WWE Money In The Bank
July 1, 2023
The O2 Arena
London, England
Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Logan Paul vs. Butch vs. Santos Escobar vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. LA Knight vs. Ricochet vs. Damien Priest
Everyone attacks Logan Paul as soon as the bell rings. The fight spills out of the ring. Nakamura works over Paul in the corner. Priest gets trapped behind a ladder. Nakamura blasts Priest with a diving knee on the ladder. Butch and Nakamura are left in the ring. Both men trade strikes. Escobar dives off the top and catches Nakamura with a crossbody. Paul tries to sneak in and climb a ladder, but the entire field pulls him off the ladder and stomps him out. Butch pulls a bunch of tables from under the ring. Butch beats everyone in with a cricket bat. Paul flattens Priest with a frog splash on a ladder.
THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏 👏👏👏#MITB pic.twitter.com/L8aq56HeSy
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Butch lands a moonsault off a ladder onto everyone. Butch tries to climb the ladder. Paul pulled him down and tossed him out of the ring. Escobar destroys Paul with a running knee strike. Nakamura and Escobar fight on top of the ladder over the briefcase. Knight breaks it up. Escobar takes Knight off the ladder with a rana. Escobar and Nakamura climb again. Paul, Knight, Ricochet, and Paul all fight on two ladders. Paul and Ricochet kick over Escobar and Nakamura’s ladder.
THIS CROWD IS ELECTRIC!#MITB pic.twitter.com/7JBDLqHGDs
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Knight knocks over Paul and Ricochet’s ladder, but Paul and Ricochet land on the top rope and balance themselves. Ricochet grabs Paul and hits a Spanish Fly off the top through two tables. Paul seemed to land on his head in the process. Knight clears the field and almost pulls down the case. Priest cuts him off and hits the broken arrow off the ladder. Priest climbs the ladder and pulls down the case for the win.
Winner- Damian Priest
#DamianPriest wins the Men’s #WWE #MITB Ladder Match 💰 pic.twitter.com/E3gD5ODIgT
— Wrestling Radar (@WrestlingRadar) July 1, 2023
Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez
Morgan starts the match with Baszler. Morgan clears the ring. Rodriguez powerbomb Morgan over the top onto Baszler and Rousey. After a distraction from Rousey, Baszler takes control. Baszler stomps on Morgan’s arm. Rousey and Baszler take turns working over Morgan’s injured arm. Morgan manages to tag in Rodriguez. Rodriguez lands a flurry of offense. Rodriguez goes up top. Rousey cuts her off and traps her in a triangle. Rodriguez lifts Rousey in the air and hits an avalanche powerbomb. Baszler breaks up the pin. Rodriguez tags in Morgan.
Morgan tries a crossbody, but Baszler rolls into an armbar. Rousey rolls into the ring and puts Morgan in an ankle lock simultaneously. Rodriguez breaks up the double submission. Morgan tries Oblivion. Baszler counters and traps Morgan in the Kirifuda Clutch. Morgan escapes. Rousey tags herself in and walks down Morgan. Baszler clubs Rousey in the back of the head. Everyone is confused. Baszler rains down rights and lefts, pummeling Rousey into oblivion (pun intended). Baszler leaves the ring. Rodriguez powerbomb Rousey. Morgan hits Oblivion and pins Rousey.
No way! NO. WAY.@QoSBaszler just betrayed @RondaRousey at #MITB! pic.twitter.com/mhzmP5hRCD
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Shayna Baszler turns on #RondaRousey! #LivMorgan and #RaquelRodriguez win the #WWE Women’s Tag Team titles at #MITB 🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/dYf2wg7oEM
— Wrestling Radar (@WrestlingRadar) July 1, 2023
Winners and NEW Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez!
Intercontinental Championship Match: Gunther (c) vs. Matt Riddle
Riddle tries a single leg, but Gunther stuffs it. Riddle lands a leg kick. Gunther narrowly escapes a kimura by Riddle. Rope hanging arm by Riddle. Riddle lands a flurry of kicks. Gunther obliterates Riddle with a chop. Riddle tries to fire back. Overhead kick by Riddle. Riddle ducks a chop and tries to roll Gunther into a knee bar. Gunther stands out of the hold and stomps on Riddle’s chest. Gunther takes Riddle down and rips off his protective ankle wrap. German suplex by Gunther. Gunther goes back to Riddle’s ankle.
