Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano and Tiffany Stratton confirmed for WWE SmackDown in Denver

WWE SmackDown will air live from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on October 2, 2026, and will stage the final qualifying matches for the men's and women's Money in the Bank ladder contests.

The show arrives in the build-up to Money in the Bank 2026, and five competitors in each MITB ladder match have already been confirmed; the two qualifying bouts on Friday will decide the remaining entrants.

In the men’s Money in the Bank qualifier, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano are scheduled to compete for the last spot in the ladder match.

On the women's side, Tiffany Stratton, Tatum Paxley and Candice LeRae will battle in a qualifying match for the final ticket to New Orleans.

After falling short in last week's women's Money in the Bank qualifying match, Giulia was confronted backstage by Blake Monroe, who mocked the loss; Giulia responded with an attack that escalated into a physical confrontation and required officials to intervene.

General Manager Nick Aldis has booked a singles match between Giulia and Blake Monroe for this Friday's SmackDown.

Money in the Bank is scheduled for October 10, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.