WWE SmackDown live results: Last Man Standing MITB qualifier
A Last Man Standing Money in the Bank qualifying match takes place on tonight’s episode of SmackDown.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will face off in a Last Man Standing match tonight with a spot in this year’s men’s Money in the Bank ladder match on the line. Zayn defeated Owens when they faced off at Hell in a Cell last month.
Ricochet, John Morrison, Riddle, Drew McIntyre, and Big E are the wrestlers who have already qualified for the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. There will be two spots left after either Owens or Zayn is added. Asuka, Naomi, Alexa Bliss, Nikki Cross, and Carmella are the first names set for the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.
Edge will also address Universal Champion Roman Reigns tonight. Last week, Edge made his surprise return and attacked Reigns. Moments earlier, Paul Heyman claimed that Reigns had destroyed the entire SmackDown roster, including pinning both Edge and Daniel Bryan. Heyman said Reigns had no one left to beat.
Suddenly, Edge’s music played, and he ran down to brawl with Reigns and Jimmy Uso. It was later announced that Reigns would defend his Universal Championship against Edge at Money in the Bank.
Our live coverage begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
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They recapped Edge’s return from last week. It included highlights of Roman Reigns destroying Kevin Owens, The Fiend, Braun Strowman, Rey Mysterio, and Daniel Bryan.
It also included a brief shot of Edge demanding the title shot from Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville.
Edge Segment
Edge made his entrance and jumped in the ring. He noted that WrestleMania was supposed to be the culmination of his journey. He was certain that he would win the title 10 years after retiring.
Edge still can’t believe that it didn’t turn out the way he envisioned. He thinks about that match all the time and even re-watched it. Edge pointed out he could blame Daniel Bryan or Jey Uso for not winning the title.
He admitted that 2006 Edge would complain, but things are different in 2021. After being in the ring with Reigns, Edge is now certain that he can beat him. Even Reigns knows Edge is going to beat him. He showed a still shot of Edge with a cross face on Reigns using a piece of a broken chair. He had the camera zoom in to show the fear in Reigns’ eyes. They piped in fake laughs and cheers.
Edge knows he’s got Reigns’ number and promised to win the Universal title at Money In The Bank.
Jimmy Uso approached Paul Heyman in Roman Reigns locker room. He was furious that Edge insulted Reigns. Uso’s got Reigns back just like he knows Reigns has his. Uso promised to get Edge back for his comments when Reigns arrives.
Rick Boogs introduced King Shinsuke Nakamura and played him to the ring. Pat McAfee rocked out and jumped on Michael Cole. They recapped Nakamura beating Corbin to win the crown.
Big E & Shinsuke Nakamura (w/Rick Boogs) defeated Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews (w/Commander Azeez) (8:56)
The match was fine until the weak distraction finish. The focus was on Corbin being sad that he’s not the King anymore and lost all his money.
They showed a Corbin interview from last Friday on Youtube. He admitted to losing tons of money in investments. He said he use to be a wealthy man and started to cry.
As Corbin made his entrance, he acted sad and depressed. He hadn’t shaved in days either, apparently. Greg Hamilton started to introduce him as King Corbin but then corrected himself. During the match, he was all sad and seemed distracted.
Crews had the early advantage with a shoulder tackle. He yelled at Corbin to stay focused. The faces took over and isolated Crews in their corner. Big E slowed the pace down with an abdominal stretch.
Crews tagged in Corbin. He hesitated, and Big E knocked him off the apron. Corbin recovered and rocked Big E with a clothesline at ringside. He then tossed Big E over the barricade.
Back from the break, Corbin was firmly in control and scored a near fall. The heels isolated Big E on their side of the ring. Crews followed up with a standing dropkick and slowed the pace down with a front face lock.
Corbin made a blind tag and slammed Big E for a near fall. Nakamura broke up the pin attempt.
Crews and Nakamura brawled around ringside. Corbin slowed the pace down, and Boogs jumped on the mic. They then showed footage of Corbin’s car getting repossessed in the parking lot. Big E took advantage of the distraction and hit the big ending for the win.
Bayley And Bianca Belair Segment
Belair and Bayley were good in this segment.
Bayley discussed pinning Bellair last week. She proved that Belair beating her at Hell in a Cell was a fluke. She mocked Belair for getting pinned so early in her title reign. Bayley warned Belair to get her head in the game because they’re returning in front of fans in two weeks. Bayley’s certain that she’s in Belair’s head. They piped in fake “you suck” chants.
Belair heard enough and made her way to the ring. She admits that Bayley’s in her head. Belair knows that Bayley’s just going to make excuses no matter how many times she beats her.
Belair wants to finish this with Bayley. Belair then challenged Bayley to an I Quit match at Money In The Bank. Bayley was shocked but then started laughing. Belair should know that Bayley will never quit. Bayley jokingly said that she’d quit SmackDown, the WWE, and competing altogether if she loses.
Bayley then accepted Belair’s challenge. Belair laughed and said she couldn’t wait to hear Bayley say I quit.
Jimmy Uso approached Paul Heyman again in his locker room. Uso wants to know why Reigns is waiting to get Edge. Uso thinks Reigns wants him to make the first move. Uso decided he’s going to call out Edge later tonight. Heyman never spoke and just smiled. His smile disappeared when Uso left.
Last Man Standing Money In The Bank Qualifying Match: Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn (23:29)
Owens and Zayn had a really good last man standing match. They both worked hard and told a good story.
Michael Cole went over the rules before the match.
Owens stomped Zayn in the corner and followed up with a cannonball. Zayn beat the count, so Owens went after him at ringside. He rocked Zayn with chops and threw him into the barricade.
