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Two years ago, WWE decided to give the women a Money in the Bank match, and history was made. Carmella won the first-ever match, albeit with the help of a chinless wonder and became SmackDown Women's Champion after cashing in on Charlotte Flair after WrestleMania 34.
And last year, Alexa Bliss both won the briefcase and cashed it in on the same night to once again become Raw Women's Champion. While her reign didn't last all that long due to the inevitability of Ronda Rousey becoming champion, it was still a sign from Creative that they still considered Bliss among the top women in WWE.
With Becky Lynch currently holding both belts and set to defend them both at the PPV, it leaves a lot of talented and hungry women waiting in the wings to make their names and join the likes of Bliss and Carmella in the history books.
The Superstar Shake Up also provided new opportunities for the likes of Bayley and Ember Moon as they switched shows. And with the Raw Women's Division lacking credible threats to Lynch, there are still women on the Raw roster who could potentially be champions in the future.
There are a few women who should be excluded in my opinion, for one reason or another. Former winners Bliss and Carmella could be a part of the match, but with limited spots, the two former women's winners shouldn't be in the match. With that being said, here are six women who should certainly be a part of the 2019 Women's Money in the Bank ladder match.
#6 Bayley
It was nice to see Bayley come out, stand up for herself and get into Charlotte Flair's face, but unfortunately, the outcome of that match was never in doubt. Bayley looked as good as she ever has in a singles match, but the fact is that Flair will always be pushed over everyone else.
Since Bayley won't be challenging for a title at the PPV, her inclusion into the ladder match is a no-brainer. She needs to both be in the match and to have a strong showing in order to reclaim some momentum. Otherwise, she'll turn into an afterthought with so many talented women currently on the roster and set to join it in the next year.
Bayley still has her fans and since she stuck around after losing the Women's Tag Team titles, she looks better than her former tag team partner. Bayley winning the briefcase would also be fitting since immediately threw her hat into the mix to challenge Lynch.
#5 Ruby Riott
Ruby Riott hasn't had the greatest year. She has all the talent in the world and is unlike any of the other women on the roster. She's akin to Aleister Black, but perhaps without the dark aura. Instead of putting on wrestling clinics like she's able to, her and the Riott Squad were unfortunate victims of the build to the main event of WrestleMania 35.
She's so much more than someone who can be beaten in five minutes or less, and with the Riott Squad technically split due to Liv Morgan being shipped to SmackDown, Riott is someone who is more than ready for a push to the Raw title picture. Riott is more competitive than she was portrayed in her title match with Ronda Rousey at Elimination Chamber.
If she stays a heel, it makes plenty of sense for her to be one of the many to step up to challenge Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Title. I can't see Lynch dropping that title since it needs her main-event presence to help carry the division. A first step towards building some credibility behind Riott is as a participant of the MITB ladder match.
#4 Sarah Logan
While a lot of what was said on the prior slide for Ruby Riott could also be said for Sarah Logan, one big difference is each woman's style in the ring. Riott is a striker and an occasional high-flyer whereas Logan has been portrayed as someone who will just beat you up as a bruiser.
She was the powerhouse of the group and routinely smashed her opponents in the head with kicks, punches, knees, and headbutts. While the whole 'raised by wolves' aspect of her character could be played down a bit, she is certainly battle-tested and would give Lynch or any other woman a run for their money in matches.
The ladder match needs a few powerhouses to help pull off some spots, so like Cesaro in the men's match, Logan would be an easy choice for that role in the ladies' match. That's not even considering how she'll be portrayed going forward. Is she going to be added to the Viking 'whatever they're calling them today' Raiders or still be a confidante of Riott? If they want her to stand alone, it could start at Money in the Bank.
#3 Mandy Rose
While Mandy Rose already had a 'mini push' when she faced Asuka earlier this year at Fastlane, that wasn't the end of her rise to the upper echelon of the women's division in WWE. She's still improving both in the ring and as a character, but when she's ready, Mr. McMahon will eventually make her a champion in WWE.
She has a lot of potential - she's hot, can talk on the mic, is decent in the ring and is that pretty girl who thinks she's better than everyone - and could easily become one of the top heels on SmackDown when Flair isn't lording over the division.
It might not be her time at the moment, but like some of the other women (Riott, Logan) a good showing in the ladder match would certainly go a long way to helping her out down the road. Participation in gimmick matches such as these really prove who is willing to go all out for the craft, and she proved that when she competed in the Elimination Chamber over the last two years.
#2 Naomi
With the additions of Ember Moon, Bayley and Kairi Sane to SmackDown, one of the blue brand's women (Carmella, Naomi) was likely to join Raw as it was losing some top faces. Naomi came to Raw alongside the Usos and immediately became one of the top faces on the show.
She's one of the veterans of the division and like Ricochet, will provide some fantastic athletic spots in the match. She might not be a favorite to win it, but Raw doesn't have a lot of logical women who could be in the match. Natalya is also a veteran, but her time as a legit, top-tier part of the division has come and gone.
Naomi can still make runs towards the top of the division, especially once a heel overtakes Lynch on Raw. It might not be for a long time if Lynch is to be given a long run with the title, but Naomi isn't someone who has really had a lot of matches with Lynch either.
#1 Ember Moon
If I had to pick one woman to win the whole thing, it would be Ember Moon. Her matches with Shayna Baszler were exercises in the human spirit as she refused to give up despite being twisted in positions that the human body doesn't normally go. And her battles with Asuka over the NXT Women's Title were some of the best examples of storytelling in NXT.
Moon hasn't really been thrust into the main event of either Raw or SmackDown but is someone who oozes with potential. She's fast, athletic, can hit high-flying moves and also deliver stiff strikes. And let's not forget that her finisher is one of the most exciting finishing moves in all of WWE.
WWE needs to add a new face to the title scene, and Moon is someone who is more than worthy and deserving. If the same names are always in the picture and/or winning the title than it turns some fans off. It's what made me sick of Hulk Hogan initially and Roman Reigns and Flair currently. Ember Moon can have a fantastic match with anyone, so it would help WWE sell the 'New Era' promise from late last year if Moon won the match for the women.
