John Cena fulfilled his promise to disrupt wrestling by dominating the conversation on SmackDown, a trend he has continued whenever he appears. He delivered his manifesto for the first time, a message that should have been shared earlier.
R-Truth launched two surprise attacks on him, with the second one happening after CM Punk interrupted the champ's in-ring segment. Zelina Vega sought revenge on Giulia for a previous attack.
Tiffany Stratton challenged Naomi to cash in on her, but Naomi declined as Nia Jax made another attempt on the champ. Naomi considered cashing in but was stopped by Jax. Jacob Fatu explained his betrayal of Solo Sikoa, who was threatened to be taken out the following week if he didn't say his four favorite words. Here are the highlights and low points of SmackDown after Money in the Bank.
Worst - Charlotte Flair's Victory
Chelsea Green was replaced in her qualifying match, making the outcome predictable. Candice LeRae and Alba Fyre were essentially there to take the fall, resulting in Flair's victory despite Bliss pinning LeRae. Flair had Fyre in a submission hold, but the pinfall went to Bliss, making Flair look strong even in defeat.
Best/Worst - Lack of New Names
The Fatal Four-way match was entertaining, but the outcome was predictable. LA Knight, Randy Orton, Carmelo Hayes, and Aleister Black all had their moments, but Knight's previous actions on RAW hinted at his defeat. Orton winning was expected, especially after his segment with John Cena. It would be refreshing to see new names pushed.
Worst - Wyatt Sicks Match
Wyatt Sicks' match against Motor City Machine Guns showed signs of ring rust, with several missed spots and a lack of coordination. The match was messy, not living up to the potential of the unique group.
Best/Worst - Predictable Outcomes
Cody Rhodes' victory was never in doubt, with the match showcasing some great moments. The brackets for the Queen of the Ring Tournament on SmackDown were predictable, lacking surprises. The commentary favored certain competitors, overlooking others.
Worst - Tough Competition for Michin
The Queen of the Ring Tournament pairings on SmackDown were too predictable, with certain wrestlers receiving more attention than others. The matches lacked surprises compared to RAW's matchups.
Source: Sportskeeda