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The six-woman field is now complete for Money in the Bank, as we are set to witness one of the most unique matches in WWE history. Both, the men's and the women's Money in the Bank ladder matches will be "mini-movies" as Vince McMahon put it in WWE's Q1 earnings call.
There are multiple women in this match who could realistically win the Money in the Bank briefcase, with the majority of them coming from the RAW side. There may be a bit of imbalance between both brand's representatives in this contest, as we will see.
Either way, it is equal in intrigue and excitement, thanks to the success of the cinematic matches at WrestleMania 36. These six Superstars are sure to step up at the moment, some more literally than others. But only one of them could be called Miss Money in the Bank.
Here are all six competitors and their chances of winning the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, ranked from least likely to most likely.
#6 Dana Brooke
In a rather surprising outcome, Dana Brooke qualified for Money in the Bank by defeating Naomi. She also had a Women's Tag Team Title match on SmackDown a week ago, alongside Carmella. Despite how busy she has been, Brooke is the least likely to win the Money in the Bank briefcase.
The former NXT talent has impressed on multiple occasions, particularly during last year's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Brooke could go on a similar roll this time as well, but the competition is just too stacked for her to stand any real chance of victory.
If she continues to put on solid performances, Dana Brooke's time could come soon. There are just other directions the SmackDown women's division is going into, at the moment.
#5 Carmella
The first-ever Miss Money in the Bank was the last woman to qualify for this year's match, defeating Mandy Rose on SmackDown. Carmella has had some excellent showings in the past, especially in high-profile title matches against the likes of Charlotte Flair and Bayley.
However, it doesn't seem likely that she will re-enter the main event scene any time soon. As mentioned earlier, the future of the SmackDown Women's Championship might already be set in stone. Bayley and Sasha Banks is the main female issue on the Blue brand.
Carmella formed a tag team with Dana Brooke and that may play a part in their trajectories in the match. The 'Princess of Staten Island' is the only former Money in the Bank winner in this year's match but that wouldn't really matter, considering the competition.
In the unlikely event that she somehow wins, Carmella would be a 3-time Money in the Bank winner. She won the first two women's Money in the Bank Ladder Matches, although her first victory was voided due to interference from James Ellsworth.
#4 Lacey Evans
Rounding out the SmackDown side of the women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match is Lacey Evans, who defeated Sasha Banks to qualify. It seemed baffling that Banks would be left out of the Money in the Bank match, but we should wait and see how her program with Bayley plays out.
Anyway, out of the Blue brand's representatives, the 'Sassy Southern Belle' has by far the highest chance of winning the Money in the Bank briefcase. She has been directly linked to the main title story and was the final person eliminated from the Fatal-5-Way at WrestleMania 36.
Evans has been in pay-per-view main events before and one could sense that WWE is waiting to pull the trigger on her first Women's Championship victory. But with Sasha Banks likely next in line on SmackDown and the strength of the women on RAW, she might not win.
It does make sense to put the Money in the Bank briefcase on Lacey Evans, as the suddenness of her 'Woman's Right' finisher could put her over as a threat.
#3 Nia Jax
Having returned on the RAW after WrestleMania, Nia Jax is looking as dominant as she ever has been. The former RAW Women's Champion will take part in her first Money in the Bank Ladder Match and it could lead to an interesting dynamic.
Seeing Jax with the Money in the Bank briefcase is a plausible outcome, especially considering the fact Becky Lynch is still the RAW Women's Champion. These two have a history dating back to 2018.
Nia Jax broke The Man's nose that night, creating one of the most iconic WWE images of the decade. There is still some bad blood there, with in-ring interactions between the two of them being limited to a Royal Rumble confrontation.
Money in the Bank briefcase or not, it is very likely that Jax will challenge for Lynch's RAW Women's Title in the near future. However, the threat of her dreaded punch could make things very interesting. Imagine the nuclear heat if Nia Jax cashed in Money in the Bank, using that very punch and taking Becky Lynch's title.
#2 Asuka
Out of everyone in the match, Asuka might be the most popular choice to win the women's Money in the Bank ladder match. Her work over the past seven months has been outstanding, proving just how valuable she is to WWE.
Asuka has been a revelation as a heel, teaming with Kairi Sane for a fairly successful run as the Women's Tag Team Champions. Her schtick with the green mist has also been pretty over, as well as some stellar performances against Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch.
But the one element that would warrant Vince McMahon booking Asuka as Miss Money in the Bank would be the work she put in since WWE started working shows at the Performance Center. Asuka has been one of WWE's MVPs during this period.
The Empress has been so entertaining in the ring, as well as on commentary. Her promos in Japanese are so intense and well-delivered, that you buy into her even if you don't understand what she is saying. If it is based on merit, Asuka should win Money in the Bank.
She would be a fantastic Champion as well. It's time for her to have a permanent return to singles competition as well, with no better way than cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase on Becky Lynch and renewing rivalries with her.
#1 Shayna Baszler
After a bone-crushing victory over Sarah Logan, Shayna Baszler is headed towards the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. And just like every other match she is a part of, Baszler is a heavy favorite to win. It is usually silly to bet against the Queen of Spades.
Money in the Bank as a concept is built around playing mind games and sneaking on the Champion. And there are very few better suited to that gameplan than Shayna Baszler. The threat of her presence is enough to give any Superstar unease.
Baszler may have lost her big RAW Women's Championship match to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania, but the manner in which she lost may serve to keep her in the title hunt. Maybe, the Money in the Bank briefcase is her route to taking the belt off The Man.
And history suggests that Baszler might be the favorite to win Money in the Bank. In the past two years, the winner of the women's Elimination Chamber match has gone on to become Miss Money in the Bank. She could follow the path of Alexa Bliss and Bayley, to continue the trend.
While Asuka would be a more popular choice, Shayna Baszler is the likeliest one to win the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
