WWE SmackDown Results (10/9/26): Shocking Title Change Before Money in the Bank

CM Punk | WWEFriday night's episode of WWE SmackDown took place at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Friday night's episode of WWE SmackDown took place at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Last week's episode featured Tiffany Stratton and Kevin Owens both winning their triple threat matches to qualify for their respective Money in the Bank ladder matches taking place tomorrow night in New Orleans. Blake Monroe also made her long-awaited main roster in-ring debut with a victory over Giulia.

Last week's episode featured Tiffany Stratton and Kevin Owens both winning their triple threat matches to qualify for their respective Money in the Bank ladder matches taking place tomorrow night in New Orleans. Blake Monroe also made her long-awaited main roster in-ring debut with a victory over Giulia.

The October 9 edition of the Blue Brand was the go-home episode for tomorrow night's Money in the Bank premium live event. All 12 competitors were under one roof, creating a powder keg of epic proportions ahead of one of WWE's most anticipated events of the year. We also got a shocking title change when Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley defeated Fatal Influence to win the Women's Tag Team Titles for the first time.

The October 9 edition of the Blue Brand was the go-home episode for tomorrow night's Money in the Bank premium live event. All 12 competitors were under one roof, creating a powder keg of epic proportions ahead of one of WWE's most anticipated events of the year. We also got a shocking title change when Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley defeated Fatal Influence to win the Women's Tag Team Titles for the first time.

You can check out the complete results from tonight's episode below.

You can check out the complete results from tonight's episode below.

This week's episode kicked off with Adam Pearce arguing with Nick Aldis in his office about booking Raw talent on tonight's show. Before anything can be settled, they're interrupted by Trick Williams, followed by Bron Breakker. Pearce ups Aldis by booking a match between Williams and Breakker for the main event. Aldis isn't thrilled, but when Pearce said it's because his guy can't win, he makes the match, it is official.

This week's episode kicked off with Adam Pearce arguing with Nick Aldis in his office about booking Raw talent on tonight's show. Before anything can be settled, they're interrupted by Trick Williams, followed by Bron Breakker. Pearce ups Aldis by booking a match between Williams and Breakker for the main event. Aldis isn't thrilled, but when Pearce said it's because his guy can't win, he makes the match, it is official.

WOW! 🤩@_trickwilliams and @bronbreakkerwwe will battle in our MAIN EVENT tonight on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/Oel7pXsyRK

Things shifted to the arena as CM Punk came out to the ring to speak to the WWE Universe. Multiple ladders were already set up in the ring to hype tomorrow's Money in the Bank premium live event. Punk talked about how he's already won Money in the Bank twice over 15 years ago, but now he wants to win it for a third time. Punk put over his opponents in tomorrow's match, except for KO.

Things shifted to the arena as CM Punk came out to the ring to speak to the WWE Universe. Multiple ladders were already set up in the ring to hype tomorrow's Money in the Bank premium live event. Punk talked about how he's already won Money in the Bank twice over 15 years ago, but now he wants to win it for a third time. Punk put over his opponents in tomorrow's match, except for KO.

This brought out Kevin Owens with a microphone in hand and reminded Punk he won't be able to downplay him in the ring tomorrow night. Owens said that making sure Punk doesn't get the briefcase tomorrow is just as important to him as winning. Punk said KO is already making excuses and doesn't believe in himself.

This brought out Kevin Owens with a microphone in hand and reminded Punk he won't be able to downplay him in the ring tomorrow night. Owens said that making sure Punk doesn't get the briefcase tomorrow is just as important to him as winning. Punk said KO is already making excuses and doesn't believe in himself.

Now THIS is a staredown! 👀@CMPunk | @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/CoWSOrPXAn

Owens climbed the ladder to look Punk in the eyes and tell him he'd make sure Punk didn't walk out of New Orleans tomorrow, and that he'd be the one to grab the briefcase and cash in on Sami Zayn. Which, of course, brought out Sami Zayn, who climbed the short ladder between them and complained about being on it, even though he's the one who chose to climb it.

Owens climbed the ladder to look Punk in the eyes and tell him he'd make sure Punk didn't walk out of New Orleans tomorrow, and that he'd be the one to grab the briefcase and cash in on Sami Zayn. Which, of course, brought out Sami Zayn, who climbed the short ladder between them and complained about being on it, even though he's the one who chose to climb it.

Zayn is also upset that everyone in the match thinks it will be so easy if they win the briefcase to cash in on him, but it won't be. Sami said that KO and Punk are exactly alike and he knows both of them hate that. Zayn believes neither one of them will win tomorrow because they aren't in the right headspace for it, yet he'll still be the WWE Champion.

Zayn is also upset that everyone in the match thinks it will be so easy if they win the briefcase to cash in on him, but it won't be. Sami said that KO and Punk are exactly alike and he knows both of them hate that. Zayn believes neither one of them will win tomorrow because they aren't in the right headspace for it, yet he'll still be the WWE Champion.