Riddle tries a senton, but Gunther turns it into a rear naked choke. Riddle flips out of a German suplex but lands awkwardly on his ankle. Head kick by Riddle lands the floating Bro. Gunther tries a splash. Riddle counters with a triangle. Gunter turns it into a single-leg crab. Riddle tries to kick his way out of it. Gunther punches Riddle in his injured ankle over and over again. Gunther drops down into a knee bar/ankle lock. Riddle taps out immediately.
Winner and STILL Intercontinental Champion, Gunther!
Before Gunther can celebrate, Drew McIntyre’s music hits. McIntyre power walks to the ring. Gunther mushes McIntyre in the face. Glasgow Kiss by McIntyre. McIntyre floors Gunther with the Claymore.
He’s baaaaaaack!@DMcIntyreWWE returns at #MITB with a message for Intercontinental Champion @Gunther_AUT! pic.twitter.com/IpxJ7vDQdE
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
DREW IS BACK! 👏🏼#DrewMcIntyre returned at #WWE #MITB and attacked #Gunther after he defeated #MattRiddle pic.twitter.com/oFAFVpEH3d
— Wrestling Radar (@WrestlingRadar) July 1, 2023
Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio w/Rhea Ripley
Dominik mugs with the crowd before the match kicks off. Dominik tries to run away. Rhodes chases him. Dominik slaps Rhodes and runs away again. Rhodes rips off his cast and gives chase. Dominik gets caught on the ramp. Rhodes beats Dominik all the way back to the ring. Rhodes goes for Crossroads. Dominik escapes and tries to hop the barricade. Rhodes pulls Dominik back to the ring. Ripley steps in Rhodes’ way.
It’s Mami!#MITB pic.twitter.com/dKj9Yw3MOH
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Dominik sneaks back into the ring and removes the top turnbuckle pad. Ripley pulls Rhodes off the apron. Rhodes hits the ring steps on the way down. Dominik works over Rhodes. Rhodes fires up and channels Hardcore Holly and hits a spinning Alabama Slam. Cody Cutter by Rhodes. Rhodes hits Crossroads for the win.
Winner- Cody Rhodes
#CodyRhodes defeats #DominikMysterio at #WWE #MITB pic.twitter.com/nLaXw4OOiq
— Wrestling Radar (@WrestlingRadar) July 1, 2023
John Cena’s music hits! Cena stomps out on the stage to a raucous reaction.
#JohnCena makes a surprise return at #WWE #MITB 👏🏼💰 pic.twitter.com/UMXJOmN7aE
— Wrestling Radar (@WrestlingRadar) July 1, 2023
In-Ring Segment: John Cena
Cena puts over London. He notes that there hasn’t been a PLE in London in over 20 years. Cena says the reason may be because WWE Management doesn’t know how to take the London crowd. Some people think the London crowd tries to take over the show. This is a hostile environment. The crowd boos. Cena says, no, no no. This crowd is the show. He’s here to try to get WrestleMania to London. The crowd goes nuts. Grayson Waller interrupts. Waller says he’s disappointed Cena is lying to the crowd.
There is no way WrestleMania is EVER coming here. WrestleMania should go to Waller’s home, Australia. Waller says Cena should let him help him save his career. Waller will give Cena a viral moment when they face each other at WrestleMania Australia. Cena says he’ll pass. Waller decks Cena. While Cena is down, Waller dances around the ring. Cena pops up and drops Waller with an AA.
Have an AA, @GraysonWWE!@JohnCena and London bring the excitement at #MITB! pic.twitter.com/GAW8HoGHmN
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Trish Stratus vs. Zoey Stark vs. Bayley vs. Iyo Sky vs. Zelina Vega vs. Becky Lynch
Stratus sends Stark after Lynch in the isle way. Lynch gets the better of Stark. Stratus joins in. Stark and Stratus beat down Lynch. Bayley tries to grab a ladder, but Vega catches her with a Meteora off the apron. Sky set up a moonsault off the apron. Stark pulls Sky off the apron and drops her on a ladder. Stark gives Stratus a ladder. Sky and Bayley knock Stratus off the ladder. Bayley and Sky slam Zelina into a ladder over and over again. Sky and Bayley climb the ladder at the same time, which leads to confusion. Stark breaks it up.
