WWE SmackDown News Roundup: CM Punk, Lash Legend qualify for Money in the Bank, Trick Williams defends his United States Championship title and more

WWE SmackDown delivered a packed night of action on September 25, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The show featured a United States Championship Steel Cage Match, multiple Money in the Bank qualifying matches, and several major developments involving the WWE title picture.Trick Williams defended his title against Baron Corbin in a brutal cage fight, while Charlotte Flair and Giulia battled Lash Legend for a spot in the women’s ladder match.Trick Williams survives brutal Steel Cage MatchTrick Williams retained the United States Championship after defeating Baron Corbin in a hard-fought Steel Cage Match. Corbin controlled much of the early action. He repeatedly drove Williams into the cage wall and even hit a superplex from the top of the cage. Williams survived the punishment and later hit Corbin with a Trick Shot.Corbin shocked everyone by kicking out of the move. Williams then fought back with three consecutive Book Ends. The third one finally kept Corbin down for the three-count.Lash Legend qualifies for Women’s Money in the BankLash Legend earned her place in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match by defeating Charlotte Flair and Giulia.The three women delivered a fast-paced Triple Threat Match. Flair and Giulia both came close to winning before Legend took advantage of the final exchange. She now joins Lola Vice, Sol Ruca, Roxanne Perez and Jacy Jayne in the ladder match.Fatal Influence defeat Chelsea Green, Paige and Tiffany StrattonFatal Influence picked up a victory over WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green, Paige and Tiffany Stratton.The match became chaotic in the closing stages. Nikki Bella appeared at ringside and tripped Paige while the referee was distracted. Jacy Jayne then took advantage and hit Paige with the Rolling Encore.Fatal Influence secured the win, while Nikki Bella continued to make her presence felt around Green.Cody Rhodes sends warning to Randy OrtonCody Rhodes addressed Randy Orton during the show. Rhodes said he had been placed in several “unwinnable positions” throughout his career. He also addressed Orton’s comments about him changing over the years.Rhodes then made his position clear. “I promise you I will kick Randy Orton’s head off his shoulders.”Rhodes also admitted that Orton might not be the only person who gets hurt. The rivalry between the two former Legacy teammates continues to intensify ahead of their next major confrontation.CM Punk qualifies for Money in the BankCM Punk defeated Finn Bálor and Gunther in the final Money in the Bank qualifying match of the night.The three-way battle featured several big moments. Bálor hit Punk with a Coup de Grâce, but Gunther pulled him out of the ring before he could win.Punk recovered and covered Gunther to score the victory. With the win, Punk joined Penta, Je’Von Evans, Bron Breakker and Trick Williams in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.