WWE Smackdown May 23: LA Knight qualifies for Money in the Bank ladder match
LA Knight secured his place in the 2025 Money in the Bank ladder match with a clever win over Aleister Black and Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown. Knight capitalised on chaos, outsmarting Black to pin Nakamura and seal his spot.
LA Knight is heading to the 2025 Money in the Bank ladder match after a cunning victory on the May 23 episode of SmackDown. In a triple threat qualifier against Aleister Black and Shinsuke Nakamura, Knight capitalized on the chaos to clinch the win.
LA Knight's opportunistic win
The match was intense, with all three competitors showcasing their skills. Aleister Black seemed poised for victory after delivering his signature Black Mass to Nakamura. However, before he could secure the pin, Knight seized the moment. He threw Black out of the ring and pinned the dazed Nakamura, securing his place in the upcoming ladder match .
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This win adds another chapter to Knight's ongoing rivalry with Solo Sikoa. Both men have now qualified for the Money in the Bank match, setting the stage for a potential showdown. Their previous encounters have been heated, and the ladder match could intensify their feud .
The Money in the Bank 2025 event is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The men's ladder match currently features Solo Sikoa and LA Knight, with four spots yet to be filled. On the women's side, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, and Giulia have qualified, leaving two positions open.
As the event approaches, fans eagerly await the final participants and anticipate the high-stakes action that Money in the Bank always delivers.