WWE Money in the Bank Pre-Show thread ***Spoilers***

D2D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM2ZOq50Jmo

Obviously will feature a Money in the Bank match so expect qualifying matches pretty soon. I'm hopeing that Evan Bourne will win MitB. It'd set him up after his feud with Y2J.

A source within Kansas City heard on their local radio stations that the main event for the PPV was scheduled to be Sheamus vs. John Cena in a Steel Cage match. Of course things are always subject to change

waltersobchak

Isnt rumoured that

There'll be 2 seperate matches one for Raw, one for Smackdown, kind of waters down the "Mr Money in the Bank" concept tbh, but still should be a very fun PPV

D2D

I don't think there's need for spoiler tags, there's spoilers in the title:):)

I'd hate it if that happend tbh. Completely defy's the purpose of Money in the Bank by having 2 Mr MitB imo

Glico Man

Why are they bringing out all these 'specialist' ppvs? Bring back King of the Ring instead of TLC, Hell in a Cell and Elimination Chamber

These matches used to be ones they brought out once a year and were, in the most part epic. Mankind vs The Undertaker in HIAC in 1998, TLC at Wrestlemania 17 for example... The saturation of these matches that take over an entire ppv waters down the effect of the matches...

Or maybe I'm just ranting and taking the thread off topic

Bounty Hunter

As much as I like KOTR, ive a feeling it will only be used as a them to build occasional (not even every year) 3 hour Raws around if they feel they have someone who could benefit from a push under a "King" gimmick and that the MITB ppv will actually be seen as the new KOTR i.e the PPV that if you win the tournie would mean you have a big push coming and have been earmarked as a future main eventer after all it will guarantee you a title shot and most likely given the way you can cash it in a championship reign as a result. I would expect there to only be 1 MITB match itself which would be interpromotional after guys from Raw/SD compete in qualifying matches to get there including maybe 2 semi-finals on the PPV card along with the MITB match, 2 HW title matches (inc maybe that Cena/Sheamus Cage match) and one or two other matches (IC/US/Tag/Womens/Divas). I could be miles off on that but thats something along the lines of what i might suggest for the BWE version anyway.

2nd Row Donkey

Kurt Angle wearing the crown sideways on his big head etc ... they should bring back KOTR just for that

Mr. Guappa

Likely participants for the MITB match(es) are:

RAW: Bourne, R-Truth, Ted Jr., Morrison, Miz, Ryder

SmackDown: Ziggler, Christian, Cody, Drew, Masters, MVP, Hardy, Kofi

I'd prefer two six-man matches rather than one eight-man match. The cocncept is watered-down enough at this stage that I don't think it matters whether there is a second MITB holder out there.

Other likely matches are:

Cena - Sheamus
Swagger - Rey
Punk - Kane
Harts - Usos

chordtype

Mr. Guappa wrote: »

I'd prefer two six-man matches rather than one eight-man match. The cocncept is watered-down enough at this stage that I don't think it matters whether there is a second MITB holder out there.

Yeah 8 is way too many. At Mania it got a bit ridiculous with guys getting one spot in and then not being seen again. I'd say six would be the max. Anything above is too much but I think they could work with just 4 in each match. Four guys who people actually think have a chance to win would be better than having 4 spare bodies for spots that everybody knows will not win AKA Mark Henry.

JP Liz V1

I really really hope Christian wins MITB (imo he should have won it at WM) and cashes it in at SS against Edge or Jericho - I know its a long shot but I can dream


* At least BWE appreciates the greatness of Christian and have him as champion Bang Bang *

TheTosh

Edge Christian now there's a feud I'd watch because I know it would deliver top matches but it won't happen because its not Edge Taker, Edge Cena or Edge Orton

waltersobchak

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I really really hope Christian wins MITB (imo he should have won it at WM) and cashes it in at SS against Edge or Jericho - I know its a long shot but I can dream


* At least BWE appreciates the greatness of Christian and have him as champion Bang Bang *

Nicely done Liz.... Very Nicely done:cool:

Ridley

waltersobchak wrote: »

Nicely done Liz.... Very Nicely done:cool:

Eight men in two MitB matches each feels like it's going to be messy. Who's going to be left after those and two (probable) title matches? Tag and diva matches ahoy! I was hoping for half and half from both brands (ideally three each) in one MitB match.

D2D

2 matches announced:

- Rey Rey vs. Swagger for the WHC
- 8 man SD MitB match

So I expect Raw to have their own MitB match as well.

BTW, this is on Sky Sports HD1/1 on 18/7 at 1am with the replay on Monday night at 9 on Sky Sports HD4/4

Diabhal Beag

A Cork source told me that the suprise winner of MITB will be.............


Dunno, think they might be taking the piss. :pac:


Seriously though I hope Christian wins so he can get his well deserved push.

