WWE SmackDown Match Card, October 2: The blue brand heads into Denver with the Money in the Bank picture reaching its final turn. WWE SmackDown on October 2 brings three confirmed bouts, including two high-stakes qualifying matches that will complete the remaining spots for the 2026 ladder matches. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano collide in a loaded Triple Threat, while Tiffany Stratton, Tatum Paxley and Candice LeRae battle on the women’s side. Blake Monroe also finally steps into the SmackDown ring against Giulia.
WWE SmackDown Start Time Today
The show takes place at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, and begins at 8 PM ET on Friday, October 2.
Canada: 8:00 PM ET, October 2
UK: 1:00 AM BST, October 3
India: 5:30 AM IST, October 3
WWE SmackDown Match Card, October 2
Here is the key matches on Friday Night SmackDown today:
Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens vs Johnny Gargano
The biggest match on the SmackDown Match Card sees three former WWE Championship contenders fight for the final men’s Money in the Bank qualification spot. Rhodes, a three-time Champion, enters amid his ongoing rivalry with Randy Orton, while Owens and Gargano have also been involved in the Undisputed WWE Championship picture.
Tiffany Stratton vs Tatum Paxley vs Candice LeRae
The women’s Money in the Bank field will also be completed in Denver. Stratton, Paxley and LeRae meet in another Triple Threat qualifier, with the winner securing the final ticket to the ladder match.
Blake Monroe vs Giulia
Blake Monroe’s long-awaited SmackDown in-ring debut arrives against Giulia. Their rivalry has already produced several confrontations, adding extra edge to what should be a closely watched singles encounter.
Full WWE SmackDown match card:
Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens vs Johnny Gargano — Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Tiffany Stratton vs Tatum Paxley vs Candice LeRae — Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Blake Monroe vs Giulia
WWE SmackDown Live Streaming
In the USA, SmackDown airs live on the USA Network. Internationally, WWE programming is available through Netflix, including in the UK, Canada and India.
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