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WWE Money in the Bank winners — Every briefcase winner and how they fared when cashing in

Check out the complete history of WWE Money in the Bank winners, including every briefcase winner and how they fared when cashing in.

Originally the brainchild of Chris Jericho, the Money in the Bank Ladder Match has gone from being an entertaining gimmick match to one of the most anticipated subplots of any WWE calendar year. It’s changed and expanded to multiple brands and the women’s division, and become the focus of its own event, joining the likes of WrestleMania, Royal Rumble and SummerSlam as one of the most important that WWE puts on.

At its core, however, is a simple and compelling idea: Whoever outfights and outwits a group of hungry competitors and grabs the namesake briefcase has a guaranteed title shot they can use any time, any place, for one year. It’s the WWE’s equivalent of a golden ticket, and the anticipation for when a briefcase might get cashed in has become drama in its own right.

As Money in the Bank has risen in prominence, its history has grown as well. Let’s take a look at a complete history of WWE Money in the Bank winners, including how the winners fared when they eventually cashed in their contracts.

Last updated on April 7, 2024.

Money in the Bank was WWE’s highest-grossing arena event ever

Money in the Bank and SmackDown were both record-breaking shows for WWE in London.

WWE events break revenue records so often these days that it’s hardly news when it happens. Almost every show is “the top revenue event for [x] market” or “the highest grossing edition of [most recent premium live event].”

That said, the company reported something that is unquestionably impressive when it announced today that Money in the Bank was the highest-grossing arena event in WWE history. Not just for events held at the specific arena (The O2 Arena in London, in this case) or for shows held outside the U.S., but for any arena event, full stop.

Just for good measure, the SmackDown held at the same venue the night before was the highest-grossing edition of that show of all time too.

This seems like the convergence of several factors. One is the pent-up demand for WWE in the U.K., which was also apparent by watching the insanely passionate crowd. It’s no secret that the U.S. wrestling promotions are doing best when they visit markets for the first time (AEW has certainly discovered this), or in WWE’s case, returning to cities/countries they haven’t run in a long time.

We don’t have data on ticket prices here at Wrestling Junkie, but it would be shocking indeed if the average ticket for a WWE premium live event wasn’t drifting upward over time, making new record gates slightly easier as time passes. Plus The O2 is very big for an indoor arena; with a stated capacity of 20,000, it’s larger than pretty much every arena WWE visits in the U.S.

But also WWE just seems to be firing on all cylinders at the moment, or enough of them that its occasional curious decisions (not running with Sami Zayn last year, having Cody Rhodes lose at WrestleMania, and not figuring out how to capitalize on LA Knight, to name a few) aren’t affecting it. The Bloodline saga continues to be the hottest thing in pro wrestling, which certainly doesn’t hurt.

All of which is to say that Money in the Bank was something of a perfect storm … but it also wouldn’t be shocking if WWE keeps breaking records in the months ahead.

Logan Paul on that MITB spot with Ricochet: ‘I’m a noob, I don’t really know what I’m doing out there’

Logan Paul noted that he doesn’t know “how to improv” when things go wrong for him in a WWE ring.

Logan Paul has adapted to pro wrestling much faster than anyone likely would have imagined before he first stepped in a WWE ring in early 2022. Yet there are times when he’s clearly still learning on the job, and one of them happened this past weekend at Money in the Bank.

The moment in question came about half an hour into the show, during the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match. Paul and Ricochet had just been knocked off a ladder onto the ropes by LA Knight, and two tables beckoned on the floor below.

Ricochet grabbed Paul and launched him into a springboard Spanish Fly, which sounds crazy except this is Ricochet we’re talking about. It’s an intricate maneuver even when everything goes exactly right, and watching the footage again (thanks, Peacock), it’s clear that Paul doesn’t have his footing before he takes flight.

As a result, Paul took something of an awkward crash through the tables. On his Impaulsive podcast this week (h/t Fightful for the transcription), Paul said he walked away relatively unscathed but chalked some of it up to his inexperience.

