Money In The Bank
WWE Money in the Bank stands as a pinnacle in the realm of professional wrestling, an annual extravaganza meticulously crafted by WWE, the foremost purveyor of this grand spectacle. Since its inception in 2010, this pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event has captivated audiences worldwide, serving as a celebration of athleticism and larger-than-life personas. The illustrious title derives its name from the legendary Money in the Bank ladder match, a breathtaking spectacle initially reserved solely for WrestleMania, WWE's flagship event. ##
Debuting in April 2005 at WrestleMania 21, the Money in the Bank ladder match promptly captured the imagination of fans, earning its place in the subsequent five editions of WrestleMania. However, following the culmination of WrestleMania XXVI in March 2010, the match concept emerged as a distinctive entity, evolving into its own standalone PPV event, commencing in July of that year. Thus, the hallowed tradition of the Money in the Bank ladder match transcended its original WrestleMania origins, allowing the global audience to revel in its brilliance throughout the calendar year. ##
Since 2014, the event has found its home on the esteemed WWE Network, later transitioning to the Peacock streaming platform in 2021, ensuring that its grandeur reaches fans across the digital landscape. In August 2021, the significance of this event was further acknowledged as one of WWE's marquee events, solidifying its esteemed position alongside the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, collectively known as the "Big Five." ##
From its inception until 2013, the event found its place on WWE's pay-per-view calendar in the month of July, before transitioning to June from 2014 to 2018. Subsequently, it was rescheduled to May, only to return to its original July slot in 2021, maintaining a sense of tradition within its ever-evolving fabric. The event's introduction coincided with WWE's initial brand extension period, with the 2010 and 2011 editions featuring a captivating blend of talent from both the Raw and SmackDown rosters. However, the brand split came to a close in August 2011, signaling a shift in the event's landscape. ##
In a moment of renaissance during mid-2016, the brand extension regained its footing, leading to the exclusive 2017 Money in the Bank event dedicated solely to SmackDown. Yet, following the culmination of WrestleMania 34 in April 2018, the era of brand-exclusive pay-per-views reached its conclusion, fostering a more unified experience for the audience. ##
Stepping into uncharted territory, the 2023 Money in the Bank event will embark on an unprecedented journey as it finds its home in the vibrant city of London, England. This groundbreaking move marks the first time in history that the event will transcend the boundaries of the United States, unveiling a new chapter of international acclaim and fervor. ##
Change Table Name
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Event
Date
City
Venue
Main Event
MITB Winner(s)
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Money in the Bank (2010)
July 18, 2010
Kansas City, Missouri
Sprint Center
Sheamus (c) vs. John Cena in a Steel Cage match for the WWE Championship
The Miz – Match contract for Raw's WWE Championship
Kane – Match contract for SmackDown's World Heavyweight Championship
2
Money in the Bank (2011)
July 17, 2011
Rosemont, Illinois
Allstate Arena
John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship
Alberto Del Rio – Match contract for Raw's WWE Championship
Daniel Bryan – Match contract for SmackDown's World Heavyweight Championship
3
Money in the Bank (2012)
July 15, 2012
Phoenix, Arizona
US Airways Center
Big Show vs. Chris Jericho vs. John Cena vs. Kane vs. The Miz in a Money in the Bank ladder match for a WWE Championship match contract
John Cena – WWE Championship match contract
Dolph Ziggler – World Heavyweight Championship match contract
4
Money in the Bank (2013)
July 14, 2013
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wells Fargo Center
Christian vs. CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Sheamus in a Money in the Bank ladder match for a WWE Championship match contract
Randy Orton – WWE Championship match contract
Damien Sandow – World Heavyweight Championship match contract
5
Money in the Bank (2014)
June 29, 2014
Boston, Massachusetts
TD Garden
Alberto Del Rio vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Cesaro vs. John Cena vs. Kane vs. Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus in a Ladder match for the vacant WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Seth Rollins
6
Money in the Bank (2015)
June 14, 2015
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Arena
Seth Rollins (c) vs. Dean Ambrose in a Ladder match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Sheamus
7
Money in the Bank (2016)
June 19, 2016
Paradise, Nevada
T-Mobile Arena
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, then Seth Rollins (c) vs. Dean Ambrose in Ambrose's Money in the Bank cash-in match
Dean Ambrose
8
Money in the Bank (2017)
June 18, 2017
St. Louis, Missouri
Scottrade Center
AJ Styles vs. Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a Money in the Bank ladder match for a WWE Championship match contract
Carmella – WWE SmackDown Women's Championship match contract
Baron Corbin – WWE Championship match contract
9
Money in the Bank (2018)
June 17, 2018
Rosemont, Illinois
Allstate Arena
Braun Strowman vs. Bobby Roode vs. Finn Bálor vs. Kevin Owens vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Rusev vs. Samoa Joe vs. The Miz in a Money in the Bank ladder match for a world championship match contract of the winner's brand
Alexa Bliss – Women's championship match contract of the winner's brand
Braun Strowman – World championship match contract of the winner's brand
10
Money in the Bank (2019)
May 19, 2019
Hartford, Connecticut
XL Center
Ali vs. Andrade vs. Baron Corbin vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Finn Bálor vs. Randy Orton vs. Ricochet in a Money in the Bank ladder match for a world championship match contract
Bayley – Women's championship match contract
Brock Lesnar – World championship match contract
11
Money in the Bank (2020)
May 10, 2020
Orlando, FloridaStamford, Connecticut
WWE Performance CenterWWE Global Headquarters
Asuka vs. Carmella vs. Dana Brooke vs. Lacey Evans vs. Nia Jax vs. Shayna Baszler in a Money in the Bank ladder match for the WWE Raw Women's ChampionshipandAJ Styles vs. Aleister Black vs. Daniel Bryan vs. King Corbin vs. Otis vs. Rey Mysterio in a Money in the Bank ladder match for a world championship match contract
Asuka – Raw Women's Championship
Otis – World championship match contract
12
Money in the Bank (2021)
July 18, 2021
Fort Worth, Texas
Dickies Arena
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Edge for the WWE Universal Championship
Nikki A.S.H. – Women's championship match contract
Big E – World championship match contract
13
Money in the Bank (2022)
July 2, 2022
Paradise, Nevada
MGM Grand Garden Arena
Drew McIntyre vs. Riddle vs. Madcap Moss vs. Sheamus vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins vs. Omos vs. Sami Zayn vs. Theory in a Money in the Bank ladder match for a championship match contract
Liv Morgan – Women's championship match contract
Theory – Any men's championship match contract
14
Money in the Bank (2023)
July 1, 2023
London, England
The O2 Arena
The Bloodline (Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa) vs. The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso)
Iyo Sky – Women's championship match contract
Damian Priest – Any men's championship match contract
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