Shocking twist on SmackDown to see Nia Jax handed Money in the Bank qualification? Possibility Explored

Money in the Bank 2025 is just a week away, scheduled to emanate from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on Saturday, June 7. In the weeks leading up to the event, several Triple Threat bouts have been booked for both men and women to determine the participants in the respective Money in the Bank Ladder Matches.

Alexa Bliss and Giulia have already qualified for the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match from the blue brand, with the remaining spot set to be filled in this week’s episode of SmackDown. This will be decided in a Triple Threat Match between Nia Jax, Jade Cargill, and Naomi.

Naomi turned heel on the Road to WrestleMania 41 when she revealed herself as the woman who attacked Jade Cargill in November 2024. As a result, the two women have been in a heated feud ever since The Storm returned to WWE TV. Given that Naomi and Jade are involved in a grudge feud, instead of focusing on winning the Triple Threat bout this Friday, they may decide to take each other out.

They might start fighting at ringside or in the crowd section and engage in a dangerous spot, leaving them unable to continue further. With Money in the Bank just a week away, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis would have to intervene in such a scenario. Since there is no time left to reschedule another qualifier, he could award Nia the victory and a spot in the Women's MITB Ladder Match.

Details of Goldberg's last match HERE

It is also interesting to note that Bianca Belair, who has a history with both Jade Cargill and Naomi, is set to return on the same edition of SmackDown. The EST may attack The Glow and The Storm after the match to set up a potential Triple Threat Match at Evolution II.

That said, this is mere conjecture at this point.

Nia Jax and Candice LeRae are no longer a tag team

Nia Jax and Candice LeRae worked as a tag team during The Irresistible Force's reign as WWE Women’s Champion. Even after the Australian star lost the title to Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax and Candice worked a tag team match against The Buff Barbie and Trish Stratus at Elimination Chamber: Toronto. After losing that match, both women were written off TV, as WWE likely didn’t have any plans for them at WrestleMania 41.

A few weeks ago, Nia Jax returned to SmackDown to challenge Tiffany Stratton for the title, but Candice LeRae was nowhere to be found. This suggested that they had silently split up, and this was further confirmed on last week's Friday Night SmackDown, where Candice aligned herself with her husband, Johnny Gargano, and Tommaso Ciampa, helping The Blackheart defeat Chris Sabin in a singles match.

It will be interesting to see if The Irresistible Force and The Poison Pixie join forces in the future.

About the author

Sagnik Chowdhury is a WWE news and features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. He graduated from the University of Calcutta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in finance, in 2024 and is currently pursuing an MBA. Sagnik has always been passionate about creative writing, alongside writing several academic articles over the years. However, his true love lies in WWE, and he has been covering the sport for close to a year. Before assuming his current role, Sagnik was a content writer for a reputable news outlet for 11 months. He strives to report accurate, relevant, and ethical information. He rigorously verifies his sources and ensures they are credible before citing them.

Over the years, he has won numerous national academic article writing competitions organized by leading educational institutions in India. His work has been published in the annual magazines of institutes like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur, and more. Sagnik has been following WWE for over a decade, but it was The Authority vs. Daniel Bryan storyline that truly hooked him to the sport. His favorite pro wrestler is The Miz, as he believes The A-Lister embodies the idea of believing in your dreams and making them come true. He admires Miz's promo skills, storytelling abilities, and how he has made the most of every opportunity given to him over the last 15 years.

If he could go back to the Attitude Era, Sagnik would book female wrestlers in prominent storylines and provide them more chances to showcase their potential.

When not watching or writing about pro wrestling, Sagnik loves to rewatch his comfort shows, such as Modern Family and The Office. He is a movie and TV series enthusiast, with Ryan Gosling being one of his favorite actors.

Know More

Edited by Yash Mittal