WWE SmackDown showcases new champions ahead of Money In The Bank

During WWE SmackDown on October 9, new Women's Tag-Team Champions were crowned as the show's build-up for Money In The Bank continued. The segment featuring Sami Zayn, CM Punk, and Kevin Owens received positive feedback, but overall critiques highlighted a lack of fresh material, especially concerning Cody Rhodes' ongoing feud with Randy Orton. Despite Rhodes' attempt to energize the crowd, his promo and Orton's recent appearances were seen as repetitive and uninspired. The main event featuring Trick Williams and Bron Breakker also failed to conclude effectively. The show's ending suggested a rushed finish amid a storyline involving an emerging faction.

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