In this week’s episode of Raw, WWE wasted no time in building up the hype and match card for Money in the Bank 2021 with five qualifier matches held and two title matches confirmed
After a rather bleak match card last Sunday at Hell in a Cell, WWE is looking forward to quickly gain back some ratings. The night after the pay-per-view saw some really exciting moments and build up the card for the next big event quickly. Money in the Bank 2021 will be the company’s first live pay-per-view after it exit the virtual Thunderdome next month. It will take place on 18th July at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
WWE Money in the Bank 2021 Updated Match Card After This Week’s Raw
Raw saw five qualifier matches for the Money in the Bank ladder matches take place and the confirmation of two title matches. Hell in a Cell victor Bobby Lashley accepted Kofi Kingston’s challenge to a WWE Championship match.
The #WWEChampionship is on the line at #MITB as former #WWEChampion @TrueKofi challenges the ALL MIGHTY @fightbobby!https://t.co/rIWbbwrcAF
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2021
Later, the event also confirmed a rematch between Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley for the Raw Women’s Championship. This was predictable following their controversial match the night before which had ended with Ripley being disqualified and retaining the title due to the champion’s advantage.
With a huge score to settle, @MsCharlotteWWE will clash with @RheaRipley_WWE for the #WWERaw #WomensTitle at #MITB!https://t.co/Q9QE0xF8Hk
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2021
WWE Money in the Bank Qualifier Matches Results
As of now, Ricochet, John Morrison and Riddle are the superstars who have qualified for the Men’s MITB Ladder Match. Ricochet beat AJ Styles in the first qualifier thanks to a distraction by The Viking Raiders. While Riddle surprisingly defeated Drew McIntyre via roll-up, he distracted Randy Orton and cost him the qualifier match to John Morrison. So, funnily, all these matches ended due to distractions which is nothing new for WWE.
Three huge upsets on #WWERaw lead to three huge opportunities at #MITB as @KingRicochet, @TheRealMorrison & @SuperKingofBros all qualified for the Money in the Bank #LadderMatch!https://t.co/y4a6xuNTOi
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2021
As for the Women’s ladder match, all spots except one have been filled by Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Nikki Cross and Naomi. Piper Niven and Eva Marie lost to Asuka and Naomi. Meanwhile, Nikki Cross debuted her superhero-gimmick and teamed up with Alexa Bliss to defeat Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax.
Excitement is building for #MITB as @AlexaBliss_WWE, @NikkiCrossWWE, @WWEAsuka AND @NaomiWWE all qualified for the Money in the Bank #LadderMatch!https://t.co/52rUDcTHKH
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2021
WWE is clearly desperate for some hype and it’s surely getting it with two more qualifier matches confirmed for next week on Raw. Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton and AJ Styles will compete in a triple threat match to fill the final spot for the Men’s MITB Ladder Match. In addition to this, the live event will also feature Elias and Jaxson Ryker in a Strap Match.
NEXT WEEK on #WWERaw @RandyOrton vs. @DMcIntyreWWE vs. @AJStylesOrg in a Last Chance Triple Threat Qualifying Match for the #MITB Ladder Match!
Who ya got?! pic.twitter.com/TakdOigQcN
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2021
Check out the full match card for Money in the Bank 2021
- WWE Championship: Bobby Lashley vs. Kofi Kingston
- Raw Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair
- Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Ricochet vs. John Morrison vs. Riddle vs. Randy Orton/Drew McIntyre/AJ Styles vs. TBA
- Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Alexa Bliss vs. Nikki Cross vs. Asuka vs. Naomi vs. TBA
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