There was a botched move with a dangerous landing. I walked away this time relatively unscathed. I got some scrapes and bruises, but no major tweaks or pulls. But Ricochet and I were supposed to do what’s called a Spanish Fly off the top rope. So one of our legs is on the rope, one of our legs is on the ladder, and we are supposed to hit it at the same time. When he hit that rope, it was before me. So he moved it, so I slipped down, all the way to the bottom. Keep in mind, I’m a noob, I don’t really know what I’m doing out there. So when stuff goes wrong, I don’t really know how to improv.

Paul also put some of the blame on Ricochet. It’s important to note that, perhaps to his credit, he doesn’t really draw much of a line between real life and being part of the WWE show, so it’s quite possible his stance here is due to the fact that the two men appear they will be continuing to feud going forward.

So in my head, I’m like, ‘This is f–ked. We f–ked this up. How is this gonna do this? Is he even gonna do this?’ Our legs are all twisted like this. I’m looking at him like, ‘Oh, this motherfucker is still trying to send this shit.’ I’m not even ready, his feet aren’t even planted off the second rope …

I’m like, alright. Went crashing through the tables, scraped my shoulder, I hit my head on the thing. I’m fine, no concussions or anything. It’s just a wild sport. I don’t know what I’m doing.

Perhaps that spot will be a topic of conversation when Paul and Ricochet meet next week on Raw.

Despite John Cena’s efforts, UK WrestleMania appears unlikely

Fans in the U.K. would support a WrestleMania there wholeheartedly but may have to settle for Royal Rumble or SummerSlam for now.

When John Cena made a surprise appearance Saturday at Money in the Bank, he electrified the crowd at The O2 Arena. Not just by showing up unannounced and smacking around Grayson Waller, though those were definitely positives.

No, Cena managed to do the best possible cheap pop tactic ever in London with one simple idea: WrestleMania in the U.K.

If you watched Money in the Bank and heard those fans, it seems like a no brainer idea. The U.K. market would absolutely gobble up tickets for WrestleMania if held in that part of the world and provide an absolutely unforgettable atmosphere.

The problem, alas, is that WrestleMania has never been held outside North America. There are obvious travel and operations logistical hurdles, and it would mean an early start time in the U.S. — though the guess is that wouldn’t be much of a problem in the end.

So was Cena speaking hypothetically, or is this a move WWE is already planning? Fightful Select (subscription required) has some good news and bad news on that front.

In honor of Wade Barrett, we’ll do the bad news first. A U.K. WrestleMania is unlikely for the next few years at least. The 2024 edition is in Philadelphia, and the 2025 show is in the “late stages” of being finalized for a U.S. city. The year after that could work, but Fightful Select’s sources “don’t find it likely.”

The good news is that one of WWE’s other top premium live events could make the hop across the pond.

However, there was a survey taker near media day this week asking about what cities in the UK would be most convenient for a HYPOTHETICAL Royal Rumble or Summerslam in the area. Among those cities listed were London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.

WWE has shown an increasing willingness to hold some of its premium live events outside continental North America, including three in a row this year: Backlash in Puerto Rico, Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, and Money in the Bank in England. A Royal Rumble or SummerSlam in the U.K. would be a logical progression.

And from there, a U.K. WrestleMania would be a smaller leap. Cena may have just been stoking the fans’ passions for now, but in a decade or so, maybe he’ll look like a prophet.

Drew McIntyre is back, but that doesn’t mean his WWE future is settled

Fans loved the return of Drew McIntyre, but his WWE future beyond this year reportedly remains up in the air.

The return of Drew McIntyre at Money in the Bank this past weekend was one of the event’s fun surprises. Though there was speculation the Scottish Warrior might return as a heel, his confrontation with Gunther following the Ring General’s successful Intercontinental title defense against Matt Riddle was popular with the fans in London and hinted that McIntyre will be back in the spotlight after three months away.

In the short term, that certainly appears to be true. In the long term? WWE fans may still have to wait and see.

