The latest episode of WWE Raw determined the final man and woman to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match. One of the most exhilarating events of the year takes place this Saturday at the Intuit Dome in California. Who won their respective triple-threat to clock their ticket to Inglewood?
The final spot in the ladder match was on the line in a triple threat featuring Ivy Nile, Stephanie Vaquer, and Liv Morgan. Nile may be the only one in the match that isn’t over, but the other two aren’t over for anything wrestling-related. Vaquer is the best wrestler in the match, but Nile is the best athlete. There was plenty of one-on-one as they rotated in and out. The moment they worked together was a played-out spot, the corner superplex powerbomb. Even the previous qualifiers featured it, mailing in their high spots.
The WWE decided to strap the fastest-rising women’s star onto a rocketship, giving Vaquer the final spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. One cannot rule her out, considering what she has accomplished so quickly. Since debuting on TV for NXT in September 2024, she has already become a double champion in NXT and earned a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match.
The main event of Raw had the final spot in the men’s ladder match on the line. It was El Grande Americano, AJ Styles, and CM Punk. Everyone looked relatively sharp, quick, and physical. That is, until Punk overestimated his body once again, botching a spot where he was supposed to catch Americano. Since returning to WWE, the “Second City Saint” is constantly the most gassed wrestler in the ring.
With a triple threat being no disqualifications, The Paul Heyman Guys came and discarded the overly cocky veteran. Styles had Americano lined up for the Phenomenal Elbow, but his masked opponent reversed it using his patented metal plate under the mask. EGA seized the opportunity and secured the final spot in the men’s ladder match.
While Americano, or Chad Gable, earned a push years ago, it doesn’t seem to be the plan. He has been a loyal company man, putting on some hugely underrated matches. That said, he’s generally in a jobber role or to help elevate new talent. The current storyline involves learning the secrets of Lucha and taking on numerous luchadors. It’s unsafe to put any money on the win, but he adds a perfect spice to a blend of various flavors.
For the men, it seems inevitable that Seth Rollins and The Paul Heyman Guys continue their new push, now to include the Money in the Bank contract. The women’s match is much more in the air, with four plausible winners. While all three of the newer women have a shot, none of them has been on the main roster for even a month. The contract has “Mami in the Bank” written all over it.
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