Samoa Joe defeats Daniel Bryan and Big Cass to earn Money in the Bank spot
Wednesday 30 May 2018 12:55, UK
Samoa Joe booked his spot in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match after defeating Daniel Bryan and Big Cass in a thrilling main event on SmackDown Live.
Originally scheduled to be a singles match between Bryan and Joe, SmackDown Live General Manager Paige added Big Cass into the equation after he returned from an injury sustained at the hands of Bryan two weeks ago.
Bryan looked to be on his way to Money in the Bank after catching Cass with a running knee, but Joe locked the leader of Yes! Movement in the Coquina Clutch to steal the win.
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