That’s because PW Insider reports that McIntyre and WWE still haven’t come to terms on a new contract, and it doesn’t appear they’re even that close. McIntyre’s current deal is said to expire early next year, so while there’s still time to work something out, it’s dwindling quickly.

McIntyre last appeared in a WWE match at WrestleMania 39 in April, where he attempted and failed to dethrone Gunther in a triple threat match that also included Sheamus. Gunther has stayed busy in the interim, with televised defenses over Xavier Woods, Mustafa Ali and Sami Zayn.

There has been speculation that McIntyre might be looking to move on fueled by reports that he’s been disgruntled creatively this spring. Paul “Triple H” Levesque did his best to dispel that notion during the post-Money in the Bank press conference this weekend (h/t Bleacher Report), saying that any unhappiness on McIntyre’s part was “news to me.”

Levesque also said he hoped McIntyre would be in WWE “for the rest of his career.” That’s certainly possible, and a new multi-year deal would go a long way toward making it happen. But he’s had success elsewhere in the past, and until he’s under a new contract, there’s going to be continued chatter about whether he may seek new challenges outside WWE in the years ahead.

WWE Money in the Bank: Top takeaways after high drama in London

From excellent storytelling to worthy winners to a hot crowd, WWE Money in the Bank had lots of things go right in London.

For the second weekend in a row, wrestling fans were treated to one of the best wrestling events of the year.

Last week, it was All Elite Wrestling/New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Forbidden Door. This week, it was Money in the Bank, which featured not only some great matches, but a historic outcome and a raucous atmosphere.

Here are my instant takeaways from the event.

Jey Uso pinned Roman Reigns

For the first time in more than three years, Roman Reigns was pinned. And the person who did it was his own cousin.

I was genuinely surprised by this outcome. I figured there was no way WWE would beat Reigns in consecutive matches. I’m glad I was wrong.

As expected, this was a tremendous match with a number of storyline elements throughout, including calling back to the finishes of memorable matches throughout Reigns’ undefeated streak.

They also paid homage to multiple family members, including Jey Uso using The Rock’s slaps at one point.

We have had the pleasure of enjoying some great wrestling matches in the last couple of weeks, but I’d put this one up against any of them. The storytelling was top tier, and elevated this match into the same class as anything we saw at Forbidden Door, in my opinion.

IYO SKY literally climbs over Bayley to win Money in the Bank

Bayley tried her hardest to figuratively step over IYO SKY to win the briefcase, but thanks to a pair of handcuffs, SKY literally stepped over Bayley to win Money in the Bank.

Yes, this was a ladder match, but a pair of handcuffs was the most integral item in the match, as Zoey Stark attempted to cuff Becky Lynch to one of the ring posts. Lynch was able to fight Stark off, but left the handcuffs around her wrist.

Later in the match, Lynch and Bayley were fighting their way up a ladder when SKY, who had already been kicked off a ladder by Bayley, cuffed her Damage CTRL mate and Lynch together. From there, it was academic — and the fans in London loved it.

SKY is more than ready to be a champion, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Damian Priest is Mr. Money in the Bank

Although I and many others thought LA Knight was going to come down with the briefcase, I have no qualms whatsoever with Damian Priest being the one who can call himself Mr. Money in the Bank.

For those that don’t know Priest’s story, he has come a long, long way. Priest winning Money in the Bank in London Saturday was the culmination of a 20-year journey that began at The Monster Factory in Paulsboro, N.J.

Priest always had the ability and the potential to be a big star, but admitted during an interview with me back in 2017 that he didn’t fully dedicate himself to the craft.

“I wasn’t giving it 100 [percent]; I wasn’t giving it 100 in the gym, in training or putting myself out there,” he said. “I was kind of coasting by with my size basically because the people I surrounded myself with in the past were basically telling me, ‘Oh, you have a great look. You’re going to be fine. You’re going to be a big deal in this business.’ Because I didn’t know any better, that’s all I needed to hear.”

Priest eventually wised up and rededicated himself to being the star he and many others thought he could be. He signed with Ring of Honor and quickly caught the eye of WWE, where he has gone from a guy with untapped potential to marquee matches with Bad Bunny to, now, the Money in the Bank briefcase.