"Neither one of you is going to grab that briefcase" 😳@SamiZayn with some HARSH words for Kevin Owens and CM Punk! pic.twitter.com/200HDmM5RV

The opening contest was a Raw vs. SmackDown match featuring the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match participants, as Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, and Jacy Jayne took on Roxanne Perez, Sol Ruca, and Lola Vice. The finish of the match saw Legend hit Ruca with the Lash Extension to score the pinfall victory for her team.

The opening contest was a Raw vs. SmackDown match featuring the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match participants, as Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, and Jacy Jayne took on Roxanne Perez, Sol Ruca, and Lola Vice. The finish of the match saw Legend hit Ruca with the Lash Extension to score the pinfall victory for her team.

LASH EXTENSION ✨@lashlegendwwe, @tiffstrattonwwe and @jacyjaynewwe pick up the WIN! pic.twitter.com/BG6NYf3uzn

After the match, Lash Legend attacked both of her partners and standing tall, which is typically WWE speak for letting you know that Legend isn't winning the briefcase tomorrow.

After the match, Lash Legend attacked both of her partners and standing tall, which is typically WWE speak for letting you know that Legend isn't winning the briefcase tomorrow.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley spoke with Chelsea Green, who continues to hope that Tiffany Stratton will win the Money in the Bank briefcase tomorrow. Nikki Bella interrupted and said that after she beats Paige next week, she's going to take down Green and win her title.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley spoke with Chelsea Green, who continues to hope that Tiffany Stratton will win the Money in the Bank briefcase tomorrow. Nikki Bella interrupted and said that after she beats Paige next week, she's going to take down Green and win her title.

Green said Bella is jealous of her. Nikki called Chelsea a bootleg version of herself. Bella insults Matt Cardona, but before Green can respond, a commotion breaks out down the hall, and they show Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab attacking and injuring Charlotte Flair ahead of her title match tonight.

Green said Bella is jealous of her. Nikki called Chelsea a bootleg version of herself. Bella insults Matt Cardona, but before Green can respond, a commotion breaks out down the hall, and they show Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab attacking and injuring Charlotte Flair ahead of her title match tonight.

OH NO 😨@Jade_Cargill, Michin and B-Fab with a brutal ATTACK on Charlotte Flair! pic.twitter.com/wcGRoF0YYS

After the show returned from commercial break, Nick Aldis and medical staff are shown checking on Charlotte Flair. Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley come in concerned. Aldis told them that Flair had been attacked by Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab, he's kicked them out of the building but Flair isn't medically cleared to compete and the match will be postponed. Flair convinced Bliss to take her spot tonight and Aldis agreed by upping the ante, banning everyone from ringside.

After the show returned from commercial break, Nick Aldis and medical staff are shown checking on Charlotte Flair. Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley come in concerned. Aldis told them that Flair had been attacked by Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab, he's kicked them out of the building but Flair isn't medically cleared to compete and the match will be postponed. Flair convinced Bliss to take her spot tonight and Aldis agreed by upping the ante, banning everyone from ringside.

WOW 😮@TatumPaxley will take @MsCharlotteWWE's spot tonight in the Women's Tag Team Title Match! pic.twitter.com/7gmX1zYcke

Back in the ring, WWE Tag Team Champions The MFTs faced the War Raiders in a non-title matchup. After a poorly timed distraction by BAKUSAI, Haku interfered, allowing the MFTs to hit Ivar with Brother's Keeper to score the pinfall victory.

Back in the ring, WWE Tag Team Champions The MFTs faced the War Raiders in a non-title matchup. After a poorly timed distraction by BAKUSAI, Haku interfered, allowing the MFTs to hit Ivar with Brother's Keeper to score the pinfall victory.

All three teams battled after the match, with BAKUSAI standing tall.

All three teams battled after the match, with BAKUSAI standing tall.

The Tag Team Champions pick up the WIN but things are FAR from over with Bakusai! 💪 pic.twitter.com/pceb4HlU0Y

Back in the GM office, Danhausen is annoying Aldis and Pearce with his evil detector device. Finn Balor came in and asked for a match with Gunther. Aldis said Gunther had already requested a match tonight against Danhausen. Neither Balor nor Danhausen was thrilled about this announcement.

Back in the GM office, Danhausen is annoying Aldis and Pearce with his evil detector device. Finn Balor came in and asked for a match with Gunther. Aldis said Gunther had already requested a match tonight against Danhausen. Neither Balor nor Danhausen was thrilled about this announcement.

A video is shown from earlier in the day with The Miz complaining to Aldis about them not celebrating his birthday, even though it was on Thursday. Aldis was more concerned with Randy Orton showing up. Orton and Aldis have a back-and-forth. Orton told Aldis he'd go home, but Cody Rhodes is the problem, not him. Back at ringside, Miz and Kit Wilson try to hijack the show, but are interrupted by Rhodes, who takes out both men in quick succession.

