India, Oct. 10 -- The October 9 episode of WWE SmackDown served as the final stop before Money in the Bank 2026, with the Blue Brand bringing its final preparations to Lafayette, Louisiana. With the premium live event scheduled for the following night in New Orleans, the show brought together all 12 ladder-match participants, setting the stage for a tense build-up to one of WWE's major annual events. The winners of the men's and women's Money in the Bank matches will earn a contract that gives them an opportunity to challenge for a world championship at a time of their choosing.

Last week, Tiffany Stratton and Kevin Owens secured their places in the respective ladder matches by winning triple-threat qualifiers. This week's show also feat...