And with multiple world titles, Priest could cash in to finally reach the summit of the wrestling industry.

Until then, he’s got to worry about his souring relationship with Finn Balor, as he distracted his Judgment Day teammate, which allowed Seth Rollins to hit a curb stomp to retain the world title.

Shayna Baszler turns on Ronda Rousey

Well, I didn’t see that coming.

And it didn’t happen after the match either. It happened during their tag title defense against Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan. Shayna Baszler choked Ronda Rousey out in the middle of the ring, and Rodriguez and Morgan finished her off to pick up the win and become the new tag team champions.

I’m not totally sure what to make of this. Is WWE trying to make Rousey a babyface again? Based off the positive reaction to Baszler’s supposed dastardly act, I don’t think the fans are behind Rousey. Sympathy for Rousey was not on the menu in the arena Saturday night.

Granted, London is just one city, but the fans weren’t necessarily behind Rousey during her first babyface run either.

Also, the turn came completely out of nowhere. There was no indication that there was dissension between Rousey and Baszler.

Bottom line, WWE has got some work to do to make this a worthwhile program.

Drew McIntyre is back and looks to be challenging Gunther

After many months away from WWE, Drew McIntyre returned Saturday and starred down Gunther after he successfully defended the Intercontinental Championship against Matt Riddle.

I’m willing to bet these two will face each other at SummerSlam, but is McIntyre the guy to dethrone the Ring General? I’m not so sure.

The atmosphere in London was fantastic

This wasn’t totally surprising, as the United Kingdom has proven to have some of the best crowds in wrestling over the years. But I think it still warrants being noted.

The chants were plentiful, the decibel level was high, and it helped elevate a pretty fun show.

WWE Money in the Bank 2023 results: The Usos win Bloodline Civil War as Roman Reigns is pinned

Roman Reigns was pinned for the first time since 2019 in the Bloodline Civil War at Money in the Bank 2023. Get the details here.

It’s an electric staredown during the ring intros, with Jey Uso yelling “it’s go time.” Roman Reigns stays calm, staring down his cousins. The fans chant “f–k you Roman,” making the Usos smile a bit.

Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa start out for their respective teams, but they take their time moving toward each other. Solo’s power drives Jimmy back when they lock up, so he regroups in the corner with Jey. A second lockup goes no better for Jimmy.

Reigns smirks as Solo stays one step ahead of Jimmy, but Jey kicks him from behind and begins some double team offense. Jey tags in, but before Solo goes after him, Roman screams for a tag. Sikoa obliges, but it doesn’t look like he’s thrilled about it.

Jey makes a show of taking off his tape and arm sleeve, but Reigns grabs a side headlock and shouts at the crowd. He hits a shoulder block and gets in Jimmy’s face. Jey fires right hands but runs the ropes and right into an elbow.

The Usos try for a double superkick, but Reigns backs off and out to the floor to talk to Paul Heyman. Jey and Roman are still legal, which is bad for Jey as he gets beaten down in the corner. Reigns is incredulous as the ref gives him a warning, and Jey gains the momentum as a result.

Sikoa tags in, and it looks as if Jey may take some extended punishment. He finally tags out to Jimmy, but Sikoa sends him right down with a nasty forearm shot. The fans are chanting “if you hate Roman, stand up” and other fun things.

Meanwhile, Jimmy is still taking it on the chin from Solo and Roman. He crawls between Reigns’ legs and heads to the corner only to see Sikoa take his brother off the apron. No tag can be made, and the fans boo as Reigns gloats.

Roman signals for the Superman punch, but Jimmy sees it coming and clotheslines the Tribal Chief out to the floor. Jey finally gets the hots tag and starts running through offense against Solo.

Jey connects on a kick from the apron and hits a high cross body for a two count. Rikishi would be proud as Jey hits a corner hip attack, then avoids a Samoan drop. Solo is low bridged, and even though Reigns tagged himself in, he’s hit with a suicide dive — as is Solo on the other side of the ring.

