Analyzing the Women's 'Money In The Bank' Match contenders

Money In The Bank comes to us on May 19th (20th May in India) on respective TV networks in the country. The company has put together a good card, but still, some of the matches and wrestlers have not been able to make the cut, while Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins, along with their respective challengers, have made waves. The wrestlers in the Women's Money In the Bank have had their own fair share of opportunities, and while some excelled, the others didn't.

In this article, I look at the reasons why they deserve and don't deserve to win the match and the briefcase. So without further ado, let's get down to it:

#8 Natalya

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The Queen of Heart has not impressed a lot of people during her in-ring career. Her work as the Women's Champion wasn't appreciated and her mic skills have taken segments down the spiral. While these are the reasons why she doesn't seem to be the perfect contender for the briefcase, her longevity with the company is the only reason why she should be given this briefcase. However, a lot of us would not find that as a convincing reason, and indeed if the in-ring and mic skills are considered, we have better options.

The 8 contenders in this match have had their fair share of opportunities, and they wouldn't want it to slip through their fingers due to a mistake from the company. I believe that the company should, and would focus on the skills more than longevity, and therefore a different challenger will win the briefcase.

While all of them have their legitimate reasons, the next wrestler on this list has more reasons than any other to be the winner of the briefcase this year.

#7 Ember Moon

The Shenom of WWE is now a part of the MITB Ladder Match and going by her amazing performance on the Yellow brand one thing is sure, and that's pure entertainment. She deserves to win the briefcase, but there are other talented wrestlers that she has to go through first.

As a master on the mic, and an in-ring expert she can take out any and everyone in the match with her move, the Eclipse. It would be nice to see her elevate the careers of the other performers in the match. A match of this proportion where careers and an opportunity for the gold hang in the balance ensure that The War Goddess would perform to perfection and take out the competition in the process.

The next challenger in the list has not got enough opportunities, but this may be the one she needed.

#6 Dana Brooke

Dana Brooke has been vocal about not getting opportunities, and while it may sound like ranting, she has been true in saying that. The performer has in-ring skills, and while her mic skills are still not clear, we can be sure that the same can be fixed with a manager. After all, Brock Lesnar got a manager, Bobby Lashley got one, and Kabuki Warriors also have a manager in Paige.

Whether she rises to the occasion or not is anyone's guess, but that can only be judged by her performance in the ring. She has all the skills to be a champion, but she needs grooming, and if she outshines the competition, it would be the start of something good.

After all, who doesn't want to see the talent on display, especially when a shot at the Raw Women's championship gold is the ultimate result of the match? Expect a fierce, and competitive match.

#5 Nikki Cross

One man's trash is another one's treasure, and that definitely holds value in Nikki Cross' case. She was nowhere near the match until the WWE revealed yesterday that Alexa Bliss is not medically cleared for in-ring competition. The company later confirmed that her friend from Raw, The Best In The Galaxy will replace The Goddess in the match.

This came as a shock for the WWE Universe, and while it would be nice to see the shock value take control of the match, I don't think she would win the match. In such a scenario, it would be better off if she showcases her skills inside the ring. The moves during the match would make the fans get behind her, and also take away any preconceived notions that any authority figures in the WWE would have about her.

When it comes to shock value, nothing matches the next in this list.

#4 Carmella

Carmella shocked the WWE Universe when she won the first ever Women's Money in the Bank match, thanks to an assist from James Ellsworth. The match was a trendsetter, and she did have a successful cash-in on Charlotte when The IIconics beat the Women's champion during the 10th of April 2018 episode of Smackdown. While she became a champion and was good on the mic, her performance between the ropes didn't impress fans.

This time around there isn't a big change, and this is why it wouldn't shock anyone if she doesn't get her hands on the briefcase. There are three more wrestlers that are a part of the match, and they all have legitimate reasons to win the contract and get a shot at the title. It would be nice to see one of them walk out with the briefcase and a future championship opportunity.

#3 Naomi

The former women's champion has been wonderful between the ropes, and it shouldn't surprise people that she is amongst the top three in this list. Naomi's in-ring prowess and the ability to cut decent promos have made her a fan favorite. While her run wasn't as impactful as one would have expected, she wasn't as bad as many others in the WWE or in this list.

As a fighting champion, she displayed great strength inside the squared circle, and it would be nice to see her get hands on the gold. She is a good high-flyer and can definitely be a great underdog story. The company made so many come up the curve and its about time that she is given the opportunity to showcase her skills.

The briefcase can be cashed during the time frame of a year, and so she has enough time by her side to harness her skills and become a worthy contender for the women's championship down the line.

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#2 Bayley

Bayley was and is a wonderful performer. If her work in NXT is anything to go by she can be the best when the competition demands her to deliver. She was a part of the first 30-minute Iron Man match at NXT Takeover: Respect. As the name of the show stated, this match helped her gain the respect of the WWE Universe and the officials in the company. Despite the work between the ropes, her career has gone down the spiral.

At first, she was involved in a therapy storyline with her friend Sasha Banks, and now she is a singles performer in the WWE. We would want her to win the briefcase. I along with a lot of adherent wrestling fans know that she wouldn't get the opportunity to hold the briefcase this year. The final name in this list may hold the briefcase.

#1 Mandy Rose

Mandy Rose is amongst the WWE Universe's favorites and as Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported and we informed during December last year that she was on the verge of a push.

Fast forward to May, and there are reports that the betting odds are in favor of Mandy Rose winning the briefcase. This alone isn't the reason for her winning the contract, because she has also improved her in-ring and mic skills. The company would love to portray a powerhouse heel as the next contender for the Smackdown Women's Championship, and there's no one better than Mandy Rose.

She is only getting better with every day, and it would be nice to see her excel between the ropes in the future. This is one of the reasons why she deserves and may very well be the winner of the Women's Money In The Bank Contract.

Edited by Anirban Banerjee