WWE SmackDown Preview: Bryan vs Jeff Hardy, MITB Qualifying Matches

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May 22, 2018

Here is WWE’s official preview for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown in Worcester, Massachusetts. Three matches, a Men’s Money in the Bank Pre-Qualifying match and two Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying matches, were announced for tonight’s card.

SmackDown LIVE preview, May 22, 2018: Bryan and Hardy clash in a battle with Money in the Bank implications

Big Cass suffered an injury during a WWE Live Event in Munich, Germany over the weekend, leading to SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige announcing a huge change to Money in the Bank qualification. Tomorrow night, Daniel Bryan will face United States Champion Jeff Hardy one-on-one. The winner of that battle will advance to face Samoa Joe next Tuesday in a Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. Who will get a second chance at a spot in the career-altering Money in the Bank Ladder Match? Find out tonight on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network!

SmackDown Live Preview Quick Hits:
* Daniel Bryan and Jeff Hardy to battle in a match with WWE Money in the Bank implications tonight on SmackDown LIVE
* The New Day to join The Miz on “Miz TV” during SmackDown LIVE
* Lana and Billie Kay to clash in Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match tonight on SmackDown LIVE
* Naomi to face Sonya Deville in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match tonight on SmackDown LIVE

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