The Money in the Bank is a premium live event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). This event is famous for its thrilling moments like wrestlers climbing ladders to grab briefcases and potentially using them to go after a world championship.The money in the bank ladder match is now contested by both men and women. The male superstars compete for a contract held in a green briefcase, while female superstars vie for a contract contained in a white briefcase.The male wrestler who grabs the briefcase will be known as 'Mr. Money in the Bank' whereas the female wrestler who seizes the briefcase will be called 'Miss Money in the Bank.’
Duration of Holding the Money in the Bank Contract
After winning the Money in the Bank contract, the briefcase holder can choose to cash in the contract at any time and place of their choosing. If the contract is not utilised within this one-year timeframe, it will expire and become invalid. Currently, there have been 32 Money in the Bank cash-ins, leading to 25 wrestlers across both the men's and women's divisions successfully capturing championships. However, wrestlers such as Mr. Kennedy, John Cena, Damian Sandow, Baron Corbin, Jinder Mahal, Otis, Braun Strowman, and Austin Theory won the Money in the Bank briefcase but did not become champions.
Winners of the Money in the Bank Briefcase in Each Division
Men’s Division
| Event Name | Names of the competitors | MITB Briefcase Winner |
| WrestleMania XXI (2005) | Edge, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Christian, Kane, Shelton Benjamin | Edge (280 days) |
| WrestleMania XXII (2006) | Bobby Lashley, Finlay, Matt Hardy, Ric Flair, Shelton Benjamin and Rob Van Dam | Rob Van Dam (70 days) |
| WrestleMania XXIII (2007) | Mr. Kennedy, CM Punk, Edge, Finlay, Jeff Hardy, King Booker, Matt Hardy and Randy Orton | Mr. Kennedy (36 days) |
| WrestleMania XXIV (2008) | Carlito, Chris Jericho, John Morrison, MVP, Mr. Kennedy, Shelton Benjamin and CM Punk | CM Punk (92 days) |
| WrestleMania XXV (2009) | CM Punk, Christian, Finlay, Kane, Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, MVP and Shelton Benjamin | CM Punk (63 days) |
| WrestleMania XXVI (2010) | Christian, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Evan Bourne, Kane, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy, MVP, Shelton Benjamin and Jack Swagger | Jack Swagger (5 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2010) | • SmackDown Brand : Big Show, Christian, Cody Rhodes, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy and Kane• Raw Brand : Chris Jericho, Edge, Evan Bourne, John Morrison, Mark Henry, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase and The Miz | • SmackDown Brand : Kane (49 minutes)• Raw Brand : The Miz (127 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2011) | • SmackDown Brand : Cody Rhodes, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, Kane, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Wade Barrett and Daniel Bryan • Raw Brand : Alberto Del Rio, Alex Riley, Evan Bourne, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston, Rey Mysterio, R-Truth and The Miz | • SmackDown Brand : Daniel Bryan (154 days)• Raw Brand : Alberto Del Rio (28 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2012) | • World Heavyweight Championship : Christian, Cody Rhodes, Damien Sandow, Santino Marella, Sin Cara, Tensai, Tyson Kidd and Dolph Ziggler • WWE Championship : Big Show, Chris Jericho, Kane, The Miz and John Cena | • World Heavyweight Championship : Dolph Ziggler (267 days)• WWE Championship : John Cena (8 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2013) | • World Heavyweight Championship : Antonio Cesaro, Cody Rhodes, Dean Ambrose, Fandango, Jack Swagger, Wade Barrett and Damien Sandow• WWE Championship : Christian, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Rob Van Dam, Sheamus and Randy Orton | • World Heavyweight Championship : Damien Sandow (106 days)• WWE Championship : Randy Orton (35 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2014) | Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston, Jack Swagger, Rob Van Dam and Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins | Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins (273 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2015) | Dolph Ziggler, Kane, Kofi Kingston, Neville, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns and Sheamus | Sheamus (161 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2016) | Alberto Del Rio, Cesaro, Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Dean Ambrose | Dean Ambrose (57 minutes) |
| Money in the Bank (2017) | AJ Styles, Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura and Baron Corbin | Baron Corbin (58 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2018) | Bobby Roode, Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Kofi Kingston, Rusev, Samoa Joe, The Miz and Braun Strowman | Braun Strowman (70 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2019) | Mustafa Ali, Andrade, Baron Corbin, Drew McIntyre, Finn Balor, Randy Orton, Ricochet and Brock Lesnar | Brock Lesnar (56 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2020) | AJ Styles, Aleister Black, Daniel Bryanm King Corbin, Rey Mysterio and Otis | Otis (168 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2021) | Ricochet, John Morrison, Riddle, Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens, King Nakamura, Seth Rollins and Big E | Big E (57 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2022) | Seth Rollins, Riddle, Omos, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Madcap Moss, Sami Zayn and Austin Theory | Austin Theory (128 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2023) | Butch, LA Knight, Logan Paul, Ricochet, Santos Escobar and Shinsuke Nakamura and Damian Priest | Damian Priest (281 days) |
Women's Division
| Event Name | Names of the competitors | MITB Briefcase Winner |
| Money in the Bank (2017) | Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Natalya, Tamina and Carmella | Carmella (287 days) |
| Money in the Bank (2018) | Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Ember Moon, Lana, Naomi, Natalya, Sasha Banks and Alexa Bliss | Alexa Bliss (2 hours and 52 minutes) |
| Money in the Bank (2019) | Carmella, Dana Brooke, Ember Moon, Mandy Rose, Naomi, Natalya, Nikki Cross and Bayley | Bayley (1 hour and 25 minutes) |
| Money in the Bank (2020) | Carmella, Dana Brooke, Lacey Evans, Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler and Asuka | Asuka (1 day) |
| Money in the Bank (2021) | Asuka, Naomi, Alexa Bliss, Liv Morgan, Zelina Vega, Natalya, Tamina and Nikki A.S.H | Nikki A.S.H (1 day) |
| Money in the Bank (2022) | Asuka, Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch, Raquel Rodriguez, Shotzi, Lacey Evans and Liv Morgan | Liv Morgan (2 hours) |
| Money in the Bank (2023) | Bayley, Becky Lynch, Trish Stratus, Zelina Vega, Zoey Stark and Iyo Sky | Iyo Sky (35 days) |
FAQ's On Money in the Bank in WWE
A. The Money in the Bank briefcase must be cashed in within a year, or it becomes invalid.
A. In WWE 2K23, one can cash in the Money in the Bank contract through pre-announced matches, surprise entries, or post-match cash-ins.
A. Carmella has held the Money in the Bank briefcase the longest.
A. WWE Money in the Bank 2024 will be held at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
