Reports indicate that the following was taped Tuesday night from Lafayette, La. for the episode of SmackDown that is set to air this Thursday in what is the final buildup to Money in the Bank.
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In the main event, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton and Neville defeated Kane, Sheamus and Kofi Kingston in a six-man tag team match via DQ. After the bout, all the Superstars brawled and Neville climbed up to grab the briefcase before putting it on the ground.
The show kicked off with Dean Ambrose coming out to the ring with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and bragging about touring New Orleans with it.
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Seth Rollins then interrupted and said if he doesn't give the belt back, he'll come take it. The Lunatic Fringe then dropped the title in the ring and when The Architect picked it up, he realized it was a replica.
Ambrose said he lost the real belt and the last few days were a blur, but he'd find it and bring it to Money in the Bank. Kane then entered the arena and announced Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler.
Rollins defeated Ziggler in their one-on-one match after rolling up The Showoff and grabbing the tights.
Elsewhere, Ryback overcame The Miz after hitting Shellshocked. After the bout, Big Show came out and said he wasn't impressed and that he was going to win the Intercontinental Championship at Money in the Bank. The Big Guy said to bring it.
In other action, King Barrett toppled Jack Swagger with the Bullhammer and R-Truth, who was on commentary, put on Barrett's crown and robe during the match and danced atop the announce table.
Over in the Divas division, Paige topped Alicia Fox via submission.
There was also a segment with Michael Cole recapping an interview with Lana, which was crashed by Rusev, who said he wanted the Ravishing Russian back.
This was the final episode of SmackDown before Money in the Bank and it continued the hype for the big event.
Quick Match Results:
--Ryback def. The Miz via Shellshocked.
--King Barrett def. Jack Swagger via the Bullhammer w/ R-Truth on commentary.
--Seth Rollins def. Dolph Ziggler via a roll up.
--Paige def. Alicia Fox via submission.
--Roman Reigns, Randy Orton & Neville def. Kane, Sheamus & Kofi Kingston in a six-man tag match via DQ.
This episode takes place just three nights before Money in the Bank live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio and here is what looks to be the final card:
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Seth Rollins (c) vs. Dean Ambrose
Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton vs. Kane vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Neville vs. Sheamus vs. Kofi Kingston
Singles Match Champion vs. Champion
United States Champion John Cena vs. NXT Champion Kevin Owens
WWE Intercontinental Championship
Ryback (c) vs. Big Show
WWE Tag Team Championships
The New Day (Big E & Xavier Woods) (c) vs. The Prime Time Players (Titus O'Neal & Darren Young)
WWE Divas Championship
Nikki Bella (c) vs. Paige
Pre-Show Match
R-Truth vs. King Barrett
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