WWE Money in the Bank: 5 Wrestlers Who Cashed In Their Contracts Instantly
WWE Money in the Bank Overview
WWE Money in the Bank is an electrifying live event that fans eagerly anticipate, especially for the thrilling men's and women's ladder matches. Competitors vie for a chance at a world championship during these intense rounds. Wrestlers employ various strategies to utilize their contracts, with some opting for immediate payouts while others wait for a more opportune moment. Interestingly, there are stars who have never contemplated this aspect. Here, we highlight five wrestlers who astounded everyone by cashing in their Money in the Bank contracts within just twenty-four hours.
Kane's Quick Cash-In
In 2010, the Money in the Bank event featured two ladder matches, with Kane emerging victorious in the SmackDown edition. At that time, Rey Mysterio held the World Heavyweight Championship. Kane wasted no time in utilizing his briefcase, later that evening revealing Mysterio's identity and defeating him with a chokeslam followed by a funeral-style piledriver to claim the title.
Dean Ambrose's Championship Victory
In 2016, Dean Ambrose became the second wrestler to cash in his Money in the Bank contract on the same night, following Kane's footsteps. During the Money in the Bank event, a World Heavyweight Title match took place between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. After defeating Ali, Ambrose seized the opportunity and triumphed over Orton to become the champion.
Alexa Bliss's Strategic Win
Alexa Bliss triumphed over her competitors at the 2018 Women's Money in the Bank event to secure her contract. During the show, Nia Jax defended her Raw Women’s Championship against Ronda Rousey, leading to a disqualification for both competitors. Bliss capitalized on the situation, breaking her contract and defeating Jax to win the title.
Bayley's Opportunistic Cash-In
In 2019, Bayley claimed the women's Money in the Bank contract. After Becky Lynch faced Lacey Evans and Charlotte Flair, Lynch retained her Raw title but lost the SmackDown title to Flair. Bayley took advantage of the referee's distraction, quickly defeating Flair to become the champion.
Liv Morgan's Swift Victory
Liv Morgan won the women's Money in the Bank contract in 2022. The event concluded with Ronda Rousey retaining her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Natalya, despite suffering an injury. Morgan seized the moment, quickly cashing in her contract and defeating Rousey to claim the title.