Bounty Hunter

my guess at who will win MITB mostly going on their current level in the MITB and that they could pull off such a match.

Raw: John Morrison

SD: Christian / Kofi Kingston

Handsome Bob

What about Dashing Cody Rhodes? :pac: Something tells me that they wouldn't have let him do that promo unless they wanted to put him in a more prominent position. I think he may be a contender.

JP Liz V1

MITB matches wouldnt be same now without the Shelton Benjamin spot fests

JP Liz V1

Mr. Guappa wrote: »

Likely participants for the MITB match(es) are:

RAW: Bourne, R-Truth, Ted Jr., Morrison, Miz, Ryder

SmackDown: Ziggler, Christian, Cody, Drew, Masters, MVP, Hardy, Kofi

I'd prefer two six-man matches rather than one eight-man match. The cocncept is watered-down enough at this stage that I don't think it matters whether there is a second MITB holder out there.

Other likely matches are:

Cena - Sheamus
Swagger - Rey
Punk - Kane
Harts - Usos

It was announced on Raw that the Raw brand Money in the Bank Ladder Match, which takes place at WWE's Money in the Bank PPV, will feature Randy Orton, Edge, Evan Bourne, R-Truth, The Miz, Chris Jericho, Ted DiBiase and John Morrison.

The Volt

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

It was announced on Raw that the Raw brand Money in the Bank Ladder Match, which takes place at WWE's Money in the Bank PPV, will feature Randy Orton, Edge, Evan Bourne, R-Truth, The Miz, Chris Jericho, Ted DiBiase and John Morrison.

I guess they realistically didn't see Henry climbing one then :pac:

JP Liz V1

Also added

Steel Cage Match for the WWE Title
John Cena vs. Sheamus

geeky

Voltwad wrote: »

I guess they realistically didn't see Henry climbing one then :pac:

Id would be a great comedy spot if they had a ladder give out under the weight of whale-man....

If his injury is indeed mild enough to work through, I'd bet on R-Truth's push continuing with a MITB Raw win. SD is made a little less certain by the 'dashing' promo, but I still say/hope Christian will get his moment.

A cage match, eth? Hope they let Sheamus win this one. Doubt they will- anyone see an NXT cage invasion in the offing?

newballsplease

Whats the point in having Randy Orton or Jericho or Edge in the match? Surely they have held the title enough and will have furture opportunities

Nody

newballsplease wrote: »

Whats the point in having Randy Orton or Jericho or Edge in the match? Surely they have held the title enough and will have furture opportunities

Give a mid push guy a chance to look good beating down a "big name" while making it belivable.

JP Liz V1

I wonder will any of the MITB winners cash in on the night

newballsplease

Nody wrote: »

Give a mid push guy a chance to look good beating down a "big name" while making it belivable.

It would be a bit daft if either 1 of them was to win it imo.

TheTosh

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I wonder will any of the MITB winners cash in on the night

Great point, I can see it happening after the cage match. I'd be well pissed if they let Cena win just to have him job minutes later to the MITB winner and give him yet again another meaningless title notch

Mr. Guappa

Mr. Guappa wrote: »

Likely participants for the MITB match(es) are:

SmackDown: Ziggler, Christian, Cody, Drew, Masters, MVP, Hardy, Kofi

Judging by the participants in the Raw MITB match I guess the likes of Punk, Kane, Big Show could be in the SD one.

Hopefully they give the briefcases to the likes of Kofi and Miz and not Punk and Orton/Edge/Jericho who don't need it.

Rjd2

Mr. Guappa wrote: »

SmackDown: Ziggler, Christian, Cody, Drew, Masters, MVP, Hardy, Kofi
Harts - Usos

I think we get Rey v Swagger for the belt.

MITB


Kane v Show v Punk v Ziggler v Cody v Kofi v MVP v Christian

Drew will be in their if they sort out his visas issues.

Prufrock

TheTosh wrote: »

Great point, I can see it happening after the cage match. I'd be well pissed if they let Cena win just to have him job minutes later to the MITB winner and give him yet again another meaningless title notch

Its been done to death. Sure when it happened in the elimination chamber with Edge it was new but now everyones at it. :pac:

I'd like to see a guy like Punk win it and continue that feud with Rey.

TheTosh

Prufrock wrote: »

Its been done to death. Sure when it happened in the elimination chamber with Edge it was new but now everyones at it. :pac:

I'd like to see a guy like Punk win it and continue that feud with Rey.

I'm waiting for him to finish Mysterio off, I'm tired of Rey and the whole underdog angle, I'd like to see him turn heel

D2D

At last night's SD taping, they announced the following names for the Smackdown Money in the Bank ladder match at the 7/18 PPV: Kane, Matt Hardy, Cody Rhodes, Christian, Kofi Kingston, and Big Show.

