Kevin Owens Secures Last Money in the Bank Spot Thanks to Randy Orton
Kevin Owens defeated Cody Rhodes and Johnny Gargano in a SmackDown triple threat to claim the final spot in the men's Money in the Bank ladder match. Randy Orton interfered by pulling the referee out and stopping Rhodes from breaking up the decisive pin. Owens won after hitting Gargano with a big boot and pop-up powerbomb.
Kevin Owens outlasted Cody Rhodes and Johnny Gargano in a SmackDown triple threat to take the final men's Money in the Bank slot. The finish hinged on Randy Orton, who dragged the official from the ring as Rhodes covered Owens, then kept Rhodes from stopping the decisive pin.
Earlier, the bout featured table spots, Candice LeRae's involvement, and several pin breakups. Owens finally put Gargano away with a boot and pop-up powerbomb, securing his place in the ladder match.
This result may intensify fan interest in the men's Money in the Bank ladder match, giving Owens a fresh storyline boost and adding Orton's interference to online debate. Viewers who follow WWE storylines could see renewed rivalries around Rhodes, Orton, and Gargano, while the outcome may shape predictions, social media discussion, and ticket or streaming engagement. Its broader social impact is likely limited to entertainment audiences, though it could influence how fans discuss referee interference and heel tactics in sports entertainment.