The latest episode of WWE SmackDown featured three Money in the Bank qualifying matches for this year's traditional ladder matches for the MITB contract. The WWE Universe witnessed one qualifying match for the Women's MITB Ladder match and two for Men's MITB respectively.
IYO SKY and Jey Uso have already qualified for their respective Money in the Bank ladder matches on the last edition of Monday Night RAW.
Meanwhile, in this article, we will see who the three qualified stars are after high-profile MITB qualifying matches on the recent edition of the blue brand.
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#3. Chelsea Green unexpectedly gets her spot in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match
On this week's edition of SmackDown, Chelsea Green faced off against Michin and Bianca Belair, with the winner earning a spot in the women's traditional MITB ladder match. Many fans believed that The EST might secure triumph and qualify for the match, especially after losing her Women's Tag Team Title.
However, the match concluded in an unexpected moment when Chelsea Green capitalized on Belair's KOD on Michin, securing a pinfall victory. With this victory, Green joins IYO SKY in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match.
#2. Andrade defeated Kevin Owens and Grayson Waller to qualify for Men's MITB
Talking about the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match, Andrade is the latest addition to the participants' list. This happened when the current Speed Champion locked horns with Kevin Owens and Grayson Waller in a qualifying match. The bout ended when Andrade hit his signature maneuver, The Message, on Waller and scored the victory to qualify.
Andrade's triumph comes as a surprise to many fans, as he hasn't done anything astonishing since returning to the Stamford-based promotion. However, qualifying for the MITB ladder match seems to be a good sign for his current run in the company.
#1. Carmelo Hayes gets a big opportunity to shine
Carmelo Hayes clashed against Randy Orton and Tama Tonga in a triple-threat showdown, resulting in Melo qualifying for the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match. The most surprising aspect of the former NXT Champion's qualification was him pinning Randy Orton to emerge as the victor.
An entry in the Men's MITB ladder match will not only serve as a big stage for Carmelo to showcase his skills and talent in front of the WWE Universe, but also boost his momentum significantly by pinning The Viper.
Also, if Melo wins this traditional match, it could be a great way to introduce the 29-year-old star into the world title scene.