WWE Money In The Bank 2024 Review
- Jul 7, 2024
- 4 min read
The Money in the Bank briefcases met new prize holders, Damian Priest faced his most tedious challenger in Seth Rollins, and The Bloodline cemented their dominance in the gnarliest way possible in the freshly wrapped up spectacle from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada.
Drew McIntyre won the contract in 16:30
From the start, this match expressed a feeling of unpredictability as every star had the right reasons to win the contract which is unusual as a clear winner would’ve been depicted before the match even happened. In terms of in-ring action, it was never in doubt as all men brought their best, worked at a breakneck pace, and delivered another fluidic war. McIntyre was my pick since he needed this to steer his story forward and fingers crossed to see if it actually worked!
Rating: 3.75/5
Intercontinental Championship Match: Sami Zayn [C] vs. Bron Breakker
Sami Zayn def. Bron Breakker by pinfall in 13:14
This was a casual day for Sami as he was in his comfort zone working from under against a beastly prospect in Bron. The Toronto crowd was amazing as anticipated for their hero, but it didn’t favor majorly in this one-sided affair. Bron’s dominant stature was in full effect and when the three-count occurred to close out, it felt like Sami barely survived. As much as I love the underdog from the underground, this moment fell in place for the iconic successor of the Steiner family and it looks like this enmity is far from over.
Rating: 3.5/5
To everyone’s surprise, John Cena appears to announce that he’s officially retiring next year! For the last time, he thanks Canada in collective for making him feel special and pushing WWE to their best by staying loyal. The rumors highlighted Cena’s presence around Toronto, but I never expected him to announce his retirement tour like this! To witness one of, if not, the greatest ever step in that squared circle go through his swansong is a bittersweet yet iconic journey to embark on.
Thank you, Cena!
World Heavyweight Championship Match: Damian Priest [C] vs. Seth Rollins
Damian Priest pinned Drew McIntyre (cashed-in mid-match) to retain in 15:47
McIntyre winning the contract and tying it in with this match just to get swerved by Punk was a divisive opinion for a majority of the fans. For me, it felt like the perfect way to utilize this year’s briefcase rather than another long, slow-burn build to a future contender. Even before that segment, the match itself was objectively very good. The pacing was great and filled with nicely executed high spots that amped up the crowd perfectly to the masterful crescendo. There was a visible hiccup on Priest’s cue during the pinfall, but they recovered easily. I can’t wait to see the Drew/Punk saga elevate to the stage of a brutal war.
Rating: 3.75/5
Ladder Match for the Women’s Money In The Bank Contract: Lyra Valkyria vs. Iyo Sky vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Chelsea Green vs. Zoey Stark
Tiffany Stratton won the contract in 16:50
It wasn’t the smoothest, but it was definitely the most dangerous women’s match I’ve seen in a while. The stipulation and the execution of all the high spots were insane despite having a few hiccups here and there. Apart from the hometown heroine in Chelsea, Tiffany makes the most sense in winning considering the stardom she has achieved on short notice and that doesn’t mean anything bad for the rest as they knocked it out of the park through their performances, especially Iyo as a rampaging acrobat and Naomi as a crafty veteran.
Rating: 4/5
Six-Man Tag Team Match: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton & Kevin Owens vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga & Jacob Fatu) w/Tonga Loa
The Bloodline won (Solo Sikoa pinned Cody Rhodes) in 24:38
Firstly, my condolences to Owens’ mother for fighting her battles in health and staying alive and kicking. This was the night of Owens by the storyline and by emotions and he aced it. Meanwhile, Jacob Fatu was fantastic in his debut as advertised – being a mean monster! The Bloodline worked with Owens excellently to generate immense heat towards the restructured faction that was much needed for weeks. Cody & Randy did their usual power-packed moves with ease and the lead-up to a chaotic final stretch was cool, but it would’ve meant more had the match served with a stipulation before or similar to a switch in Backlash. Even though Loa’s interaction was forgettable, the villains overcame that hurdle and stood tall in the best way possible.
Rating: 4/5
Overall Match Rating: 3.75/5 Overall Show Rating: 8/10
Match of the Night: Women’s Ladder Match Highlight of the Night: Incredible upscale of the Punk/Drew saga Weak Link of the Night: Questionable ending between Zayn/Breakker
Overall Thoughts
Another PLE, another success for the new era’s calendar! Despite having a division of opinions on certain endings and moments, the baseline is that the event was unforgettable in different ways. The women took huge leaps forward this year for the MITB contract whereas the men’s match took a backseat, diverted to an immediate yet safe route, and served the best layer of buildup before the beginning of the actual physicality. Sami’s victory was mildly expected to happen considering his opponent’s stature, but I’m still curious to see how it’ll be taken forward. The Bloodline became the most imposing crew if they weren’t before, thanks to the amazing debut of Jacob Fatu. Overall, a divisive string of results completed the event on a high note nonetheless.
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Until the next write-up, enjoy wrestling and life!
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