Sami Zayn was scheduled to be on commentary for the main event, but The Underdog from the Underground was blindsided backstage by Baron Corbin, who assaulted his rival with a cavalcade of ladders before taking Zayn’s spot at the desk.

After being defeated by Shinsuke Nakamura in two of the past three weeks in tag team action, an agitated Kevin Owens was looking to get a measure of revenge on WWE’s Rockstar. High impact was at a premium with both Superstars looking to propel themselves toward the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

Ultimately, Nakamura hit a wicked Kinshasa on Owens to earn a major victory. However, after the bout, The Lone Wolf ambushed the celebrating Nakamura, connecting with the End of Days and making a clear statement that he was coming for The King of Strong Style.

WWE’s Rockstar and The New Face of America clash for the first time ever in SmackDown LIVE’s main event.