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Hit #2: Kofi Kingston reacts to Owens' betrayal
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Kofi Kingston challenged Kevin Owens to a match at Money In The Bank, which the latter has accepted. As a result, the WWE Championship match has become official. Kofi Kingston will defend his title against Kevin Owens at the PPV.
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SmackDown began with Michael Cole interviewing Kofi Kingston. WWE did a wonderful job of recapping Kofi's Road to WrestleMania 35, reminding fans of 'Kofimania.' The segment struck a chord with the audience, setting up Owens' potshots that were to follow. The opening segment ended with Owens laying woods out with a super-kick.
Later in the night, Kingston interrupted Owens during his KO show, attacking the number-one contender. The two brawled until Owens, the heel, retreated to end the segment.
This story received ample time throughout the show including Woods selling his beatdown in a backstage segment. Everything added to the story, building this rivalry up in one night. Hence, the WWE Championship programme was a hit on SmackDown LIVE.
