SmackDown LIVE preview, June 27, 2017: Who will win the Women’s Money in the Bank contract?

After the controversial ending to the first-ever Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, SmackDown LIVE
General Manager Daniel Bryan has declared that Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Carmella, Natalya and Tamina
will face off once again for the coveted Money in the Bank contract, this time with James Ellsworth banned
from ringside. Who will climb to new heights and earn a contract for a guaranteed SmackDown Women’s Title
Match? Find out on SmackDown LIVE, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Second-ever Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match to take place tonight on SmackDown LIVE

The women of SmackDown LIVE will get another opportunity to make history tonight in the second-ever
Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
The first match at WWE Money in the Bank was supposed to be a historic occasion, though it was arguably
tarnished when James Ellsworth knocked Becky Lynch off a ladder, then climbed it himself. He retrieved
the briefcase and tossed it down to a waiting Carmella. The Princess of Staten Island and Ellsworth gloated
on SmackDown LIVE, flaunting in the faces of the WWE Universe that they had done nothing wrong by the letter
of the law in the WWE Rulebook.
However, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Natalya and Tamina saw things differently, and the four women urged
SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan to “do the right thing.”
After considering all options, Bryan revealed that all five women would compete in another Ladder Match for
the guaranteed title opportunity. Bryan took the briefcase from an astonished Carmella and announced on WWE
Talking Smack that Ellsworth will be banned from ringside.

Naomi and Lana face off in SmackDown Women’s Championship rematch

Lana will get another opportunity to challenge for the SmackDown Women’s Title tonight in a clash with Naomi.
The Ravishing Russian certainly impressed the WWE Universe in her battle with Naomi at WWE Money in the
Bank, but she was distracted when Carmella and James Ellsworth arrived on the scene, as The Princess
of Staten Island teased that she might cash in her Money in the Bank contract. The disruption gave
Naomi an opening to trap Lana in a submission hold to retain her title.
Following a backstage confrontation on the June 20 edition of SmackDown LIVE, Naomi agreed to once
again defend her title against The Ravishing Russian the following week on the blue brand.

Sami Zayn battles Baron Corbin on SmackDown LIVE

In a match requested by The Lone Wolf, Sami Zayn will battle Baron Corbin tonight on SmackDown LIVE.
Though Corbin is certainly in a position of power with the Money in the Bank briefcase in his possession,
Zayn has had his number in recent weeks. The Underdog from The Underground has defeated The Lone Wolf on
several occasions in singles and tag team action. However, Zayn has not gone unscathed in this rivalry, as
a furious Corbin has unleashed his rage on Zayn multiple times.

The Hype Bros battle The Usos for a chance to earn a SmackDown Tag Team Title Match

The Hype Bros will get an opportunity to prove themselves tonight when they face the reigning SmackDown Tag
Team Champions, The Usos, in non-title action.
The opportunity is a long time coming for Zack Ryder & Mojo Rawley. The two won a battle royal to earn a title
match last December, but Ryder suffered a knee injury while earning the victory that kept him out of action until
last week. The Hype Bros looked like they hadn’t lost a step at the WWE Money in the Bank Kickoff on Sunday during
their impressive victory over The Colons, and now, they’ll finally get their chance to show what they can do against
the champions while looking to earn a SmackDown Tag Team Title opportunity.