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The Money in the Bank pay-per-view comes around once a year and brings some high octane and jaw-dropping action with it every time.
It is a favorite event of many fans around the world, promising at least two multi-man/woman matches on the card.
For over a decade, Money in the Bank has somewhat become WWE's fifth major pay-per-view offering of the year outside of WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series.
The Money in the Bank ladder match itself was pitched on-screen by now AEW star Chris Jericho, who came up with the concept of the ladder contest and entered the first match himself.
The implications are huge, as the person who retrieves the Money in the Bank briefcase suspended above the ring guarantees themselves a title match at any time and any place.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at five interesting facts about the Money in the Bank Ladder match.
#5 66 Male Superstars have competed in the Money in the Bank ladder match
Since its inception in 2005, many WWE Superstars have entered these high-risk matches, but only a select few get to win the Money in the Bank briefcase.
Overall, 66 male WWE Superstars have competed in the Money in the Bank ladder match thus far.
Names include Hall of Famers such as the 'Rated-R Superstar' Edge, 'The Big Red Machine' Kane, Rob Van Dam, 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair, and King Booker.
Elite performers including John Cena, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, 'The Viper' Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, 'The Phenomenal' AJ Styles, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins have all entered the match as well.
You'll not be surprised to learn that Ric Flair is the oldest male WWE Superstar to have entered the match, but he, unfortunately, did not go on to win the briefcase.
#4 18 Female Superstars have entered the Money in the Bank ladder match
The first-ever Women's Money in the Bank ladder match took place in 2017.
In fact, there were two Women's Money in the Bank bouts in the space of a few days due to the controversy that surrounded the initial match at Money in the Bank 2017.
There was controversy regarding Carmella and James Ellsworth. The latter stole the title on Carmella's behalf to help her win the first-ever Money in the Bank contest for women. This resulted in a rematch that took place on SmackDown.
Overall, since the first Women's Money in the Bank ladder match, 18 female WWE Superstars have competed in it.
The majority of today's roster has taken part in the multi-person bout, including Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Asuka, and Natalya.
The female version of this match is now a permanent fixture in the Money in the Bank pay-per-view.
#3 The Money in the Bank ladder match used to be exclusive for WrestleMania
The first-ever Money in the Bank ladder match took place in Los Angeles, California, at WrestleMania 21 in 2005.
The match itself became an annual spectacle on the WrestleMania card until its popularity became so colossal that WWE decided to turn it into its own pay-per-view.
Overall, the Money in the Bank ladder match was featured at The Show of Shows from WrestleMania 21 through to WrestleMania 26.
In fact, the multi-person contest would steal many of the WrestleMania cards, becoming one of the most talked-about match-ups afterward.
#2 Triple H, The Undertaker, and Shawn Michaels have never competed in a Money in the Bank ladder match
Surprisingly, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker have never taken part in a Money in the Bank ladder match.
All three superstars were fully active at the time of the inception of the multi-person contest, and for some years later. They have all competed in different ladder matches, but have never stepped into the ring with the opportunity to capture the lucrative briefcase.
Of course, these three legendary superstars have had incredible careers, but the Money in the Bank accolade will likely remain absent from their resumes.
#1 8 Superstars have a 100% win record in the Money in the Bank ladder match
What do Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, Otis, Seth Rollins, John Cena, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, and Bayley all have in common?
Yes, you're guessing correctly. They have all entered their respective Money in the Bank ladder matches just once, winning the briefcase as well.
Despite belonging to an elite group of stars, there is a chance every single one of them could compete in another Money in the Bank ladder match down the road.
It would be very interesting to see if any of these talents can retain their 100% record and maybe create somewhat of a Money in the Bank streak.
