Jey Uso prepares for Money in the Bank tag team showdown as WWE fans gear up for an action-packed SmackDown, with top stars like Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, John Cena, and Logan Paul all set to appear just before the much-anticipated event. On Friday, every competitor involved in the Money in the Bank matches will share the spotlight, creating a charged atmosphere leading into the major WWE pay-per-view.
All Money in the Bank Participants Confirmed for SmackDown
Nick Aldis announced ahead of WWE SmackDown that all 12 wrestlers taking part in the men’s and women’s Money in the Bank contests will be present for the live show. This gathering will bring together the biggest names from both RAW and SmackDown, escalating tensions and setting the stage for potential confrontations as the event approaches.
“Every single participant in the men’s and women’s Money in the Bank matches will be in the house tomorrow night on SmackDown. Yes, every representative of both RAW and SmackDown will be there. I can only assume that’s going to lead to some explosive confrontations.”
—Nick Aldis, WWE Authority Figure
Women’s Tag Team Match to Feature Top Superstars
The show is also set to deliver a major six-woman tag team match involving all participants from the women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, and Stephanie Vaquer are teaming up, facing their counterparts Giulia, Roxanne Perez, and Naomi, in what promises to be a thrilling contest with high stakes and potential implications for Money in the Bank itself.
Confrontations Set Before The Big Event
Friday’s SmackDown will not just be about tag action. Before Money in the Bank, Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso are scheduled to stand face-to-face with WWE Champion John Cena and Logan Paul. This meeting is expected to heighten the intensity of their upcoming tag team showdown, which is one of the main draws for the pay-per-view event.
“Next, how about some six-woman tag team action, with Rhea Ripley teaming up with Alexa Bliss and Stephanie Vaquer, to take on Naomi, Roxanne Perez, and Giulia. And finally, Cody Rhodes and the World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso will be in the house to confront the WWE Champion John Cena and Logan Paul one final time before their historic tag team matchup at Money in the Bank. That’s all going down tomorrow night live 8/7 Central, on USA and around the world on Netflix, on SmackDown.”
—Nick Aldis, WWE Authority Figure
Managing the Rising Tensions
Tensions are running high as the major figures—Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, and Logan Paul—have a recent history of physical altercations whenever they’re all in attendance. With SmackDown serving as the last stop before Money in the Bank, Nick Aldis faces the challenge of maintaining order and ensuring all superstars make it to the pay-per-view without further incidents.
What to Expect as WWE Heads into Money in the Bank
As the wrestling world focuses on Friday’s SmackDown, the presence of every Money in the Bank participant means that unexpected drama and excitement are almost guaranteed. All eyes remain on Nick Aldis, tasked with overseeing an event packed with rivalries and high stakes. The outcome of these confrontations will likely shape the momentum and narratives heading into one of WWE’s most pivotal nights of the year.
