WWE PPV on WWE Network Season 2017 Episode 8 Money in the Bank 2017 - Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri
- June 18, 2017
The Money in the Bank pay-per-view event is one of the most highly anticipated events in the WWE calendar, and the 2017 edition did not disappoint. Held at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri, the event featured some of the biggest superstars from the Raw and Smackdown brands competing for the coveted Money in the Bank briefcase. This briefcase contains a contract that allows the winner to cash in for a title shot at any time in the next year, making the match one of the most exciting and unpredictable in wrestling.
The event kicked off with a match between The Hype Bros and The Colóns, which saw the returning Zack Ryder and his partner Mojo Rawley emerging victorious. This was followed by the first Money in the Bank ladder match of the night, which featured women from both Raw and Smackdown brands. The competitors included Charlotte Flair, Natalya, Tamina, Becky Lynch, and Carmella, with James Ellsworth serving as Carmella's "guardian angel." After a brutal and exciting match, it was Carmella who emerged victorious, becoming the first woman to ever win the Money in the Bank briefcase.
The next match was a singles match between The New Day's Kofi Kingston and Smackdown's "Lone Wolf" Baron Corbin. This match ended in controversy, as Corbin attacked Kingston after the match, preventing him from cashing in the briefcase later in the night. The next match was a tag team match between The Usos and The New Day, with the Usos putting their Smackdown Tag Team Championship belt on the line. This match was a thrilling back-and-forth affair, with The Usos coming out on top and retaining their title.
The next match was for the Smackdown Women's Championship, with Naomi defending her title against Lana, who was making her in-ring debut. Despite a valiant effort, Lana was unable to overcome Naomi, with the champion retaining her title. This was followed by a singles match between Smackdown's "Perfect 10" Tye Dillinger and Aiden English, with Dillinger picking up the win.
The main event of the night was the second Money in the Bank ladder match, this time featuring men from both Raw and Smackdown brands. The competitors included AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Shinsuke Nakamura, and United States Champion Baron Corbin. This match was a true spectacle, with all six men putting their bodies on the line in pursuit of the briefcase. In the end, it was Baron Corbin who emerged victorious, becoming the newest holder of the Money in the Bank briefcase.
Overall, the 2017 Money in the Bank pay-per-view event was a thrilling and exciting showcase of the best that the WWE has to offer. From the first-ever women's Money in the Bank match to the nail-biting main event, fans were treated to a night of non-stop action and drama. With the winners of the Money in the Bank briefcases holding so much power and potential, it will be exciting to see what the future holds for the WWE's biggest stars.