Randy Orton Interferes as Kevin Owens Claims Final Money in the Bank Spot
Kevin Owens earned the final place in the men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match on the October 2 episode of WWE SmackDown. The qualifier took a surprising turn when Randy Orton became involved. Cody Rhodes seemed poised to win before Orton’s interference shifted the result.
Kevin Owens secured the last spot in the men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match by winning the qualifier on the October 2 episode of WWE SmackDown. The match took an unexpected turn when Randy Orton interfered, altering the outcome after Cody Rhodes appeared positioned to win.
That interference made Orton a central figure in the qualifier’s finish, while Owens benefited with the final berth. The result sets the men’s Money in the Bank field and gives SmackDown a notable storyline development heading into the pay-per-view event.
This result could shape fan discussion around WWE’s Money in the Bank event and its pay-per-view audience. Viewers following Owens, Orton, or Rhodes may see new storyline directions, while the final ladder-match field may draw added attention. The interference angle could also fuel online debate about fairness and booking, affecting how audiences engage with the event and its aftermath.