Big Show in...a....ladder....match

JP Liz V1

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

At last night's SD taping, they announced the following names for the Smackdown Money in the Bank ladder match at the 7/18 PPV: Kane, Matt Hardy, Cody Rhodes, Christian, Kofi Kingston, and Big Show.

Big Show in...a....ladder....match

I would think Punk and Drew will take the other spots

D2D

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I would think Punk and Drew will take the other spots

Punk had surgery on his arm and Drew is stuck in the UK awaiting a new visa

JP Liz V1

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Punk had surgery on his arm and Drew is stuck in the UK awaiting a new visa

So who is left Ziggler and MVP perhaps

TheTosh

Kane could win then go on and cash it in become champion and then Taker comes back and in the biggest shock ever that no one ever saw coming, Kane was Taker's attacker:eek: Taker goes on to beat Kane and becomes champion like he does whenever he comes back after WM

geeky

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Big Show in...a....ladder....match

= Comedy gold.

TheTosh

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Big Show in...a....ladder....match

I love to see him on one side Henry on the other, it would the slowest race to the top as both would be climbing each step gingerly to avoid putting stain on it all while the ladder has tapped out long ago because the poor thing couldn't take anymore

R.I.P Ladder

D2D

WWE creative is looking at having one of the two Money in the Bank winners cash their title shot in before the SummerSlam pay-per-view. This might be done so the rest of the year can be planned with only one Superstar having a briefcase.

paddyismaddy

i am guessing edge and orton will prevent each other from winning so to continue their feud i say sheamus might hold onto his title also

D2D

It was announced at last night's SD taping that Layla will face Kelly Kelly with the Womens title on the line.

Current card:

- The Big Show vs. Matt Hardy vs. Christian vs. Kofi Kingston vs. "Dashing" Cody Rhodes vs. Kane vs. Drew McIntyre vs. TBA - SmackDown's Money in the Bank ladder match
- Randy Orton vs. John Morrison vs. TBA vs. Evan Bourne vs. Ted DiBiase vs. Chris Jericho vs. Edge vs. The Miz - Raw's Money in the Bank ladder match
- Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Jack Swagger for the World Heavyweight Championship
- Sheamus (c) vs. John Cena in a Steel Cage match for the WWE Championship
- The Hart Dynasty (c) vs. The Usos - Tag team match for the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship
- Layla vs. Kelly Kelly for the Womens title

JP Liz V1

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

It was announced at last night's SD taping that Layla will face Kelly Kelly with the Womens title on the line.

Current card:

- The Big Show vs. Matt Hardy vs. Christian vs. Kofi Kingston vs. "Dashing" Cody Rhodes vs. Kane vs. Drew McIntyre vs. TBA - SmackDown's Money in the Bank ladder match
- Randy Orton vs. John Morrison vs. TBA vs. Evan Bourne vs. Ted DiBiase vs. Chris Jericho vs. Edge vs. The Miz - Raw's Money in the Bank ladder match
- Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Jack Swagger for the World Heavyweight Championship
- Sheamus (c) vs. John Cena in a Steel Cage match for the WWE Championship
- The Hart Dynasty (c) vs. The Usos - Tag team match for the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship
- Layla vs. Kelly Kelly for the Womens title

Is R-Truth out of Raw's MITB match?

D2D

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Is R-Truth out of Raw's MITB match?

Yep

JP Liz V1

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Yep

Why

D2D

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Why

He got beat down by Miz on Raw

paddyismaddy

will any of the nexus maybe wade be added to raw's mitb match or will trips be back for to take the spot

Penn

Not HHH anyway. Possibly Wade Barrett. Perhaps since no one in Nexus can get a title shot, Wade will enter the mitb match to gain his title shot another way.

Or maybe they'll just throw someone random into the match who was never going to win anyway

JP Liz V1

Ziggler is in SD's money in the bank match now also

paddyismaddy

henry and show in ladder matches oh my the carnage

when the predicition game/thread going up i mightnt be on at the weekend so can i pm my predictions

JP Liz V1

Steel Cage Match for the WWE Title
John Cena vs. Sheamus

World Heavyweight Title Match
Jack Swagger vs. Rey Mysterio

Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Edge vs. Ted DiBiase vs. Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho vs. John Morrison vs. Evan Bourne vs. The Miz vs. Mark Henry

Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Kane vs. Big Show vs. Christian vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Matt Hardy vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Drew McIntyre

WWE Unified Tag Team Title Match
The Usos vs. The Hart Dynasty

WWE Women's Title Match
Kelly Kelly vs. Layla

WWE Divas Title Match
Eve Torres vs. Alicia Fox

chordtype

On paper that looks like a really good card.

paddyismaddy

i wonder how the nexus bunch will figure in this :rolleyes: i nearly prefer them to stay out of the matches