Lynch hits the ring and puts Stark in the Disarmher using the ladder. Stratus breaks it up with the Stratusphere. Vega uses Stratus as a bridge between two ladders to get to the ladder under the briefcase. Bayley crushes Lynch with a diving elbow drop off the ladder. Vega, Lynch, and Stark trade shots in the ring. Sky flattens all three women with a moonsault off a ladder. Stratus is all alone, so she climbs a ladder. Lynch cuts her off. Stark attacks Lynch. Vega tries to climb, but Lynch cuts her off. Vega lands a crossbody off the ladder onto Stark and Lynch.
What a #MITB moonsault by @Iyo_SkyWWE! 😲😲😲 pic.twitter.com/g0D8aWCb32
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Vega climbs again. Lynch and Stratus powerbomb Vega off the ladder. Lynch realizes she just helped Stratus, so she decks her to clear up any confusion. A ladder is braced against the ropes. Stratus hits Stratusfaction to Bayley on a ladder. Stark pulls a pair of handcuffs from under the ring. Stark tries to handcuff Lynch to the turnbuckle. Lynch fights Stark off. Stratus sets a ladder between the apron and the commentary desk. Lynch Manhandle Slams Stratus off the commentary desk onto a ladder. Before Lynch can take advantage, Stark hits a blockbuster off the apron. Vega is in the ring, climbing a ladder. Stark cuts her off.
Who will become Ms. #MITB? pic.twitter.com/9AHHBlOXKd
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Vega beats Stark with a flip-flop. Vega hits a Code Red off the top of the ladder onto another ladder. Sky sets up another ladder and climbs. Sky gets her hands on the briefcase. Bayley turns the ladder over. Sky hits the top rope. Bayley climbs but is cut off Lynch. Lynch jams the other end of the handcuff into Bayley’s mouth and pulls her off the ladder. As Lynch and Bayley are fighting, Sky pulls Bayley and Lynch’s hands between the ladder rungs and attaches the handcuff to Bayley. Lynch and Bayley are handcuffed to each other and stuck in the ladder. Sky climbs over Bayley to pull down the briefcase for the win.
Winner- Iyo Sky
#IyoSky wins the Women’s Money In the Bank Ladder Match at #WWE #MITB 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/mG3FAKNo3b
— Wrestling Radar (@WrestlingRadar) July 1, 2023
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Finn Bálor
Rollins lands a flurry of strikes. Bálor stops Rollins with a kick to Rollins’ ribs. Rollins sends Bálor out of the ring. Dive by Rollins. Rollins block a kick and sets up a buckle bomb. Bálor escapes and stomps on Rollins’ ribs. Bálor goes on an all-out assault on Rollins’ ribs. Rollins manages to get a boot up while Bálor charges in. Spinning lariat by Rollins. Rollins fires off several right hands. Kawada kicks by Rollins. Cradle rock backbreaker by Rollins. Rollins calls for the Stomp. Bálor counters with a roll up. Rollins kicks out.
This #WorldTitle match is INSANE!#MITB pic.twitter.com/GVrcUuOmHC
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Rollins screams at Bálor to come on. Bálor boots Rollins in the face. Slingblade by Bálor. Rollins catches Bálor with a superkick. Buckle Bomb by Rollins. Rollins tries a splash off the top. Bálor gets his knees up. Woo dropkick by Bálor. Bálor goes up top and misses the double stomp. Pedigree by Rollins. Bálor kicks out. Damian Priest jogs to the ring with the MITB briefcase.
Rollins jaws with Priest outside the ring. Bálor attacks Rollins outside the ring. Bálor lands two double stomp off the Steps. Woo dropkick by Bálor. Bálor goes up top for the Coup de Grace. Bálor gets distracted staring at Priest. Rollins rolls away to avoid the double stomp from Bálor. Rollins lands the Stomp for the win.
Winner and Still WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Seth “Freakin” Rollins!
#SethRollins defeats #FinnBalor to retain the #WWE World Heavyweight Championship at #MITB after Finn was distracted by #DamianPriest pic.twitter.com/TESTnDyQnu
— Wrestling Radar (@WrestlingRadar) July 1, 2023
.@MeganMorantWWE tries to catch up with @QoSBaszler after her vicious betrayal of @RondaRousey, but The Queen of Spades remains quiet. #MITB pic.twitter.com/GmA6K1gxJ0
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Bloodline Civil War: Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa w/Paul Heyman vs. The Usos
Reigns decides to let Sikoa start the match. The crowd is all over Reigns. An “F-you Roman” chant breaks out. Sikoa slams Jimmy right out the gate. Sikoa lets out a war cry. Jimmy stares a hole through his brother. Jimmy ducks a clothesline from Sikoa and lands a few chops. Sikoa floors Jimmy with a right hand. Jimmy distracts the referee so Jey can sneak attack Sikoa. The crowd loves it. Reigns screams at Sikoa to stop. Reigns wants a tag. Sikoa reluctantly tags out.
