WWE Money in the Bank 2019: Predicting every competitor for the Women's MITB Ladder match

MITB
MITB

WWE's next PPV, Money in the Bank, will take place on May 19th and with the women's revolution in full swing, this will mark the third time we will crown a Ms. Money in the Bank, with Carmella and Alexa Bliss coming out on the firts two occasions.

This show will also feature not one, but two title defences from Becky Two Belts. So, the entire complexion of the women's division could change at Money in the Bank, and it's hard not to get excited about that.

So without further ado, read along as we look to WWE's next PPV event and predict the eight performers (four from RAW and four from Smackdown) that will be competing to be crowned Ms. Money in the Bank 2019.


#8. Smackdown Live - Carmella

Carmella
Carmella

A few years ago, Carmella split from the pairing of Enzo & Cass as they moved to the main roster, and many feared it would be the end of her career, however, she has improved immensely since that point. The Princess of Staten Island is now a great character and a more than serviceable in-ring performer.

This year's match could mark her third appearance in the Money in the Bank match after coming away with the first Money in the Bank briefcase (however controversial it may have been).

Whether you like the pairing of R-Truth and Carmella or not, it's hard to not see how entertaining they are, and with Smackdown severely needing depth in the women's singles division, it's time for her to step up.

As we mentioned, Carmella was the winner of the first women's Money in the Bank match, and with others in better positions within WWE, it's unlikely that she would come out on top. But, with her fantastic comedy alongside Truth, she could make for a fun and entertaining addition to this match.

#7. RAW - Ruby Riott

Ruby Riott
Ruby Riott

Ruby Riott is one of the most talented performers in the WWE, and while The Riott Squad was certainly fantastic during their run, it may have held Ruby back from showing her full potential.

On the independent scene as Heidi Lovelace, Riott would regularly put on fantastic matches , and with her unique look, she is certainly someone that WWE have their eye on as a future Champion, perhaps as early as this year.

Over the past year or so, Ruby has certainly flashed potential, but the WWE have squashed her time and time again. Now, without Liv Morgan (and possibly Sarah Logan, we don't know how the Squad will play out following the shakeup) by her side, this could go either way.

Whatever the case may be, Riott has what it takes to hang with the best and with the company using this bout to elevate new stars, she's definitely in line for a possible victory on May 19th.

#6. Smackdown Live - Bayley

Bayley
Bayley

Once upon a time, Bayley was the hottest propspect in WWE's women's divisio, who kept putting on amazing matches week after week in NXT. Although she's had success on the main roster, Bayley hasn't looked like the star she was intended to be.

Most recently, Bayley has been surrounded by controversy and rumours alongside Sasha Banks, but the move to Smackdown Live to get away from The Boss could be great for her career, especially with Smackdown moving to Fox in October.

Sure, with all that's gone on over the past few years, Bayley will likely never get back to that level she was at during her time in NXT, but the talent is still there, and Bayley is capable of great things. It's unlikely that she comes out on top here, but whether she's a babyface or a heel, the future is still bright for the Hugger, and it begins with a great showing at Money in the Bank.

#5. RAW - Naomi

Naomi
Naomi

Naomi is one of the most under-utilised wrestlers in the WWE today. She has a great work rate and a fantastic look that's over big time with the WWE Universe, but, ever since her first run as Smackdown Women's Champion, Naomi's been quite overlooked.

She has consistently put on great matches, but the WWE have struggled to book her in intriguing or even important stories. The move to RAW could definitely reinvigorate a very promising career.

With Ronda Rousey gone from RAW (at least for the foreseeable future), there is a big gap at the top, and whether Naomi continues on as a babyface or turns heel, she definitely has the potential to fill that void.

Ultimately, with the likes of Sasha Banks, Alexa Bliss and possible NXT stars like Shayna Baszler, Naomi will never be the top woman on RAW, but she is still great and deserves another run near the main event level.

#4. Smackdown Liv - Liv Morgan

Liv Mor
Liv Morgan

The Superstar Shakeup has been responsible for the breakup of The Bar, Sanity, Black & Ricochet, but one that went under the radar was the split of the Riott Squad, which happened as a result of Liv Morga was moing to Smackdown.

Her entire main roster career has been spent alongside Sarah Logan and Ruby Riott, so now that she's out on her own, it's going to be fun to see how Morgan turns Smackdown Live into Smackdown Liv.

She's not quite at the main event level just yet, but that is certainly coming, as she has the charisma, likability and the in-ring skillset to be a Women's Champion, but that won't happen at Money in the Bank 2019.

The match is made for someone like Liv, but she just hasn't shown enough as a solo star yet. The company could give her the ball later this year to see what she can do and that would make complete sense.

#3. RAW - Sasha Banks

The Legit Boss
The Legit Boss

Sasha Banks has been in the middle of controversy and rumours ever since the Boss 'N Hug Connection came up short in their title defence at WrestleMania 35.

All said and done, this is a great time to bring her back into the fold. It's not great to reward people for complaining (if the rumours are indeed true), but Banks is a special talent, and if the company want to bring her back, a heel run as the true Boss would be a great part of RAW for the back end of 2019.

Down in NXT, Banks was the best heel in the company, but she's not yet been able to show that off on the main roster, and when she does, Banks will become the elite superstar we all know she can be.

The Boss has rubbed a lot of fans the wrong way with all the rumours of her reaction to losing at WrestleMania, but this can play into her heel character, and by cashing in on the fan favourite Becky Lynch, she could become a heel on the level of Charlotte in no time.

#2. Smackdown Live - Ember Moon

War Go
War Goddess

Coming off the recent Superstar Shakeup, there are many people in line for a big push, and one of those names is undoubtedly the War Goddess, Ember Moon.

Moon has a unique look, the athleticism and is one of the the best in-ring workers in the company. Given how great she was down in NXT, it's likely that the company are quite high on her.

So far during her time on the main roster, Moon has been plagued with injuries, but when healthy, she stands out above the rest of the roster whenever she is on screen. With Becky Two Belts reigning over both divisions and having to compete twice at each PPV (assuming so, since she is doing so at Money in the Bank), the winner of this briefcase will be more important than any other moment and Moon is my personal pick to come out on top.

#1. RAW - Alexa Bliss

Little Miss Bliss
Little Miss Bliss

Next week on RAW, it's The Goddess who will announce the competitors in Money in the Bank for RAW, and given Bliss' exceptional skills as a heel, she will undoubtedly announce herself for the women's match.

Bliss was the winner of the second ever Women's Money in the Bank and used it to elevate herself to yet another Championship run, and while history won't repeat itself, she'll no doubt play a big role in the bout itself.

With Ronda Rousey being on RAW for a year, Little Miss Bliss has been quite overshadowed, but she's still one of the most successful women of this generation and will be out to prove why on May 19.

With Becky now competing in two matches at Money in the Bank and Ronda seemingly gone from the WWE, the division needs to build up some stars, so, using this to elevate someone makes complete sense. Alexa will be used to bring star power to this bout, and in that sense, this definitely needs to happen.

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