The problem is Jey tries to go to the well again, and Reigns hits him with a Superman punch on the way to the floor. Another one slams into Jey in the ring. But while Reigns is posing for the crowd, the Usos hit a double spear, and Sikoa has to hustle to break up the count as new legal man Jimmy covers.

All four men are into the ring to trade punches, but it quickly becomes Roman and Jimmy, both of whom are still legal. Reigns hits a Superman punch and covers, but Jimmy kicks out at two.

Jimmy hits a pair of superkicks, but his top rope splash is countered on the mat as Reigns locks in a guillotine. The ref checks to see if Jimmy is out, but he is still in it and manages to fight to his feet and drive Roman to the corner. Jey tags in, but the ref takes a bump and is driven to the floor.

The Usos connect on the 1-D, Jey covers for what would easily be a three count … but there’s no ref. Jey ends up taking a Samoan Spike and a spear at the same time after Jimmy eats a Samoan Spike. The Usos are dragged into one pile, and the ref crawls back, but Jimmy and Jey manage to kick out at two.

Sikoa slowly heads over and starts beating on Jimmy, urging Reigns to do the same to Jey. The fans want tables, and Sikoa blasts Jimmy onto the announce table with a head kick. Solo is on the barricade now, but his attempted splash crashes and burns when Jimmy moves.

Jey and Roman trade moves, with Reigns’ spear leading to a cover and another close near fall. Michael Cole: “You gotta be freakin’ kidding me.”

A low blow leads to multiple superkicks, and Sikoa, now stirring, is blasted off the apron with one too. Jey comes off the top rope with a splash, and Reigns is pinned for the first time in three-plus years.

Click here for full WWE Money in the Bank 2023 results from London.

WWE Money in the Bank 2023 results: Seth Rollins retains his World Heavyweight Championship

Finn Balor almost had Seth Rollins beaten at Money in the Bank 2023, but a distraction turned the tables. Get full details here.

The announcers put over the seven years of pent-up rage that Finn Balor has been through to get to this moment. The London crowd explodes as the music of Seth Rollins hits, and the singalong is in full effect. Seriously, it goes on for quite some time even after the entrance theme has finished up.

Michael Cole mentions the tape on Rollins’ midsection and wonders if damage Balor did to his ribs leading up to this match will play a factor. The two men go right after each other once the bell rings, and Balor is certainly zeroing in on those ribs.

The champ sends his challenger to the floor and delivers a suicide dive, clutching his side after he connects. Rollins keeps the pressure up with a clothesline, then drags Balor back to the ring. He wants a buckle bomb, perhaps, but Balor fights out and stomps his foe in the ribs.

Balor stays on the attack, tangling Rollins in the ropes and hammering his back. The fight goes to the outside, where Seth takes even more punishment. They return to the ring, and Rollins is backed into the corner and hammered with shoulders.

When Rollins fights out, he still has to pause to collect himself. The two men stand and trade strikes, with Seth eventually winning out. Knees and kicks to Balor follow, as well as a backbreaker and a running knee. That was a nifty flurry.

It’s Balor who gets the next pinfall attempt, though Rollins quickly kicks out and waves Finn in. Rollins hits a buckle bomb but coms off the top rope and catches  only knees. Balor goes up top, shoves Rollins down and looks for the Coup de Grace.

Rollins rolls away and a series of counters leads to a two count on a rollup by the champ. He hits a Pedigree shortly after, crawling over to cover for two. Here comes Damian Priest with his briefcase, watching from the end of the walkway. Interesting.

Balor seizes on the distraction and rolls up Rollins for another two count. Seth goes over to jaw with Damian, who simply has a seat on a folding chair. Finn takes advantage again, knocking down Seth and hitting a Coup de Grace off the announce table and another off the steps.

A shotgun dropkick drives Rollins into the corner, and Balor ascends again but pauses as Priest approaches the ring. Rollins knocks Balor down, hits the Stomp and covers for three.

Click here for full Money in the Bank 2023 results from London.