Reigns laughs as Jey look on. Jey fires up and takes off his shirt, and tosses it into the crowd. Jey is ready for this. The two combatants lock up Reigns grabs a side headlock. Jimmy and Jey almost land a double superkick, but Reigns rolls out of the ring to avoid it. Reigns confers with Heyman and Sikoa. Heyman asks Reigns if he wants his sons sitting at Jey’s table, answering to him? Heyman tells Reigns to go fight for his family. Reigns gets back in the ring and beats Jey into the corner with rights and lefts. Reigns gets caught up arguing with the referee.
Never saw it coming!#MITB #CivilWar pic.twitter.com/VHU2vOa9tY
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Jey lands a right hand and sets up the corner 10 punches. Sikoa motions towards Jey. Jey drops off the top and pops Sikoa with a stiff punch. Reigns runs over Jey. Sikoa and Jey take turns beating down Jey. Jey manages to tag in Jimmy. Jimmy runs into a nasty forearm by Sikoa. Jimmy isn’t a movie. The referee checks on Jimmy. The crowd sings a song about how much Reigns sucks. Reigns pouts and asks Heyman why they are here. England sucks. Back in the ring, Sikoa beats down Jimmy.
Jimmy avoids a Superman Punch. A crossbody by Jimmy sends both men over the top. Reigns and Jimmy tag out at the same time. Jey lands a series of strikes. Crossbody off the top by Jey. Sikoa kicks out. Sikoa crawls to the corner. Jey lands a running hip attack. Jey tries another, but Sikoa counters by picking him up in a fireman’s carry. Reigns gets a blind tag. Jey dumps Sikoa over the top. JReigns off the apron by Jey. Jey lands a dive on Reigns and then Sikoa.
THIS IS INSANE!!!#MITB #CivilWar pic.twitter.com/5y0WZNrCV9
— WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2023
Reigns counters Jey’s second dive with a Superman Punch. Reigns calls for the Spear. Jimmy and Jey respond with a double Spear on Reigns. Reigns kicks out. All four men end up in the ring, which leads to a standoff. All four men brawl. Reigns gets a near fall after a Superman Punch on Jimmy. Reigns calls for a Spear. Jimmy surprises Reigns with a Superkick. Reigns stumbles. Jimmy superkicks Reigns again. Jimmy attempts the Uso Splash. Reigns counter with a Guillotine. Jimmy almost goes out but fires up and drives Reigns into his corner. Jey gets a tag. Reigns locks in another guillotine. Reigns and Jimmy fall into the referee, knocking him out.
The Usos hit the 1D on Reigns, but there is no referee. Reigns and Sikoa land Rock Bottoms on Jimmy and Jey. Sikoa holds Jey and hits a Samoan Spike while Reigns hits a Spear. Sikoa pulls Jimmy on top of Jey. Reigns pins Jimmy and Jey at the same time. Both Usos kick out at 2.9. Reigns and Sikoa are both shocked. Sikoa sends Jimmy into the ring steps. Sikoa clears the commentary desk. Reigns tells Sikoa to destroy him. Sikoa superkicks Jimmy onto the table. Sikoa tries a splash off the barricade.
Jimmy moves out of the way. Reigns doesn’t know what to do. Jey superkicks Reigns. Reigns lands a Superman Punch. Superkick by Jey. Spear by Reigns. Jey kicks out, and low blows Reigns in the process! Sikoa gets on the apron and gets superkick for his troubles. Jimmy and Jey double superkick Reigns. Jey lands the Uso Splash FOR THE WIN! ROMAN REIGNS HAS FINALLY BEEN PINNED!
Winners- The Usos
#USOS WIN! 🫡 #JeyUso pins #RomanReigns for the first time in 3 1/2 years to win the Civil War at #WWE #MITB pic.twitter.com/cxx37XZXfn
— Wrestling Radar (@WrestlingRadar) July 1, 2023
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