A video is shown from earlier in the day with The Miz complaining to Aldis about them not celebrating his birthday, even though it was on Thursday. Aldis was more concerned with Randy Orton showing up. Orton and Aldis have a back-and-forth. Orton told Aldis he'd go home, but Cody Rhodes is the problem, not him. Back at ringside, Miz and Kit Wilson try to hijack the show, but are interrupted by Rhodes, who takes out both men in quick succession.

The American Nightmare @CodyRhodes just made an example out of @KitWilson_PD and @mikethemiz! ✅ pic.twitter.com/RvhFOqPz3e

Nick Aldis came out and tried to convince Rhodes to come back to his office and talk this out to make a match between him and Orton happen. Rhodes refused and wanted to talk about it right there and ranted about Orton hiding from him. Cody demands that Aldis makes a face-to-face between him and Orton happen or he'll go to St. Louis and do it himself.

Nick Aldis came out and tried to convince Rhodes to come back to his office and talk this out to make a match between him and Orton happen. Rhodes refused and wanted to talk about it right there and ranted about Orton hiding from him. Cody demands that Aldis makes a face-to-face between him and Orton happen or he'll go to St. Louis and do it himself.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley tried to interview Damian Priest about R-Truth, but he ended up having a temper tantrum about having to talk more about Truth. Fraxiom were off to the side talking about Truth and Priest approached them. They told Priest he should apologize for what he did to Truth. Priest attacked them instead, but then R-Truth returned and attacked Priest.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley tried to interview Damian Priest about R-Truth, but he ended up having a temper tantrum about having to talk more about Truth. Fraxiom were off to the side talking about Truth and Priest approached them. They told Priest he should apologize for what he did to Truth. Priest attacked them instead, but then R-Truth returned and attacked Priest.

Some REVENGE for R-Truth!! 👊@RonKillings pic.twitter.com/SNe6ns3BZi

A match between Danhausen and Gunther was set to take place, but it never started because Gunther attacked Danhausen before the bell rang. Finn Balor hit the ring and attacked the Ring General, saving Danhausen from an untimely demise. Gunther ran away through the crowd. Balor checked on Danhausen, and Gunther returned to attack Balor from behind.

A match between Danhausen and Gunther was set to take place, but it never started because Gunther attacked Danhausen before the bell rang. Finn Balor hit the ring and attacked the Ring General, saving Danhausen from an untimely demise. Gunther ran away through the crowd. Balor checked on Danhausen, and Gunther returned to attack Balor from behind.

BALOR TO THE RESCUE 🤩@FinnBalor comes to the aid of Danhausen after Gunther's attack! pic.twitter.com/738W3gMnal

Back in the locker room, Sami Zayn spoke with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae, all frustrated about Money in the Bank tomorrow for different reasons. Bron Breakker interrupted and teased Zayn that he would win the briefcase and cash in on him.

Back in the locker room, Sami Zayn spoke with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae, all frustrated about Money in the Bank tomorrow for different reasons. Bron Breakker interrupted and teased Zayn that he would win the briefcase and cash in on him.

The next match saw everyone banned from ringside as Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley challenged Fatal Influence for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles. In the closing moments of the match, Paxley hit Reid with a Cemetery Drive to score the pinfall victory for her team.

The next match saw everyone banned from ringside as Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley challenged Fatal Influence for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles. In the closing moments of the match, Paxley hit Reid with a Cemetery Drive to score the pinfall victory for her team.

THE NEW CHAMPS!! 🏆Congratulations to @AlexaBliss_WWE and @TatumPaxley! pic.twitter.com/tehB5nSI4S

In the main event of the evening, WWE United States Champion Trick Williams took on one-half of the World Tag Team Champions, Bron Breakker. Williams defeated Breakker by DQ when The Vision got involved.

In the main event of the evening, WWE United States Champion Trick Williams took on one-half of the World Tag Team Champions, Bron Breakker. Williams defeated Breakker by DQ when The Vision got involved.

OH MAN 😲The Vision have ruined this Main Event!! pic.twitter.com/JXpLd1m3K6

Penta and Je'Von Evans try to get involved, but are overwhelmed as The Vision take out everyone. Bronson Reed hits a Tsunami on Williams as WWE SmackDown went off the air.

Penta and Je'Von Evans try to get involved, but are overwhelmed as The Vision take out everyone. Bronson Reed hits a Tsunami on Williams as WWE SmackDown went off the air.

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MATT BLACKMatt Black got involved in the wrestling media industry over two decades ago, covering WWE video games released by Acclaim, THQ, and 2K. He has been covering professional wrestling for multiple digital outlets since 2019. He is the former Senior Editor of WrestleZone and has extensive knowledge of the entire wrestling industry. In his spare time, Matt enjoys cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He's also a diehard comic book movie fan and doesn't pick sides when it comes to the endless debates of Marvel versus DC.