By Mat Elfring on Jun 16, 2018 01:47 am
The phrase "money in the bank," to some people, means you have literal, physical money in a literal, physical bank. Whether it's your bank account or someone else's all depends on context. However, WWE uses the phrase as an idiom, a term from popular culture that's not really used anymore. To WWE, "money in the bank" is a briefcase with a title contract hanging above the ring which six to eight superstars all try to reach by climbing ladders. Confused? Good. We can now continue. Sorry for the English lesson. Rosemont, IL hosts the annual WWE PPV Money in the Bank, on Sunday, June 17. Much like last year's, this event will feature two Money in the Bank matches: one for the women and one for the men. What's different this year is that instead of the traditional six entrants into each match, there will be eight, and the show will feature both Raw and Smackdown superstars. Additionally, one of the members of The New Day will be competing but they have not said who it will be just yet. More than likely, we won't know until the actual event. As of this writing, there are 10 matches on the card and a few interesting rumors to go along with the PPV, like which match will main event the evening. Additionally, check out our video feature about AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura. Everyone has plenty of opinions about what's going to happen at MITB, and that includes GameSpot. We have predictions for all of the matches announced thus far. Also, make sure to keep checking back to GameSpot up until June 17, when we will have live coverage of MITB.
Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass
The slow, grueling journey for Daniel Bryan making his way to The Miz continues its pitstop at Big Cass. This has been a fun little rivalry, but WWE fans are just waiting for Bryan to get past this, in hopes The Miz and Bryan's story can start sooner rather than later. Cass is a stepping stone for Bryan, and because of this, Bryan will get the win. Our prediction: Daniel Bryan wins
Bobby Lashley vs. Sami Zayn
Coming off of one of the worst WWE segments of all time is Bobby Lashley vs. Sami Zayn. WWE split Zayn and Kevin Owens, which was going incredibly well, to place him in a feud with the returning Lashley. It's bland, derivative storytelling that not even Zayn can save, which is incredibly sad. This whole match feels like Sami is being served to Bobby on a silver platter. Our prediction: Lashley wins
Seth Rollins (c) vs. Elias
(For the Intercontinental Championship) Now that the IC Title is relevant again--thanks Miz--newly crowned champion Seth Rollins has to Walk With Elias. This will be his first big challenge, as Elias has been getting a big push and is a legitimate contender for the title. Hopefully, Seth's run will last a big longer, and I see this rivalry having legs until Summerslam. That being said, Elias will get the win, but he won't get the belt. Our prediction: Elias wins by countout or DQ
Roman Reigns vs. Jinder Mahal
This is very much a "we don't know how to book these guys" battle. Chances are, if you're reading this, you also don't really care about the match. Neither of these stars elevates the other, and it's just a muscle-bound beatdown. I'm giving the win to Jinder because he's been hindered too long. Our prediction: Jinder Mahal wins
The Bludgeon Brothers (c) vs. The Good Brothers
(For the Smackdown Tag Team Championship) The Bludgeon Brothers have been an unstoppable force since winning the Smackdown tag championships, and they've beaten down the entire tag roster. So, their battle with The Good Brothers is exceptionally important for the division. If Harper and Rowan win, it'll make the entire tag team roster seem a bit helpless until a new team comes around (when the heck is Sanity coming over already?). Until things get changed on Smackdown, someone has to put up a good fight, and that's why I'm giving the win to the Good Brothers. Our prediction: The Good Brothers win
Carmella (c) vs. Asuka
(For the Smackdown Women's Championship) Smackdown's women's division is really heating up. The roster is stacked, and the championship match isn't focused around a newcomer who has yet to have a singles match yet (shots fired). Carmella has been a fantastic heel champion who I'm not ready to see dethroned. At the same time, Asuka is still riding her loss to Charlotte, which meant her undefeated streak was broken. Both of these wrestlers need the win, so it's one that can go either way. Additionally, I really want this rivalry to continue, but Carmella needs to be champ as her cockiness is delightful to watch. So, I'm giving the win to Asuka, but she won't get the belt, which is exactly what I'm predicting for Elias as well. Our prediction: Asuka wins by DQ or countout
Nia Jax (c) vs. Ronda Rousey
(For the Raw Women's Championship) The majority of WWE fans are not happy with the booking and lead-up to this title bout. First, Nia challenged Rousey, who hasn't had a singles match yet. Secondly, there are a slew of other performers that deserve this shot. While Rousey held her own at Wrestlemania, it's too early for her to be in the title picture. If she wins, Raw will have two absentee champions, as the chances of Rousey showing up every week and fighting are slim to none. Even though Jax says Rousey is ready, Jax needs to win. Our prediction: Jax wins
AJ Styles (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (Last Man Standing Match)
(For the WWE Championship) It's time for another act in the ongoing Styles/Nakamura saga, which has been wonderful the past few months, and easily one of the best storylines currently coming out of WWE. This will be a Last Man Standing match, so kicks to the groin won't DQ either contestant. This is a rivalry I see continuing after MITB, but in order for that to happen, Nakamura needs to win the championship. Our prediction: Nakamura wins Secondary prediction: Lots of low blows
Women's Money In The Bank Match
Hopefully, there's no James Ellsworth interference this year--although I secretly want him to show up. In this year's battle, Lana, Natalya, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte, Ember Moon, Becky Lynch, Naomi, and Sasha Banks will all be vying for the Money in the Bank contract, hanging above the ring. While I'm more than likely to be wrong with this pick, I will continue to hope for a Becky Lynch win. She needs to be in the championship picture again, and while an Ember Moon win would be amazing, the Raw women's division is going to have its eyes on Ronda Rousey for quite some time. It only makes sense to give the contract to a Smackdown superstar. Our prediction: Lynch wins
Men's Money In The Bank Match
On the men's side of things, Samoa Joe, Kevin Owens, Bobby Roode, Braun Strowman, The Miz, Rusev, Finn Balor, and one of the members of the New Day will be involved in the MITB match. There is a lot of high-caliber talent in this match, and I could see it going multiple ways. And every part of me wants The Miz to win, to put him back in the main event status. However, there is a certain Universal Championship that needs to be removed from a certain part-time wrestler, and that's why I'm giving the win to Braun Strowman, in the hopes he decimates Brock Lesnar to become the new--fighting--champion. Our prediction: Strowman wins
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