4 Confirmed matches for Money in the Bank after RAW and SmackDown Live this week (22 & 23 April 2019)

The elation got sky-high after the Superstar Shake-Up last week. The Shake-Up happens every year after the Show of Shows, and several new faces arrive in each brand. Besides switching brands, some new superstars come from NXT. The post Superstar Shake-Up week was expected to be awe-inspiring, and it reached the expectations of the WWE Universe. Both RAW and SmackDown episodes offered blockbuster episodes this week. We saw some impressive segments and astounding bouts this week.

Following WrestleMania 35, Vince McMahon's billion dollar company is gradually developing new storylines. WWE's upcoming pay-per-view is Money in the Bank, which is set to take place at XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.

The PPV will be held on 19th May. Money in the Bank is an exciting PPV as the winner of the Money in the Bank match gets a golden opportunity to become a World Champion by cashing in the contract anytime. Some matches are already confirmed for the show, and some matches might get finalized in the next few weeks.

Here we discuss four matches for Money in the Bank that got confirmed after this week.

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#4 Elias vs Roman Reigns

It should be interesting

Roman Reigns got a new opponent after arriving on SmackDown Live last week. The Big Dog announced his entry on blue brand when he assaulted Vince McMahon. Conventionally, Elias got interrupted during his segment and Reigns took down the Chairman and The Drifter.

WWE already announced that Reigns would face the consequence of his deed this week and Elias and Shane McMahon viciously attacked him. Without a shadow of a doubt, Shane has been extremely impressive after turning heel, and he took redemption on Reigns for attacking his father.

Elias subsequently challenged Reigns at Money in the Bank and the latter accepted the challenge. It is a good sign that the company is not pushing Reigns in the title picture after his arrival on the blue brand as it will allow him to establish himself in the new brand. It should be an easy match for Reigns at XL Center, and he is expected to defeat Elias.

#3 Becky Lynch vs Lacey Evans (RAW Women's Championship)

Evans vs Lynch

Becky Lynch has been the focal point of the women's division on Vince McMahon's billion dollar company after winning the mainevent at the Showcase of Immortals. The Man got her new opponent on the RAW after WrestleMania as Lacey Evans attacked the double champion. The match got confirmed last week when Evans earned her ticket to face Lynch at Money in the Bank by pinning Natalya.

Since the feud began on the RAW after the Show of Shows, the company is getting time to build this match. The rivalry has become intense, and it has gravitated the attention of the WWE Universe. The Sassy Southern Belle is turning out to be an awe-inspiring heel who is creating nuclear heat every week.

Besides tussling in the squared circle, they also fought on social media. Evans showed her dexterity in the ring when she fought Natalya, and her remarkable Moonslaught was the talking point of the match. In my humble opinion, it should a stupendous match, but Lynch is favourite against an opponent who will be fighting in her first singles PPV match.

#2 Becky Lynch vs Charlotte Flair (SmackDown Women's Championship)

One last time

It is going to be a hectic night for Becky Lynch at XL Center as double champion will put her two belts on the line. Hence, Lynch will fight in two matches on the same night. Apart from the RAW Women's Championship match, The Man will be put the blue belt on the line against her old foe, Charlotte Flair.

Charlotte and Lynch were scheduled to come face to face for the first time since the Show of Shows. The two women had an astonishing segment as the former best friend friends took shots at each other before being interrupted by Bayley. Charlotte and Bayley locked horns to get a title shot as the former pinned the latter.

There is no denying that the majority of the fans are exasperated by another bout between Lynch and Charlotte. However, there could be a reason for this booking. Considering Lynch will compete in two matches on the same night, she might not win both matches especially when one of her opponents is an eight-time women's champion. Charlotte could walk out with the blue belt at XL Center, and Lynch could become a full-time member of the red brand after Money in the Bank.

#1 AJ Styles vs Seth Rollins (Universal Championship)

It will be classic

It is a dream match for a large number of fans, and it could tear the house down at Hartford. The mega clash got confirmed on RAW this week as the Phenomenal One made a big statement after joining the flagship show. It was undoubtedly a great week for Styles as he won the triple threat match against Rey Mysterio and Samoa Joe. Styles subsequently pinned Baron Corbin.

Roman Reigns' departure left a void on RAW, but AJ Styles was a perfect replacement for the Big Dog. A match between Styles and Rollins is a WrestleMania main event calibre match, but the fans will be delighted to see the bout next month.

While the rivalry has the potential to be the best feud of the year, we could expect a lengthy rivalry which could extend till SummerSlam. Considering the adroitness of the two men in the squared circle, they could steal the show every single time. It might be hard to pick a winner at the XL Center, but Rollins is not likely to lose his belt in his first pay-per-view title defence as the Universal Champion.