the house to come through on his promise to make Cody's life a living hell too, and it seems like those lads are set for a blowoff grudge bout come MITB. Or, if WWE fancies holding off on that and putting full focus on the ladder chaos, then they could keep Orton vs. Rhodes back until November's Crown Jewel.
This was a tidy evening's work for the creative team, if nothing else. Sometimes, all you need is a serviceable episode storyline-wise with a few cracking matches.