Owens backdropped Zayn over the barricade. He then slammed his head into the screens. Owens followed up with a senton off the barricade, but Zayn beat the 10-count again. Owens placed Zayn on the announce table, but Zayn recovered.
Zayn then slammed Owens onto the table, but it didn’t break. Owens struggled to beat the count and get back to his feet.
Back from the break, Owens was back in control and rocked Zayn with a hard chop. Zayn tried fighting back, but Owens picked him up and threw him into the ring post.
Owens pulled out two tables and stacked them up at ringside. Owens then attempted to superplex Zayn over the ring post onto the tables. Zayn fought back and knocked Owens to the floor. He then took out Owens with a dive. Owens beat the count, so Zayn continued his attack. Zayn then hit an exploder suplex in the corner, but they both went down.
Zayn attempted a superplex, but Owens countered with the fishermen’s suplex. They both beat the 10-count again. Owens placed Zayn on the top rope, but Zayn slipped out. He then pushed Owens over the ring post sending him through the two tables. Owens just barely beat the count and got back to his feet.
Back from the break, Zayn was firmly in control. He attempted to suplex Owens off the stairs onto a table. Owens broke free. They ended up brawling on the apron. Owens went for a stunner, but Zayn counted with a half nelson suplex.
Owens barely beat the count again. Zayn followed up with a helluva kick, but Owens beat the count. He hit a second helluva kick but held Owens up. Zayn yelled at him that this is karma. Zayn then hit a third helluva kick. The referee almost got to 10, but Owens rolled out of the ring to stand up.
Zayn was furious and went for the DDT through the ring post, but Owens countered with a superkick. Owens followed up with a pop-up powerbomb and a stunner. Zayn rolled to the floor, but Owens followed him.
Owens told Zayn that this is karma. He then power bombed Zayn through the announce table. He picked up Zayn right away and gave him another powerbomb through another table. Owens picked up Zayn a third time and gave him a powerbomb on the ring apron for the win.
Owens qualifies for the Money in the Bank ladder match.
In the back, Megan Morant approached Edge. She asked about Jimmy Uso calling him out later. Edge knows it’s just a trap but doesn’t care because he’s tired of Roman Reigns and his family.
Michael Cole confirmed Bianca Belair vs. Bayley in an I Quit match is official for Money In The Bank.
In the back, Rick Boogs followed Baron Corbin around and made a bunch of jokes. Corbin didn’t appreciate Boogs’ humor and walked off.
Sonya Deville Announces The Next Participant In The Women’s Money In The Bank Match
They recapped Deville announcing Carmella as the first entrant last week.
Back from the break, Deville introduced the returning Zelina Vega as the next entrant in the ladder match. Vega promised that she’d cash in her MITB contract on either the Raw, SmackDown, or NXT women’s champion.
Liv Morgan interrupted. She was furious that Vega’s in the match and she’s not. Morgan noted Vega doesn’t deserve to be in the match. Vega claimed she’s one of the most popular superstars in WWE history. Morgan slapped Vega in the face and demanded a match with Vega right now. Morgan wants to prove that she belongs in the match.
Vega’s return was a surprise, but this is the same angle from last week with Carmella.
Liv Morgan defeated Zelina Vega (1:55)
This wasn’t good. Vega made her return, so obviously, Morgan beat her.
The match started during the commercial break. Vega was firmly in control and scored a near fall. Morgan fought back, but Vega recovered. She rocked Morgan with a clothesline for another near fall.
Vega hit a running knee for a two-count. She screamed, and Morgan rolled her up for a near fall. Vega then tried rolling up Morgan by holding the tights, but the referee caught her. Morgan reversed and rolled up Vega by holding the tights for the win.
In the back, Seth Rollins walked into Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville’s office. He was furious that Edge is getting the title shot instead of him. Deville promised Rollins that he could enter the Money in the Bank ladder match if he beats Cesaro next week. Rollins took a few deep breathes and started to laugh.
They recapped Otis destroying The Street Profits.
Otis (w/Chad Gable) defeated Angelo Dawkins (1:59)
This was basically a squash.
Dawkins had the early advantage until Otis took over. He attacked Dawkins’s injured shoulder and whipped him into the corner. He followed up with a big splash off the second turnbuckle.
Otis then hit the Vader Bomb for the win.
Jimmy Uso approached Paul Heyman in the back and wanted to know when Roman Reigns would show up. Heyman noted Reigns shows up when he wants. He told Uso to be main event Jimmy Uso and call out Edge.
Uso liked the idea and headed to the ring.
Jimmy Uso Calls Out Edge
Uso demanded Edge come to the ring. He pointed out that Roman Reigns isn’t there and that he doesn’t need him. Uso mocked Edge and promised him this isn’t a trap. He claimed Edge is scared to face him.
Edge walked out onto the ramp. He mocked Uso and said he knows Reigns is waiting to attack him. Edge pointed out that Reigns is using Jimmy just like he did Jey. Edge wondered what happened to Uso’s backbone.
Edge said this isn’t a trap for him but a trap for Uso. Edge ran into the ring, and they started brawling. Uso looked around for Reigns. Edge had the advantage until Uso hit a superkick.
Uso beat down Edge and kept looking around for Reigns. Edge fought back and locked on the cross face. Uso tapped out, so Edge released the hold. He then hit a spear. He applied the cross face again but used a piece of a broken chair to end SmackDown.
Next Week: In Money in the Bank qualifying matches, Seth Rollins takes on Cesaro, and Shinsuke Nakamura goes one-on-one with Baron Corbin.