WWE SmackDown Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From September 18
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The September 18 episode of WWE SmackDown featured Money in the Bank qualifying matches and a heated segment involving new champion Sami Zayn. General manager Nick Aldis awarded Kevin Owens a future title opportunity against Zayn.
Why it matters
This recap tracks the ongoing narrative arcs and character developments within the professional wrestling industry's primary programming.
00:59 Featured Video Josh Allen Is Doing INSANE Things Already Previous Next Home Pro Wrestling WWE Pro Wrestling WWE SmackDown Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From September 18 Erik Beaston Sep 18, 2026 WWE SmackDown emanated from Corpus Christi, Texas, with a show featuring the latest Money in the Bank Qualifying matches, the continuation of Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton's heated rivalry, and an appearance from new Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn.
What went down, how did each segment grade out, and why?
Find out in this recap of the September 18 broadcast.
WWE/WWE via Getty Images Announced in advance of Friday's show were:
WWE/WWE via Getty Images Last Time in Action: Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk (SmackDown, September 11)
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