# WWE SmackDown storyline developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wwe-smackdown-storyline-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-24T02:10:37.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Following the Money in the Bank event, Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn addressed the tournament results, noting that Penta won the briefcase. Zayn also engaged in verbal confrontations with Trick Williams regarding respect for the championship.

In subsequent episodes, tensions escalated between Zayn, Williams, and Rey Fenix. After Zayn declined Williams’ demand for a title opportunity due to an upcoming match against Roman Reigns, General Manager Nick Aldis booked a tag team match featuring Sami Zayn and Johnny Gargano against Rey Fenix and Trick Williams. The match concluded in a disqualification. The involvement of PENTA, who intervened to support Rey Fenix, has added further tension to the rivalry.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Sami Zayn and Johnny Gargano face Trick Williams and Rey Fenix on WWE SmackDown

Sami Zayn and Johnny Gargano faced Trick Williams and Rey Fenix in a tag team match on WWE SmackDown, which ended in disqualification amid rising tensions over the Undisputed WWE Championship.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sami-zayn-and-johnny-gargano-face-trick-williams-and-rey-fenix-on-wwe-smackdown

### 2026-10-17: WWE SmackDown follows Money in the Bank with key match developments

WWE SmackDown following Money in the Bank featured a confrontation between Sami Zayn and Trick Williams, a match between Johnny Gargano and Trick Williams, and upcoming booking announcements.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-smackdown-follows-money-in-the-bank-with-key-match-developments

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