Top five best WWE Women’s Money in the Bank ladder matches of all time
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Money in the Bank matches have always captivated the fans.
The Money in the Bank ladder match is a unique stipulation match that has been created & hosted by WWE. The winner gets a title shot at the date and time they choose for one complete year. While the men’s version of the breathtaking ladder match has been around since 2005, the women’s iteration began in 2017 and has been a monumental hit.
The thought of seeing their favourite superstar performers vying for the iconic briefcase always fills up the fan’s hearts with excitement. With the Money in The Bank PLE just around the corner, here we take a look at the top five best WWE Women’s Money in the Bank ladder matches of all time.
5. Women’s Money in the Bank Match 2019
Naomi, Natalya, Dana Brook, Nikki Cross, Bayley, Ember Moon, Mandy Rose & Carmella competed to win the briefcase. The match might have been lighter on the star power, but all the wrestlers punched above their weights to make it entertaining. Sonya Deville tried to do Rose’s bidding while carrying her partner on her shoulder to the briefcase. However, Bayley had other ideas as she pushed the duo off the ladder and climbed an adjacent ladder to unhook the briefcase for the win.
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4. Women’s Money in the Bank Match 2018
It was the second edition of the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match, which featured famous names such as Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Naomi, Alexa Bliss and Natalya. Rusev’s Valet Lana was also part of the match, along with newbie Ember Moon.
The match was a slugfest from start to finish as every contender tried to gain the final advantage. Some exciting spots included Moon hitting a Summersault Senton on Lynch through the ladder and Flair power bombing ‘The Man’ through a table. At the finish of the high-octane encounter, Bliss stood tall as she climbed the ladder’s rungs and grabbed the briefcase for a famous victory.
3. Women’s Money in the Bank Match 2021
The match featured Asuka, Naomi, Alexa Bliss, Nikki ASH, Liv Morgan, Zelina Vega & the veteran duo of Tamina and Natalya, who were the Women’s Tag Team Champions at the time. The match is remembered for Bliss using her supernatural powers to gain victory. Her association with ‘The Fiend’ seemingly gave her a huge advantage. However, the other participants joined hands to nullify ‘Miss Bliss’ and buried her under a pile of ladders to decapitate her from the rest of the match.
The match entered its groove now that it only featured regular wrestling stars. Three ladders were kept adjacent and everyone fought amongst themselves. Nikki ASH showed presence of mind as she climbed the middle ladder and held onto the all-important briefcase.
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2. Women’s Money in the Bank Match 2023
Last year’s Women’s MITB ladder match featured the legendary Trish Stratus, ‘The Irish Lass Kicker’ Becky Lynch, and the new kid on the block, Zoey Stark from Raw. SmackDown’s end saw the Damage CTRL duo of Bayley and Iyo Sky and LWO’s Zelina Vega compete for the briefcase.
The clash was full of unexpected twists and turns and made for a tense watch. Every participant looked dead set to win the match but was interrupted by another performer at the last moment. Sky performing a Moon-sault on all the other competitors from the top of a ladder was a memorable spot. During the final moment of the match, the Japanese star handcuffed both Lynch and her faction mate Bayley to the ladder’s steps and climbed the ladder to grab the briefcase.
1. Women’s Money in the Bank Match 2017
The first edition is always special, and this was the case with the first Women’s Money in the Bank Match that took place at the 2017 event. Future Hall of Famers such as Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch participated in the match. They were joined by Carmella, Tamina, and Natalya for the encounter. The excitement was palpable as it is the first ever Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.
All the women were hell-bent on making the match a spectacle and did just that. They did not worry about their well-being as the match featured many high-risk spots. The clash had a shocking winner when Carmella neutralized Lynch with a chair shot and became the first ‘Miss Money in the Bank.
The Money in the Bank match is a fascinating idea that never fails to capture the fans’ imagination. They are always eager to know who wins the men’s and women’s versions of the historic ladder match every year. The sheer unpredictability of this makes it extra special for the audience.
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