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Rhea Ripley defends the RAW Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair this weekend at Money in the Bank. In their previous encounter, Ripley retained her championship at Hell in a Cell, but this was only via disqualification.
Flair picked up the victory but couldn't take the title because of the DQ outcome. As a result, it was decided that the former 12-time Women's Champion should be handed another shot at Money in the Bank.
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Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair have a long history that dates back to their feud over the NXT Women's Championship at the beginning of 2020. Ripley wrestled her first WrestleMania match against Flair last year but couldn't retain the NXT Women's Championship in the process.
The two women have attempted to play all sorts of mind games throughout the buildup to this match, meaning there are several potential outcomes to their upcoming showdown at Money in the Bank.
#5. Rhea Ripley retains the RAW Women's Championship at WWE Money in the Bank
Based on overall accomplishments, Rhea Ripley will be seen as the underdog heading into this match against Charlotte Flair at Money in the Bank. But that doesn't mean Ripley can't find a way to come out on top.
As a former NXT UK and NXT Women's Champion, she is no stranger to title defenses and knows what it takes to retain the gold. The Nightmare has successfully defended the RAW Women's Championship on three occasions since winning it back at WrestleMania 37, which is why she shouldn't be overlooked this weekend.
Whilst Charlotte Flair is the most decorated female wrestler in WWE history, Ripley has been on par with The Queen throughout the build-up to this match. It was only this week on RAW that Flair was able to get the upper hand.
Rhea Ripley's championship win back at WrestleMania sparked a new phase in the Women's Division. But so far, her title reign hasn't been given enough time to flourish on RAW.
Ripley should retain her RAW Women's Championship at Money in the Bank and then go on to have one of the biggest matches on the card at SummerSlam.
#4. Charlotte Flair becomes RAW Women's Champion at Money in the Bank
Charlotte Flair could become a 13-time Women's Champion at Money in the Bank (excluding her Tag Team Championship reign).
This shows just how dominant she has been on both SmackDown and RAW over the past six years. Flair is the only woman to have held the Divas, NXT, SmackDown, and RAW Women's Championships, while also having won the Women's Tag Team Championship at one point in time.
It's hard to see any other woman in WWE that could stack up as a favorite in a match against Charlotte Flair. So The Queen might come out on top at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view. After all, she has already defeated Rhea Ripley at last year's WrestleMania event.
Charlotte Flair could go to the back of the queue if she doesn't win the Women's Championship this weekend.
However, a win would ensure she is part of SummerSlam next month. This makes it even more likely that Flair will leave Money in the Bank with the RAW Women's Championship.
#3. There is a controversial finish to Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair at Money in the Bank
The buildup to the RAW Women's Championship match at Money in the Bank has centered around both Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair attempting to secure the mental advantage.
A few weeks ago, Ripley delivered a chop-block to Flair following a match on RAW, and the latter gave a medical update on whether or not she would be able to wrestle at Money in the Bank.
Of course, it was all a ruse and Ripley even came out on crutches to mock her challenger before it was revealed that neither woman was actually injured.
During this week's RAW, Flair returned the favor to Ripley, as the latter was left clutching her leg at the end of the segment. This could lead to a controversial finish at Money in the Bank where either Flair or Ripley feign an injury to then roll up the other woman and win the match.
Since Charlotte Flair has become "the dirtiest player in the game" just like her father, this could be a move straight out of her playbook.
#2. The winner of the Money in the Bank contract cashes in
It's that time of the year when the Money in the Bank contract could come into play during any major title match in WWE.
If the RAW Women's Championship bout takes place after the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match, then there's always the possibility for a cash-in.
Several women from Monday Night RAW could climb the ladder and retrieve the contract before cashing in on the champion later in the night.
Alexa Bliss, Naomi, Asuka, and Nikki A.S.H make up the RAW side of the match on Sunday night.
Smart wrestlers usually cash in following the title clash so that it becomes a one-on-one situation, and the champion is already worn out. There have been mid-match cash-ins in the past, as seen at WrestleMania 31, where Seth Rollins came out on top when the main event became a triple threat.
Bayley and Alexa Bliss both cashed in on the same night they won their Money in the Bank contracts. Do you think that something similar could happen at the upcoming pay-per-view?
#1. Becky Lynch returns and targets the RAW Women's Championship at Money in the Bank
Becky Lynch has been out of action for more than 14 months, so the former Women's Champion could likely return at Money in the Bank.
This is the first WWE pay-per-view in front of a live audience since WrestleMania 37, and the company will want to make sure it's a memorable one. There will be organic reactions from the crowd throughout the show, so several surprises are expected.
Becky Lynch left WWE in May 2020 and was forced to relinquish her RAW Women's Championship in the process. The Man has since been on maternity leave, welcoming her daughter, Roux, back in December.
Recent images of Lynch show that the star is in the best shape of her career. She was even backstage at Hell in a Cell, which could be a hint that her return date is edging closer.
Becky Lynch never lost the RAW Women's Championship to an opponent. So it's likely that at Money in the Bank, she will send a message to either Rhea Ripley or Charlotte Flair.
