As per earlier confirmations, we will have Money in the Bank qualifying matches on WWE Raw.
It is that time of the year where the exciting ladder match is back onboard to entertain us. WWE Universe loves this gimmick match where superstars put their body on the line. In return, one of them gets the opportunity of a lifetime to hold the briefcase and become a future WWE Champion.
So, the show started off with the same note, as the WWE Raw GM, Kurt Angle started talking about it. He confirmed there would be multiple MITB matches, this year, in the upcoming show on June 17th. Both the male and female competitors will be competing in it.
You wanted it? YOU GOT IT.@FightOwensFight will have to earn an opportunity to go to #MITB by taking on @BraunStrowman on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/TM7emYH2wz
— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2018
With that being said, the point came where he had to make two qualifying matches, official. These were the superstars from the women’s and men’s division, respectively, who received the opportunity.
Ember Moon, Ruby Riott, and Sasha Banks were from the female division, whereas, Roman Reigns, Finn Balor, and Sami Zayn entered from the male division.
The #MonsterAmongMen is soon to become the #MonsterAmongLadders as @BraunStrowman qualifies for the #MITB #LadderMatch! #RAW pic.twitter.com/2NhrhUScs6
— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2018
Meanwhile, Braun Strowman came out pledging that he wants to compete at the MITB match. It’s quite certain he should get a chance now that he won the Greatest Royal Rumble and won his scheduled Backlash match. So, an opportunity was given to him against Kevin Owens.
The #ModernDayMaharaja @JinderMahal just made his presence FELT at the expense of @WWERomanReigns in this #TripleThreat main event with #MITB implications! #RAW pic.twitter.com/O6OEYo2a8V
— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2018
He massacred his way to the victory by hitting Owens with multiple shoulder blocks and follow it up with the Running Powerslam. With this, he became the first name to enter the MITB men’s division match for 2018.
Second MITB qualifier was contested on the main event of the WWE Raw. Roman Reigns was outnumbered with Zayn and Balor teaming up with him. But, he came back into the contest by cutting Zayn with a superman punch. When it looked like he will enter his second MITB match, Jinder Mahal appeared.
BALOR is BANK!!!!@FinnBalor defeats @WWERomanReigns & @SamiZayn to qualify for the #MITB #LadderMatch! #RAW pic.twitter.com/ubDR1a9yEn
— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2018
The distraction provided by the former WWE Champion allowed Finn Balor to capitalize. He hit the Coup De Grace off the top rope on Sami Zayn to pick up the win.
