The WWE MITB qualifiers for the 2018 edition started from last week’s WWE Raw. Last week, there were a couple of matches hosted from Uniondale, New York. Braun Strowman and Finn Balor were the duos to advance to the opportunity on June 17th.
There was a separate contest for the women’s division, too. From it, Ember Moon was the first qualifier for WWE MITB. Later, Rusev and The Miz joined the men from Smackdown. On the other hand, Charlotte Flair joined Moon from the women’s roster.
It’s time for @WWENoWayJose, @REALBobbyRoode, and @BaronCorbinWWE to get down to business… an opportunity to compete in the Men’s #MITB #LadderMatch is ON THE LINE on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/reRGrhCdHS
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
Last night, the series of qualifiers continued on WWE Raw. The first match witnessed Baron Corbin, No Way Jose and Bobby Roode fighting it out for the third slot from the flagship show. Corbin was in firm control of the match from the get-go. Event in the closing moments, he was seen hammering away on Jose.
A GLORIOUS opportunity awaits @REALBobbyRoode at @WWE #MITB! #RAW pic.twitter.com/6tqLv97xnU
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 15, 2018
But, he forgot that Roode was waiting for him. Coming from behind, Roode shoved Corbin into the ring post. Then he connected with his pendant Glorious DDT on a battle-torn Jose to pick up the win. With this, he became the fifth overall participant for the WWE MITB ladder match.
Joining @MsCharlotteWWE & @WWEEmberMoon in the Women’s #MITB #LadderMatch… none other than @AlexaBliss_WWE! #RAW pic.twitter.com/vAyPCFvKnm
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
From the women’s division, another triple threat match was hosted as the qualifier. Alexa Bliss was back in action on WWE Raw after almost two months. Mickie James and Bayley were the other participants of the match. The London crowd remained vocal for the Hugger throughout the match.
It’s every woman for herself as @itsBayleyWWE, @AlexaBliss_WWE, and @MickieJames battle for a chance to compete in the Women’s #MITB #LadderMatch! #RAW pic.twitter.com/VKK2tYn3tW
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
Despite the support, Bayley was unable to pick up the win. She failed to capitalize even after hitting the Bayley-to-belly on Bliss. Mickie James saved the match for her buddy. As these two fought it out, Bliss came from the back and hit her finishing move, the DDT to pick up the win. She became the third women’s participant for the WWE MITB match.
CONTROVERSY abounds, but @FightOwensFight has indeed qualified for the Men’s #MITB #LadderMatch on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/ZPHoI3bxp1
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
The third match as about to be contested amongst Jinder Mahal, Elias, and Bobby Lashley. But, Reigns’ attacks on Mahal did not allow him to compete in the match on WWE Raw.
Hence, Kevin Owens replaced him and capitalize on the opportunity. Via a distraction from his friend, Sami Zayn, he was able to hit the frog splash on Elias and become the sixth overall participant for the WWE MITB ladder match.