WWE Money in the Bank 2023 results: IYO SKY shuns Bayley, claims Women’s MITB Ladder match

IYO SKY found a way to emerge victorious in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match in London.

Zoey Stark doesn’t even wait for the bell, attacking Becky Lynch on the walkway. Trish Stratus joins her when the match becomes official, in case there was any doubt they’d work together.

IYO SKY wants to fly early on, but Stark prevents that. The Man fires back into action with a vengeance, though she and Stark make it to the ring to set up a ladder. Damage CTRL arrive as a unit and knock it over, then go after Zelina Vega.

It’s Vega who gets the first chance to try to climb, but Damage CTRL takes her out and then squabbles briefly before Lynch jumps them both. Becky beats on Zoey as well, punishing her until she ends up beneath the ladder. Stratus has to hustle to save Stark from a Disarm-Her through the rungs of the ladder.

Now it’s Stratus and Vega fighting between two ladders. Zelina ends up walking over Trish’s back like a bridge but is met by Stark while Bayley handles Stratus. It’s a wild scramble between Bayley and Lynch, with the former dropping an elbow off the ladder on the latter.

SKY makes her climb but sees the ladder dragged away from the briefcase. Undaunted, she hits a moonsault off the ladder onto multiple competitors.

Stratus makes her climb and is oh so close before Lynch joins her near the top of the larger ladder. Becky has to jump down to deal with Zoey, and Zelina comes flying in with a big cross body.

Vega briefly sees a path to glory, forcing Lynch and Stratus into an uneasy alliance that quickly turns to fisticuffs. Wade Barrett says it’s starting to get chaotic, but it’s already been that for a while.

Stark goes under the ring and produces handcuffs as Stratus assaults Lynch on the floor. The Man battles ferociously to avoid getting cuffed, then clears off the announce table. Both Stratus and Stark are downed before Lynch places the ladder between the apron and announce table. Lynch gives Stratus a Manhandle Slam onto the ladder but eats a neckbreaker from Stark in response.

Vega and Stark both climb the ladder, where Zelina gives Zoey a Code Red off one ladder and down onto another. Good lord.

Now it’s SKY all alone and climbing, but Bayley tips the ladder over and thwarts her own teammate. Bayley makes her own way up only to be met by Lynch on the other side of the ladder, hooking the inside of her mouth.

SKY helps Bayley … but only for a second as she cuffs Lynch and Bayley together. IYO climbs right up over Bayley and claims the case for herself.

Click here for full Money in the Bank 2023 results from London.

WWE Money in the Bank 2023 results: Shayna Baszler turns on Ronda Rousey

Shayna Baszler shocked everyone by attacking Ronda Rousey in the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match at Money in the Bank.

Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez won back the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship from Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler at Money in the Bank in a rather unexpected fashion.

Baszler shocked the crowd by turning on Rousey, attacking her and putting her in a chokehold that stunned both Rousey and the challengers. Baszler left the ring and walk away, allowing Rodriguez and Morgan to finish the match and reclaim the titles.

Following up the chaotic Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match was always a challenge, but this WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match provided one interesting, unexpected way to do so and divert attention from Damian Priest’s win.

Baszler and Rousey never teased a fracture, shocking everyone considering their MMA history and their close association in WWE. They were even outspoken about wanting to enhance the WWE women’s tag team division and recently unified the main roster women’s tag titles with the NXT women’s tag titles, making this sudden and unexpected move. That’s without mentioning how short their title run was.

When Baszler attacked Rousey, she garnered the more positive reception of the two. Although probably not planned to be a babyface move, it was clear that Baszler had a better standing with WWE fans, who have long jeered Rousey, regardless of her babyface or heel status.

The crowd also did not sympathize with Rousey, so if WWE’s plan is to make her a babyface for this non-title feud with Baszler, they may not get the reaction they were hoping for.

It will be intriguing to see what happens next time Baszler and Rousey appear on WWE programming. Baszler started this, so will she be the heel? Will WWE fans embrace Rousey as a face? Either way, it should lead to a match at SummerSlam on a loaded card.